Maryland Business Litigation Lawyer Blog https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/ Published by Baltimore, Maryland Business Litigation Attorneys — Silverman | Thompson | Slutkin | White LLC Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:36:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 118503197 Maryland’s Appellate Court Reinforces Requirement to Make Demands in Shareholder Derivative Actions https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/marylands-appellate-court-reinforces-requirement-to-make-demands-in-shareholder-derivative-actions/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:36:32 +0000 https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/?p=806 In Howard Nathanson, et al. v. Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC, the Appellate Court of Maryland (the “Court”) reinforced Maryland’s commitment to requiring shareholders to make demands upon boards of directors prior to filing a derivative suit. The Court upheld Maryland’s “very limited exception” to not making such a demand prescribed in Werbowsky v. Collomb, 362 Md. 581 (2001).

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]]> 806 When a Business Battle Turns Personal: Countering Manufactured Legal Attacks https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/business-divorce-manufactured-legal-attacks/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:50:46 +0000 https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/?p=800 It’s a story we see often: a business starts with the best intentions, often between people who trust each other implicitly. Sometimes, that trust is built on a personal, romantic relationship. But when that relationship ends, the business becomes collateral damage, and the stakes can quickly become catastrophic. 

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]]> 800 Silverman Thompson Secures Appellate Court Victory in Property Rights Case https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/appellate-court-victory-property-rights-case/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:25:33 +0000 https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/?p=787 On September 3, 2025, the Appellate Court of Maryland affirmed a prior victory by Silverman Thomspon real estate and appellate lawyers in the Circuit Court for Howard County, with instructions that the trial court issue an order declaring the property rights of adjoining landowners consistent with the appellate opinion.

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]]> 787 Maryland Board of Nursing Safe Practice Program: How It Works https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/maryland-board-of-nursing-safe-practice-program-faqs/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:51:03 +0000 https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/?p=769 Nursing License Suspension Series Part 3 of 3 
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]]> 769 Understanding a Complaint Letter from the Maryland Board of Nursing: A Guide for Health Care Providers Facing Disciplinary Action https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/understanding-complaint-letter-from-maryland-board-of-nursing/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:51:43 +0000 https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/?p=767

Nursing License Suspension Series Part 2 of 3

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]]> 767 Getting a Complaint from the Maryland Board of Nursing: First Steps https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/complaint-from-maryland-board-of-nursing-first-steps/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:52:22 +0000 https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/?p=764 Nursing License Suspension Series Part 1 of 3
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]]> 764 Understanding a Complaint Letter from the Maryland Real Estate Commission: A Guide for Real Estate Licensees Facing Disciplinary Action https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/understanding-a-complaint-letter-from-the-maryland-real-estate-commission/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:47:53 +0000 https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/?p=760 Receiving a letter from the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) notifying you of an investigation or proposed disciplinary action can be stressful. Understanding the process, however, can help protect your license and reputation. This article breaks down how the process works and explains why early legal counsel can make a significant difference.

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]]> 760 Silverman Thompson Secures Rare Sanction in High-Stakes Real Estate Fraud Case https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/silverman-thompson-secures-rare-sanction-in-high-stakes-real-estate-fraud-case/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:13:00 +0000 https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/?p=754 Silverman Thompson’s business litigation team recently secured a significant and highly unusual sanction in a complex real estate investment fraud case pending in circuit court. The court granted our request to prohibit the defendant—an individual at the center of an extensive real estate fraud scheme—from introducing any testimony or evidence at trial. This extraordinary remedy is rarely granted and underscores the seriousness of the defendant’s discovery misconduct.

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]]> 754 Understanding a Letter from MIEMSS: A Guide for EMS Providers Facing Disciplinary Procedures https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/ems-facing-disciplinary-procedures-miemss/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:10:43 +0000 https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/?p=742 Receiving a letter from the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) stating you are under investigation can be unsettling. However, understanding the process is crucial. This blog breaks down the EMS disciplinary procedure, from the initial letter to a potential hearing, and explains why seeking legal counsel early can significantly protect your certification, career, and reputation.

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]]> 742 Professional License Suspensions in Maryland https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/professional-license-suspensions-in-maryland/ Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:06:39 +0000 https://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/?p=737 The Maryland Board of Professional Licenses oversees the licensing and regulation of various professions in the state. You can find more information on their website. 

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