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Consider When It’s Time to Modify, Not Just Renew, a Tech Agreement

When a technology license agreement is up for renewal, consider whether it may instead be a good juncture to modify the terms of the agreement.

Is Your Institution Handling Driver’s License Copies Correctly?

A little-known federal law imposes restrictions on federally insured financial institutions in connection with copying and retaining copies of state-issued driver’s licenses and similar identificat

Understanding COBRA Extensions Granted as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Soon after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the nation, the federal government extended the deadlines for electing COBRA and paying COBRA premiums for continuation of health insurance coverage.

Bankruptcy Appellate Panel: Post-Petition Retention of Prepetition Account Garnishment Does Not Violate the Automatic Stay

The 9th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel recently reinforced a Pennsylvania bankruptcy court case that was among the first to extend the U.S. Supreme Court’s City of Chicago v.

Regulators Issue Joint Statement on Discontinuation of LIBOR

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Association, the Office of the C

Maryland Legal Alert - December 2021

IN THIS ISSUE: IS YOUR INSTITUTION HANDLING DRIVER’S LICENSE COPIES CORRECTLY?

Use of Someone’s Right of Publicity Should Last Forever

When obtaining the right to use someone’s name, image or likeness (NIL), be sure to obtain the right forever.

Appealing a Rejected Patent Application May Have Less Appeal

Appealing the rejection of a patent application is no longer the easy option.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Releases COVID-19 Vaccination Regs for Health Care Workers

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an emergency regulation on November 4, 2021, requiring COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers (Mandate).

Gordon Feinblatt LLC ranked in 2022 ‘Best Law Firms’ by Best Lawyers in America®

Baltimore, Maryland — The law firm of Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that it is ranked among the “Best Law Firms” by U.S.

Cryptocurrencies and Fraud Claims: A Short Primer

What keeps both Janet Yellen and Kim Kardashian up at night? If you guessed cryptocurrencies, you are up on your news.

CFPB Issues Debt Collection FAQs Regarding Validation Notices

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued new

Maryland Bankruptcy Court Proposes Rule to Address Supreme Court Ruling on Estate Property

The Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland recently proposed a

Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Issues Advisory on Property Inspection Fees

The Commissioner of Financial Regulation for the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation issued an

Maryland Legal Alert - November 2021

IN THIS ISSUE: MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION ISSUES ADVISORY ON PROPERTY INSPECTION FEES

Using Another’s Brand with a #Hashtag Could Be Infringing

Hashtags used in social media can be trademarks. Be sure to protect your own. However, be careful that you are not infringing on another by using another’s brand as a hashtag for yourself.

Address the Different Legal Relationships When Developing Apps

As business in the Digital Age evolves, it is inevitable that companies will increasingly use mobile apps to reach out to customers and provide services.

Maryland Legal Alert - October 2021

IN THIS ISSUE: PUTATIVE CLASS ACTION FILED IN MARYLAND FOR ALLEGED MORTGAGE SERVICING ERRORS

New Employment Laws Taking Effect in Maryland in 2021

Maryland’s legislature was busy during the 2021 General Assembly with legislation that expands and amends employment laws and introduces new responsibilities for employers.

Dividing Copyrights Can Be Intricate — and Necessary

The parameters of a copyright license or assignment may be intricate to address the various rights included in each work, and how each right might be dissected and divvied up.

Relating to Real Estate - September 2021

IN THIS ISSUE: TRUSTEE MAY BE INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE FOR LEAD PAINT POISONING

Corporate Seal Alone Will Not Extend the Statute of Limitations

PennyMac Holdings, LLC, (PennyMac) as the holder of a lender’s title insurance policy on a condominium unit in Ocean City, filed a claim against First American Title Insurance Company (First Americ

Refinancing Lender Assumes First Priority Position of Original Lender

On May 5, 2005, First Equity Mortgage Inc. extended a loan of $443,450 (First Equity Loan) to Denzil and Simone Waldron to purchase a house in Adamstown, Frederick County (Property).