Legal Topics

Conflict of Interest (COI) is a legal term that encompasses a wide spectrum of actions involving personal advantages arising from University employment (or the appearance of such advantages).

Freedom of Speech is a critical component for the advancement of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students, and the promotion social well-being.

OGC assists University personnel and the Office of Technology Commercialization in identifying, obtaining, and protecting intellectual property.

Upon request from the Department of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing, OGC provides assistance in reviewing and negotiating contracts for the procurement of goods and services.

The mission of the UMPD is to serve the university community; OGC interfaces with the Department when processing Denials of Access, also called Trespass Orders.

In conjunction with the Office of Real Estate, OGC advises on issues relating to the ownership, construction, leasing and management of all real property and facilities.

Upon request from ORA, OGC provides assistance in reviewing and negotiating awards.

UMD provides workers’ compensation benefits to employees who are injured in the course of their employment in accordance with the USM and the State of Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act.