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Maryland Regulatory News

1. In June, the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) approved new hospital rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017. Maryland hospitals’ revenues will be permitted to rise 3.12%.

Provider Audits on the Rise

There has been a rise in audit activity aimed at health care providers, due in no small part to auditors’ access to big data, which allows auditors to analyze more data in less time.

Cooper, Carol Ghingher

Carol Ghingher Cooper focuses her practice primarily in Family Law.

A Survey of Activities Identified as Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Under the Dodd-Frank Act

Chris Rahl co-authored this article for the American Bar Association's Consu

Maryland Legal Alert - September 2017

In This Issue: CFPB ARBITRATION RULE - CORRECTION TO EFFECTIVE DATE

Maryland Legal Alert: Credit Union Edition - September 2017

In This Issue: NCUA PROPOSES POSSIBLE RULE CHANGES

Young, Meghan E.

Meghan is a Member in the Personal Injury practice group.

Firm Inclusion

Gordon Feinblatt is dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, promotes equality and engenders mutual respect, thereby creating a culture of inclusion where everyone has the opp

Maryland Legal Alert August 2017

In This Issue: CFPB ISSUES FINAL CONSUMER ARBITRATION RULE

Sewer + Water Charges = Taxes (for Purpose of Jurisdiction)

In Brutus 630, LLC v. Town of Bel Air, 448 Md. 355, 139 A.3d 957 (2016), the Town of Bel Air imposed a charge on NVR Inc.

No Harm, No Foul for a Breach of the Maryland Custom Home Protection Act

In Akinyoyenu v. Keswick Homes, LLC, No. 1126 Sept. Term 2015, 2017 WL 875981 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Mar.

Developers Not Entitled to Return of Unused Impact Fees

Developers in Anne Arundel County that were charged impact fees before their developments received approvals sued for the return of those fees that were not used within six years, or within a three

Land and Improvements Determine Recordation and Transfer Taxes

CBM One Hotels, L.P. v. Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, No. 2451 Sept. Term 2014, 2017 WL 1788465 (Md. Ct. Spec. App.

“Collateral,” but Not as We Normally Use That Word: Collateral Litigation Rule Applies, but Collateral Source Rule Does Not

Eastern Shore Title Company v. Ochse, ––– A.3d –––, No. 16 Sept. Term 2016, 2017 WL 2361793 (Md.

No Foreclosure on Forged Documents

In Mitchell v. Yacko, ––– A.3d –––, No. 200 Sept. Term 2016, 2017 WL 2351499 (Md. Ct. Spec. App.

Funeral Home May Be Constructed despite Community’s Cultural Sensitivity

In Clarksville Residents Against Mortuary Defense Fund, Inc. v. Donaldson Properties,  ––– A.3d –––, No. 70 Sept. Term 2016, 2017 WL 2687761 (Md.

Owner of Life Estate Could Not Give her Property Away

Grimes v. Gouldmann, 232 Md. App. 230 (2017), relates that in 1990, Dianne A.

Condominium Privileges May Be Suspended Only If the Declaration So Provides

The Court of Appeals held that a condominium association may restrict a unit owner from access to a condominium property for failure to be current on assessments, but only if the condominium declar

Trade Secret Mediations in 2017: What You Need to Know

George Ritchie will speak at this The Knowledge Group Webcast alongside Robert Milligan, Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

Maryland Legal Alert July 2017

In This Issue: 'INTRADAY OVERDRAFT' PAYMENTS ARE NOT AVOIDABLE IN BANKRUPTCY

Gordon Feinblatt and MVLS in the Dundalk Community

In June 2017, Gordon Feinblatt partnered with the Dundalk Renaissance Corporation ("DRC") and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service ("MVLS") to provide free expungement services for Dundalk residents.

New Maryland Health Care Legislation

Another Maryland legislative session is in the books, and many recently enacted laws will impact both Maryland health care providers and Maryland health insurers. Here is a summary of some legislative highlights of the 2017 Session.

The 21st Century Cures Act

The 21st Century Cures Act (Act), which was signed into law at the end of 2016, garnered bipartisan support for its primary goal