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Maryland attorney general announces three housing settlements

On May 20, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General announced three significant actions to enforce both Maryland and federal fair housing laws. The attorney general’s efforts resulted in three major settlements by the...more

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Maryland enacts law regulating virtual currency kiosk operators

On April 22, the governor of Maryland approved SB 305 (the “Act”) which enacts new regulations for the virtual currency kiosk industry in Maryland. The Act requires virtual currency kiosk operators to register their kiosks...more

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Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers: Baltimore City Council Enacts Prohibition

The Baltimore, Maryland City Council has enacted a bill that would ban “gas-powered debris removal equipment”. See Council Bill 23-0367. The Baltimore Mayor is expected to sign the bill....more

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Maryland Online Data Privacy Act

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On May 9, 2024, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (“MODPA”) into law. This makes Maryland the fifth state this year and eighteenth state in total to adopt comprehensive data...more

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Maryland Enacts Sweeping Privacy Reform

The push by U.S. states to pass data privacy laws continues with Maryland being the 18th state to join their ranks. However, Maryland has taken a more stringent and comprehensive approach than many of its peers: Governor Wes...more

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Maryland Says “Don’t Mess with Kids”

As U.S. states continue to pass data privacy legislation, Maryland has gone above and beyond in signing both the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) and the Maryland Age Appropriate Design Code (HB 603/SB...more

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Maryland’s Montgomery County Amends, Expands Its ‘Ban-the-Box’ Law

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Maryland’s Montgomery County has enacted an amendment to the county’s ban-the-box legislation that increases restrictions on employers during the hiring process. The Amendment will take effect on February 19, 2021...more

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