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With the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been much uncertainty surrounding the continuity of governmental operations as the State and local governments implement containment measures to minimize the spread of the virus.  There are still many unknowns, but we are closely monitoring directives issued at all levels of government that impact your business. We will…

April 14, 2020 Anne Arundel County has joined Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties in requiring workers and shoppers to wear a face mask in retail stores that remain open as essential businesses beginning Wednesday.  In addition, the new order requires the following: Limit customer capacity to 50% of normal capacity Maintain 6 feet between customers…

May 4, 2020 Howard County is moving to a virtual hearing platform for zoning hearings via WebEx. The first virtual zoning hearing has been scheduled for May 28th.  March 19, 2020 All milestone and submission deadlines have been extended according to the County Executive’s order. Paper and mylar submissions: Residential walk-thru permits, and all physical…

May 15, 2020 Baltimore County recently unveiled a $10 mm program for small businesses to get up to $15k each in grants for covid-19. Eligibility requirements and link to apply are below. I don’t have any other information than what is below and/or on the website, but if you or clients/orgs have questions, between me…

July 23, 2020 On July 23, 2020, the Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City (BLLC) issued guidance concerning the prohibition on indoor consumption of alcoholic beverages and food at Restaurants and Bars, which is effective at 5:00 pm on July 24, 2020, in light of Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young’s Executive Order issued…

June 10, 2020 At yesterday’s press conference, Governor Hogan announced the next phase of the State’s re-opening plan, which includes the following (subject to further restriction by local government):   Subject to limitations (such as 50% capacity), restaurants will be able to re-open to in-door dining effective Friday, June 12 at 5 pm.  Outdoor pools…

Everyone is familiar with the “Rock, Paper, Scissors” method of resolving disputes where scissors cut paper, paper covers rock, and rock breaks scissors.  In Futuri Real Estate, Inc. v. Atlantic Trustee Services, the Virginia Supreme Court had to decide whether a Subordination Agreement in which the first lienholder agreed to subordinate its lien to the…