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Whistleblowers

Maryland's Health Care Whistleblower Protection Act (the Act) protects a heath care employee from personnel actions taken as a reprisal to the protest of wrongful acts.

Precise Noncompetition Provisions

A recent ruling from the Court of Appeals of Indiana reminds employers of the importance of precise drafting of noncompetition covenants, because courts will strictly construe the covenants against

Did You Know? Fall 2010

IRS Refunds to Teaching Hospitals: Did you know that the Internal Revenue Service recently notified hundreds of teaching hospitals that it would honor the hospitals' claims for refunds related to F

Busy Season at the HSCRC

Late spring, early summer is always a busy season at Maryland's Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC), and that was especially the case this year.

Pithy PPACA Points - Fall 2010

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), better known as federal Health Care Reform, contains a myriad of new rules that affect employers, employees, health insurance plans and h

Stormwater Regulation in Maryland

After being in a state of flux for much of the past year, the regulation of stormwater in Maryland finally has settled down enough that developers and local jurisdictions now can focus on complianc

HOEPA Trigger Rates for October 2010

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

The New Maryland Benefit Corporation

On October 1, 2010, Maryland will become the first state to recognize a new corporate form called a "benefit corporation." The law that authorized this new type of entity passed Maryland's Senate u

Maryland Legal Alert - September 2010

In This Issue:• DODD-FRANK SURVIVAL GUIDE • MORTGAGE BROKERS: THERE’S A NEW CATCH TO COLLECTING APPRAISAL AND

HOEPA Trigger Rates for September 2010

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

Pro Bono Profile: Firm Sustains Long Term Pro Bono Work

Gordon Feinblatt was recognized in the above named article in the August 2010 Maryland

Maryland Legal Alert - August 2010

In This Issue:FINANCIAL REFORM: HERE WE GO!REGULATIONS PROPOSED TO IMPLEMENT NOTICE OF HOUSING COUNSELING

HOEPA Trigger Rates for August 2010

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

HOEPA Trigger Rates for July 2010

A mortgage loan is covered by special Truth-in-Lending Act HOEPA requirements if the annual percentage rate on the loan at consummation will exceed by more than a "specified percentage" the yield o

New Maryland Law Mandates Work Breaks for Certain Retail Employees

Governor O’Malley recently signed into law the “Healthy Retail Employee Act,” which mandates that some Maryland employers provide paid work breaks to certain retail employees.

PSQIA

The Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA) created Patient Safety Organizations (PSOs).

New Maryland Legislation: An Eclectic Session

Some Sessions of the Maryland General Assembly give birth to innovative health care reforms. Other Sessions fill gaps and refine health care concepts.

Correct Those 409A Mistakes Now!

Many hospital administrators and doctors have severance or other deferred compensation arrangements.

Is Your Copier a HIPAA Time Bomb?

Three decades into the digital revolution, most businesses recognize the potential risks connected with decommissioning PC hard drives.