Did You Know? Fall 2026

AI Class Action: Did you know that two major health care providers are facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that they used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to record and tran

Taxing Remote Workers

In the winter issue of TOPICS, we discussed the income tax dispute between the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and Dr. Xavier Garcia-Rojas (Rojas).

SBA’s New 8(a) Rule Changes How Applicants Prove Social Disadvantage

What new and pending applicants should know after September 10.

Maryland’s Paid Family Leave Is Coming What Employers Need to Know About FAMLI

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, known as FAMLI, is set to bring paid family and medical leave to workers across the state.

The Company Owns the Copyright of Officer’s and Director’s Creations

A company likely owns the copyright in what directors and officers create for the business, even if they are not also employees of the business.

Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Requires Action Now

After several postponements, the Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program is launching this fall. 

CFPB Ends Publication of Unverified Consumer Complaint Narratives in Consumer Complaint Database

Since 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been publishing unverified consumer complaint narratives and visualizations in the Consumer Complaint Database (CCD) at its discretio

Corporate Transparency Act Update: Final Rule Provides Permanent Exemptions from Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

The United States Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in 2021 to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, tax fraud, and other illicit activities.

FDIC Introduces Two-Phase Approach for Deposit Insurance Applications

On August 10, 2026, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced a new two-phase approach for evaluating deposit insurance applications to encourage new bank formations and make the a

Maryland Legal Alert - September 2026

In This Issue FDIC Introduces Two-Phase Approach for Deposit Insurance Applications