It appears that franchisors will remain targets of state governments in 2026. Although a franchise system may not call a state with new legislation its home, franchisors and franchisees should stay informed about the potential ramifications of statutes in other
CA4: Neighbors Can’t Challenge Failed Redevelopment That Resulted Only in “Vacant And Neglected” Property Next Door
If you are a plaintiff, you may rightly predict that if an opinion begins with the words, “[r]oughly two decades ago…” there’s a good chance you aren’t going to like the outcome. Courts tend to not like cases that are
Maryland Enacts Food-Sector Personalized Pricing Law
On April 28, 2026, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed HB 895, the Protection from Predatory Pricing Act, into law. The Act makes Maryland the first state to enact a sector-specific restriction on certain personalized, or “surveillance,” pricing practices in
Maryland Targets “Surveillance Pricing” Is It a Warning Shot for AI-Driven Pricing Across Industries, Including Consumer Financial Services
On April 28, 2026, Governor Wes Moore of Maryland has signed into law the nation’s most aggressive state law aimed at so-called “surveillance pricing” and algorithmic price-setting. House Bill 895, titled the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, will become effective
Early May Reincorporation Update
Now that we’re in proxy season, here is an update about the current shifts with some updates as things have changed a bit from a few weeks ago. We have another six companies announcing moves or attempts to move
Proposed State AI Law Update: May 4, 2026
Key point: Connecticut’s AI bill passed the legislature, Maryland’s pricing bill was signed into law, Colorado’s AI Act replacement bill was introduced, and chatbot bills advanced in several states.
Below is the 16th update on the status of proposed state
Maryland bans AI driven price increases in grocery stories!
The NewYorkTimes.com reported that “Maryland this week became the first state in America to ban grocery stores and third-party delivery services like DoorDash from using customers’ personal data to set higher prices.” The May 1, 2026 article entitled “Maryland Is
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Maryland Enacts Protection From Predatory Pricing Act
Key point: The final law is much narrower than when the bill was first introduced and applies only to food retailers and third-party food delivery services.
On April 28, 2026, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Protection From Predatory Pricing
Price Tags and Pitfalls: Inside the FTC–Maryland Dealer Smackdown
In this episode of Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast, hosts Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso break down a major FTC–Maryland AG settlement with multiple auto dealerships over alleged deceptive pricing, unauthorized add-ons, and misleading financing practices. Brooke and