Keep USPTO Record Up to Date on Who Owns The Trademark

Trademark registrants should be mindful to keep the records of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office up to date.

Maryland's Alphabet Soup of Primary Care Programs

In November 2025, the State of Maryland and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) amended the Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design (AHEAD) model agreement.

To Disclose or To Disclose Child Abuse, That is Not a Question

When a health care provider has a reason to believe that a child has been abused or neglected, there are several legal and ethical issues to consider.

Maryland Regulatory News - Fall 2026

1. The Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board voted on May 19, 2026, to set an upper payment limit on state spending on Ozempic.

No Right to a Jury for Medicare Civil Monetary Penalty

The Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that “in Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved.”

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 betwee

Gogel, Barry L.

Barry is a Member in the firm’s Litigation and Business Law groups, where he counsels businesses, institutions and individuals on a wide range of complex legal and business matters.

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

What new and pending applicants should know after September 10.

Episode 26: 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.