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Got a regulatory gripe? Post it online
After signing an executive order last week that started a two-month review of state regulations, Gov. Martin O’Malley is looking for suggestions on ways regulations can be changed or streamline. […]
Large U.S. banks must show how they would wind down
WASHINGTON — The largest U.S. banks will be required to show regulators how they would break up and sell off their assets if they are in danger of failing. The […]
U.S. appeals court weighs tobacco law challenge
CINCINNATI — The free-speech rights of tobacco companies are improperly restricted by a federal law giving the Food and Drug Administration the power to impose graphic warnings about the dangers […]
4th Circuit backs 2-year limit on innocent spouse tax relief
A Treasury Regulation that establishes a two-year limitations period to request innocent spouse relief is valid, and an ex-wife who failed to make a timely request may therefore be jointly […]
New data shows car title loans big business in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia car title lenders doled out nearly 25,000 loans worth more than $21 million in the last three months of 2010, according to data collected for the […]
Junk science on vaccines endangers us all
The law has long recognized the need to prevent contact between unvaccinated and vaccinated children. But with anti-vaccine scares encouraging more adults to leave their children unprotected, the danger to […]
Md. prescription pill bill gaining momentum
By October 2009, the Maryland State Board of Physicians had heard numerous complaints from pharmacists across the state about abusive prescription practices. So news that came late that month about […]
Maryland propane distributors facing regulation
Propane distributors in Maryland might find themselves in a regulated industry for the first time since the early 1990s, with the Maryland Public Service Commission opening hearings to see if […]
Smith Haynes & Watson’s license suspended
A collection company hired by payday loan firms was suspended by state regulators Monday because the loans were given by unlicensed companies who violated state usury laws. The Maryland Collection […]
Power brokers: Multi-level marketing meets electricity sales
The pitch seems almost too good to be true: make unlimited income, work flexible hours and earn rewards for selling something everyone uses to your friends, family and acquaintances. That […]
Bank of America making changes in foreclosure process
WASHINGTON — Bank of America is telling a Senate panel it is making changes in its foreclosure process after an extensive review found areas needing improvement. The bank is one […]
Internet regulation, freedom collide
Do you recall that ironic twist on an old saying that goes like this: “No good deed goes unpunished?” In its broadest sense, that adage recognizes the reality that bad […]
