Don't be Scared of Ghosts When Evaluating Trademark Availability

Don’t be scared of ghosts when evaluating availability of a trademark.  Look closely at the activities of a registrant that seems to be blocking your mark.

CFPB Faults Financial Institution for Rushed Core Conversion

On October 31, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) entered into a consent order wi

CFPB Issues Final “Open Banking” Rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an "open banking" rule under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Maryland Legal Alert - November 2024

In This IssueCFPB ISSUES FINAL "OPEN BANKING" RULECFPB FAULTS FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR RUSHED CORE CONVERSION

Important Aspects of Physician Employment Agreements

Gordon Feinblatt LLC Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025

Baltimore, Maryland — The law firm of Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®.

There's No Trick: Costumes Are a Treat That Do Not Infringe

Generally, a costume is not infringing on the rights of any third party.

NLRB General Counsel Takes Aim at Non-Competes (Again) and Opines that “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions Also Violate the NLRA

Background

Get Consent of Passersby Before Using Their Images in Advertisements

When using videos or pictures in your advertisement or online posting, there is some risk in including images of passersby, unless you have some form of consent, even if you are filming an event or

Podcast Episode 01: Rent Stabilization Act & Tenants Bill of Rights