Shareholders for a Maryland real estate investment trust focused on premium and extended-stay hotels have approved the company's proposed acquisition by a Canadian REIT.

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A merger between BB&T and SunTrust banks is likely to create the second-largest bank in Maryland; the two combine for more than $20 billion in deposits in the state. The two southern regional banks BB&T and SunTrust are combining in ...

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Tribune is withdrawing from its $3.9 billion buyout by Sinclair and it's filing a lawsuit against it, citing breach of contract.

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Sinclair Broadcasting's proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media has raised "serious concerns" at the Federal Communications Commission about the amount of control the combined company would have over the U.S. television market, said Ajit Pai, the agency's chairman.

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Two Maryland pharmacy benefit advisory firms will merge and rebrand, they announced Wednesday. Towson-based Heritage Rx and Sandy Spring’s Horizon Health Ventures will merge and rebrand themselves as Confidio. Together, the two companies said they can better advice organizations on managing ...

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The Federal Communications Commission faced skeptical questioning from judges about a rule change that made way for Sinclair Broadcast Group's proposed acquisition of Tribune Media Co., raising the possibility of turmoil for the $3.9 billion deal.

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Saul Ewing LLP is increasing its presence along the east coast as the law firm finalized its merger with Arnstein & Lehr LLP, giving two regional firms a national presence, the firms announced Tuesday. The merger took effect on Sept. ...

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Philadelphia-based Ballard Spahr LLP and Lindquist & Vennum have agreed to merge Jan. 1, 2018, the two firms announced Tuesday. The new firm will keep the name Ballard Spahr and will have more than 650 lawyers in 15 offices nationwide. ...

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Womble Carlyle, which has an office in Baltimore, is expanding its presence across the pond by joining forces with Bond Dickinson LLP, a firm with offices across the United Kingdom. Together, the new firm will be called Womble Bond Dickinson, ...

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The mergers and acquisitions by top commercial real estate firms continue, but regional and boutique operations aren’t fazed by what seems like a drumbeat of consolidation by the top-tier firms. In fact, some smaller operators see an opportunity to present ...

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