Year: 2026
In and around the DMV, it is not entirely uncommon for separated or divorced parents to reside in different counties, or even states. When one parent lives in Maryland and the other lives in the District, for example, parents might find themselves wondering whether they…
Perhaps You’ve Heard This Before. Here’s a story I see play out all too often. Two business partners (sometimes family members, sometimes longtime “friends”) form an LLC to operate a business or investment. Things go well for a time, but then the members have differing…
It’s Halloween season! And experienced trick-or-treaters know that the holiday can’t be all full-size Snickers bars. We sent an intrepid reporter around to the office of each BDBF attorney to ask them the rapid-fire question: Your trick-or-treat haul has been fully devoured except for one…
The District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia share borders (and one congested and wreck-strewn Beltway). However, depending upon whether you are injured in the District, Maryland, or Virginia, your personal injury claim may be valued significantly differently. Why Might My Recovery Be “Capped”? Each of…
As the crow flies, very small physical distances may separate residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. However, the tax consequences of dying while a resident of each of these three states may vary significantly. What is “Inheritance Tax”? Inheritance tax is a…
September is here, and summer 2026 is in the rearview mirror. Back by popular demand, BDBF attorneys share stories of our summer travels. See our 2025, 2024, and 2023 summer recaps! Where did you travel for summer vacation? Let us know! Tim Canney As a…
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…
