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Roger Abbott

DoD Issues Final Rule for CMMC Program, Finally Setting the Stage for Full Implementation

The Department of Defense (DoD) published a Final Rule earlier this month formally implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. This Final Rule is the culmination of five years of work to…more

Certification Requirements, Compliance, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), Defense Contracts

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Daniel Adamson

Md. High Court to Defendants: Don’t Show Up Empty Handed When Using the “Empty Chair” Defense

The “empty chair” defense, where the defendant denies responsibility for the plaintiff’s injuries and blames a person absent from trial (i.e. the “empty chair”), can be extremely effective in tort actions. The Court of Appeals…more

Appeals, Defense Strategies, Discovery, Jury Trial, Litigation Strategies

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Cynthia Allner

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Key Points

On November 15, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the “Act”) to invest in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. The federal government regularly…more

Biden Administration, Broadband, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Climate Change, Community Development

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Stephanie Baron

[Event] Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar - February 20th, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a half-day of SHRM- and HRCI-approved programming and plenty of networking. Our annual Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar is a must-attend event for business owners, legal experts, C-suite executives, and HR…more

Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, C-Suite Executives, Continuing Legal Education, Diversity

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Adam Bartolanzo

Executive Order Aims to ‘Restore Common Sense’ in Procurement by Reforming the Federal Acquisition Regulation

Yogi Berra once said, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Those who have spent a career in federal procurement have seen many cycles of well-intentioned procurement reform instead create a system that is more complex, arcane…more

Deregulation, DFARS, Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Joseph Beavers

Where Does ESG-Related Disclosure Reporting Stand?

Our earlier blog post, “Companies Should Know Benefits and Risks of ESG Reporting,” provided an overview of the Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) metrics, why these metrics are important to companies and shareholders,…more

Clean Air Act, Climate Change, Corporate Governance, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement Priorities

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Bradford Bernstein

Foreclosures and Evictions during the Current COVID-19 Emergency

Many jurisdictions, including Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia, have faced court closures and other logistical issues surrounding the current COVID-19 emergency. This is in addition to proclamations and orders…more

Commercial Leases, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Eviction, Foreclosure, Moratorium

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Michael Brown

SCOTUS Coinbase Decision Gives Leverage to Parties Enforcing Arbitration Agreements

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court held that litigation before the district court must be halted when a party appeals a denial of a motion to compel arbitration. In Coinbase v. Bielski, the courtresolved a split among lower…more

Arbitration, Automatic Stay, Coinbase, Coinbase Inc v Bielski, Cryptocurrency

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Linda Bruggeman

DOD Issues Much-Needed Information Addressing Implementation of Section 3610 of the CARES Act

Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, provides the possibility of welcome financial relief for many federal contractors struggling to stay afloat during the…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Contractors, New Guidance

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Marc Butler

Upcoming USPTO Fee Increases

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is increasing many of the patent and trademark fees effective October 2, 2020. On average, the fees are increasing by 5 – 10 percent. Below is a summary of the larger changes…more

Filing Fees, Patent Applications, Patents, Trademark Application, Trademarks

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Kathryn Carlson

2 Changes Mean Contractors, Especially Small Businesses, Need to Prepare for AFCA

Government agencies may be eager to exercise their enhanced authority to investigate and pursue contractors under provisions in the newly enacted Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA). The two key changes discussed below could…more

Administrative Agencies, Department of Justice (DOJ), False Claims Act (FCA), NDAA, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Cash Carter

Executive Order Aims to ‘Restore Common Sense’ in Procurement by Reforming the Federal Acquisition Regulation

Yogi Berra once said, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Those who have spent a career in federal procurement have seen many cycles of well-intentioned procurement reform instead create a system that is more complex, arcane…more

Deregulation, DFARS, Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Robert Cattaneo

FTC Announces Increased HSR Thresholds for 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 10 annual revisions to the applicable thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the HSR Act). These revisions will apply to all…more

Acquisitions, Antitrust Provisions, Competition, Compliance, Enforcement Actions

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John Celeste

Impact of the FOIA Amendments on your Company

For those of you who have received a Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC” or “Commission”) within the past year, you may – or worse, may not – have noticed new…more

Consumer Complaint Database, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Electronically Stored Information, FOIA, Manufacturers

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Casey Cirner

Montgomery County Impact Taxes to Increase Significantly July 1

The Montgomery County Department of Finance published the required biennial update of its development impact taxes for transportation and public school improvements on May 1. These taxes must be paid prior to the issuance of…more

Building Permits, Impact Fees, Local Taxes, Public Projects, Public Schools

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Michele Cohen

The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 Passed, Now What?

