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Maryland Lawyer Blog

Maryland Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal and personal injury topics such as auto accidents, criminal law, medical malpractice, practicing law, and products liability. By Ronald V. Miller of the Law Offices of Miller & Zois.

http://www.marylandlawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    Black Police Officers Sue Annapoli

    Black Police Officers Sue Annapoli
    Four former and current black police officers in Annapolis have filed suit in federal court against the city. The officers claiming they were discriminated against because they are black and, as a result, were turned down for promotions and…
  • Apr 18

    Ripken Baseball Gender Discrimination Lawsuit to Continue

    Ripken Baseball Gender Discrimination Lawsuit to Continue
    A federal judge in Baltimore ruled that a gender discrimination lawsuit against Ripken Professional Baseball will continue, rejecting Ripken's argument that the case should be dismissed or that arbitration should be compelled. Interesting…
  • Apr 18

    In-N-Out Burger and Grab-N-Go Burgers Work It All Out

    In-N-Out Burger and Grab-N-Go Burgers Work It All Out
    Our national nightmare is over. In-N-Out Burger has reached a settlement it is trademark infringement lawsuit against claims against Grab-N-Go Burgers. In-N-Out-Burger's lawsuit alleged that Grab-N-Go stole its menu ideas and graphic design.…
Rank this Week: 1545

Baltimore Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Baltimore Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Maryland laws on drug arrests, DUI and gun crimes. By the Herbst Firm.

http://www.baltimorecriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
  • May 18

    Local Politicians Convicted of DUI

    Local Politicians Convicted of DUI
    It is no longer surprising to see an American politician wind up in the news with some sort of personal legal issue. It's is an unfortunate sign of the times, but our country's so called leaders seem to only make the news when they are in…
  • May 8

    DOJ Reaffirms Citizens's Right To Photograph And Record On Duty Police

    DOJ Reaffirms Citizens's Right To Photograph And Record On Duty Police
    About a year ago the Blog posted an article addressing the issue of whether it is legal to video record a police officer engaging in his or her duties. While there is clearly no state or federal law prohibiting this protected First Amendment…
  • May 5

    Governor Signs Medical Marijuana And Other Bills Into Law

    Governor Signs Medical Marijuana And Other Bills Into Law
    The 2013 legislative session officially came to an end last month, but 265 bills still awaited Governor O'Malley's signature before they could make the transformation to state laws. The bills covered dozens of different fields of law…
Rank this Week: 1380

Suits by Suits

Suits by Suits

Covers disputes between companies and executives. Published by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/
  • May 17

    The Inbox - May 17, 2013

    The Inbox - May 17, 2013
    May flowers are blooming, and so is the Suits by Suits news: CEO dismissals hit a 10-year high in 2012, according to The Corporate Board’s study of CEO succession practices.  Matteo Tonello of the Corporate Board published this…
  • May 15

    Supreme Court Considering Whether to Accept Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Case

    Supreme Court Considering Whether to Accept Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Case
    Only a handful of employment cases make it all the way to the Supreme Court’s august chambers at One First Street.  That’s largely because the Court has discretion whether or not to review cases decided by lower courts of…
  • May 13

    Farmers Insurance Wins Summary Judgment on Ex-Employee’s Breach of Contract

    Farmers Insurance Wins Summary Judgment on Ex-Employee’s Breach of Contract
    As we’ve covered before on Suits by Suits, summary judgment can be a powerful weapon for a party to a civil lawsuit.  By granting summary judgment, a court can resolve a claim before trial, meaning that it’s never heard by a…
Rank this Week: 507

Baltimore Auto Accident Attorneys…

Baltimore Auto Accident Attorneys Blog

Comments on auto accident and injury law. By Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, L.L.C.

