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Forget About the Prenup; Now It's The Postnup

By: Ferrier R. Stillman
August 6, 2013
Postnuptial agreements are increasingly popular according to a 2012 poll. The study indicates that these agreements are often used by couples who marry later in life or are prompted by a change in financial status or an extramarital affair. The Daily Record recently published an article entitled "Fo... Read more >
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Recognizing Excellence - 2010

May 23, 2013
In 2010, Tydings was recognized by Benchmark Litigation, Best Law Firms, and Maryland Super Lawyers.  In fact, Alan Grochal, partner and chair of the Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights group, had the honor of being named as one of the Top 50 lawyers in Maryland.  In addition to the firmâ... Read more >
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Best Lawyers Recognizes Tydings' Lawyers in 2013

May 23, 2013
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named six Tydings' lawyers to its 2013 Best Lawyers list. Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading ... Read more >
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Hart-Scott-Rodino Act

By: A. Lee Lundy
May 8, 2013
Consider this:  Ten years ago your client, an executive officer with his company, purchased (or received) stock in his company valued at $10 Million.  Next week, he is going to receive restricted stock from his company with a current market value of $8 Million.  The original $10MM in ... Read more >
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Auto Lenders Are Now Better Protected in Consumer Bankruptcies

By: Alan M. Grochal
May 8, 2013
With the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act's (BAPCPA) sweeping revisions to the bankruptcy code came a new provision that had caused uncertainty for auto lenders nationwide.  This provision, which prohibits consumer debtors from breaking down claims for certain auto loans ... Read more >