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Federal Agency Guidance on COVID-19 Given to Employers

Update: U.S. Senate passes the proposed Families First Coronavirus Response Act and President Trump signs it into law

No Stopping Medicare from Recouping Overpayments

The case Accident, Injury and Rehabilitation, PC involves a Medicare services provider that was assessed more than $6 million for Medicare overpayments in 2015, triggering a four-level app

Medical Transportation Gets a FaceLyft

Several states, hospitals and health insurance providers are turning to ride-sharing companies — also known as Transportation Network Companies or TNCs — to help patients show up for their medical

Hospital Price Disclosures

A controversial new Medicare rule, which aims to improve price transparency for hospital procedures, could have broad impact across the country and in Maryland if it survives lawsuits brought by ho

Maryland Regulatory News

1. As of January 2, 2020, Dr. Aliya Jones is the new Deputy Secretary to lead the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration. Dr.

The ABCs of Board of Physician Complaints

The Maryland Board of Physicians is mandated to investigate any complaint that alleges violations of the Maryland Medical Practice Act.

Employer Liability for Employees’ Confidentiality Breaches

Respondeat superior is a Latin term that means “let the master answer.” In practical terms, that doctrine means holding an employer responsible for the wrongful acts its employees take wit

Maryland Court Rules Insurance Covers Damage from Ransomware

If you are hit with a ransomware attack that ends up damaging your computer system, your insurance policies, including your general business policy, may cover more than you expect.

Did You Know? Spring 2020

Scope of Dental Practice: Did you know that the teledentistry provider, SmileDirectClub LLC, has raised antitrust and constitutional issues against the Alabama Board of Dental Exam

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update from Gordon Feinblatt

We are closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in our region. At this time, there are no changes to the Firm’s operating schedule.

Real Estate Industry Must Prepare for COVID-19

As the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, spreads across the globe and into Maryland, the real estate industry must find ways to respond to it.

Think Broadly About Rights Needed to Make Copies

When using music, a photograph or video created by someone else, understand all permissions that are required and make sure to obtain them all.

Maryland Bill Would Expand Sales and Use Tax to Include More Services

On February 20, 2020, Delegate Eric Luedtke, a Montgomery Co

Maryland Enacts a ‘Ban the Box’ Statute for Private Employment

The Maryland General Assembly passed “ban the box” legislation during its 2019 session prohibiting employers from requiring job applicants to disclose whether they have a criminal record or have ha

Trademark Applications Must Now Include the Owner’s Email

Beginning February 15, 2020, all trademark applications must list an email address for the applicant, in addition to a lawyer’s email. Otherwise, the U.S.

Website Accessibility Becoming More Necessary

Websites should include features that address accessibility.

In Transactions, Address Ownership of Data and Software

Transactions increasingly involve parties sharing and jointly developing data and software.

FERC Order Impacts Renewables

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order on December 19, 2019, directing PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) to expand its current Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) in a manner that

Throwing the Yellow Flag on Sports Team’s Branding Use

Your football team is seeded #1 in the playoff (Go Ravens!).

Did You Know? - Winter 2019

Lab Test Advertising: Did you know that, as of October 1, 2019, Maryland now regulates direct or indirect advertising of diagnostic laboratory tests and ancestry testing using DNA?

New Overtime Rules Become Effective January 1, 2020

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rules implementing new salary thresholds for overtime exemption become effective January 1, 2020.