Electricity Prices Predicted to Soar

For some time, we have been predicting that electricity prices in Maryland, and particularly in BGE territory, are likely to increase significantly in the near future.

Zero Emission Heating Equipment and “Clean Heat” Standards

On June 4, 2024, Governor Moore issued an Executive Order to implement Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan.

Reminding Employees Not to Misuse Intellectual Property May Help Avoid or Reduce Liability

Companies should provide periodic reminders to all personnel about not misusing someone else’s intellectual property.

MDE Proposes Revised BEPS Regulations

As readers of our earlier bulletins know, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) pre

Employer’s Ownership of Intellectual Property Depends on Type of IP

Be certain to know if the company owns the intellectual property an employee creates.  Different types of IP are treated differently.

Maryland Laws Update 2024

We are pleased to provide our clients and friends this review of 2024 Maryland laws affecting financial services providers.

Maryland Legal Alert - July 2024

In This IssueCFPB Announces Proposed Rule to Ban Use of Consumer Medical Debt

CFPB Requires Nonbanks to Publicly Register Consumer Law Violations

On June 3, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued the Nonbank Registration of Orders Final Ru

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.