Protecting Attorney and Client Communications in the Age of AI

A version of this article was published by The Daily Record on October 26, 2026.

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.

MDE Reaches $4.1M Settlement with Homebuilder in Sediment Pollution Case

The Maryland Department of Energy ("MDE") has reached a $4.1M settlement against Ridgely's Reserve Housing Development for sediment pollution in the Gunpowder River.

A Master Services Agreement By Any Other Name...

The name and structure of an agreement does not really matter, so long as the content addresses all of the necessary aspects of a relationship.

FinCEN Proposes Rule to Expand Whistleblower Incentives and Protections

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CFPB Finalizes Section 1071 Rule Under Regulation B of ECOA

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently finalized its rule revising Regulation B, which im