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(1) participate in litigation, unless:
(i) the Corporation or a grantee is a party; or
(ii) a grantee is representing an eligible client in litigation in which the interpretation of this title or a guideline established by the Corporation under this title is an issue;
(2) interfere with a lawyer’s professional responsibilities to clients under the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct;
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(4) contribute or make available the Corporation’s funds or services to a political party or association or the campaign of a candidate for public or party office;
(5) except as provided in §§ 501(h) and 4911 of the Internal Revenue Code:
(i) carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation; and
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(6) notwithstanding any other provision of this title, conduct or carry on activities not authorized for an organization:
(i) qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; or
(ii) to which contributions are deductible under § 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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