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Maryland Benefit Corporations

By James W. Constable, Esq.  2013 It is self-evident that owners of for-profit businesses attempt to generate the greatest possible return on their investment.  On the other hand, founders and... Read More »
  • February 5, 2014
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A Star-Spangled Spectacular: Spotlight on a Local Lawyer

By Meighan Burton Most Baltimore residents (and Americans alike) are well aware that our National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” was penned... Read More »
  • January 29, 2014
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Nautical Tourism to Mexico Dealt a Major Setback

Mexican customs authorities are cracking down on foreign privately owned vessels in their marinas to ensure proper documentation.   By Stephen White Mexico is a popular retirement and vacation destination... Read More »
  • January 22, 2014
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Courts Uphold Freedom of Contract Principles

Posted from the Baltimore Barrister with permission from the Bar Association of Baltimore City. Two recent decisions, one from the U.S. Supreme Court and the other from Maryland’s Court of... Read More »
  • January 20, 2014
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Smooth Sailing for Businesses

Good sailing is not so much about good conditions as it is about good planning.  Ideal weather conditions obviously make sailing much easier and more enjoyable.  However, racing sailors can... Read More »
  • December 30, 2013
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Sizing Up The Competition: Maryland Public Information Act

The Maryland Public Information Act provides the general public with access to government procurement records. Losing a government contract to a competitor can feel a bit anticlimactic after all the... Read More »
  • November 25, 2013
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Real Estate Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney documents can be used in specific situations, such as real estate transactions. A Power of Attorney (POA) is a well-known document in many estate plans. It is... Read More »
  • November 25, 2013
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David Skeen: Maritime Podcast

The Importance of Being a “Vessel” Under Maritime Law: Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach Florida David Skeen, Partner at Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P has been practicing admiralty law... Read More »
  • August 9, 2013
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Interplay of Forum-Selection Clauses and First-Filed Rule

In Mitek Systems, Inc. v. U.S. Services Automobile Association, a Delaware federal court has held that a forum-selection clause in a licensing agreement does not prevent a court in a... Read More »
  • May 20, 2013
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Non-Competition Covenants in Government Contracts

In Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc. v. GP Consulting, LLC, Virginia Supreme Court has enforced a covenant not to compete in the context of a federal government contract. The contract at... Read More »
  • May 20, 2013
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