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A district court in Maryland granted a franchisor’s motion to dismiss against an employee in a discrimination and wrongful termination case. The court concluded the employee failed to show that she was an employee of the...more
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA or the Act) took effect on October 1, 2025, making Maryland the most recent state to join the nationwide network of states with legislation protecting consumer data privacy. As part...more
Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland House Bill 895, titled the Employment and Insurance Equality for Service Members Act broadens the definition of “Uniformed Services” to include not only the Armed Forces, but also the...more
On October 14, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation issued guidance advising collection agencies and consumer reporting agencies to review new requirements and ensure compliance with three new Maryland laws: HB 428...more
While October 1, 2025—the effective date of Maryland’s Online Data Privacy Act (“MODPA” or the “Act”)—has come and gone, businesses still have some time to ensure their practices are compliant. By its own terms, MODPA does...more
On October 14, the Maryland Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) issued regulatory guidance explaining three new state laws governing the collection and reporting of medical debt. The guidance clarifies how House Bills 428,...more
With the federal shutdown underway, landlords in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia are asking: Should we pause filings for federal workers? The short answer — no, and here’s why. As the federal government...more
Join Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger as they discuss Maryland's new online data privacy laws with guest Stephenie Yeung. Discover the key aspects of the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act, its implications for business owners,...more
As of Oct. 1, Maryland is the latest state to join the growing ranks of those with comprehensive data privacy laws as the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) takes effect. While much of the law mirrors those of other...more
Fall is in full swing in the mid-Atlantic. The change of season also brought a series of new laws that went into effect in Maryland on October 1, 2025. Below are the three key employment laws that employers should be aware...more
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) is just around the corner, and businesses should consider preparing to address novel compliance obligations that also rank among the most stringent to date....more
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) is set to take effect on October 1 and marks a significant shift in how personal data is protected at the state level. Falling in line with other states’ privacy laws, Maryland’s...more
One of the biggest challenges for divorcing clients is determining how to handle the marital home. Even when both parties agree on who will remain in the home, the refinancing hurdle often proves to be insurmountable,...more
In the final part of our series on the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), we look ahead to enforcement and beyond. With MODPA taking effect on Oct. 1, 2025, and enforcement beginning April 1, 2026, businesses must not...more
In another decision upholding the validity of state-enacted restrictions over the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products, a Maryland Appellate Court in Governor Wes Moore, et al. v. Maryland Hemp Coalition, et al....more
In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, host Linda Ostovitz sits down with Jennifer Jones, CEO of the Howard County Economic Development Authority. Jennifer shares her journey from Howard County to Purdue University for...more
In 2024, Maryland adopted Md. Rule 16-310 to explore the use of expanded voir dire, including the possibility of attorney-conducted voir dire. The drafters envisioned a two-year study period, and the Rule was to sunset on...more
A policyholder's ability to assign its rights to insurance proceeds can be an effective tool of risk mitigation. However, insurance policies often incorporate assignment clauses, which require policyholders to obtain their...more
Our Health Care Group discusses what businesses need to know about a new law in Maryland that creates new requirements for health plans’ use of artificial intelligence in making coverage and treatment decisions....more
Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) will take effect on October 1, 2025, and will be enforced by the Maryland Attorney General (AG) beginning April 1, 2026. MODPA sets a new, more stringent benchmark among U.S....more
We’re about one month away from the effective date of Maryland’s version of a state comprehensive privacy law--the Maryland Online Privacy Act (MODPA). Effective October 1, 2025, MODPA contains the now familiar comprehensive...more
On August 8, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued an opinion partially granting an earned wage access (EWA) provider’s motion to dismiss that challenged whether the company operated as an unlicensed...more
A recent decision by the Maryland Supreme Court underscores the importance of following registration and licensing requirements for builders and contractors. In SM Landover, LLC v. Sanders, 489 Md. 614, 330 A.3d 1129 (2025),...more
On August 8, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted in part and denied in part a motion to dismiss several claims against an earned wage access (EWA) provider, addressing whether its wage...more
Divorce is never easy, but the stress escalates when marital money suddenly goes missing. If your spouse suddenly drains a joint account, buys luxury items, or spends large amounts of money without your knowledge, you...more