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As Bald Eagle Soars, New Protection Laws Could Impact Developers

A version of this article was published in the Baltimore Business Journal on July 16, 2007.

Trigger Rates for July 2007

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

Maryland Regulatory News Summer 2007

1. In February, the Maryland Health Care Commission (HCC) released its "State Healthcare Expenditures Report" based on 2005 data.

Wal-Mart Irony

The Maryland health care initiative, popularly known as the "Wal-Mart bill," has been shelved permanently. Maryland Attorney General Douglas F.

Sarbanes-Oxley Lite

A version of this article was published in The Daily Record on January 18, 2008.

The 2007 Maryland General Assembly Session

Common wisdom is that the looming deficit caused the Maryland General Assembly to adopt few, new health care initiatives during the 2007 Session.

Trigger Rates for June 2007

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

Maryland Legal Alert - June 2007

TURNBAUGH TO RETIRE, CHOICE FOR NEW COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL REGULATION NAMED

Trigger Rates for May 2007

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

2007 Maryland Laws Update

The 2007 session of the Maryland General Assembly adjourned on April 9.

Maryland Legal Alert - May 2007

FOLLOW YOUR OWN E-MAIL USE POLICY OR RISK LIABILITY

Trigger Rates for April 2007

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

What Are Those Pilgrims Up To Now?

Massachusetts' goal is to cover between 90% and 95% of the State's medically uninsured over

Where Is Your ePHI?

Instinctively, you may think that ePHI, or electronic protected health information, is where it always is, in a computer server somewhere within your office, with sufficient electronic and physical

Q & A - About the Board of Physicians' MRI Declaratory Ruling

The Maryland Patient Referral Law (the MPRL) prohibits health care practitioners from referring patients to health care entities with which the referrer has a financial interest, unless the arrange

Defined Benefit Plans May Be Worth a Look

If you're an owner of a profitable physician group, have 15 or fewer years until retirement, and are looking to boost your retirement nest egg while saving on taxes, you may want to take a closer l

Trigger Rates for March 2007

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

Maryland Legal Alert - March 2007

MARYLAND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS TO BE AVAILABLE ON STATE WEBSITE

Trigger Rates for February 2007

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

Trigger Rates for January 2007

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

Maryland Legal Alert - January 2007

MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINS WORK ON JANUARY 10

Maryland Regulatory News Winter 2006

1. In September, the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) released the Maryland Hospital Community Benefit Report for FY 2005.

Directors of Non-Profits Must Police Their Own

A version of this article was published in The Daily Record on July 23, 2007.

New and Improved Electronic Health Records Safe Harbor

On October 10, 2006, two new Stark law exceptions and two new Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) safe harbors went into effect.

Trigger Rates for December 2006

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o