Pillar of Justice Award
May 21, 2025
Shapiro Sher honored with the Pillar of Justice Award by Maryland Legal Aid.
Proactive Protection: Navigating Tariff Uncertainty in Multifamily Construction
May 06, 2025
Navigating rising costs and supply chain risks is no easy task in today’s construction environment. In this timely Multifamily Executive article, Shapiro Sher Partner David Applefeld shares practical legal strategies to help multifamily developers and contractors manage tariff-related challenges.
Celebrating the Remarkable Career of Paul Mark Sandler
April 03, 2025
After more than 20 years with Shapiro Sher, Paul Mark Sandler announces his retirement.
Tariffs, Contracts and Construction
March 31, 2025
As trade policies continue to evolve, businesses in the construction industry must take a proactive approach to contract negotiation, drafting, and risk assessment. David B. Applefeld outlines key steps contractors and project owners can take to safeguard their interests, including reviewing existing contracts and contract templates.
Shapiro Sher is proud to announce the promotion of Michael S. Bullock to Partner
March 05, 2025
Michael will further Shapiro Sher’s commitment to outstanding legal counsel while mentoring the next generation of talent.
The Gibson-Banks Center for Race and the Law featured in The Maryland Carey Law Summer 2024 Magazine
August 23, 2024
The Maryland Carey Law Summer 2024 Magazine highlights the important work of The Gibson-Banks Center for Race and the Law, named after our esteemed Of Counsel Larry S. Gibson.
Eleven Shapiro Sher Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
August 15, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Shapiro Sher is once again well represented in Best Lawyers in America®, one of the most respected guides to the U.S. legal industry.
Understanding the MAR Residential Contract of Sale
August 13, 2024
An agreement to buy or sell real property in Maryland must be in writing, and Buyers and Sellers of residential real estate typically use standardized form contracts to document the transaction. The provisions of the MAR Contract are legally binding on the parties and are often required by law, but many are not negotiable. It is therefore important for Buyers and Sellers to understand what they agree to before signing the Contract.
Changes to The Maryland Insurance Article Affecting Public Adjusters
August 13, 2024
The Maryland General Assembly recently approved several amendments to the Subtitle of the Maryland Insurance Article (“Ins.”) applicable to licensed public adjusters (Ins. § 10-401-416). These new amendments – established in 2024 Maryland Laws Chapter 826 (House Bill 36) – modify Sections 10-411(h) and 10-414(e)-(f) and become effective October 1, 2024.
The FTC’s New Non-Compete Rule
August 12, 2024
While non-compete agreements have historically been viewed as a means to protect a businesses’ proprietary information, The Federal Trade Commission has recently, with the support of numerous states, finalized a rule determining that non-compete agreements are an unfair method of competition and violate Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”).