Fourth Circuit Reaffirms Protections for Financial Institutions in ACH Fraud Case

Following the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' March decision in Studco Building Systems, U.S. v.

Update: Mortgage Licensing for Assignees in Maryland

As we noted in our March Maryland Legal Alert, the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regul

Maryland Legal Alert - May 2025

In This IssueUpdate: Mortgage Licensing for Assignees in Maryland

Consider Refreshing Trademark Registrations as You Evolve

Consider refreshing trademark registrations as your business grows and evolves.

Podcast Episode 07: Legislative Response - Why Energy Costs Are Rising Part 2

In this episode, Energy and Environmental attorneys Todd Chason and Michael Powell discuss the rising energy costs in Maryland.

Using Others' Videos in Your Marketing Has Risks

Using other people’s videos as part of your company’s offerings is possible if you are careful.  

Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards Modified by the General Assembly

On April 7, 2025, the Maryland General Assembly passed House Bill 49 (HB49), making substantial changes to Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS).

Podcast Episode 06: Protecting Developers in Lease Agreements

In this conversation, George Ritchie and Searle Mitnick discuss the complexities of real estate litigation, focusing on the challenges developers face when landlords become uncooperative.

RESPA Enforcement Action Involving Affiliated Business Arrangements

The Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) recently took action against a mortgage lending enterprise and its principals concerning alleged violations of Section 8(a) of the Real Estate Settlement Proc

Fourth Circuit Ruling on Navigating ACH Fraud: Implications for Financial Institutions

The Fourth Circuit’s decision in Studco Building Systems, U.S. v.