Comparative Ads Can Mention Competitors

Comparative advertisements can mention competitors, so long as the statements are truthful and does not falsely imply a connection between the two entities.

Maryland Laws Update 2023

We are pleased to provide our clients and friends this review of 2023 Maryland laws affecting financial services providers.

SCOTUS, in Warhol Case, Refocuses Copyright Fair Use Analysis

The Supreme Court has refocused the analysis of “fair use” in copyright cases and narrowed the ability of an artist to use the work of another.

New Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Building Owners

On May 15th of this year (2023), the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) released a draft of new regulations that will require the owners of large buildings in Maryland to annually report

SCOTUS Saves the Internet

The Supreme Court has saved the Internet.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Expands Protections for Pregnant Employees and Applicants

The omnibus spending package passed by Congress in December 2022 included a new civil rights law, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

Congress Expands Requirements for Breastfeeding Accommodations in the Workplace

The omnibus spending bill passed by Congress in December 2022 included the “Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act”, a.k.a. the PUMP Act.

Maryland Accelerates Increase to Minimum Wage and Modifies Threshold on Prohibition Against Low Wage Non-Compete Provisions

Minimum Wage Increase to $15 Effective January 1, 2024

General Assembly Passes Modifications to the Time to Care Act

In 2022, the Maryland Legislature passed the Time to Care Act (TCA), which affects every Maryland employee and requires contributions from almost all Maryland employers with 15 or more employees, o

Threaten Trademark Infringement Only If Certain You Are First User

Before threatening someone with trademark infringement, be certain you used the mark before they did.