Rural Health Transformation Program

Beginning in 2026 and continuing for five years, CMS will spend up to $10 billion annually to improve the health of residents living in rural areas under the new Rural Health Transformation Program

Avoid Scams Threatening to Register Your Trademark for Someone Else

No, a lawyer is not going to register your trademark for someone else unless you hire that lawyer to register the trademark for you. Do not fall for this scam.

CFPB and DOJ Withdraw Joint Statement on Consideration of Immigration Status Under ECOA

On January 12, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and the U.S.

Annual Assessment Fee Credit Application Available

The Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (“OFR”) has announced the availability of the application for qualifying Maryland financial institutions to obtain an annual assessment fee credit for op

Maryland Legal Alert - February 2026

In This Issue Annual Assessment Fee Credit Application Available 

Retain Some Use of Old Logo to Preserve Trademark Protection

When rebranding with a new logo or font, consider also using the legacy brand in some manner as a means to preserve trademark rights.

Episode 17: What the AHEAD Agreement Means for Maryland Hospitals

In this episode, health care attorney Darci Smith and Barry Rosen delve into the AHEAD Agreement, a major revision to Maryland's hospital payment system.

Trademark Registration Requires Proper Specimens of Use

In a trademark application, be sure the examples you file to show usage fit the appropriate guidelines, and maybe even u

Maryland Data and IT Sales Tax Update

As previously reported, on May 27, 2025, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed The Budget Reconciliatio

Maryland Minimum Interest Rate for Escrow and Special Purpose Accounts

Maryland law requires depository institutions doing business in Maryland that make first lien residential real property loans and maintain escrow accounts for those loans to pay a minimum rate of i