http://www.baltimoreautoaccidentattorneys.com/
  • May 17

    Motor Vehicle Bills Passed into Law

    Motor Vehicle Bills Passed into Law
    Sixty-eight insurance bills were introduced in the 2013 session of Maryland's General Assembly. Eighteen of the bills dealt with motor vehicle insurance issues, only a few survived the legislative gauntlet to become law. These are the motor…
  • May 6

    Appeals Court Rejects Argument that Statute of Limitations Should Have Been Extended in Insurance Case

    Appeals Court Rejects Argument that Statute of Limitations Should Have Been Extended in Insurance Case
    In a strongly worded opinion, Maryland's Court of Special Appeals has rejected the notion of expanding the amount of time for filing a civil claim. Maryland courts will not recognize an exception to the Statute of Limitations without action…
  • Apr 29

    Cases Involving Texting and Driving Dismissed by Court

    Cases Involving Texting and Driving Dismissed by Court
    Lawsuits involving texting and driving are starting to make their way through the courts. One recent set of cases involved a multi-vehicle accident that, some say, stemmed from a commercial driver being distracted by the texting system in his…
Rank this Week: 4197

Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice, personal injury verdicts, truck accidents, and uninsured motorists. By Miller & Zois.

http://www.marylandinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 17

    Timing of Discovery Obligation

    Timing of Discovery Obligation
    Lawyers always argue over anything where there is not black and white set rules. (Actually, we argue when there are set rules, too.) No one exactly knows the rules of the sequences of discovery because the rules are whatever the motions'…
  • May 14

    Should We Lower BAC for Drunk Driving in Maryland?

    Should We Lower BAC for Drunk Driving in Maryland?
    Today, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said we should lower the blood-alcohol limit from .08, the current standard, to .05. The NTSB argues that the U.S. is too lenient when it comes to drunk driving and wants the U.S. to…
  • May 9

    Uninsured Motorist Claims: We Really Can Name the Insurance Company

    Uninsured Motorist Claims: We Really Can Name the Insurance Company
    Last week, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland decided the case of Davis v. Martinez. This was an appeal where the trial court entered an order that permitted the underinsured motorist insurer (State Farm) to participate in the trial…
Rank this Week: 701

Accident and Injury Law Blog

Accident and Injury Law Blog

Covers auto and truck accident,medical malpractice and products liability issues. By national law firm Miller and Zois.

http://www.accidentinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 16

    You Can't Drive Your Bike Drunk, Hit a Pothole and Bring a Successful Personal Injury Lawsuit Because the World Is Not That Crazy

    You Can't Drive Your Bike Drunk, Hit a Pothole and Bring a Successful Personal Injury Lawsuit Because the World Is Not That Crazy
    The Indiana high court ruled on Monday, agreeing that plaintiff's claim in bike accident case should be dismissed against a local municipality because there is no liability if you get drunk and hit a pothole. I gotta tell you, I'm a personal…
  • May 16

    Zometa Loss at Trial

    Zometa Loss at Trial
    A New Jersey state court gave Novartis a defense verdict in a jaw injury lawsuit in this mass tort claim. The issue in this cases is largely about warnings: what did Novartis have to communicate to doctors about the risks of Zometa with…
  • May 14

    RV Power Awning Recall

    RV Power Awning Recall
    Domestic USA has announced the recall of its 9100 Power Awnings, Weatherpro Awnings and Motor Service Kits. It has been determined that if an important step was bypassed in the installation of the power awnings, it could potential damage…
Rank this Week: 1163

Maryland DUI Lawyers Blog

Maryland DUI Lawyers Blog

Covers Maryland DUI defense issues, including breathalyzer tests, DUI checkpoints and blood-alcohol content. By Price Benowitz, LLP.

http://www.marylandduilawyersblog.com/
  • May 16

    Maryland DUI Lawyer : How A DUI Impacts You

    Maryland DUI Lawyer : How A DUI Impacts You
    Attorney Kush Arora explains the three major impacts getting a DUI in Maryland could have on you.
  • May 16

