Maryland Business Law Developments

Maryland Business Law Developments, published by the Maryland State Bar Association, covers legal issues and case law developments relevant to business law in Maryland. The blog discusses topics such as jurisdictional challenges under Maryland's long-arm statute, arbitration procedures and enforcement, insurance coverage disputes including interpretations of property insurance policies, and statutory requirements affecting business transactions like structured settlements. It also addresses procedural doctrines like res judicata in the context of business litigation. The content focuses on Maryland state court decisions and their implications for business law practitioners, providing analysis of recent rulings and their application to corporate governance, contracts, insurance, and dispute resolution.

Filed: September 20, 2023 

Opinion by: J. Rubin

 Holding: the Court held that the relationship
between the subsidiary and parent corporation, which included filing consolidated
tax returns, having the same directors elected to both boards, and a trademark
license issued…