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IP Tech Knowledgy |January 27, 2022

Know if Someone Else Will Own the Copyright in What Your Freelance Writer Creates

Be sure to understand who owns the copyright when you hire someone to contribute...

Relating to Real Estate |January 25, 2022

Relating to Real Estate - January 2022

IN THIS ISSUE:MORTGAGE LOAN SERVICERS CANNOT CHARGE FEES ON ONLINE PAYMENTSUNLIC...

Relating to Real Estate |January 24, 2022

Developer’s Action Against Protesting Residents Dismissed as SLAPP Suit

In a case of first impression by a Maryland state appellate court, the Court of ...

Relating to Real Estate |January 24, 2022

Notice of Mechanics’ Lien Filing? Take These Five Steps

While common in the construction world, the anxiety and stress of mechanics’ lie...

Relating to Real Estate |January 24, 2022

Four O’Clock Means Four O’Clock, Or Don’t Ask Your Grandson to Send Your Bank Wires

In Ko v. Messer, Chapter 11 Trustee,No. 20-02866, 2021 WL 4463029 (E.D.N.Y. Sept...

Relating to Real Estate |January 24, 2022

Unlicensed Landlord May Evict Residential Tenants

In Velicky v. Copycat Bldg. LLC, --- Md. ---, Nos. 1 & 2, Sept. Term 2021, 2...

Relating to Real Estate |January 24, 2022

Mortgage Loan Servicers Cannot Charge Fees for Online Payments

On January 19, 2022, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (Court) held that mortg...

IP Tech Knowledgy |January 13, 2022

Keeping Sale-of-Business Emails Private

Business owners should consider using an outside, personal email address when co...

Maryland Legal Alert for Financial Services |January 07, 2022

New Virginia Law Shortens Statute of Limitations for Judgments

With the calendar turning over to a new year, now is generally a good time to re...

Maryland Legal Alert for Financial Services |January 07, 2022

Maryland Minimum Interest Rate for Escrow and Special Purpose Accounts Increases

Maryland law requires depository institutions doing business in Maryland that ma...