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Maryland Legal Alert - June 2025

In This Issue Must Assignments of Deeds of Trust Now Be Recorded? CFPB Overdraft Fees Rule Repealed by CRA Resolution

Must Assignments of Deeds of Trust Now be Recorded?

A recent case may change the procedure for assigning deeds of trust in Maryland.

Cancel a Blocking Trademark Registration, When Appropriate

If you believe an existing trademark registration is blocking your ability to register your own trademark, investigate whether you have the right to cancel the blocking registration.

Maryland Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Implementation Delayed

*Previous articles on the Time to Care Act (TCA) of 2022, which established the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, can be found

Podcast Episode 08: The Business Case for Supporting Working Parents

In this episode of the Gordon Feinblatt podcast, hosts Alex Montanio and Saad Malik discuss the evolving landscape of parental leave legislation, particularly focusing on Maryland's recent paid par

New Legislation Requires Condominiums To Fund The Amounts Specified In a Reserve Study

Since the collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida during 2021, adequate funding for building reserves has become a much-discussed topic.

Robert W. Katz

Bob chaired the Firm's Personal Injury Group, since joining Gordon Feinblatt in 1982. He concentrated his practice in the handling of personal injury claims, primarily plaintiff and some defense.

Placing Camera Could Support Copyright Ownership

Understand who owns the copyright to images captured by your remote cameras.

Fourth Circuit Reaffirms Protections for Financial Institutions in ACH Fraud Case

Following the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' March decision in Studco Building Systems, U.S. v.

Update: Mortgage Licensing for Assignees in Maryland

As we noted in our March Maryland Legal Alert, the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regul

Maryland Legal Alert - May 2025

In This Issue Update: Mortgage Licensing for Assignees in Maryland

Consider Refreshing Trademark Registrations as You Evolve

Consider refreshing trademark registrations as your business grows and evolves.

Podcast Episode 07: Legislative Response - Why Energy Costs Are Rising Part 2

In this episode, Energy and Environmental attorneys Todd Chason and Michael Powell discuss the rising energy costs in Maryland.

Using Others' Videos in Your Marketing Has Risks

Using other people’s videos as part of your company’s offerings is possible if you are careful.  

Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards Modified by the General Assembly

On April 7, 2025, the Maryland General Assembly passed House Bill 49 (HB49), making substantial changes to Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS).

Podcast Episode 06: Protecting Developers in Lease Agreements

In this conversation, George Ritchie and Searle Mitnick discuss the complexities of real estate litigation, focusing on the challenges developers face when landlords become uncooperative.

RESPA Enforcement Action Involving Affiliated Business Arrangements

The Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) recently took action against a mortgage lending enterprise and its principals concerning alleged violations of Section 8(a) of the Real Estate Settlement Proc

Fourth Circuit Ruling on Navigating ACH Fraud: Implications for Financial Institutions

The Fourth Circuit’s decision in Studco Building Systems, U.S. v.

Maryland Legal Alert - April 2025

In This Issue Fourth Circuit Ruling on Navigating ACH Fraud: Implications for Financial Institutions   

A Proposed Update to the Online Maryland Land Records May Require Fees

The Maryland State Archives provides online access to recorded instruments filed in the land records across the State of Maryland. These records are readily accessible at mdlandrec.net.

In Contracts, Identify Ownership of AI-Generated Work

When drafting agreements, address who owns—or at least controls— content created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) built into any programming.

Podcast Episode 05: DEI in 2025

In this episode of the Gordon Feinblatt podcast, Alex Montanio and Todd Chason delve into the complexities of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

Building Energy Performance Standards Will Impact Health Care Providers

In 2022, the Maryland General Assembly passed The Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA), which is one of the most ambitious examples of climate change legislation in the country.

Maryland Moves AHEAD

Maryland is one of only two states, along with Vermont, launching the first cohort of the new Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) total cost of care model which wil

Maryland Regulatory News

1. The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to amend HealthChoice §1115 Demonstration Waiver Amendmen