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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Tencent Says Big Tech Needs Greater Oversight; Group Seeks To Block Maryland Online Ad Tax

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Group Seeks to Block Maryland Online Advertising Tax. Marylanders for Tax Fairness is preparing for a battle in January over the state’s attempt to make a digital advertising tax, the Baltimore Sun reported. Maryland legislators ratified the tax earlier in 2020, but Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed the levy. percent to 10 percent.

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Fourth Circuit rules mortgage servicer violated Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act by charging convenience fees for phone or online payments

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Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently ruled that a mortgage servicer violated the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA) by charging a $5 convenience fee to borrowers for monthly payments made by phone or online. In Alexander v. 14-202(8) Claim). 14-202(8) Claim. 14-202(8) because such fees are prohibited by Sec.

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Mama’s Biscuits Opening New Manufacturing Facility In Maryland

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Maryland and Virginia, as well as online. Mama Biscuit’s Gourmet Biscuits (MBGB) produces flavored gourmet biscuits that “bridge the gap between” sweet cupcakes and savory tasting treats. They are sold in major retailers such as Wegmans and Whole Foods Market in Washington, D.C.,

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Online Grocery Ordering Coming To SNAP Recipients

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Big news is in the offing for Walmart , Amazon and other chains that offer grocery ordering online – they have gotten a formal “green light” from the USDA to offer that service to recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Reports indicate other retailers will join the program next month. That is available at 40 U.S.

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Maryland federal court dismisses putative class action alleged age-related discrimination by landlords based on targeted Facebook advertisements

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A Maryland federal district court has dismissed a putative class action lawsuit filed against nine companies that manage apartment buildings in the Washington, D.C. area. This is a significant decision, to us, for a couple of reasons. But, secondarily, we wonder whether it will serve as a barrier to regulatory actions as well.

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Many Unemployed Still Waiting For Their First Check

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In Maryland, Jason Suggs, an unemployment claims processor, estimated two-thirds of the state’s claims processing staff have retired while others left and were not replaced. Charlie Baker said the payment system is completely online, and its success stems from the fact that the unemployment service was moved to a cloud-based system years ago.

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From The Phone To Email: How Scammers Hit SMBs

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When Maryland Attorney General (AG) Brian E. In 2017, 66,000 online banking malware attacks targeted small businesses , SCORE said, explaining that this type of malware, once unleashed on a computer, is able to obtain online banking login credentials and credit card information when a user logs into their account.

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