Baltimore City Increases Recordation & Transfer Taxes for Some Real Estate Transactions

• Related Attorney(s):
• Matthew L. Kimball

• Practice Area(s):
• Commercial Real Estate

In a bid to provide a reliable source of funding for an affordable housing trust, Baltimore City Council has adopted a new excise tax on real estate transactions of more than $1 million, increasing the combined transfer and recordation taxes in Baltimore from 3% to 3.75%, taking effect on January 11, 2019.

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Preparing, Adapting and Responding to Cyber Incidents: Marriott International Case Study

• Related Attorney(s):
• Spencer S. Pollock

• Practice Area(s):
• Business and Corporate Law, 
• Commercial Litigation
• , Data Security & Privacy Law

Cybersecurity is an issue that every company, of every size, must address as part of standard risk identification. The Marriott International data breach case study provides lessons learned in preparing for a proactive data security strategy, adapting to cyber threats, and responding to vulnerabilities for a company of any size operating anywhere in the world. 

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Changes in 2018 Maryland Condominium and HOA Laws

• Related Attorney(s):
• Michael H. Mannes

• Practice Area(s):
• Community Association Law

Several changes in Maryland condominium and HOA laws will affect the operation of condo and homeowners associations in 2018. Community associations and their Board of Directors are advised to act cautiously when interpreting amendments to the Maryland Homeowner Association Act and the Maryland Condominium Act. 

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New Standards Under Maryland’s Public Adjuster Act

• Related Attorney(s):
• George E. Reede Jr.

• Practice Area(s):
• Commercial Litigation, 
• Insurance Law, 
• Property Insurance Law

Maryland has implemented new standards for public adjusters that will be applied and enforced by the Maryland Insurance Administration. 

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