Charging for Copies of Medical Records

There is much confusion as to whether a Maryland health care provider may or may not charge a patient for copying his or her medical record, upon the request of the patient.

Technology Transfer Agreements; Don’t Be an Amateur

It used to be that Olympic athletes competed only for the love of the game, unconcerned about professional and commercial success.  So too, it used to be that university professors and governm

When Is A Commission Due?

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals, in a decision issued on December 4, 2001, held that Maryland's Wage Payment & Collection Act prohibits an employer from conditioning payment of a commissi

Employer Obligations Regarding Employees Called to Duty in Uniformed Services

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), 38 U.S.C.

Truth in Lending Problems for Maryland Lenders

A troubling court decision has come home to roost for Maryland creditors. Maryland creditors should review their TILA forms and procedures.

No Investigation Without Representation

On November 2, 2001, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision in Epilepsy Foundation v.

New OSHA Record-Keeping Requirements

Changes to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) record-keeping requirements will become effective January 1, 2002.

Accord and Dissatisfaction!

Wickman V. Kane, 136 Md. App. 554, 766 A.2d 241 (2001)Holding:

Retiree Health Benefits Subject to Age Discrimination

It appears that an obscure federal court case (Erie County Retirees Assoc. v. Erie County) may indirectly result in many retirees losing their health insurance coverage.

Maryland Rejects Wrongful Life Claims

Earlier this year, in Kassama v.