    Maryland Criminal Lawyer Protecting Your Job

    Maryland Criminal Lawyer Protecting Your Job
    Kush Arora explains how to protect your job after being charged with a crime.
  • May 6

    Baltimore County Councilman pleads Guilty to DUI

    Baltimore County Councilman pleads Guilty to DUI
    Baltimore County Councilman Todd Huff has plead guilty to driving under the influence, stating that he has learned from his mistake and that he is now undergoing treatment for alcohol abuse. Prosecutors dropped charges of negligent driving…
Rank this Week: 2736

Personal Injury and Accident…

Personal Injury and Accident Lawyers

Covers Maryland and DC personal injury issues. By Price Benowitz LLP.

http://www.pricebenowitzlaw.com/
Rank this Week: 2531

Maryland Law Blog

Maryland Law Blog

Covers auto accidents and medical malpractice. By Meng & Alpert, LLC

http://www.maryland-law-blog.com/
  • May 16

    Wild Ride Ends in Capture in Prince George’s County

    Wild Ride Ends in Capture in Prince George’s County
    A Waldorf gunpoint robbery ended in a high-speed chase on May 2. As reported by somdnews.com, while returning to her car after using an ATM outside a Waldorf Marketplace bank, a woman was robbed by a man with a gun....
  • May 14

    Charges Dropped against Anne Arundel County Teacher

    Charges Dropped against Anne Arundel County Teacher
    Courtesy of ABC2News.com, charges of felony solicitation against a former Anne Arundel County teacher have been dropped. However, the former high school teacher remains charged with exchanging naked pictures with a student. The teacher worked…
  • May 7

    Montgomery County Police Make Arrest in Wheaton Stabbing

    Montgomery County Police Make Arrest in Wheaton Stabbing
    Montgomery County police recently reported that a 20-year-old man who allegedly stabbed another man, age 18, has now been arrested. Courtesy of Gazette.Net, the man arrested has been charged with the following:First-degree assaultReckless…
Rank this Week: 1649

Baum Law Offices

Baum Law Offices

Covers Criminal and Family Law. Published by Baum Law Offices, LLC - Attorney Matthew Baum.

http://baumlawoffices.com/blog/
  • May 15

    Charged as an Adult in Maryland – Transfer Hearing Criteria

    Charged as an Adult in Maryland – Transfer Hearing Criteria
    This content originally came from Baum Law Offices, LLC - Attorney Matthew Baum - Serving clients in Maryland and DC.This post is the second part of a two part series concerning juveniles charged as adults in Maryland criminal cases. Part one…
  • May 13

    Charged as an Adult in Maryland – Juvenile Transfer Hearing

    Charged as an Adult in Maryland – Juvenile Transfer Hearing
    This content originally came from Baum Law Offices, LLC - Attorney Matthew Baum - Serving clients in Maryland and DC.In certain serious felonies, juvenile defendants in Maryland can be charged as though they were adults. This means that a…
  • Mar 29

    Police License Plate Readers LPR in Maryland

    Police License Plate Readers LPR in Maryland
    This content originally came from Baum Law Offices, LLC - Attorney Matthew Baum - Serving clients in Maryland and DC.I’ve been witnessing firsthand the increased use of license plate reader (LPR) technology in Maryland. Lately, it seems…
Rank this Week: 3293

Maryland Medical Malpractice…

Maryland Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers false medical records, amputation medical malpractice, birth injuries, hospital malpractice and medical malpractice. By Silverman Thompson Slutkin White.

http://www.marylandmedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1037

Maryland Medical Malpractice…

Maryland Medical Malpractice Attorneys Blog

Comments on Maryland medical malpractice. By Cardaro & Peek, LLC.

http://www.marylandmedicalmalpracticeattorneysblog.com/
Rank this Week: 5052

Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer…

Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice and personal injury news. By Joseph H. Ostad, P.A.

http://www.marylandpersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 14

    Rockville Lawyer Blog:What is Medical Malpractice?