On November 3, 2020, California voters passed Ballot Proposition 24,The California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (“CPRA”), significantly amending the State’s recently effective California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which is now…more

Administrative Agencies, B2B Transactions, Ballot Measures, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)

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Amy Connelly

What You Need to Know About Freddie Mac’s Recent Update

Freddie Mac published last Thursday an update to the Freddie Mac Guide, which included a discussion of various underwriting, fraud detection and loan document changes. Here's what you need to know..…more

Appraisal, Due Diligence, Financial Institutions, Fraud, Freddie Mac

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Alexander Creticos

Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Losses: Take a Proactive Approach to Maximize Coverage

As the events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic unfold, the insurance industry is bracing itself for the multitude of claims it will inevitably face. To maximize potential coverage, policyholders can and should act now to…more

Bodily Injury, Business Interruption, Commercial General Liability Policies, Commercial Insurance Policies, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Stephen Cullen

COVID-19: Divorce, Custody and Other Family Law Emergencies

In the sudden wake of COVID-19, courts across the United States and Europe are closing. Courts have taken steps to prevent the spread of the virus through closing to the public, postponing matters and extending deadlines. But…more

Child Abduction, Child Custody, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Divorce, Domestic Violence

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Leslie Cumber

[Event] Hot Topics in Health Care Law - April 9th, Baltimore, MD

Join Miles & Stockbridge and health care industry peers for an exclusive event focused on the rapidly evolving health care landscape. This evening will offer valuable insights into the latest policies, regulations and legal…more

Artificial Intelligence, Elder Care, Events, Health Care Providers, Health Technology

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James Dawson

Md. Comptroller Offers Relief for Missed 2023 PTE Elections

Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman issued a letter Feb. 28 to address the challenges and concerns of tax practitioners regarding the policy and procedural changes to pass-through entity (PTE) filings and payments. Most…more

Business Taxes, Comptroller, Filing Deadlines, Income Taxes, Pass-Through Entities

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Christopher Dean

A Win for Virtual Care: Telehealth Flexibilities Remain in Place (For Now)

The short-term spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law last month included the extension of several telehealth waivers by entering a new termination date of Sept. 30 into the existing law. These waivers, called…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Healthcare Reform, Medicare, Mental Health

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Suzzanne Decker

DOL Increases Salary Thresholds for Exempt Employees

The Department of Labor (DOL) on Tuesday increased the salary thresholds for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) white collar exemptions from overtime pay requirements. On July 1, the minimum annual salary threshold for an…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Federal Labor Laws, Final Rules

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Emily Devan

Buyer Beware: S-Corp Status Can Be Revoked Anytime; Even in Bankruptcy

One of the best-known features of bankruptcy law is the automatic stay, which prevents a variety of actions to collect debts and to take possession or control of anything considered “property of the estate.” However, one thing…more

Automatic Stay, Bankruptcy Code, Business Assets, Commercial Bankruptcy, Debtors

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Mitchell Dolman

New Executive Order Calls for Maximizing Cost-Effective Commercial Solutions in Government Contracting

In a few short weeks, President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders (EOs) that, once implemented, will significantly alter federal procurement. We previously reviewed the EO directing the modernization of defense…more

Competition, Contract Terms, Defense Sector, Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

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Linda Donhauser

Delaware Law Amended to Allow Limited Liability Companies to Divide Assets and Liabilities

The state of Delaware recently enacted an amendment to the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “Act”), effective August 1, 2018, which allows a limited liability company to divide into two or more limited liability…more

Amended Regulation, Business Assets, Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Partnership Liabilities

