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No Right to a Jury for Medicare Civil Monetary Penalty

The Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that “in Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved.”

Maryland Regulatory News - Fall 2026

1. The Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board voted on May 19, 2026, to set an upper payment limit on state spending on Ozempic.

To Disclose or To Disclose Child Abuse, That is Not a Question

When a health care provider has a reason to believe that a child has been abused or neglected, there are several legal and ethical issues to consider.

Maryland’s Alphabet Soup of Primary Care Programs

In November 2025, the State of Maryland and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) amended the Achieving Healthcare Efficiency through Accountable Design (AHEAD) model agreement.

Did You Know? Fall 2026

AI Class Action: Did you know that two major health care providers are facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that they used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to record and tran

Taxing Remote Workers

In the winter issue of TOPICS, we discussed the income tax dispute between the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and Dr. Xavier Garcia-Rojas (Rojas).

SBA’s New 8(a) Rule Changes How Applicants Prove Social Disadvantage

What new and pending applicants should know after September 10.

Maryland’s Paid Family Leave Is Coming What Employers Need to Know About FAMLI

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, known as FAMLI, is set to bring paid family and medical leave to workers across the state.

The Company Owns the Copyright of Officer’s and Director’s Creations

A company likely owns the copyright in what directors and officers create for the business, even if they are not also employees of the business.

Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Requires Action Now

After several postponements, the Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program is launching this fall. 

CFPB Ends Publication of Unverified Consumer Complaint Narratives in Consumer Complaint Database

Since 2015, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been publishing unverified consumer complaint narratives and visualizations in the Consumer Complaint Database (CCD) at its discretio

Corporate Transparency Act Update: Final Rule Provides Permanent Exemptions from Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

The United States Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in 2021 to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, tax fraud, and other illicit activities.

FDIC Introduces Two-Phase Approach for Deposit Insurance Applications

On August 10, 2026, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced a new two-phase approach for evaluating deposit insurance applications to encourage new bank formations and make the a

Maryland Legal Alert - September 2026

In This Issue FDIC Introduces Two-Phase Approach for Deposit Insurance Applications

To Disclose or To Disclose Child Abuse, That is Not a Question

When a health care provider learns that a patient may have experienced child abuse, mandatory reporting requirements can raise complex legal and ethical questions.

Maryland Medicaid-Behavioral Health Provider Updated Manual

Carelon Behavioral Health of Maryland, the administrative services organization managing Maryland Medicaid's public behavioral health system, recently issued an updated

Fake Account, Real Problem: Combating Online Impersonation

If someone impersonates you on a social media platform, following the proper reporting processes can help resolve the issue.

Two Gordon Feinblatt Attorneys Named 2027 Baltimore 'Lawyer of the Year'

Baltimore, Maryland — The law firm of Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that two of our attorneys have been named 2027 Baltimore “Lawyer of the Year” by

Two Gordon Feinblatt Attorneys Listed on 2027 Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in America®

Baltimore, Maryland — The law firm of Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that two of our attorneys have been named to the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch by

When Renewing a Tech Agreement, Also Modify It

When a technology license agreement is up for renewal, consider whether the renewal presents an opportunity to modify the terms of the agreement.

Episode 24: The Surprising Shift in Federal Disadvantaged Business Certification Requirements

This episode breaks down the Department of Transportation’s interim final rule affecting disadvantaged business enterprises, or DBEs, with a focus on what changed, what still matters, and what owne

All Maryland Employers Must Register for New Paid Leave Program

All Maryland employers should begin preparing now for the launch of the state's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.

OCC and FDIC Propose Significant Revisions to Community Reinvestment Act Regulations

On July 31, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") jointly issued a

OCC Highlights CFPB Guidance on Ability-to-Repay Requirements and Immigration Status

On July 13, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ("OCC") issued