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IRS Issues Updated ‘Safe Harbor’ 402(f) Model Notices for Retirement Plan Administrators

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of the Treasury recently updated 2018 “safe harbor” guidance on eligible rollover distribution explanations to plan participants.

Abide by License Terms of Royalty-Free Clip Art

When pulling images off clip art sites or other websites that offer “royalty-free” graphics, be sure to use the images only as allowed by the website where they come from.

Relating to Real Estate - Maryland Real Property Laws Update 2020

COVID-19 caused the Maryland General Assembly to abbreviate its 2020 Legislative Session after only 71 days, instead of the usual 90.

A Sole License and an Exclusive License Are Not the Same

When drafting a license agreement, be sure to understand the difference between a “sole” license, an “exclusive” license and a “non-exclusive” license.

Supreme Court Preserves and Extends Ban on Robocalls to Cellphones

The U.S. Supreme Court this week ruled that all robocalls to cellphones are prohibited.

Maryland Laws Update 2020

We are pleased to provide our clients and friends this review of 2020 Maryland laws affecting financial services providers.

Consumer Perception of Trademarks is Key to Supreme Court Ruling on Booking.com

Consumer perception of words is a key element in determining whether a trademark is protectable and can be registered, according to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling June 30, 2020.

Gordon Feinblatt Awarded Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2020

Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that the Firm was ranked by Chambers & Partners in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Apps and Sites That Collect Data From Children Must Comply With COPPA

Any website or app, which is directed at children younger than 13, must comply with U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines about collecting personal information.

Got Life Insurance? Designate a Beneficiary! Here’s Why

Attorneys F. Kirk Kolodner and James D. Handley of Gordon Feinblatt, LLC convinced a U.S.

Divvying Up Rights When Jointly Creating a Product Is Essential — and Difficult

Divvying up intellectual property (IP) rights when jointly creating a product is essential — and difficult.

Maryland Passes Consent Requirement for Employment Interview Use of Facial Recognition Services

A new Maryland law, HB 1202, prohibits an employer from using a facial recognition service for the purp

Recently Enacted Maryland Employment Laws on Heat Stress, Unpaid Wages and Hernias

During the previous legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed a number of employment law measures that employers should understand.

Maryland Enacts Ban on Salary History Inquiries and Closes Loophole in the Equal Pay for Equal Work Law

During this legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed two amendments to the state’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law.

Blockchain and Why You Need to Know About It

Katherine Pinkard, President of Pinkard Properties in Towson and a speaker at t

Bankruptcy Court Apportions Rent Under Force Majeure Clause

Section 365 (d)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code requires that a Chapter 11 debtor pay post-petition rent due under a commercial lease on a timely basis.

Relating to Real Estate - June 2020

IN THIS ISSUE:EDITORS' NOTE

Opportunity Zones in 2020

For taxpayers who have been considering making an investment in a Qualified Opportunity Fund (Fund) to take advantage of the tax benefits provided by the Opportunity Zone rules that became effectiv

Remote Settlements in Maryland During the Pandemic

Because of COVID-19, many of us are working remotely.

Using Appropriate Agreement for Software Helps Reduce Future Disputes

Agreements used for online software and websites may have overlapping purposes. A business should understand the parameters of each type of agreement and use the appropriate document.

Reflections of a Homebound Real Estate Lawyer: All Dressed Up and Hesitant About Where to Go

Two months ago, we could have used the classic idiom “All dressed up and no place to go” as the title for this article.