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In Contracts, Identify Ownership of AI-Generated Work

When drafting agreements, address who owns—or at least controls— content created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) built into any programming.

Podcast Episode 05: DEI in 2025

In this episode of the Gordon Feinblatt podcast, Alex Montanio and Todd Chason delve into the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

Building Energy Performance Standards Will Impact Health Care Providers

In 2022, the Maryland General Assembly passed The Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA), which is one of the most ambitious examples of climate change legislation in the country.

Licensing Software Should Consider Different Rights in the Distribution Chain

Software developers and those who integrate and resell a developer’s product should tailor their documentation to the different categories of users and resellers along the distribution chain.

Mortgage Licensing for Assignees in Maryland?

The Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation has issued three industry advisories since January of this year concerning a 2024

Maryland Legal Alert - March 2025

In This Issue Virginia’s General Assembly Passes SB 1252, Potentially Reshaping Application of Usury Laws

BEPS Webinar: Hosted by CQI Associates and Gordon Feinblatt

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Trademark Reverse Confusion: Relevant As Ever

A longstanding business suffers harm when a new entity with grand plans and a big marketing splash decides to start using its trademark.

Corporate Transparency Act: BOI Reporting Requirements Under CTA are Back in Effect

In the “on-again, off-again” world of filing Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (BOIRs) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has just

Financial Institutions Blanketed with Patent Infringement Demands

In the last two weeks, a number of our financial institution clients have received demands (which have included draft legal complaints) from the owner of several technology patents, claiming that t

Trademark Filing Fees Have Increased; Filing Process Must be More Careful

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has increased a variety of filing fees and has revised a number of important aspects of the trademark application process.

In a Sale Agreement, Seller Should Affirm the Sanctity of Its Intellectual Property

When purchasing a business that includes intellectual property, be sure the seller’s representations and warranties provide assurances that the buyer can operate risk-free.

CFPB Addresses Potential Compliance Gaps in Credit Card Rewards Programs

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently released a circular to law enforcement

Maryland Legal Alert - January 2025

In This Issue Maryland Minimum Interest Rate for Escrow and Special Purpose Accounts

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Bobbie is Counsel in our Energy and Environmental practice group.

Don't Make Teams go Ravin' Mad by Using Their Branding

Your football team has made the playoffs yet again (Go Ravens!).

Did You Know? Winter 2024

No Surprises Act: Did you know that Aetna Inc.

Maryland 340B Law Survives First Judicial Test

Maryland has become one of the most recent battleground states for litigation regarding the federal 340B drug program initiated by pharmaceutical companies looking to curb the discounts they argue

2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final 2025 Medicare Fee Schedule, which included a reduction in the average payment for providers and modifications to the teleheal

Out of Network Price-Fixing

A version of this article was published by The Daily Record on July 11, 2025.

Trademark Registration Has Its Privileges

Trademark rights exist without federal registration by using a mark in connection with your goods and services.

Maryland and OSHA Address Workplace Heat Exposure

In recent years, including the summer of 2024, Maryland experienced record-setting heat. Rising and sustained heat increases the vulnerability of workers to heat-related illnesses and injury.

Maryland Pay Transparency: The Maryland Department of Labor Issues Guidance and a Disclosure Template, Offering Some Clarification

On October 1, 2024, amendments to the Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work Law (“the Equal Pay Law”) became effective as part of a continuing push to close the gender pay gap in Maryland.

Corporate Transparency Act Injunction: What You Need to Know

Update: As of December 23, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is back in effect. Companies must now file their beneficial ownership information with FinCEN.