On April 14, 2020, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued Executive Order 20-04-14-02 intended to provide publicly traded Maryland corporations and real estate investment trusts with greater flexibility in holding stockholder...more
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Maryland corporations and their boards of directors are reassessing previously authorized and declared distributions (aka dividends) to stockholders. Here’s what you need to know...more
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As Virginia corporations navigate this year’s annual shareholder meeting season, many have come face-to-face with the COVID-19 pandemic. The social distancing requirements related to the...more
As Maryland corporations navigate this year’s proxy season, many have come face-to-face with the COVID-19 pandemic. The social distancing requirements related to the pandemic will often deter - or prevent - in-person...more
During its 2019 session, the Maryland General Assembly (the “General Assembly”) passed two bills that amend the Maryland General Corporation Law (the “MGCL”). Both bills were proposed by the Business Law Section of the...more
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In 2017, the Maryland General Assembly, during its 437th session, adopted stockholder-friendly legislation concerning Maryland corporations and real estate investment trusts, while rejecting or delaying more radical changes...more