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Loan Documents May Waive Creditor Bankruptcy Rights

While it is universally recognized that a debtor cannot waive its right to file for bankruptcy, there is little authority concerning whether a creditor can waive its bankruptcy rights in pre-bankru

Foreclosure Trustee Cannot be "Debt Collector" Under FDCPA

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently rejected reasoning provided by both the 4th Circuit and 6th Circuit and affirm

Liability Under FDCPA for Filing Time-Barred Proofs of Claim?

We previously reported how the United States Supreme Court has granted review of a case from the 11th Circuit to determine if a debt buyer violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by

CFPB Auto-Debit Consent Order

A recent CFPB consent order highlights the importance of properly drafted authorizations for

Watch Your Incentive Programs

The CFPB recently released a compliance bulletin addressing the use of incentive compensation prog

Maryland Legal Alert - January 2017

In This Issue: WATCH YOUR INCENTIVE PROGRAMS CFPB AUTO-DEBIT CONSENT ORDER

Legal Bulletin - Credit Union Edition - January 2017

This Legal Bulletin from Gordon Feinblatt LLC is sent to you to keep you updated on Maryland legal developments affecting credit unions.

Need for Security Interest to Offset Credit Card Debt

It is always good to remember that the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and its implementing Regulation Z have special rules regarding offset that apply only to credit card accounts.

It's Time to Review Your Credit Collections Practices

In October 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) faulted a large credit union for allegedly using improper collection practices. 

Are You Handling Vendor Management Correctly?

In October 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) amended its service provider

Employers Must Begin Using New I-9 Form By January 22, 2017

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that employers verify the employment eligibility of all new employees.  The I-9 form was introduced for this purpose in 1987 and has bee

Maryland Legal Alert - December 2016

In This issue: OCC Announces Special Charter for FinTech Companies

Making Illegal Campaign Contributions to the County Councilman Cannot be Considered in Challenge of PUD Approval

The Court of Appeals in Kenwood Gardens Condominiums, Inc. v. Whalen Properties, LLC, 449 Md.

Maryland Legal Alert - November 2016

In This Issue: SUPREME COURT TAKES FDCPA 'PROOF OF CLAIM' CASE

Bottom Dollar Guarantees – It Appears That The Good Times Are Over For Good

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) have recently issued temporary regulations that substantially reduce the ability of partners to allocate partnership liabili

Maryland Legal Alert - October 2016

FTC TAKES ACTION AGAINST DEBT RELIEF PROVIDERS

No Harm, No Foul

A version of this article was printed in The Daily Record on February 27, 2017.

What is a Next Generation ACO?

A version of this article was published by The Daily Record on October 27, 2016.

Maryland Regulatory News - Fall 2016

1. In June, the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) approved new hospital rates for the fiscal year beginning July, 2016.

Wellness Programs Must Adhere to Multiple Masters

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued final regulations on May 16, 2016, that describe how employers offering workplace wellness programs can comply with the Americans with Disa

Private Use of Tax-Exempt Financed Projects

A version of this article was published in The Daily Record on April 24, 2017.

Medicine 2.0: Have We Gone Too Far?

This article was published in the Journal of Health Care Law and Policy, Volume 19, Issue 1. Below is an outline.

Defending Trade Secrets from Cyber Attack, The Knowledge Group

George Ritchie presented for The Knowledge Group webcast.