    Rockville Lawyer Blog:What is Medical Malpractice?
    What is medical malpractice you ask? As an experienced attorney with offices in Rockville and Baltimore Maryland, I can tell you that many people are unaware of their rights when it come to Medical Malpractice and hospital errors.Statistics…
  • May 1

    Baltimore Lawyer Blog:Getting Life Insurance Payments from Insurance Company

    Baltimore Lawyer Blog:Getting Life Insurance Payments from Insurance Company
    As an experienced Baltimore attorney I have unfortunately witnessed many cases of insurance companies delaying payments to my clients after the death of a loved one. Why do they do this you ask? The company you faithfully paid all these years…
  • Apr 8

    Baltimore Lawyer Blog: Insurance Claims & Death Benefits.

    Baltimore Lawyer Blog: Insurance Claims & Death Benefits.
    Have you lost a loved one recently and been having a difficult time receiving death benefit payment from your insurance provider? If so, you are not alone. As this article in the Bloomberg report suggests thousands of families whose loved…
Rank this Week: 1625

Maryland Injury Lawyers Blog

Maryland Injury Lawyers Blog

Published By Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester, LLC

http://www.marylandinjurylawyersblog.com/
  • May 14

    Injury Lawsuit Against Maryland Live! Casino

    Injury Lawsuit Against Maryland Live! Casino
    Our firm handles injury claims and lawsuits against Maryland Live! Casino which is located in Arundel Mills, in Hanover Maryland. The casio recently opened its doors to the public, and there will surely be a lot of legal claims against…
  • May 5

    Z-Pack Users----Don't Consume Energy Drinks!!

    Z-Pack Users----Don't Consume Energy Drinks!!
    Here is some friendly consumer advice from Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester, LLC. If you (or your children) have been prescribed the Z-Pak by your doctor, DON'T CONSUME ENERGY DRINKS WHILE TAKING THE Z-PAK. Why do I say this? Both…
  • Apr 23

    Ride-On Bus Crash On Rockville Pike---Make sure you put Montgomery County on Notice!

    Ride-On Bus Crash On Rockville Pike---Make sure you put Montgomery County on Notice!
    Although nothing in this post creates an attorney client relationship, here is some free advice to anyone injured in the Ride-On Bus Crash on Rockville Pike and Nicholson Avenue in Rockville, Maryland on April 22, 2013: Make sure you…
Rank this Week: 1742

Maryland Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Maryland Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers automobile and truck accidents, distracted driving and product liability. By John Cord.

http://www.marylandcaraccidentlawyersblog.com/
  • May 13

    Finding a Good Lawyer For Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

    Finding a Good Lawyer For Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
    Because accidental injuries are unexpected, the need for a good lawyer can be immediate and unplanned. Too often people randomly select lawyers based on a television ads, phone book ads, or internet marketing. Selecting a lawyer solely on…
  • May 7

    Distracted Driving: Voice to Text

    Distracted Driving: Voice to Text
    I finally replaced my ten-year old car a few months ago, and have been happily learning about all of the new technology in modern cars. It's like a candy store, especially compared to my old vehicle which was limited to power locks and a car…
  • Mar 18

    Collateral Source: Double-Recovery for Car Accident

    Collateral Source: Double-Recovery for Car Accident
    Maryland has a rule called collateral source. This is an important part of making sure auto accident victims get full value for their claims. It is the reason that accident victims can recover for medical expenses and lost wages through…
Rank this Week: 3005

Pharmacy Error Injury Lawyer Blog

Pharmacy Error Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers pharmacy and medication errors. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.pharmacyerrorinjurylawyer.com/
  • May 13

    Florida Considers Bill Potentially Impacting Patient Safety

    Florida Considers Bill Potentially Impacting Patient Safety
    Last month, the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill, by a vote of 101 to 16, that would double the number of pharmacy technicians each pharmacist can supervise from three to six. The pharmacists remain responsible for signing…
  • May 6

