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Newsmax
3 months ago
Law

Federal Court Takes Up Big Tech Challenge to Maryland's Digital Ad Tax

A federal appeals court has directed a lower court to consider the challenge to Maryland's digital advertising tax on First Amendment grounds.
Other states considering a similar tax are closely watching this case. [ more ]
Maryland Matters
3 months ago
Law

Fourth Circuit: Free speech claims against Maryland's novel digital ad tax can move forward - Maryland Matters

A federal appeals court has ruled that First Amendment claims against Maryland's digital advertising tax can move forward.
The court concluded that the law's free speech challenge should be reconsidered by a lower federal court. [ more ]
Baltimore Sun
3 months ago
Law

Panel of federal judges says a First Amendment challenge to Maryland's digital ad tax should be considered

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit has directed a lower federal court to consider a challenge to Maryland's digital advertising tax on First Amendment grounds.
The law, which taxes companies like Facebook and Google for digital ads on the internet, has faced opposition from Big Tech and is being closely watched by other states. [ more ]
The Seattle Times
3 months ago
Law

Panel of judges says a First Amendment challenge to Maryland's digital ad tax should be considered

A federal appeals court has directed a lower court to consider the merits of a challenge to Maryland's digital advertising tax on First Amendment grounds.
The other three challenges to the tax should be dismissed, according to the appeals court. [ more ]
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Therecord
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Lawmakers set sights on data minimization as states seek to limit companies from capturing vast amounts of personal info

Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act includes tough data minimization standards
Other states like Maine and Vermont are also progressing with strong data minimization provisions [ more ]
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago
Law

Leveque Intellectual Property Law, P.C. is Seeking a Patent / Intellectual Property Attorney - IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Seeking dynamic and entrepreneurial attorneys with experience in patenting software and other electrical technologies.
Position at Leveque Intellectual Property Law, P.C. offers flexibility with hybrid work options in downtown Frederick, Maryland. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Maryland Senate Passes Bill That Would Codify Access to Gender-Affirming Care

Maryland Senate approved a measure protecting gender-affirming care patients from legal actions.
Measure aims to safeguard healthcare information and providers within the state. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Public health

Will Maryland Become Next State to Pass a Transgender Sanctuary Law?

Maryland Senate Bill 119 aims to make Maryland a sanctuary state for transgender individuals and providers fleeing other states.
The bill includes several protections for transgender individuals, such as blocking enforcement of out-of-state subpoenas for medical records and preventing foreign financial judgments. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Public health

Gen Z and millennials want to have a chat about mental health. With politicians

Maryland House Delegate Joe Vogel introduced legislation to relieve student debt for mental health professionals working in public schools.
Vogel, a member of Generation Z, is running for Congress and prioritizing addressing the mental health crisis facing young people today. [ more ]
Databreaches
3 months ago
Public health

Primary Health & Wellness Center, LLC's public notice of ransomware incident

Primary Health & Wellness Center, LLC in Maryland reported a ransomware incident affecting 4,792 patients.
The threat actor involved in the incident was believed to be Phobos, but there is no evidence of patient data exfiltration or misuse. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Social justice

200 victims allege child sex abuse in Maryland youth detention facilities

Maryland lawmakers eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits
200 victims have sued the state's juvenile justice agency for abuse at detention facilities [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
US politics

Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Arrest On Jan. 6 Riot Charges

Maryland's Board of Elections resigned after one of its members was arrested for alleged involvement in the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021.
Carlos Ayala, the member in question, was arrested on charges of civil disorder and related misdemeanors.
Ayala was seen wielding a flag and encouraging others to join in the breach of the Capitol. [ more ]
WSJ
4 months ago
US politics

Former Capitol Police Officer Who Condemned Jan. 6 Riot is Running for Congress

Capitol police officer Harry Dunn is running for congress as a Democrat in Maryland.
Dunn is campaigning to prevent another attack like the one on January 6, 2021. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
US politics

Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn launches bid for Congress

Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn has announced his campaign for a U.S. House seat in Maryland.
Dunn plans to campaign on health care, infrastructure, abortion rights, voting rights, gun reform, and democracy-related issues. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
5 months ago
Beer

A Beer Spa Is Coming to Maryland - Washingtonian

Beer spas, a tradition in central Europe, are starting to gain popularity in the US.
Maryland will soon have its first beer spa called BierBath, which opens on December 9. [ more ]
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