Maryland Court Holds Licensing Required to Take Assignment of HELOC

Maryland’s intermediate appellate court (the Appellate Court of Maryland) recently held that compliance with Maryland installment loan and mortgage lender licensing were required to take assignment

CFPB Announces Proposed Rule to Ban Use of Consumer Medical Debt

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a proposed new rule to change Regulation V.

The Billion Dollar Climate Question

Maryland’s greenhouse gas reduction goals are the most aggressive of any state in the country.

SCOTUS Rules 1st Amendment Does Not Trump Trademark Registration Prohibition — But Diverges On What Matters

The Supreme Court has ruled that a trademark regulation prohibiting the registration of a living person’s name without the person’s consent does not violate the First Amendment.

Assume Livestream Is Protected By Copyright — Unless It’s Not

Like everything else on the internet, assume livestream video is protected by copyright, and assume you cannot copy or reuse it without permission.

Federal Non-Compete Ban

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning most non-compete agreements entered into by for-profit businesses.

Maryland Non-Compete Ban

During its 2024 session, the Maryland legislature amended the State’s existing law governing non-competes to expand restrictions on their use.

New 2024 Maryland Health Care Laws

The Maryland General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session concluded with the enactment of many health care laws that will impact health care facilities, providers, insurers, and health care related

Maryland Regulatory News - Summer 2024

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New Part II Rules

A version of this article was published by The Daily Record on December 23, 2024.