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Supreme Court: Trademark Licensee Maintains Rights to Use Mark When Bankrupt Licensor Rejects the License

A trademark licensee is now protected from the license being rescinded if the licensor goes into bankruptcy and rejects the license agreement.

Electric Vehicles and Carbon Taxes: What You Need to Know

Public Policy Leaders both at the national and state levels are debating and implementing mandates to incentivize the purchase and infrastructure of electric vehicles.

Name Changes in Maryland

This MVLS webinar focused on the legal process for name changes and birth certificate changes in Maryland.

Guidelines for Adequate Documentation of Discipline and Termination

Gain an understanding of the proper documentation that is required during disciple and discharge decisions.

IP Tech Knowledgy

Maryland Legislative Updates

Maryland Legal Alert - May 2019

Be Smart When Taking Intellectual Property as Collateral

Seminar for Maryland Physicians: New Waiver, New MPCP, New Opioid Developments

Wednesday, May 8, 20195:30 to 8:00 pmSheraton Baltimore NorthTowson, Maryland

Temporary Administrative Freeze on Chapter 7 Debtor's Account Does Not Violate Automatic Stay

A recent decision from the United States

Lenders' Lien Held to Have Priority in Consigned Goods

In retail bankruptcy cases, disputes occasionally arise between a secured lender and a seller of goods on consignment as to which party has a superior interest in the goods.

Maryland Commercial Receivership Act Signed into Law

On April 30, 2019, Governor Lawrence Hogan signed into law (Chapter 284) the Maryland Commercial Receivership Act (MCRA) (new Title 24 to the Commercial Law Article).

Compliance Hot Topics: Vendor Contracts, Transactions with Affiliates, Recent Litigation, Maryland Legislation, and More

Landlord Owning a Tenant’s Trademark: Try It.

Landlords and developers should consider owning the name of their tenants’ establishment. Landlords should also consider buying the name from a tenant that is going out of business.

Court: Lien of Columbia Association Declaration Does Not Have First Priority

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The NCUA Appears to be Increasing its Focus on Third-Party Relationships

In an April 12, 2019 blog post, Elizabeth M.

Don't Fall for Trademark Renewal Scams

Scam letters soliciting renewal of your federal trademark registrations are more prevalent and sophisticated.

Maryland Legal Alert - April 2019

In This Issue: RENEW JUDGMENTS BASED ON WHEN THEY ARE FIRST ENTERED

Virginia Leases No Longer Need Seals

We wrote in the September 2018 issue of Relating to Real Estate about the havoc caused by the decis

Riparian Rights Transferred on a Sale of the Adjoining Land

In Seymour v. Tidewater Investment Group, LLC, No. 1183, Sept. Term 2017 (Md. Ct. Spec. App.

New Landlord Is Not Required to Pay Commission on Lease Renewal

In Cushman & Wakefield of Maryland, Inc. v. DRV Greentec, LLC, --- Md. ---, No. 42, Sept. Term 2018 (Mar.

The Statute of Limitations for Residential Leases is Three Years

The statute of limitations for residential leases is three years.

Commercial Landlord’s Duty to Mitigate Damages Upon a Tenant’s Breach of Lease

In NCO Financial Systems, Inc. v Montgomery Park, LLC, --- F.3d ---, No.

The Pleasure Zone Doesn’t Live Up to its Use and Occupancy Permit

In The Pleasure Zone, Inc. v. Board of Appeals for Prince George’s County, No.

Church’s Religious Land Use Claim Should Not have been Dismissed

In Jesus Christ is the Answer Ministries, Inc. v.