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Bowie & Jensen Attorneys Recognized as 2016 Super Lawyers
Bowie & Jensen LLC is thrilled to announce that eight of the firm’s attorneys have been selected as 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service that annually recognizes attorneys across the country who have exceled in their legal practice and achieved a high-degree of peer recognition. Attorneys undergo a thorough, patented selection…
Read MoreMaryland State Board of Contract Appeals Rules That the Failure to Supply an Original Power of Attorney With Bid Bond Is Not Fatal to the Bid
In Appeal of Southern Improvement Company, Inc., MSBCA 2904, the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals considered whether the failure to supply an original Power of Attorney with a bid bond constituted a “minor irregularity,” which may be waived, or in the alternative, rose to a level of deficiency to render a bid non-responsive thereby…
Read MoreThe MSBCA Clarifies the ’72 hour rule’ for Amending MBE Participation Schedules
In Tech Contracting Company, the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals (“MSBCA”) clarified the scope of the “72 hour rule” that allows a contractor to make changes to its MBE Participation Schedule after bid submission. In this instance, the prevailing bidder, Forrester Construction, listed an MBE contractor that did not have the proper NAISC code.…
Read MoreMaryland State Board of Contract Appeals Provides Guidance On “Emergency” Procurements
The Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals addressed the State’s power to issue an “emergency” procurement pursuant to COMAR. Trinity Services Group, MSBCA 2917, 2931 & 2935. This matter arose out of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (“DPSCS”) issuance of a RFP for a private vendor to provide food services to…
Read MoreBowie & Jensen Attorney William McComas to Present on Data Privacy Law at Upcoming BABC Event
Bowie & Jensen attorney, William McComas will speak on a panel regarding data privacy law issues for lawyers at the Bar Association of Baltimore City (BABC) event, “Data Privacy, Data Security, and Business Risks – What Lawyers Should Know.” The event is scheduled for 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse in Baltimore,…
Read MoreBowie & Jensen Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in America”
Bowie & Jensen is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 22nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America publication. Matthew Hjortsberg, Mark T. Jensen, William McComas and Michael Siri were all named recipients of this prestigious honor. Each attorney has been selected by their peers…
Read MoreBowie & Jensen Proudly Sponsors CLIA’s ‘Art with a Story’
Bowie & Jensen is a proud sponsor of the Community Law in Action’s (CLIA) upcoming event, Art with a Story. This event will consist of an evening filled with live entertainment, storytelling and visual art to honor Youth Justice Awareness Month. Art with a Story will commence with a powerful gallery exhibit showcasing multimedia self-portraits…
Read MoreMark T. Jensen Receives The Daily Record’s Leadership in Law Award
Mark T. Jensen, co-founder and partner at Bowie & Jensen LLC, has been selected to receive The Daily Record’s 2015 Leadership in Law award. Mr. Jensen was one of 27 winners selected from a pool of 70 nominees by a distinguished panel of judges. The Daily Record has been presenting the Leadership in Law awards since…
Read MoreMaryland Legislature Passes False Claims Act
Bowie & Jensen Case Law and Legal Update: During the 2015 legislative session, Maryland passed a False Claims Act similar to the Federal False Claims Act. See Md. Code. Ann, Gen. Prov, § 8-101 et. Seq. This Act was a signature piece of the Frosh campaign for attorney general and was considered the Maryland Office…
Read MoreDoused Expectations: Contractor Liability Arises in New Places
Bowie & Jensen Case Law and Legal Update: A recent appellate decision makes clear that contractors owe a duty of care to prevent damage to the tangible personal property of third parties. In June, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals held that an unrelated third party may be awarded damages arising from the contractor’s negligence,…
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