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Maryland Regulatory News

1. The Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) which sets rates for Maryland hospitals, approved a one-time, $100 million rate adjustment to the current rate year for hospit

Marijuana Banking or Lack Thereof

Many state-licensed cannabis businesses face a cruel twist of federalism—federal law largely impedes their access to basic banking services.

Medical Cannabis Q&A for Providers

Q: Can Maryland providers write prescriptions for medical cannabis?

Medical Cannabis Licenses in Maryland

As this article is being written, the Maryland General Assembly is considering whether to legalize recreational cannabis.

Smith, Darci M.

Darci is a Member in the firm’s Health Care group with experience with Stark, Anti-Kickback, Maryland Physician Self-Referral Act and Corporate Practice of Medicine matters as well as Certificate o

Don’t Mutilate Your Trademark

Your trademark application should not mutilate your brand.

NFT Agreements Require Specific Terms

As non-fungible tokens (NFTs) become a new type of collectible, consider terms to include in transactional documents relating to NFTs.

Maryland Legal Alert - February 2022

IN THIS ISSUE:FOURTH CIRCUIT LIMITS ABILITY TO CHARGE CONVENIENCE FEES

CFPB Seeks Comment on Hidden or Back-End Fees

On January 26, 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a

Marijuana Banking or Lack Thereof

Many state-licensed cannabis businesses face a cruel twist of federalism — federal law largely impedes their access to basic banking services.

McKittrick, Jr., James J.

James is an Associate in the firm’s Business, EMERGE, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Securities practice groups. 

Know if Someone Else Will Own the Copyright in What Your Freelance Writer Creates

Be sure to understand who owns the copyright when you hire someone to contribute to your project.

Relating to Real Estate - January 2022

IN THIS ISSUE:MORTGAGE LOAN SERVICERS CANNOT CHARGE FEES ON ONLINE PAYMENTS

Developer’s Action Against Protesting Residents Dismissed as SLAPP Suit

In a case of first impression by a Maryland state appellate court, the Court of Special Appeals (CSA) upheld a decision of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City that found that a developer’s lawsuit

Notice of Mechanics’ Lien Filing? Take These Five Steps

While common in the construction world, the anxiety and stress of mechanics’ lien filings never get easier with time.

Unlicensed Landlord May Evict Residential Tenants

In Velicky v. Copycat Bldg. LLC, --- Md. ---, Nos. 1 & 2, Sept. Term 2021, 2021 WL 5562319 (Nov.

Mortgage Loan Servicers Cannot Charge Fees for Online Payments

On January 19, 2022, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (Court) held that mortgage servicers are debt collectors under the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA), and $5 convenience fees ch

Keeping Sale-of-Business Emails Private

Business owners should consider using an outside, personal email address when communicating with legal counsel, accountants and other professionals about the potential sale of their business.

New Virginia Law Shortens Statute of Limitations for Judgments

With the calendar turning over to a new year, now is generally a good time to review whether any new laws will be going into effect.

Maryland Minimum Interest Rate for Escrow and Special Purpose Accounts Increases

Maryland law requires depository institutions doing business in Maryland that make first lien residential real property loans and maintain escrow accounts for those loans to pay a minimum rate of i

Maryland Legal Alert - January 2022

IN THIS ISSUE:MARYLAND MINIMUM INTEREST RATE FOR ESCROW AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ACCOUNTS INCREASES

Use a Link to Another’s Website; Do Not Copy Its Material

Most people — hopefully — understand that copying material from another’s website and pasting it into your own is probably copyright infringement.

Did You Know? - Winter 2021

Publishing Hospital Prices: Did you know that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering raising the fines for hospitals that fail to comply with price tra