New MarylandSaves Retirement Program

On September 15, 2022, Maryland launched the Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program.

Amendment to D.C. Ban on Non-Competes

Effective October 1st, 2022, the District of Columbia began implementing a new non-compete law that prohibits the use of non-compete clauses in newly signed employment agreements for many employees

Did You Know? Winter 2022

Vaccine Mandate: Did you know that the U.S.

Apparent Agency

In July 2022, Maryland’s highest appellate court issued a decision in Williams v.

20 Gordon Feinblatt Attorneys Named to 2023 SuperLawyers® List and 9 as Rising Stars

Baltimore, Maryland — The law firm of Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that 20 of our attorneys have been named to the 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers® list, and an additional nine have been

You May Not Own the Copyright in Photos of Yourself

You probably do not own the copyright in photographs of yourself. This means that, without the permission of the true owner, you cannot copy or post the photo, or allow others to.

Descriptive Words in Intent-to-Use Trademark Applications May Impair Your Priority Date

When filing an Intent-to-Use (ITU) trademark application for words that may seem descriptive, consider additional strategies so you can retain an early priority date.

Selling Equity in Your Start-Up Company to Raise Capital? Avoid These Securities Law Pitfalls When Doing So

For start-up companies looking to raise capital, selling equity in the company is a straight-forward and lucrative way to raise money to jump start and grow the business.

Maryland Legal Alert - December 2022

In This IssueHow Can Financial Institutions Comply with CFPB’s Junk Fee Guidance?

Software Development Agreements Should Parse Who Owns Which Rights

Software development agreements should address copyright ownership of the three aspects of rights that are included in creating most final products.