Recording some real estate instruments in Maryland will soon become more expensive. Apparently, the fiscal pressures of the recession have caused Maryland’s government to take action in an attempt to boost revenues. Effective July 1, 2012, the State & Local Revenue Financing Act of 2012 will require taxation of some indemnity deeds of trust and mortgages ("IDOTS").

A new law takes effect October 1, 2012, prohibiting Maryland employers from requiring employees to report for certain evening and night shifts after serving on jury duty.