Effective July 1, 2026, Virginia employers will be further restricted in their ability to implement non-competition agreements with their workers. Virginia SB 170, signed into law on April 13, 2026, expanded the class of employees against whom non-competes are unenforceable and introduced new severance requirements…
Estate planning clients often report that selecting trusted individuals to serve in various roles under estate planning documents is the trickiest part. Selecting a “trustee” of a trust is no exception and is a decision with huge consequences. The “trustee” of the trust is the…
At Bulman Dunie, we regularly assist folks implementing a loved one’s estate plan after the loved one becomes ill or passes away. Here are three common mistakes that we have observed are made with some degree of frequency – and how you can avoid them!…
Across the DMV, an owner’s liability varies significantly from state to state for injuries caused by his or her dog. Maryland has a form of “strict liability” for injuries caused by dogs. This means that it is easier for victims of dog-caused injuries to recover…
Here in Maryland, June means primary election season, and we are faced with tough choices. With June comes an equally tough choice (if not harder) on the age-old summer choice—beach or pool. How do BDBF attorneys cast our votes? Tim Canney Dive-bombing seagulls terrorizing hungry…
The 2026 legislative session has ended in Annapolis. There are several new laws coming to Maryland governing estates and trusts that you should know about and perhaps take action! Most Importantly, There Was No Change To Maryland Estate Tax In the face of a bleak…
We are pleased to report on changes to Maryland laws that accident victims should know about that will make it easier to recover damages. Before We Begin, What are the Types of Damages in Auto Accident Cases? There are two types of damages in accident…
Trial court judges make decisions over the most consequential issues in our clients’ lives. Were you at fault in your automobile accident case, and if not, how much in damages should you be awarded? Will you have custody of your child, and what will that…
One of the most common questions we are asked by estate planning clients is what would happen to their documents should they relocate to another state. What should you know about moving to a different state as pertains to your estate plan? And when we…
March is here, and we all love this time of year with longer days and warming temperatures. But the winter of 2025-2026 wasn’t all darkness and cold! At BDBF, our attorneys had some great times this winter! Here, we share some of our favorite personal…
