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24 Gordon Feinblatt Lawyers Named Best Lawyers in America® 2020

Baltimore, Maryland – The law firm of Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that 24 of our attorneys have been named to the 2020 Best Lawyers in America®

Attacking Online Disparagement

As the internet has become the principle venue for public discourse, review sites have become more prevalent, and inhibitions about expressing opinions online have decreased, the problem of online

Software Means-Plus-Function Claiming

An element in a patent claim may be expressed as a means or step for performing a specified function.

FUCT Can Be Trademarked [insert your favorite pun]

On June 24, 2019, in Iancu v. Brunetti, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the provisions of U.S.

Forum Selection in Dodocase

One of the last issues that we confront when drafting contracts is the forum selection clause. We consider the usual choices: here; there or somewhere in between.

Surety's Subrogation Right to Retainage Takes Priority Over Senior Lien of Lender

In a decision that serves as a reminder of the rights of a surety versus a lender, a Mississ

Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement are Different, Yet Similar

Plagiarism and copyright infringement are not the same thing. They are similar, in that they both focus on creative work originated by another.

An Option to Purchase Must be from the Property Owner

If you want an option to buy a piece of property, it is a good idea to have the property owner sign the agreement.

An Erroneously Issued Building Permit Causes Protracted Legal Proceedings

Suppose you want to build a house. You submit plans to the local jurisdiction, the plans are reviewed, and you are issued a building permit.

Landlords: Try Owning Your Tenants’ Trademarks

Landlords and property owners should consider owning the names of their tenants’ establishments.

Baltimore City Yield Tax Revisited

Shortly after we pointed out in the Relating to Real Estate Bulletin dated January 3, 2019 that the Baltimore City yield tax law was written in a way to collect substantially less than the

Public Service Commission Licensing Preempts Local Zoning for Siting of Solar Farm

In a unanimous decision issued July 15, 2019, the Maryland Court of Appeals held that the Maryland Public Service Commission's (PSC) process for granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Nec

Strategies to Counter Online Disparagement are Available

When your business or product is being disparaged online, you have legal recourse, although not always as strong as you might want.  When the statement is false or could reasonably be interpre

Maryland Legal Alert - July 2019

In This Issue: 2019 MARYLAND LAWS AFFECTING FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS

CFPB Symposium Discussion on the Need to Clarify "Abusive" Acts or Practices Under Dodd-Frank

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) held a symposium in June on the ambiguity of what is considered “abusive” activity in consumer financial services.

Supreme Court Rules 1st Amendment Allows FUCT as a Trademark

Following its trend of finding that the First Amendment allows free speech even in branding, the Supreme Court ruled last week that the term FUCT could be a registered trademark.

Maryland Laws Update 2019

We are pleased to provide our clients and friends this review of 2019 Maryland laws affecting financial services providers.

MOC Programs Under Attack

While not required to practice medicine, voluntary board certification in a specialty has progressively become expected, with patients, employers, hospitals and insurers looking to the board certif

2019 Maryland Health Care Legislation

The Maryland General Assembly has once again been busy passing new health care legislation. The following are some of the health care highlights of the 2019 Session.

Online Reputations: What to Do When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Business Online and on Social Media

There is value for all companies, brands and individuals to connect with their audience online in a way that is authentic and appropriate for their needs and goals, but what should you do when some

Supreme Court Says Trademark Licensees Survive Rejection of License Agreements in Bankruptcy

On May 20, 2019, in Mission Product Holdings, Inc. v. Tempnology, LLC, nka Old Cold LLC., the U.S.

IP Trivia - Jousting

Maryland was the first state to adopt an official sport. We chose jousting. (Chapter 134, Acts of 1962; Code General Provisions Article, sec. 7-329(a)).