Law Office of Diane Leigh Davison

02/28/2026

🔔 Per SDAT, it's THAT time of year! 🔔

The 2026 annual report and personal property tax return filings and extension requests for businesses registered in Maryland are now available.

An official website of the State of Maryland.

02/08/2026

🛎️ If you run a 501(c)(3) or other exempt nonprofit and are eligible to file your annual IRS 990-N postcard, then it's THAT time!

Small tax-exempt organizations can use Form 990-N, Electronic Notice (e-Postcard), instead of Form 990 or 990 EZ to meet their annual reporting requirements.

07/07/2025

U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Writers

The U.S. Copyright Office invites you to register to attend the third session in our Copyright Essentials webinar series. The Plot Thickens: Copyright Essentials for Writers will take place on August 6 at 1:00pm Eastern.

In this session, the Copyright Office will discuss what writers should know about copyright. We will cover information for writers of various literary works—from novels and blogs to poetry, cookbooks, textbooks, and more. The session will also review suitable application options and how our Public Information Office can help you along the way.

Attendees will also learn copyright basics, answers to commonly asked questions, and where to find Copyright Office educational resources.

https://copyright.gov/events/copyright-essentials-for-writers/?loclr=eanco

The Plot Thickens: Copyright Essentials for Writers

01/27/2025

FREE Webinar from the US Copyright Office
https://loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_xlGkrKj3QMCZFqeCd3P13w?os=ipad #/registration

01/08/2024

This is a big year for PD, as the granddaddy of them all enters the Public Domain. It's because of Mickey that the copyright term was even extended to the length it is.

As 2023 turned to 2024, yet more creative works have shed their copyright protections and joined the public domain.

09/28/2023

For the first program of its 2023-2024 season, Great Talk Inc. will explore the subject of public education. Jmore spoke with one of the panelists, Dr. Joshua L. Glazer, about his perspective on the challenges facing today’s public schools.

09/11/2023

It is important in business (and in life) to recognize when people are toxic, trying to always take a shortcut, or have other behaviors which should be huge warning signs. After more than 30 years of law practice I am much more selective as to clients whom I accept and continue to service. Take heed & trust your instincts!!

05/18/2023

SCOTUS rules against Andy Warhol Foundation; Warhol use of Prince photograph NOT transformative use and constitutes copyright infringement.

Warhol's foundation said the Prince silkscreen fell under the fair use doctrine, which permits reproduction of material in some cases.

05/02/2023