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Hana Kahn-Tareen joins Corey Tepe's Intellectual Property Practice

Corey Tepe is pleased to announce the addition of Associate, Hana Khan-Tareen , to its intellectual property practice. Focused primarily on trademark law, Hana helps clients of all sizes to maintain and register their trademarks while advising on their brand protection strategies more broadly. Hana is also a law fellow with Georgetown University’s Intellectual Property and Information Policy (iPIP) Clinic. Alongside her trademark experience, her fellowship provides her the

Justin Tepe

Oct 17, 20251 min read

New MCA Draft Regulations signal needed relief for lottery winners

The MCA has proposed a new package of regulations that will impact all types of cannabis business owners throughout Maryland. These draft rules were submitted for legislative review on October 10, 2025. For many, particularly those holding a conditional license, the most significant news is a proposed change that could automatically grant a crucial extension to the deadline to become fully operational. The proposed changes would grant an automatic six-month extension for all

Brendon Stern

Oct 14, 20252 min read

Jim Astrachan quoted on Baltimore County Inspector General Case

Jim Astrachan, Of Counsel at Corey Tepe, was recently quoted in the Baltimore Banner's coverage of the case in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County concerning a dispute against a former county employee. At the County's request, the case has been sealed and exempted from future public information act requests. Said Jim Astrachan: "That's so improper. Court proceedings are open unless there is a really good reason to close them." Jim Astrachan and the team at Corey Tepe reg

Justin Tepe

Oct 14, 20251 min read