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James Doub

The Mandatory Federal Reporting Requirement on Foreign Ownership of U.S. Businesses Few Know About

Many U.S. enterprises and U.S. real estate holdings have some degree of foreign ownership. Federal law requires the filing of detailed reports on foreign ownership every five years by U.S. enterprises “in which a foreign…more

BEA, CFIUS, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Enforcement Priorities

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Holly Drumheller Butler

What to Do If ICE Comes Knocking at Your Business

Companies have always faced the potential for a visit from an agent from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) but President Donald Trump’s heightened focus on immigration increases the likelihood of that reality. Over…more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Employee Rights, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Immigration Enforcement, Immigration Procedures

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Tyler Duckett-Oliver

[Event] 2025 Women's Symposium - March 12th, Baltimore, MD

Please join us for the 21st Annual Women’s Symposium, presented by the Women’s Network of Miles & Stockbridge. This year, we’re thrilled to feature a special conversation with Dean LaVonda N. Reed of the University of Baltimore…more

Career Development, Events, Law Firm Associates, Law Firm Partners, Professional Development

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Susan DuMont

Product Liability Issues of Today’s Direct Sales Industry

Anyone with a social media account has likely recently seen a friend start a side-hustle selling products to their network through a direct sales company. The direct sales industry has experienced a renaissance since the Great…more

Internet Retailers, Manufacturers, Product Defects, Retailers, Risk Management

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C. Peter Dungan

Executive Order Aims to ‘Restore Common Sense’ in Procurement by Reforming the Federal Acquisition Regulation

Yogi Berra once said, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” Those who have spent a career in federal procurement have seen many cycles of well-intentioned procurement reform instead create a system that is more complex, arcane…more

Deregulation, DFARS, Executive Orders, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors

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Kirsten Eriksson

Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Student-Athletes From Women’s Sports

On Feb. 5, National Girls & Women in Sports Day, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” declaring “it is the policy of the United States to oppose male competitive…more

Civil Rights Act, Department of Education, Executive Orders, Gender Identity, NCAA

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Molly Ferraioli

[Event] Hot Topics in Health Care Law - April 9th, Baltimore, MD

Join Miles & Stockbridge and health care industry peers for an exclusive event focused on the rapidly evolving health care landscape. This evening will offer valuable insights into the latest policies, regulations and legal…more

Artificial Intelligence, Elder Care, Events, Health Care Providers, Health Technology

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Brian Filler

FTC Announces Increased HSR Thresholds for 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Jan. 10 annual revisions to the applicable thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the HSR Act). These revisions will apply to all…more

Acquisitions, Antitrust Provisions, Competition, Compliance, Enforcement Actions

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Lauren Fleming

OMB Issues Final Guidance for Buy America Preference

Almost a year to the day after the Build America Buy America Act (BABA) became law, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has published its “Final Guidance for Grants and Agreements” intended to implement BABA’s…more

Buy American Act, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors, Final Guidance, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

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Tonya Foley

With New Memo, NLRB Acting General Counsel Signals Shift Toward Employer-Friendly Policies

The acting general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board on Friday rescinded numerous general counsel memoranda on key Biden-era policies and priorities issued by his predecessor…more

Employee Rights, Employment Policies, Labor Policies, NLRB, NLRB General Counsel

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Kimberly Gilreath

[Event] Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar - February 20th, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a half-day of SHRM- and HRCI-approved programming and plenty of networking. Our annual Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar is a must-attend event for business owners, legal experts, C-suite executives, and HR…more

Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, C-Suite Executives, Continuing Legal Education, Diversity

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Tina Goel

Updated Maryland Conrad 30 J-1 Waiver Program Policy Allows for Telehealth, Online Application

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) released an updated policy manual at the end of September for the 2025 Conrad 30 Waiver Program application cycle, which opened October 1st. Changes include an online-only submission…more

Conrad 30 Waiver, Filing Deadlines, Healthcare Facilities, J-1 Visas, Physicians

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Glenn Gordon

CPSC Publishes Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda

As required by statute and Executive Order, the CPSC published its semi-annual regulatory agenda on June 11, 2018, which summarizes regulatory changes that the CPSC expects to develop or review over the course of the upcoming…more

