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Be Smart When Taking Intellectual Property as Collateral

Seminar for Maryland Physicians: New Waiver, New MPCP, New Opioid Developments

Wednesday, May 8, 20195:30 to 8:00 pmSheraton Baltimore NorthTowson, Maryland

Temporary Administrative Freeze on Chapter 7 Debtor's Account Does Not Violate Automatic Stay

A recent decision from the United States

Lenders' Lien Held to Have Priority in Consigned Goods

In retail bankruptcy cases, disputes occasionally arise between a secured lender and a seller of goods on consignment as to which party has a superior interest in the goods.

Maryland Commercial Receivership Act Signed into Law

On April 30, 2019, Governor Lawrence Hogan signed into law (Chapter 284) the Maryland Commercial Receivership Act (MCRA) (new Title 24 to the Commercial Law Article).

Compliance Hot Topics: Vendor Contracts, Transactions with Affiliates, Recent Litigation, Maryland Legislation, and More

Landlord Owning a Tenant’s Trademark: Try It.

Landlords and developers should consider owning the name of their tenants’ establishment. Landlords should also consider buying the name from a tenant that is going out of business.

Court: Lien of Columbia Association Declaration Does Not Have First Priority

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The NCUA Appears to be Increasing its Focus on Third-Party Relationships

In an April 12, 2019 blog post, Elizabeth M.

Don't Fall for Trademark Renewal Scams

Scam letters soliciting renewal of your federal trademark registrations are more prevalent and sophisticated.

Maryland Legal Alert - April 2019

In This Issue: RENEW JUDGMENTS BASED ON WHEN THEY ARE FIRST ENTERED

Virginia Leases No Longer Need Seals

We wrote in the September 2018 issue of Relating to Real Estate about the havoc caused by the decis

Riparian Rights Transferred on a Sale of the Adjoining Land

In Seymour v. Tidewater Investment Group, LLC, No. 1183, Sept. Term 2017 (Md. Ct. Spec. App.

New Landlord Is Not Required to Pay Commission on Lease Renewal

In Cushman & Wakefield of Maryland, Inc. v. DRV Greentec, LLC, --- Md. ---, No. 42, Sept. Term 2018 (Mar.

The Statute of Limitations for Residential Leases is Three Years

The statute of limitations for residential leases is three years.

Commercial Landlord’s Duty to Mitigate Damages Upon a Tenant’s Breach of Lease

In NCO Financial Systems, Inc. v Montgomery Park, LLC, --- F.3d ---, No.

The Pleasure Zone Doesn’t Live Up to its Use and Occupancy Permit

In The Pleasure Zone, Inc. v. Board of Appeals for Prince George’s County, No.

Church’s Religious Land Use Claim Should Not have been Dismissed

In Jesus Christ is the Answer Ministries, Inc. v.

Principles of Land Development: Current Environmental Issues Affecting Land Development

Michael Powell will co-present with David Thaler, President of D.S.

For Copyright Infringement, Similarity of Expression Must Be Substantial

Data Security and Cybercrime – Reducing the Risks Presented by Vendor Relationships

The number of cybercrime incidents has steadily increased in recent years, and that number will likely continue to climb as businesses, educational institutions and governmental agencies are increa

Timely Copyright Registration Essential after Supreme Court Ruling

Obtaining copyright registration is now confirmed as a prerequisite to filing most copyright infringement lawsuits.

EKRA, a New Federal Anti-Kickback Law

Section 8122 of the 2018 Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act is referred to as the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act o

Did You Know?

MCO Benefits: Did you know that there have been changes to Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) benefits?

Medicare Not Bound By Wrongful Death Allocation

Under the federal Medicare Secondary Payer law, Medicare is not responsible for the payment of an individual’s medical expenses caused by personal injury if a “primary plan” is available for paymen