The 442nd session of the Maryland legislature adjourned on April 12, 2021.
There were no balloons dropped from the balconies at sine die, ostensibly because of Covid-19 social distancing there were no high school pages to drop celebratory balloons from the balconies, but it is worthy of note that this year the legislature passed House
Maryland Statute Now Authorizes Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages
In the 2021 session that ended last week, the Maryland legislature enacted and the Governor is expected to sign Senate Bill 205 / House Bill 12 authorizing local county liquor boards to adopt regulations that allow a restaurant, bar, or tavern to sell including deliver alcoholic beverages (.. something that had previously been available only
First Kosher Wine Shop Coming to Baltimore
Eli Dinerman has announced that he plans to open the first kosher wine shop in the Baltimore area next month, in an existing brick and mortar building on Reisterstown Road, in lower Pikesville on the Baltimore County side of the city county line.
Application has been made to the Baltimore County Board of Liquor License
Litigating Civility: Protecting the Rights of the Falsely Accused
People falsely alleged to have committed crimes can lose their freedom, their livelihood, and their good name in the community, but there are remedies for the falsely accused and ways to punish the false accuser.
Victims come in all shapes and sizes, all colors and creeds. On May 26, 2020 in the middle of the
Working in the time of Coronavirus: COVID-19 and Maryland Workers’ Compensation
For many of us, social distancing and staying home to avoid getting sick is more than enough stress. As we try to re-open our economy, more and more of us face the prospect of returning to work and potential increased risk for exposure. Of course our most essential workers, including doctors, nurses, police and many
How an Increase in Deliveries, a Decrease in Truck Drivers, and Changes to Regulations for Commercial Trucks could Result in more Trucking Accidents in the U.S., and Put You at Risk
With many individuals across the nation staying home due to state-wide restrictions imposed during the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) crisis, one of the few positives was the anticipated reduction in motor vehicle collisions. However, it is quickly becoming apparent that an already strained commercial trucking industry may be facing the “perfect storm,” and innocent drivers on the
Maryland Enacts New Alcoholic Beverage Laws in 2020
Almost 86 years to the day after the repeal of Prohibition, the Maryland General Assembly commenced on January 8, 2020.
That 440th legislative session in Maryland was, for the first time since the Civil War, cut short, ending three weeks early.
Despite the abridged, less than 90 day full session, the legislature acted on 1,664
COVID-19 Orders Authorize Carry Out and Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages in Maryland
Most Marylanders are now aware of Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.’s March 23, 2020 Executive Order in response to the global coronavirus outbreak closing non-essential businesses, however, the Interpretive Guidance issued by the Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel makes clear the order does NOT require “alcoholic beverage stores and distributors, distilleries, and wineries” to close.
100% Tariffs Proposed on your Favorite European Whiskey and Wine
The U.S. Trade Representative is reviewing a list of additional European goods, including Scotch whiskies and French wines, for 100% tariffs.
The proposed duty to be paid on this very large class of alcoholic beverages will have a huge dollar impact not only on American wine drinkers, but also on a wide breadth of American
"To do’s" and "Do Nots" for Public Sector Employees in Domestic Matters
Roanne Handler, a seasoned domestic attorney at SBW Law, has put together her wise advice for anyone involved in a domestic matter that is employed in the public sector: