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New Maryland Laws Taking Effect

New Maryland Laws Taking Effect

As of July 1, numerous new laws have taken effect, addressing topics ranging from education and public safety to utilities, consumer protection, healthcare, and business regulation.

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2024 Legislative Session Preview

2024 Legislative Session Preview

The Moore administration and the Maryland General Assembly are facing some tough decisions on the budget, juvenile justice, education reform, and the environment.

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A Look Ahead: 2024 Legislative Issues

A Look Ahead: 2024 Legislative Issues

The Department of Legislative Services outlined several topics likely to be addressed in the upcoming Maryland Legislative Session, including artificial intelligence, cannabis, and unused funding opportunities.

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Why We Chose the Old Line Name

Why We Chose the Old Line Name

Heralded for their heroism during the August 27, 1776 Battle of Long Island, it was the Maryland 400 that earned the “old line” moniker from George Washington.

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Hundreds More Bills Signed by Governor

Hundreds More Bills Signed by Governor

Legislation has been signed on topics that include cannabis, healthcare, abortion, gun safety, a service-year program, volunteerism in the state, economic development, state elections, waste water systems, and more.

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A History-Making Election

A History-Making Election

History was made this week with the election of Maryland’s first African-American Governor, Wes Moore, and the election of Maryland’s first female Comptroller, Brooke Lierman.

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Governor Hogan’s Final State of the State

Governor Hogan’s Final State of the State

Governor Larry Hogan delivered his final State of the State address this week and highlighted accomplishments from his tenure, saying “We changed Maryland for the better,” and that “…we must all learn to live with this virus, not to live in fear of it.”

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Cannabis in Maryland: A Timeline

Cannabis in Maryland: A Timeline

In 2014, medical cannabis was legalized in the State of Maryland with the passage of House Bill 881, which established the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC). But how did we get here, and where is legislation headed in 2022?

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Bayside with Old Line in Ocean City

Bayside with Old Line in Ocean City

The sun setting. Seagulls cawing in the background. Drinks flowing. Good conversation and greater company. Thank you to our sponsors and to all those who joined us for Bayside with Old Line!

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Online with Old Line: Delegate Kirill Reznik

Online with Old Line: Delegate Kirill Reznik

Citing his early-childhood immigration from the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War as part of the reason he became so interested in politics, Delegate Kirill Reznik is a busy man, father and legislator.

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Online with Old Line: Senator Chris West

Online with Old Line: Senator Chris West

Senator Chris West describes his political career as “a way to give back.” First running for office at 64 years old, he says he wants to give back all the “blessings” he’s seen in his life.

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Legislative Update: 226 Bills Signed, New Laws for 2021

Legislative Update: 226 Bills Signed, New Laws for 2021

Governor Hogan recently signed another batch of bills into law following the 2021 Legislative Session. Despite the pandemic, legislators have reiterated to Old Line that this session has been incredibly productive, and the legislation will be impactful.

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Should Cryptocurrency Be Regulated?

Should Cryptocurrency Be Regulated?

Bitcoin, Ethereum and now Dogecoin – thanks to Elon Musk’s recent appearance on Saturday Night Live – are getting a lot of attention. Will cryptocurrency be subject to regulation or legislation in the near future?

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Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 12, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: May 12, 2021

Governor Hogan announced that capacity restrictions will be lifted on all businesses beginning this Saturday, while the mask mandate continues until 70% of all adults receive their first shot. Kids as young as 12 will now also be eligible to receive a vaccine.

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Supporting the Chesapeake Arts Center

Supporting the Chesapeake Arts Center

We were proud to be part of the 8th Annual Chip in for the Arts Golf Tournament supporting the Chesapeake Arts Center in bringing art education to the community. Nemphos Braue LLC and Old Line’s Brett Lininger represented us on the greens!

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2021 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

2021 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Persevering through three months of Zoom hearings and masked testifying on the House and Senate floors, the Maryland legislature accomplished important initiatives addressing telehealth services, sports betting, police reform, pay for essential workers and more.

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Old Line Welcomes Meredith Riley to the Team

Old Line Welcomes Meredith Riley to the Team

Meredith Riley joined Old Line Government Affairs in April 2021 and supports the team’s lobbying and government relations efforts. She previously served as a paralegal and law clerk for local firms in Maryland, assisting with research, pleadings, documentation, memorandums and database management.

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Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 1, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: April 1, 2021

Starting today, ALL Marylanders age 16+ can now pre-register for the vaccine, with eligibility phases expected to accelerate; 75% of residents age 65+ have been vaccinated, federal mobile vaccination units and more vaccination sites coming soon.

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Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: March 2, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: March 2, 2021

Hogan announced Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will join Maryland’s COVID-19 team, and provides updates about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and more mass vaccination sites.

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Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 26, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 26, 2021

While supply continues to be limited with only 10,000 doses available each day, Hogan is expanding Phase 1 of vaccine distribution to include those who are severely immunocompromised. Mobile clinics and mass vaccination sites with National Guard support are coming soon.

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Governor Hogan Press Conference: January 21, 2021

Governor Hogan Press Conference: January 21, 2021

With experts insisting that in-person instruction does not increase community spread or hospitalizations, and COVID-19 numbers beginning to plateau since introduction of the vaccine, Governor Hogan urges schools to get kids in classrooms no later than March 1.

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Governor Hogan Proposes $1 Billion RELIEF Act

Governor Hogan Proposes $1 Billion RELIEF Act

As Governor Hogan unveils the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, he proposes $1 Billion RELIEF Act – Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs, and Families Act – which includes direct stimulus payments to Marylanders.

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Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 14, 2021

Governor’s Briefing on COVID-19: January 14, 2021

Governor Hogan announced an expedited rollout of the vaccine in Maryland – moving Phase 1B up to Monday 1/18 for ages 75+, assisted living residents and adding K-12 teachers, staff and child care providers. Phase 1C (ages 65-74) to begin Monday 1/25.

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New Year, New Site for Nemphos Braue

New Year, New Site for Nemphos Braue

Nemphos Braue has a new website with a fresh new look, bringing you a more in-depth look at tthe firm, the team and the stellar work. We pride ourselves in being a different kind of law firm, and we invite you to visit our new site to learn why.

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