The Collision of the Internet and Trademark Law

A version of this article was published in The Maryland Bar Bulletin, March 2008 issue.

SUPREME COURT WIDENS AVAILABILITY OF 401(k) LAWSUITS

The U.S. Supreme Court has made it easier for employees in 401(k) or other “defined contribution” retirement plans to sue plan officials for not properly administering their account.

Amendments To FMLA Add New Leave For Military Families

President Bush signed into law amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) which create two new types of leave for employees who have family members in the military.

Leading for Growth: Assessing the Growth Impact of Umpqua Bank's "Cultural Makeover"

Chase Tweel was published in the North Carolina Banking Institute Journal, Volume 12.  Click

Trigger Rates for March 2008

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

New Requirements for Small Exempt Organizations: Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Beginning in 2008, small, tax-exempt organizations will have a new requirement--to file the new IRS Form 990-N.

Relaxed Resale Restrictions on Restricted Stock Go Into Effect

On February 15, 2008, revised Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) will go into effect.

Sheila K. Sachs Named to The Daily Record's "2008 Influential Marylanders" List

On February 8, 2008, The Daily Record announced that Sheila K.

Maryland Legal Alert - February 2008

FOURTH CIRCUIT AFFIRMS DISMISSAL OF PREPAYMENT FEE CLASS ACTION AGAINST ASSIG

Trigger Rates for February 2008

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o