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Maryland Legal Alert - May 2022

In This Issue:CONVENIENCE FEE CONCERNS EXIST FOR LENDERS

FDIC to Supervised Banks: Provide Notice Before Engaging in Crypto-Related Activities

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a Financial Institution Letter on April 7, 20

U.S. Senate Passes Bill Extending Expansion of Eligibility for Small Business Chapter 11 Filing

As we previously reported, certain temporary bankruptcy code amendments that U.S.

Virginia Approves New Requirements on Merchant Cash Advances to Businesses

In an effort to address concerns over merchant cash advances (MCAs) to Virginia businesses, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed

Convenience Fee Concerns Exist for Lenders

As we reported in our February Maryland Legal Alert, the Fourth Circuit Court of Ap

Federal Trademark Registration Is Not Necessary, but Very Helpful

Businesses can own a trademark and protect their brands without registering the marks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), but registration provides valuable benefits.

Convenience Fee Concerns Exist for Lenders

As we previously reported in our Relating to Real Estate newslette

Representations and Warranties Should Bolster the Qualities of the Intellectual Property

When acquiring or licensing any type of intellectual property, the agreement should include representations and warranties that bolster the quality of the assets the recipient is receiving.

Federal and State Action Taken on Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets

In the ever-changing world of digital assets, March proved to be a busy month at the state and federal levels.

Senate Bill Seeks Permanent Expansion of Eligibility for Small Business Chapter 11 Filing

As we previously reported, certain temporary bankruptcy code amendments that Congress or

Maryland Legal Alert - April 2022

In This Issue:JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ISSUES GUIDANCE ON WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY UNDER THE ADA

Three New Lawyers Join Gordon Feinblatt LLC

Baltimore, Maryland — Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that Kimberly N. McLean, Darci M. Smith and James J. McKittrick, Jr. have joined our firm. 

Are You Operating Your Electric Scooter Safely and Legally?

Electric scooters have increased in popularity during the past five years as an inexpensive, accessible and rapid form of transportation, particularly in urban areas.

The Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022

Here are the key takeaways from the article on the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022:

CFPB Expands Use of UDAAP Authority to Address Discrimination

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released updates to its Supervision and Examination Manual (Manual) on March 16, 2022.

Gordon Feinblatt’s COVID-19 Information Hub

With so much information bombarding you on the coronavirus nationally and globally, we wanted to make the critical content we provide easy for you to find.

Merely Threatening a Residential Eviction Is Actionable

In a divided decision, in Wheeling v. Selene Fin. LP, 473 Md.

Foreclosure Purchaser Cannot Avoid the Running of Interest due to COVID-19

In three cases decided between November 19, 2021, and November 22, 2021, North Star Properties, LLC argued before the Court of Special Appeals (CSA) that it, as the purchaser at foreclosure sales,

Court Strikes Portion of Landlord-Tenant Laws Passed Because of COVID-19

In Willowbrook Apartment Assocs., LLC v. Mayor & City Council of Baltimore, No.

Business Interruption Insurance Requires Physical Damage

InCordish Companies, Inc. v. Affiliated FM Ins. Co., No.

Relating to Real Estate - March 2022

IN THIS ISSUE:BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE REQUIRES PHYSICAL DAMAGE

Reminder: Obtain Rights Before Posting Photos

It bears repeating: Do not take images from the internet and use them on your own website without having proper permission.