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“Covid-19 Business Interruption Coverage Key to Saving Maryland’s Economy”

Maryland attorneys Alex Brown and Jessica Swadow write for the Baltimore Business Journal on proposed legislation requiring insurers to pay uncovered Covid-19 business interruption claims.

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Shapiro Sher Recognized as Leading Firm in Chambers USA 2020

Chambers USA, a preeminent guide to the U.S. legal industry, has released its 2020 rankings, naming five Shapiro Sher attorneys in its survey of Maryland lawyers. Each attorney is cited in his respective practice area:

  • Alex J. Brown – Insurance
  • William E. Carlson – Corporate/M&A and REITs: Maryland Counsel
  • Richard M. Goldberg – Bankruptcy/Restructuring
  • Paul Mark Sandler – Litigation: General Commercial
  • Joel I. Sher – Bankruptcy/Restructuring

The Chambers USA 2020 guide also names Shapiro Sher in a select list of leading firms for Bankruptcy and Restructuring. According to the guide, the firm is home to a “[d]istinguished bankruptcy practice with a strong track record advising creditors, debtors and trustees on high-value bankruptcy filings, demonstrating notable ability in financial services, retail and real estate sectors.”

Chambers USA is a division of Chambers & Partners, which publishes selective annual guides to the most respected law firms and lawyers in the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Its rankings are read by industry-leading companies and organizations worldwide.

Shapiro Sher was founded in 1972 by Ronald M. Shapiro with the mission of providing outstanding legal counsel for Maryland businesses of all sizes. With offices in Baltimore and Washington D.C., the Firm is nationally recognized for its practices in business law, litigation, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights.

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The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 Gains Industry Support

Several real estate industry trade associations have moved to support passage of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020, writes David B. Applefeld. 

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Real Estate, Leases & Covid-19

In this new Real Estate and Construction Law Report, Shapiro Sher attorneys David B. Applefeld and Mark L. Miller examine the ways the pandemic may impact leases and real estate development projects.

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Will Insurers Cover Business Interruption Claims?

If your business has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, an insurance policy review should be undertaken to determine if coverage may be available, write Alex J. Brown and Jessica L. Swadow in The Daily Record.

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