Include Photo Releases in Company Policies

A business or organization that uses photographs of people in any of its materials should first obtain a photo release of anyone depicted.

Financial Institutions Blanketed with Patent Infringement Demands

In the last two weeks, a number of our financial institution clients have received demands (which have included draft legal complaints) from the owner of several technology patents, claiming that t

Trademark Filing Fees Have Increased; Filing Process Must be More Careful

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has increased a variety of filing fees and has revised a number of important aspects of the trademark application process.

Podcast Episode 03: The Rising Tide of Energy Bills in Maryland

Description: In this episode of the Gordon Feinblatt podcast, Todd Chason and Michael Powell discuss the current state of Maryland's energ

Corporate Transparency Act Resource Page

Welcome to our Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) resource page.

Corporate Transparency Act: SCOTUS Issues Stay of Injunction but BOI Reporting Not Currently Required

On January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States granted the government’s application for a stay of the injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) pending dis

In a Sale Agreement, Seller Should Affirm the Sanctity of Its Intellectual Property

When purchasing a business that includes intellectual property, be sure the seller’s representations and warranties provide assurances that the buyer can operate risk-free.

The Other Shoe Drops

Update: BEPS Reporting Deadline Extended

CFPB Addresses Potential Compliance Gaps in Credit Card Rewards Programs

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently released a circular to law enforcement

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
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