Maryland may be an undersized state, but we are known for our oversized state pride. Perhaps at no other time during the year does Maryland pride get such nationwide recognition as when the eyes of the nation fall on the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore…
Over the past ten years, as a matter of public policy, numerous states and the federal government have attempted to limit the enforceability of noncompete agreements. A noncompete agreement prohibits a worker from competing against the employer either during employment or after the employment ends….
An estate planning attorney expects to turn on HBO Max to escape from the day-to-day issues on which we advise our clients. Yet, in an early episode of The Pitt, a medical drama set in a hospital emergency department, a common estate planning decision took a leading…
Bulman Dunie Partners Named to Daily Record “Power Lists” The Daily Record, Maryland’s leading paper of record for business, legal, and government news, has recognized partners Tim Canney and Jeremy Rachlin on its “Power Lists”. The editorial board of The Daily Record selects “the most…
Every business owner will eventually need to exit their business. I am asked frequently by clients for the “best” way to plan for a business exit. The answer is always the same: it depends on the owner’s goals. Unlike publicly-traded companies where stock can freely…
In February 2025, we gave an urgent update that Maryland appeared poised to significantly reduce its estate tax exemption from $5 million to $2 million. As discussed in the article, this move would impact thousands of Marylanders and many BDBF clients. However, as we stated,…
March is here and with it comes the shining moments of NCAA March Madness—the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Across the country, many offices sponsor a March Madness Bracket Pool, where employees compete in an attempt to select the tournament winners. Bulman Dunie is no exception,…
We are regularly asked by our estate planning clients for thoughts on insurance which may minimize exposure of the family nest egg to loss. We are commonly asked by our personal injury clients about all sources of insurance which may be recoverable against a negligent…
Many of our estate planning clients prioritize ensuring that their child’s inheritance is not exposed to a child’s divorce. Many of our family law clients are concerned about whether an inheritance (past or future) will have an impact on their rights in their divorce case….
Another Super Bowl has come and gone. With the NFL season in the rearview, and Washington’s football franchise suddenly respectable, BDBF attorneys share our favorite aspects of the Big Game: Tim Canney The arbitrary excuse it provides to eat the best-tasting, worst-for-you foods. We like…
