Please see House Bill 308, Maryland Estate Tax – Unified Credit, showing the $5.0MM exemption equivalent and Maryland portability amendments that were adopted by the House. We anticipate that the Senate will adopt the same amendments.
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FYI, a sign of things to come? Contemplating HB308, Maryland Estate Tax – Unified Credit, the $5.0MM exemption equivalent and Maryland portability amendments.
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018Good News: year-end tax legislation increases the 2018 contribution limits for cash gifts to public charities and private foundations.
Friday, January 19th, 2018Generally, income tax deductions for charitable gifts remained unchanged under the new tax law. There was one notable positive twist for charity. The recently passed tax act allows for an increase in deductibility for gifts of cash (and only cash)… Read More
Proposed legislation would bring stability to a spouse’s equitable rights under the Maryland elective share rules.
Thursday, January 18th, 2018Aesop’s fables might tell the stories this way: Once there was a fellow who married a wonderful woman; they had children and a nice life. They lived at #2 Elm Street. Eventually his care for her turned to disdain. He… Read More
Paid Sick Leave in Maryland – General Assembly passes Maryland Healthy Working Families Act
Tuesday, January 16th, 2018Last week, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act, voting to override Gov. Hogan’s May 2017 vetoes of the House and Senate sick leave bills. Under the Act, Maryland businesses with 15 or more employees are… Read More
Experienced litigator Scott H. Marder has joined the law firm as a shareholder.
Friday, December 1st, 2017BALTIMORE– (December 1, 2017) Attorney Scott H. Marder has joined the law firm Thomas & Libowitz, P.A., as a shareholder. A litigator licensed to practice in Maryland and Florida, Marder is a veteran of over 100 trials, most of them… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Clears Way for Registration of “Disparaging Trademarks” with USPTO
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017The U.S. Supreme Court recently threw a wrench in long-established trademark law, deciding in favor of protecting a category of marks that were previously deemed not eligible for registration by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Trademarks are generally words,… Read More
Stephen Demos joins Thomas & Libowitz, P.A.
Friday, September 15th, 2017Baltimore, MD – September 15, 2017 Thomas & Libowitz, P.A. is pleased to welcome Stephen Demos as Legal Assistant and Analyst (bar exam results pending). Mr. Demos earned his J.D. cum laude, with a concentration in business law, in 2017 from… Read More
Operate a Business or Own Property in Baltimore City? The New Zoning Code May Affect You
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017Are you having work done on business or residential property in Baltimore City? If so, will it be up to code? As of June 5, 2017, you might want to check your permit application. On Monday, June 5, 2017, Baltimore’s… Read More
Charles Jones to speak at Succession Planning Seminar
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016On August 25th from 4-6:30PM, Charles Jones of Thomas & Libowitz, P.A., and Tom Harty of Principal National, will give a presentation on the Components of an Effective Business Continuation Plan. Click here for details.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Closes on Acquisition of Tennis Channel
Friday, March 4th, 2016Thomas & Libowitz, P.A. is pleased to report that it assisted Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. in its $350 million dollar acquisition of the stock of the Tennis Channel.