Moderators of Social Media Groups Have Some Immunity from Liability

Moderators of social media communities, such as Facebook groups, have protection if they need to edit or remove offensive posts in the group.

Supreme Court Makes It Harder for Employers to Dodge 401(k) and 403(b) Lawsuits

Under ERISA, employers that sponsor a 401(k) plan or 403(b) plan have a fiduciary duty to act prudently in managing plan investments.

New Federal Law Limits Agreements Requiring the Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims

President Joseph Biden, Jr. signed the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021,” a new law that enjoyed wide bipartisan support.

CFPB Puts Auto Repossessions in its Crosshairs

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently published a

Extended CARES Act Bankruptcy Provisions Set to Expire

Among many other accommodations, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provided small business and individual debtors with expanded access to bankruptcy relief.

Newest Survey of CFPB UDAAP Actions Released

We have updated our recurring article: A Sur

Maryland Legal Alert - March 2022

In this Issue: NEWEST SURVEY OF CFPB UDAAP ACTIONS RELEASED

Smith, Darci M.

Darci, chair of the firm's Health Care group, is a Member who advises Maryland health care practices on concierge and other membership models, Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM), and scope of pr

Don’t Mutilate Your Trademark

Your trademark application should not mutilate your brand.

2021 Survey of Activities Identified as Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Under the Dodd-Frank Act, Part Two

To read the survey in its entirety, click here.