Buyers Bore the Risk of a Bad Tax Sale When Nothing Was Owed
When a government screws up, affected third parties are often left to deal with the fallout.
The Need to Know Your Nonconforming Neighbors
By: Chris Mincher 667-458-7368 [email protected] It’s important for a business that its property be zoned for what it wants to do, but it’s also important that the properties next to it have compatible zoning. Though a landowner’s business could be hurt when a neighbor wants to deviate from established zoning, challenging it may not be that … Read More
MDSW Attorneys Richard DeTar and Steven Brown Secure $9.6 Million Jury Verdict in Complex Civil Fraud Trial
On May 16, 2023, a civil jury in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, awarded $9.6 million in damages to Yellowfin Steak & Fish House in a unanimous verdict against its former managing member, The Ritz LLC, and Harvey Blonder. This case was premised on allegations that The Ritz and Blonder siphoned off Yellowfin profits for … Read More
Don’t Be Left High and Dry on Water Protection Credits
Who actually qualifies for credits can be tricky, and good-faith efforts by property owners to responsibly address runoff won’t necessarily qualify unless certain boxes are checked.
In a Contract Action Against the State, What a Difference More Than a Year Makes
Contracting with the State has a whole different set of rules than contracting with anyone else, and that remains true when a dispute arises.
Don’t Pay for an Agency’s Mistakes
Green Thumb Industries is in the cannabis processing and distribution business, meaning that almost everything about its products needs to be approved by the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. Accordingly, when Green Thumb wanted to sell its “Incredibles” cannabis-infused chocolate bars (presumably unrelated to the Pixar movie franchise), it submitted them to the Commission in January 2021 and was approved. Green Thumb put them out in stores. Simple enough, right? Well…
CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) J. MINCHER JOINS MDSW
McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC (“MDSW”) is pleased to announce that Christopher (Chris) J. Mincher has joined the law firm as Of Counsel after most recently serving as Chief Legal Counsel for Governor Larry Hogan.
Steven A. Brown Elected as Partner
McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker is pleased to announce that Steven A. Brown has been elected as a partner of the firm. Steven focuses his practice on employment, healthcare, and corporate matters. He advises clients on the ever-changing best practices regarding corporate and employment matters, including: COVID-19 mandates, guidelines, and best practices, corporate governance, restrictive covenants and trade … Read More
Charles T. Capute Joins MDSW Bolstering Estates and Trusts Practice
McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC (MDSW) is pleased to announce that Charles (Charlie) T. Capute has joined the firm as of counsel, effective immediately. Charlie is one of Maryland’s preeminent estates and trusts attorneys and has enjoyed a lengthy career advising clients throughout the region. Charlie has focused his career on working collaboratively with … Read More
Anthony P. Kupersmith Joins MDSW, Expanding the Annapolis Office and Adding Depth to the Land Use and Zoning Law Practice
McAllister, DeTar, Showalter & Walker LLC (MDSW) is pleased to announce that Anthony (“Tony”) P. Kupersmith has joined the firm in its Annapolis office. Tony’s practice focuses on real estate, land use, and zoning law. Tony is the former County Attorney for Talbot County, Maryland and he leverages that experience to help clients navigate legal … Read More