Use your Trademark as a Trademark

Trademark owners should always use their trademark as the brand of the product or service, and not as a descriptive or generic name for the product or service itself.

CFPB Proposes to Classify Overdraft Fees as Credit

On January 17, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) proposed a rule to classify overdraft fe

Building Energy Performance Standards Placed on Temporary Hold

At the request of the Maryland Building Industry Association, NAIOP and others, the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, Legislative and Review (AELR) of the Maryland General Assembly has

Pending Legislation Targets Bank Partnership Models

As the Maryland legislative session begins to heat up, we have been tracking several bills that would impact financial services providers.

Maryland Legal Alert - February 2024

In This IssuePending Legislation Targets Bank Partnership ModelsCFPB Proposes to Classify Overdraft Fees as Credit

Trade Secrets Act Damages Are Available in Excess of Liquidated Damages

When drafting non-competition agreements, be sure to consider how any relevant trade secrets statute may also fit into any obligation, potential claims, and possible damages.

Building Energy Performance Standards Proposed for Final Adoption

Readers of our earlier bulletins (see here) are aware that the Maryland Department of Environ

Don’t Make Teams Go Ravin’ Mad by Using Their Branding

Your football team has made the playoffs this year in dominating fashion (Go Ravens!).

Maryland Legal Alert - January 2024

In This IssueCFPB Proposes Rule to Supervise Providers of Digital Wallets and Payment Apps

Maryland’s Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2024

Maryland employees who earn minimum wage are ringing in the New Year in 2024 with a raise.