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Regulatory Agenda

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Frederick Griffin

What You Need to Know About Freddie Mac’s Recent Update

Freddie Mac published last Thursday an update to the Freddie Mac Guide, which included a discussion of various underwriting, fraud detection and loan document changes. Here's what you need to know..…more

Appraisal, Due Diligence, Financial Institutions, Fraud, Freddie Mac

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Elisabeth Koloup Hall

Fourth Circuit Holds ‘Series of Hateful Workplace Encounters’ Based on Race Can Create Hostile Working Environment Under Title VII

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has expanded its view of what a hostile work environment looks like and lowered the bar in terms of what a plaintiff must show to sufficiently allege a race-based hostile work…more

Appeals, Dismissals, Employment Litigation, Federal Pleading Requirements, Harassment

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Cameron Hamrick

DOD Issues Much-Needed Information Addressing Implementation of Section 3610 of the CARES Act

Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, provides the possibility of welcome financial relief for many federal contractors struggling to stay afloat during the…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Contractors, New Guidance

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Zachary Haugen

USCIS Increasing Fees for Immigration Applications on April 1

The Department of Homeland Security published a final rule Jan. 31 adjusting the filing fees for applications for immigration benefits submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For most application types —…more

Fees, Filing Fees, Form I-129, Green Cards, H-1B

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Emily Higgs

COVID-19 and Maryland Governor's Executive Order – Virtual Stockholder Meetings

On April 14, 2020, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued Executive Order 20-04-14-02 intended to provide publicly traded Maryland corporations and real estate investment trusts with greater flexibility in holding stockholder…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Executive Orders, Governor Hogan, Public Health Emergency

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Charles Hilberg, III

ALERT: New Laws Affecting Maryland Business Entities Take Effect October 1

On May 12, 2022, Governor Hogan signed several bills into law that will affect the formation, ownership and operation of business entities under Maryland law. Below is a summary of the new laws. Most noteworthy is the creation…more

Corporate Governance, Defective Corporate Acts, General Corporation Law, Governor Hogan, New Legislation

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Sasha Hodge-Wren

How to Celebrate Responsibly at the Office Holiday Party

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, full of holiday cheer but, unfortunately for some employers, also legal risks and potential liability. A company’s annual holiday party, gala or event can quickly turn from a celebration…more

Employee Misconduct, Employer Liability Issues, Holiday Parties, Holidays, Risk Management

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Victoria Hoffberger

OSHA Releases Proposed Standard for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention

As record-high temperatures enveloped most of the U.S. earlier this month, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a proposed rule for comprehensive heat injury and illness prevention…more

Compliance, Employer Liability Issues, General Duty Clause, Health and Safety, Heat Exposure

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Marian Hwang

Understanding the Brighter Tomorrow Act: A New Era for Solar Energy Development in Maryland

Maryland has long been a solar-friendly state, and the Brighter Tomorrow Act, signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore last month, will expand access and adoption of solar energy. The legislation is both a supportive and…more

Battery, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Compliance, Economic Development

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Veronica Jackson

[Event] Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar - February 20th, Baltimore, MD

Join us for a half-day of SHRM- and HRCI-approved programming and plenty of networking. Our annual Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar is a must-attend event for business owners, legal experts, C-suite executives, and HR…more

Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, C-Suite Executives, Continuing Legal Education, Diversity

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Ajay Jagtiani

China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and Its Impact on Your Intellectual Property Portfolio

In March of 2021, China’s most important annual political meetings took place as thousands of delegates to the National People’s Congress (NPC), the national legislature, and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative…more

Antitrust Provisions, China, Economic Development, GDP, Intellectual Property Protection

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Patricia Jefferson

Buyer Beware: S-Corp Status Can Be Revoked Anytime; Even in Bankruptcy

One of the best-known features of bankruptcy law is the automatic stay, which prevents a variety of actions to collect debts and to take possession or control of anything considered “property of the estate.” However, one thing…more

Automatic Stay, Bankruptcy Code, Business Assets, Commercial Bankruptcy, Debtors

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Cameron Johnson

Md. Attorney General Can Now Bring Civil Actions Against Commercial Property Owners for Alleged Civil Rights Violations

