Maryland Corporate Law

In 2025, Maryland’s General Assembly made it unlawful to shorten the limitations period in consumer contracts, defined as “contract[s] involving the sale, lease, or provision of goods or services that are for personal, family, or household purposes.” This prohibition applies prospectively to all consumer contracts entered into after June 1, 2026. The General Assembly went even further earlier this year and enacted House Bill 103 (HB 103), which prohibits businesses from including provisions in consumer contracts that waive, limit, impair or

Many corporations have changed their state of incorporation to move away from Delaware or are considering doing so. There are many reasons to consider alternative jurisdictions to Delaware but most often cited by public companies is the Delaware Chancery Court’s receptivity to claims asserted by plaintiff law firms on behalf of stockholders. Prolonged litigation, often frivolous, and expensive settlements add time and expense to corporate transactions. Some states have taken affirmative steps to create a corporate regime that will attract entities