Preparing, Adapting and Responding to Cyber Incidents: Marriott International Case Study

• Related Attorney(s):
• Spencer S. Pollock

• Practice Area(s):
• Business and Corporate Law, 
• Commercial Litigation
• , Data Security & Privacy Law

Cybersecurity is an issue that every company, of every size, must address as part of standard risk identification. The Marriott International data breach case study provides lessons learned in preparing for a proactive data security strategy, adapting to cyber threats, and responding to vulnerabilities for a company of any size operating anywhere in the world. 

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Changes in 2018 Maryland Condominium and HOA Laws

• Related Attorney(s):
• Michael H. Mannes

• Practice Area(s):
• Community Association Law

Several changes in Maryland condominium and HOA laws will affect the operation of condo and homeowners associations in 2018. Community associations and their Board of Directors are advised to act cautiously when interpreting amendments to the Maryland Homeowner Association Act and the Maryland Condominium Act. 

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New Standards Under Maryland’s Public Adjuster Act

• Related Attorney(s):
• George E. Reede Jr.

• Practice Area(s):
• Commercial Litigation, 
• Insurance Law, 
• Property Insurance Law

Maryland has implemented new standards for public adjusters that will be applied and enforced by the Maryland Insurance Administration. 

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Who is a Fiduciary? Why it Matters and Tips for Financial Services Compliance and Risk Management

• Related Attorney(s):
• Michael P. Shaw

• Practice Area(s):
• Business and Corporate Law
• , Administrative Law, 
• Securities Law

Over the last few years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Labor (DOL), and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) have focused on sweeping changes to the duties owed to clients, fee structures, potential conflicts of interest, and protecting senior investors as part of a series of new rules and regulations affecting the financial services business model and related investigation and enforcement actions. 

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