Fraud vs. Breach of Contract in Maryland: When a Broken Business Deal Becomes a Fraud Claim
Not every broken business deal is fraud. Here is how Maryland law separates fraud from breach of contract, what each…
Arbitration vs. Litigation for Maryland Business Disputes: What Your Contract Should Say
Whether a business dispute goes to court or arbitration is usually decided by a contract clause long before the dispute…
Shareholder Agreements in Maryland: What Every Closely Held Corporation Needs
Bylaws govern how a Maryland corporation runs, but not what its owners owe each other. Here is what a shareholder…
Outside General Counsel for Maryland Businesses: What It Is, What It Covers, and When to Hire One
Outside general counsel gives a growing Maryland company an ongoing legal department without a full-time hire. Here is what the…
How to Start a Business in Maryland: A Step-by-Step Legal Checklist
Starting a business in Maryland takes more than filing with SDAT. This step-by-step legal checklist covers the entity, name, owner…
Your Business Has Been Sued in Maryland: Deadlines, Defenses, and What to Do First
Has your business been sued in Maryland? Here is what owners need to know about response deadlines, why the company…
LLC, S Corp, or C Corp? How to Choose the Right Business Entity in Maryland
Choosing a business entity in Maryland is two decisions: the legal form and its tax classification. Here is how LLCs,…
Medical and Dental Practice Owners in Maryland: The Legal Risks and Requirements You Need to Know
A Maryland medical or dental practice is a licensed profession and a business at once. Here is what owners need…
Construction Contractors in Maryland: The Legal Risks and Requirements You Need to Know
A Maryland contractor answers to the Home Improvement Commission, lien and payment statutes, the Workplace Fraud Act, and the Comptroller.…
Restaurant Owners in Maryland: The Legal Risks and Requirements You Need to Know
A Maryland restaurant answers to a liquor board, a health department, the Comptroller, and wage and hour law at once.…