A new Maryland law allows the attorney general to seek equitable relief and fines of up to $25,000, as well as fees, against civil rights violators. The Maryland General Assembly passed during its recent session SB 540, creating…more

Age Discrimination, Anti-Discrimination Policies, Civil Rights Act, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners

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Lauren Keefe

Key Takeaways from Build-to-Rent East

“Build-to-rent” means what it sounds like: A builder constructs single-family homes specifically designed for renters. Also known as “build-for-rent,” these communities began in Phoenix during the Great Recession and have since…more

Affordable Housing, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Housing Developers, Housing Market

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Lisa Keenan

[Event] Hot Topics in Health Care Law - April 9th, Baltimore, MD

Join Miles & Stockbridge and health care industry peers for an exclusive event focused on the rapidly evolving health care landscape. This evening will offer valuable insights into the latest policies, regulations and legal…more

Artificial Intelligence, Elder Care, Events, Health Care Providers, Health Technology

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Amanda Neidert Kesler

Environmental Due Diligence Requires Reporting of Oil Contamination to the Maryland Department of the Environment

In a significant regulatory change that will impact real property transactions and loan financings, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) joins a handful of states that requires the reporting of historical petroleum…more

Amended Regulation, Contaminated Properties, Department of Environmental Quality, Due Diligence, Environmental Assessments

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Eric King

Upcoming USPTO Fee Increases

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is increasing many of the patent and trademark fees effective October 2, 2020. On average, the fees are increasing by 5 – 10 percent. Below is a summary of the larger changes…more

Filing Fees, Patent Applications, Patents, Trademark Application, Trademarks

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Anthony Kraus

Fourth Circuit Again Addresses Bathroom Access Rights of the Transgendered

Gender segregation in bathrooms, which some conservatives have predicted for decades would be undermined by sex discrimination laws, has in fact proven to be a persistent target for civil rights litigation in at least one narrow…more

Appeals, Gender Identity, Petition For Rehearing, Public Schools, School Restrooms

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William Krulak, Jr.

MSBA Ad Hoc Task Force Recommends Statewide Business Court

On January 31, 2017, an ad hoc task force (“Task Force”) of the Business Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association issued a Final Report and Proposed Recommendations for the Business & Technology Case Management Program…more

Business Court Division, Federal Agency Taskforce, State Bar Associations

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Stephanie Lipinski Galland

Massachusetts Announces Limited Tax Amnesty

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will offer a limited tax amnesty for certain “eligible taxpayers” from Nov. 1 through Dec. 30. “Eligible taxpayers” can forward and bring their tax liabilities up to date and receive a…more

Department of Revenue, State Taxes, Tax Amnesty, Tax Liability, Tax Penalties

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Elizabeth Loh

A Win for Virtual Care: Telehealth Flexibilities Remain in Place (For Now)

The short-term spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law last month included the extension of several telehealth waivers by entering a new termination date of Sept. 30 into the existing law. These waivers, called…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Healthcare Reform, Medicare, Mental Health

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Richard Loube

Breaking Down the Proposed Federal Real Estate Shakeup

While there have been previous efforts to reduce the federal government’s real estate footprint, the scope and speed with which the Trump administration proposes to reduce that footprint is unprecedented…more

Commercial Leases, Contract Termination, Contract Terms, Federal Contractors, General Services Administration (GSA)

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Meg Manchester

Employer Retention Credit Modified and Extended under New COVID-19 Relief Act

On December 27, 2020, the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 (TCDTR Act) amended the employee retention credit (ERC) provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Among…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Employee Retention, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), IRS

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Jeffrey Markowitz

Tax Effects of PPP Loan Forgiveness – IRS Notice 2020-32

On April 30, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2020-32 (the “Notice”) to address the deductibility of loan amounts received under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Federal Loans, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), IRS

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Taylor McAuliffe

Not Too Specific: Personal Jurisdiction After Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court

The Supreme Court’s latest foray into personal jurisdiction – Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial District Court – seems to raise more questions than answers regarding the contours of specific jurisdiction. A curious…more

Automotive Industry, Causation, Ford Motor, Ford Motor Co. v Montana Eighth Judicial District Court, Forum Non Conveniens

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John McCann, Jr.

