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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

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

Maryland Legal Alert - May 2026

In This Issue CFPB Finalizes Section 1071 Rule Under Regulation B of ECOA

Episode 20: The Costs of Maryland’s New Energy Bill You Need to Know About

Explore Maryland's energy future as environmental and energy attorneys Todd Chason and Michael Powell unravel the state's new omnibus energy bill.

Community Solar in Maryland: 3 Key Takeaways from PSC Order No. 92399

The Maryland Public Service Commission just issued Order No.

Amaefuna, Frances C.

Frances is an Associate in the Firm's Business Law group.

Accidents Will Happen: Some Trademark Filing Mistakes Can Be Corrected

When filing trademark applications or submitting maintenance documents for a registration, some mistakes can be corrected, and others may imperil the registration.

Physicians Buying Into a Group Practice - What to Consider

The RELIEF Act of 2026

On the last day of the 2026 session, the General Assembly passed House Bill 1532- o

Complying With DMCA Copyright Takedown Notices May Still Be Worthwhile

Businesses and websites that facilitate online usage and third-party postings should not ignore copyright takedown notices without carefully considering if they fall under the recent Supreme Court

Maryland’s Utility RELIEF Act

The Maryland Utility RELIEF Act (HB 1532) passed on Tuesday, A

Maryland PSC Approves Energy Storage Plans

One April 8, 2026, the Maryland Public Service Commission in Order

FinCEN Suspends Reporting Obligations Under Residential Real Estate Rule

Shortly after reporting in our March 13, 2026 Legal Alert, significant developments have arisen rega

Website Compliance Concerns for Financial Institutions

We have seen a recent wave of demands sent by a few creative residents of California.

Maryland Legal Alert - April 2026

In This Issue Website Compliance Concerns for Financial Institutions