Court Extends Board of Physicians' Reach

Under the Maryland Medical Practice Act, the Maryland Board of Physicians has authority to discipline Maryland physicians for forty enumerated reasons, two of which explicitly pertain to conduct co

ADA Protects Doctors from Loss of Privileges

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that "no individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services,

Trigger Rates for January 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

Data Breach Law Puts Businesses on Notice to Safeguard Information

All businesses that have personal information of individuals who live in Maryland must adopt enhanced security practices and procedures by Jan. 1.

Maryland Legal Alert Special Edition - Court Decides Closing Costs Recapture Case

MARYLAND LEGAL ALERT keeps you updated on Maryland legal developments affecting financial service providers.

Maryland Legal Alert - December 2007

SPECIAL SESSION RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANT TAX CHANGES

Employers Must Switch To New I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form By December 26, 2007

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Update: Vacation Pay Entitlement for Employees

The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (“DLLR”) has changed its longstanding interpretation of the Wage Payment and Collection Law (“WPCL”) regarding employees’ entitlement to

SEC's E-Proxy Rules: New Internet Posting and Delivery Requirements

If you haven't already started to get organized for the 2008 proxy season you soon will be starting, so now is a good time to consider the SEC's new "E-Proxy" rules, including new Exchange Act Rule

Special Session Ends With New Tax Laws, Slots Referendum

The 2007 Special Session of the Maryland General Assembly has concluded.