McMillan Metro NewsletterMM Alert
 
Issue 1007  May 2010 
In This Issue
MD Attorney General Issues Opinion on Same Sex Marriage
Revival of Corporation's Charter after Filing Suit Not Sufficient to Save It
Firm Announcement
McMillan Metro is pleased to announce the continued relationship
with Lona Feldman in an "Of Counsel" status.
 
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Dear Clients and Colleagues,
 
In our continuing effort to share our knowledge, experience and perspective with you on cutting-edge legal developments, we are sending our periodic "Alert".  It is one way for us to give back to you, our clients and friends.  We hope that you find value in this communication.
Maryland Attorney General Issues Opinion on Same Sex Marriage 
 
Earlier this year, the Maryland Attorney General ("AG") issued a long awaited opinion regarding the treatment in Maryland of same sex marriages validly created in other jurisdictions. While the AG's opinion did not constitute a change in the laws of Maryland relating to the rights of same sex couples in Maryland to marry in the state, the opinion created quite a furor among the opponents of same sex marriage...read more
Revival of Corporation's Charter after Filing Suit Not Sufficient to Save It 

Earlier this Spring, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled that a Maryland corporation whose charter has been revoked by the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation ("SDAT") is deemed a defunct entity and cannot file or maintain an action in the Maryland courts. In the case of Tri-County Unlimited, Inc. v. Kids First Swimming School, Inc. the Court held that the revival of the corporation's charter following the filing of the suit did not retroactively restore the corporation to good standing as of the date of filing. As a result, the corporation's suit was dismissed...read more