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Energy Contracts in Maryland

Michael Powell spoke at a the Maryland Energy Symposium, which was held at the Baltimore Engineer's Club.

Maryland Legal Alert - November 2006

HOME PURCHASERS ACTING IN BAD FAITH CANNOT ENFORCE LIEN IN BANKRUPTCY

A Change in the Maryland Estate Tax -- A Planning Opportunity

The federal estate tax law provides an exemption from federal estate tax for each individual in the amount of $2 million through 2008. This amount will increase to $3.5 million in 2009.

Healthcare Employers Receiving $5 Million Or More Per Year Fom Medicaid Must Educate Employees and Contractors on False Claims Laws and Whistleblowing

The federal Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) requires that health care entities which receive $5 million or more annually in payments under the Medicaid program must provide information to employees and

Thirteen Gordon Feinblatt Lawyers Named Best Lawyers in America

Gordon Feinblatt, LLC is pleased to announce that 13 of its lawyers have been selected for the 2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The attorneys named are:

EPA Adopts All Appropriate Inquiry Regulations For Brownsfields

The following is an article co-authored by Michael C. Powell and Todd R. Chason and published in the Daily Record last November.

Environmental Issues Facing Transactional Attorneys, Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers (MICPEL)

Bill Shaughnessy presented for the Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers (MICPEL).

Trigger Rates for October 2006

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

Maryland Legal Alert - October 2006

CLOSING COSTS RECAPTURE NOT PREPAYMENT PENALTY UNDER MARYLAND LAW

Did You Know? Fall 2006

OIG's Open Letter to Providers: Did you know that the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) released an Open Letter to health care provid

Experimental Drugs for the Terminally Ill

On May 2, 2006, a patient rights group, the Abigail Alliance for Better Access to Developmental Drugs (the Alliance), won the right to pursue its case against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Malpractice Subsidy Better for Some than Others

In December of 2004, the Maryland General Assembly enacted legislation aimed at relieving physicians and certified mid-wives from the spiraling costs of professional liability insurance.

Hospital Ordered to Divest Five Years after Merger

In January of 2000, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Corporation acquired Highland Park Hospital in a transaction valued at more than $200 million.

When Is A Non-Compete Clause Not A Non-Compete Clause?

Question: When is a two year, fifteen mile physician non-compete clause not enforceable?

Maryland Regulatory News Fall 2006

1. In April, the Health Care Commission released a report that provides details about employment in the Maryland health care industry.

Maryland Legal Alert - September 2006

LENDERS WIN ON STATUTES OF LIMITATION, ARBITRATION

Maryland Legal Alert - August 2006

MONTGOMERY COUNTY LENDING DISCRIMINATION LAW REMAINS ON HOLD

Congress Passes Pension Reform

After lengthy and contentious debate, Congress passed comprehensive pension reform legislation — the Pension Protection Act of 2006. President Bush is expected to sign the legislation.

Protecting Attorney Work Product in Communications with Testifying and Consulting Experts

Maggie Witherup co-authored an article for the Summer/Fall 2006 edition of the Environmental Litigation Committee Newsletter.  That article can be viewed

Maryland Legal Alert - July 2006

EFT DISCLOSURES AND DEPOSIT AGREEMENTS SHOULD CHANGE NOW