U.S. Antitrust Agencies Issue Guidance for HR Professionals & Announce Intention to Criminally Prosecute Wage-Fixing and “No Poaching" Agreements

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (collectively the “Agencies”) have issued new Antitrust Guidance for Human Resource Professionals. The new Guidance is designed to “alert human resource…more

Antitrust Violations, Civil Liability, Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Hiring & Firing

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Karl Means

OMB Issues Final Guidance for Buy America Preference

Almost a year to the day after the Build America Buy America Act (BABA) became law, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has published its “Final Guidance for Grants and Agreements” intended to implement BABA’s…more

Buy American Act, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Federal Contractors, Final Guidance, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)

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Brian Moffet

SCOTUS Coinbase Decision Gives Leverage to Parties Enforcing Arbitration Agreements

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court held that litigation before the district court must be halted when a party appeals a denial of a motion to compel arbitration. In Coinbase v. Bielski, the courtresolved a split among lower…more

Arbitration, Automatic Stay, Coinbase, Coinbase Inc v Bielski, Cryptocurrency

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Raymond Monroe

DOD Issues Much-Needed Information Addressing Implementation of Section 3610 of the CARES Act

Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, provides the possibility of welcome financial relief for many federal contractors struggling to stay afloat during the…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Contractors, New Guidance

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Peter Parvis

The Maryland Primary Care Program – An Important Financial Opportunity for Maryland Physicians

The Maryland Primary Care Program (“MDPCP”) is an unprecedented opportunity for certain health care providers and supporting entities to receive compensation for their efforts to coordinate care and reduce potentially avoidable…more

ACOs, Alternative Payment Models (APM), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Care Providers, Medicare

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Paolo Pasicolan

Weighing Employers’ Strategies for Employee Benefits in a Post Roe World

As is now well known both in and outside of the legal community, the Supreme Court of the United States recently decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, where the Court analyzed a Mississippi law that restricted…more

Abortion, Aiding and Abetting, Criminal Liability, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Employee Benefits

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James Peabody-Harrington

Maryland Legislature Delays Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

Three years after Maryland’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) was established by the Time to Care Act of 2022 (TCA), the General Assembly on Monday passed House Bill 102, which delays certain dates related…more

Compliance Dates, Employee Benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Leave, Pending Legislation

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Kathleen Pontone

OSHA Releases Proposed Standard for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention

As record-high temperatures enveloped most of the U.S. earlier this month, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a proposed rule for comprehensive heat injury and illness prevention…more

Compliance, Employer Liability Issues, General Duty Clause, Health and Safety, Heat Exposure

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Kelly Powers

COVID-19: Divorce, Custody and Other Family Law Emergencies

In the sudden wake of COVID-19, courts across the United States and Europe are closing. Courts have taken steps to prevent the spread of the virus through closing to the public, postponing matters and extending deadlines. But…more

Child Abduction, Child Custody, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Divorce, Domestic Violence

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Stephen Ramaley

New SBA Rule Should Increase 8(a), WOSB and SDVOSB Contractors’ Access to Outside Capital

The Small Business Administration (SBA) published earlier this month one of the most significant rule changes in recent history. We previously addressed the new M&A and long-term recertification rules…more

8(a) Program, Capital Raising, Federal Contractors, Investors, New Rules

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Russell Randle

The Mandatory Federal Reporting Requirement on Foreign Ownership of U.S. Businesses Few Know About

Many U.S. enterprises and U.S. real estate holdings have some degree of foreign ownership. Federal law requires the filing of detailed reports on foreign ownership every five years by U.S. enterprises “in which a foreign…more

BEA, CFIUS, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Enforcement Priorities

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Merrell Renaud

Government Contractors Must Complete AAP Certification by June 30, 2022

The newly imposed deadline is fast approaching for Government Contractors required to develop annual Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) to certify that they have in fact created such plans. Supply and service federal contractors…more

