Fiduciary Institutions: Maryland Enacts "Vulnerable Adult Banking Protection Act"

Maryland has enacted the Vulnerable Adult Banking Protection Act (SB 753 / HB 1008), a new statutory framework intended to help financial institutions respond to suspected financial exploitation in

Mortgage Assumptions in Divorce Situations

As noted in our September 2025 Maryland Legal Alert, Maryland law requires (as of October 1, 2025) certain lenders to permit the assumption of covered loans in connection with the granting of a dec

Maryland Legal Alert - June 2026

In This Issue Mortgage Assumptions in Divorce Situations

What will the Real Estate Recording Taxes be in the Sale of a Maryland Health Care Practice?

You have just shaken hands on an agreement to buy or sell your health care practice, which includes Maryland real estate.

Protecting Attorney and Client Communications in the Age of AI

AI is everywhere, and in many cases, it is an advantage actively to incorporate AI into daily life.

Assessing Earnings Quality for Cash-Basis Companies—and How to Address Them

Assessing the quality of earnings is a cornerstone of financial analysis and a critical tool in pricing potential merger candidates.

Why Maryland’s Electric Rates Are Rising Faster Than the National Average

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently published an extensive analysis of average electricity prices in all fifty states.

Meanwhile … Copyright Parody Requires the Original Work to be the Brunt of the Joke

Copyright parody requires the original work to be the brunt of the joke. Merely using the original in an untargeted joke is an infringement.

BEPS Update: Reporting Deadline and Available Exemptions

As covered in our earlier bulletins, Maryland’s Building Energy Per

Episode 21: Navigating Maryland's Solar Policy Changes: Essential Deadlines and Impacts

Maryland's solar landscape is undergoing a major transformation with new legislation shifting from full retail rate net metering to a value-based system.