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Maryland Legal Alert - March 2018

In This Issue:Legislative Fix on Horizon for Madden Uncertainty?

The Importance of Synchronizing Design Patent and Utility Patent Applications

Many products, especially consumer-facing products, have valuable functional and ornamental aspects.For example, the functionality o

Avoiding Lender Liability for Environmental Contamination

Although real estate lenders are generally shielded from liability for environmental contamination on properties in their portfolios, lenders could inadvertently lose those protections and assume u

Gordon Feinblatt Celebrates 65 Years

Baltimore, Maryland -- The law firm ofGordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce the 65th anniversary of its formation. 

Lot Recorded before 1977 Large Enough for Special Exception

In Gill v. Board of Appeals of Harford County, No. 0727, Sept. Term 2016 (Md. Ct.

Each Invoice Triggers Its Own Statute of Limitations

In Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. v. H&H Rock, LLC, No. 1824, Sept.

Fire Cannot Revive Abandoned Nonconforming Use

In Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. Driver, No. 1664, Sept. Term 2016 (Md.

Thirteen Cypress Trees Were Six Too Many

In Yadav v. Pindell Woods Homeowners Association, Inc., No. 817, Sept.

Mechanics’ Lien and Little Miller Acts Circumscribe Construction Trust Act

In C&B Construction, Inc. v. Dashiell, 234 Md. App.

The 'Stark' Reality of Managing Compliance

Leslie Cumber presented at HIMSS18.

Interest Limited to 6% on Unpaid Rent

The Court of Appeals held in Ben-Davies v. Blibaum & Associates, P.A., ___ Md. ___ (2018), Misc. No.

Foreclosure Purchaser Liable for Disposing of Personal Property

In 111 Scherr Lane, LLC v.

Neighbor Cannot Enforce Agreement between Landowner and City

In Wm. T. Burnett Holding LLC v. Berg Brothers Company, 235 Md. App.

Foreign Forfeited LLC May Participate in Zoning Proceeding

On December 20, 2017, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals held that a Maryland LLC’s participation in a zoning exception proceeding was valid even though the LLC’s right to do business in Marylan

Virtual Currency is Not “Currency;” IRS Gain Rules Apply to its Use

E-commerce companies increasingly accept virtual currencies, such as bitcoin and litecoin, as payment for their products and services.

Kenneth S. Aneckstein Joins Gordon Feinblatt's Trusts & Estates Practice

Baltimore, Maryland -- The law firm of Gordon Feinblatt LLC is pleased to announce that Kenneth S. Aneckstein has joined the Firm's Trusts & Estates Practice.

The Essentials of a Trademark License

When any trademark owner allows another to use a trademark, even if the other is an affiliate, the transaction should be documented with a trademark license.  The license can be extensive or b

Maryland Legal Alert - February 2018

In This Issue:A SURVEY OF CFPB UDAAP ACTIONSNEW SURVEY OF CREDIT LAWS BOOK

A Brief Explanation of FinTech

The term “FinTech” is traditionally used to describe financial-related technology solutions that enable or improve banking or other financial transactions/services.  F

Software Licenses Should Detail the Software’s Functionality

Of the myriad concerns when acquiring the right to use software, the most crucial may be to receive assurances that the software works as it needs to.  A first step is to develop detailed spec