Affirmative Action, Certification Requirements, Compliance, Corporate Counsel, Federal Contractors

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William Riggins III

Breaking Down the Proposed Federal Real Estate Shakeup

While there have been previous efforts to reduce the federal government’s real estate footprint, the scope and speed with which the Trump administration proposes to reduce that footprint is unprecedented…more

Commercial Leases, Contract Termination, Contract Terms, Federal Contractors, General Services Administration (GSA)

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Anne-Herbert Rollins

[Event] 2023 Regional Economic Breakfast Briefing - November 21st, Frederick, MD

Please join Miles & Stockbridge on November 21 for our annual Regional Economic Breakfast Briefing, offering a broad view of factors shaping the region, including opportunities along the I-270 corridor. Returning this year as…more

Banking Sector, Business Development, Economic Development, Economic Downturn, Events

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Gillian Santos

With New Memo, NLRB Acting General Counsel Signals Shift Toward Employer-Friendly Policies

The acting general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board on Friday rescinded numerous general counsel memoranda on key Biden-era policies and priorities issued by his predecessor…more

Employee Rights, Employment Policies, Labor Policies, NLRB, NLRB General Counsel

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David Schaffer

Beware: Trademark Email Scams for “Separate Registration of ‘Clients’” Are Not from the United States Patent and Trademark Office

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) just issued a warning to be on the alert for “fraudulent emails that appear to originate from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) domain,…more

Email, Intellectual Property Protection, Trademarks, USPTO

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James Schwarz

COVID-19 and Corporate Shareholder and Director Meetings in Virginia

Annual Shareholder Meetings - As Virginia corporations navigate this year’s annual shareholder meeting season, many have come face-to-face with the COVID-19 pandemic. The social distancing requirements related to the…more

Annual Meeting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Publicly-Traded Companies, Relief Measures

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Gene Schleppenbach

COVID-19 and Corporate Shareholder and Director Meetings in Virginia

Annual Shareholder Meetings - As Virginia corporations navigate this year’s annual shareholder meeting season, many have come face-to-face with the COVID-19 pandemic. The social distancing requirements related to the…more

Annual Meeting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Publicly-Traded Companies, Relief Measures

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Jeremy Scholtes

Draft CMMC Assessment Process is Released, Providing Insights but Attracting Industry Criticism

The challenge posed to Department of Defense (DOD) contractors of complying with ever-shifting cybersecurity regulations and guidance continues unabated. On July 26, 2022, the Cyber Accreditation Body (Cyber AB) published a…more

Certification Requirements, Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), Defense Sector

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Zachary Schultz

SDAT Filing Process During COVID-19 Outbreak

With the numerous changes to working procedures as a result of COVID-19, the impact on the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is no different. For filings that are unable to be completed online, SDAT is…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Electronic Filing, Emergency Response, Filing Requirements, Government Shutdown

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Travis Shafer

Key Takeaways from 2025 MBA CREF

The Mortgage Bankers Association hosted its annual Commercial Multifamily Finance Convention and Expo (CREF) in San Diego last week, bringing together industry leaders, experts and professionals. Members of the Krooth & Altman…more

Commercial Real Estate Market, Fannie Mae, Financial Regulatory Reform, Fraud, Freddie Mac

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Sonia Shaikh

Massachusetts Announces Limited Tax Amnesty

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will offer a limited tax amnesty for certain “eligible taxpayers” from Nov. 1 through Dec. 30. “Eligible taxpayers” can forward and bring their tax liabilities up to date and receive a…more

Department of Revenue, State Taxes, Tax Amnesty, Tax Liability, Tax Penalties

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Reginald Smallwood, III

What Businesses Need to Know About Md.’s New Online Data Privacy Act

Maryland will soon have some of the strictest data protection and privacy requirements in the nation after the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore last week…more

California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Consumer Privacy Rights, Data Controller, Data Privacy, Enforcement Authority

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Jonathan Stoian

Rule Proposed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regarding Arbitration Clauses

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”), a consumer watchdog agency, unveiled a proposed rule that would restrict the use of arbitration clauses in contracts with respect to consumer financial products and services…more

