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Understand The © ® ℗ About ™ ℠ And IP Notices

Intellectual Property owners use different notices to inform the public their rights are protected.  The symbols seem impressive, but some have only minimal or no legal effect.  

Maryland Laws Update 2026

We are pleased to provide our clients and friends this review of 2026 Maryland laws affecting financial services providers.

The Problem with Mutual NDAs

In most circumstances, agreeing to a mutual NDA is inadvisable and potentially damaging.

Beyond the Raise: What Every Regulation Crowdfunding Issuer Should Learn from The Chosen Litigation

The first major governance dispute arising from a successful crowdfunded company offers a roadmap for founders hoping to avoid becoming the next cautionary tale.

Episode 23: The Real Challenge of Achieving Maryland’s Climate Goals Amid Federal Rollbacks

Join environmental and energy attorney Michael Powell and Kim Coble, Executive Director of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, for an in-depth discussion on Maryland's ambitious climate goa

FHA Eliminates Mandatory Appraisal Field Reviews for Quality Control Reviews

On June 23, 2026, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued Mortgagee Letter 2026-10, effectiv

Maryland Changes to Money Transmission Licensing

The Maryland Money Transmission Act (MTA) regulates entities and individuals engaged in money transmission in Maryland.

Maryland Legal Alert - July 2026

In This Issue Maryland Changes to Money Transmission Licensing

Claiming Too Much: AI, Authorship, and the Copyright Registration Trap

As the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent, creators of copyrightable works should understand how utilizing AI to help produce the material can impact whet

Deterring AI Training on Your Works: Opening The Pod Bay Doors

Website owners have tools to help deter artificial intelligence from scraping information and content from their website.

Maryland Regulatory News - Summer 2026

1. Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland Medicaid will

2026 Maryland Legislative Update of Health Care Laws

A version of this article was published by The Daily Record on June 22, 2026.

Substance Use Disorder Records Update

As of February 16, 2026, all covered entities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) that receive or maintain substance use disorder (SUD) patient records wer

Medicare Skin Substitute (CTP) Update

Medicare reimbursement and coverage policies for cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs), often referred to as skin substitutes, are changing significantly in 2026. 

Did You Know? Summer 2026

Schedule II-V Controlled Substances Telemedicine Extension:  Did you know that on December 31, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Health and Hum

Episode 22: Maryland's New Family Law - What you Need to Know

Maryland family law has undergone significant changes, and understanding what they mean for you is more important than ever.

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