Class Action, Comment Period, Consumer Financial Contracts, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Mandatory Arbitration Clauses

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Dwight Stone, II

Reopening Business: Mitigating Potential Liabilities

As shutdown orders expire and businesses reopen, questions arise on the possible liabilities created and the ability to mitigate them. Standards are emerging; some will be second-guessed. Previous modes of operation may continue…more

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Coronavirus/COVID-19, Health Care Providers, Liability, OSHA

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Celia Van Lenten

[Event] Hot Topics in Health Care Law - April 9th, Baltimore, MD

Join Miles & Stockbridge and health care industry peers for an exclusive event focused on the rapidly evolving health care landscape. This evening will offer valuable insights into the latest policies, regulations and legal…more

Artificial Intelligence, Elder Care, Events, Health Care Providers, Health Technology

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Matthew Wagman

Can Tort Victims Recover the Total Amount of Medical Expenses Billed?

Good news for defendants. The Court of Special Appeals recently decided that the Medicare Secondary Payer Act does not preempt the Maryland statute that allows post-trial motions to reduce judgments for past medical expenses…more

Appeals, Health Care Providers, Medical Expenses, Medicare, Medicare Secondary Payer Act

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Andrew Wahba

Upcoming USPTO Fee Increases

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is increasing many of the patent and trademark fees effective October 2, 2020. On average, the fees are increasing by 5 – 10 percent. Below is a summary of the larger changes…more

Filing Fees, Patent Applications, Patents, Trademark Application, Trademarks

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Scott Wallace

Montgomery County Impact Taxes to Increase Significantly July 1

The Montgomery County Department of Finance published the required biennial update of its development impact taxes for transportation and public school improvements on May 1. These taxes must be paid prior to the issuance of…more

Building Permits, Impact Fees, Local Taxes, Public Projects, Public Schools

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J.W. Thompson Webb

COVID-19 and Maryland Governor's Executive Order – Virtual Stockholder Meetings

On April 14, 2020, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued Executive Order 20-04-14-02 intended to provide publicly traded Maryland corporations and real estate investment trusts with greater flexibility in holding stockholder…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Corporate Governance, Executive Orders, Governor Hogan, Public Health Emergency

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Rand Weinberg

Montgomery and Frederick County and Local Governments’ Status Update

To assist our clients with properties in Montgomery and Frederick Counties, and the Cities of Gaithersburg, Rockville and Frederick, with understanding how the Covid-19 related closures may affect their pending and anticipated…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Land-Use Permits, Regulatory Requirements

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Nicole Whitecar

Maryland Teachers Not Negligent for Student Misbehavior

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals held on September 7, 2021 that Maryland public school teachers cannot be held liable in negligence for the injuries of students under their supervision at the hands of other misbehaving…more

Appeals, Bodily Injury, Immunity, Negligence, Public Schools

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Scott Wilson

ALERT: New Laws Affecting Maryland Business Entities Take Effect October 1

On May 12, 2022, Governor Hogan signed several bills into law that will affect the formation, ownership and operation of business entities under Maryland law. Below is a summary of the new laws. Most noteworthy is the creation…more

Corporate Governance, Defective Corporate Acts, General Corporation Law, Governor Hogan, New Legislation

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Alfred Wurglitz

DOD Issues Much-Needed Information Addressing Implementation of Section 3610 of the CARES Act

Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, provides the possibility of welcome financial relief for many federal contractors struggling to stay afloat during the…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Department of Defense (DOD), Federal Contractors, New Guidance

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Thomas Zeno

2 Changes Mean Contractors, Especially Small Businesses, Need to Prepare for AFCA

Government agencies may be eager to exercise their enhanced authority to investigate and pursue contractors under provisions in the newly enacted Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA). The two key changes discussed below could…more

Administrative Agencies, Department of Justice (DOJ), False Claims Act (FCA), NDAA, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Sufen Zhang

New Regulation Replaces H-1B Random Selection with Wage-Based Selection

On January 8, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published a final rule that would dramatically change how H-1B cap petitions are selected in the annual “lottery.” Under this final rule, the current random…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Final Rules, H-1B, Highly-Skilled Workers Visa

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