    Young Girl Narrowly Survives Morphine Overmedication in Hospital

    Young Girl Narrowly Survives Morphine Overmedication in Hospital
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently updated one of its website pages regarding medication error and consumer awareness. One of the stories included is a cautionary tale for all hospitalized individuals receiving medication…
  • Apr 29

    Improperly Mixed Nutritional Supplements Given to 186 Babies & Children in Compounding Error

    Improperly Mixed Nutritional Supplements Given to 186 Babies & Children in Compounding Error
    Authorities for Alberta Health Services (AHS), located in Edmonton, recently announced another major pharmaceutical error, which this time may have impacted some 186 sick children. This is the third major pharmaceutical/compounding error that…
Rank this Week: 1108

Maryland Injury Attorneys Blog

Maryland Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Maryland medical malpractice, product liability, and personal injury law. By Brassel, Alexander & Rice, LLC.

http://www.marylandinjuryattorneysblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3527

Maryland Accident Law Blog

Maryland Accident Law Blog

Covers national and Maryland state tort and workers compensation legislation. Also focuses on boating, car, motorcycle, pedestrian and truck accidents, as well as medical malpractice and wrongful death. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.marylandaccidentlawblog.com/
  • May 13

    Baltimore to Pay $100k in School Bus Death Lawsuit

    Baltimore to Pay $100k in School Bus Death Lawsuit
    Last week, the City of Baltimore Board of Estimates voted unanimously to pay $100,000 as part of a settlement in a negligence lawsuit relating to the death of a young special needs boy who died after jumping from a school...
  • May 3

    Surgery on Wrong Side of Woman's Brain Prompts Malpractice Suit

    Surgery on Wrong Side of Woman's Brain Prompts Malpractice Suit
    A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed recently against a St. Lois hospital and neurosurgeon, by the family of a woman alleging that the defendants operated on the wrong side of her brain and skull. According to the complaint, the…
  • Apr 29

    Maryland Man Dies Tragically at Tough Mudder Race

    Maryland Man Dies Tragically at Tough Mudder Race
    With the warmer weather encouraging outdoor activities, many individuals are taking part in challenging races which as their hallmark involve obstacles, mud, or somehow getting dirty as part of the festivities. One of the most popular types…
Rank this Week: 837

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice…

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog

Covers medical malpractice, product liability, public health and tort reform. By Regan Zambri & Long.

http://www.dcmedmalblog.com/
  • May 13

    Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie

    Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   Following the recent debates over how to regulate the compounding pharmacy business, the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee of the U.S. Senate has drafted a bill…
  • Apr 24

    Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim

    Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   A recent article published by BMJ Quality and Safety studied the diagnosis-related claims from the National Practitioner Data Bank maintained by the federal…
  • Apr 16

    Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation

    Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   The push to regulate compounding pharmacies is beginning to gain more attention on the national front. According to a congressional report released on April 15, 2013, the…
Rank this Week: 1482

Shear on Social Media Law

Shear on Social Media Law

Covers legal issues involving social media websites. By Bradley S. Shear.

http://www.shearsocialmedia.com/
  • May 11

    The Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013

    The Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013
    Congress has recently introduced the Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013 (HR1913).  This legislation would require mobile application developers to disclose what data they collect and how utilize, share, and archive…
  • May 9

    New Mexico Bans NCAA Student-Athlete Social Media Monitoring Firm

    New Mexico Bans NCAA Student-Athlete Social Media Monitoring Firm
    New Mexico recently joined Delaware, California, New Jersey, Michigan, Arkansas, and Utah in protecting their schools, school employees, students, and taxpayers from the potential costs and legal liability issues associated with social media…
  • Apr 26

    California's Right to Know Act

    California's Right to Know Act
    California recently introduced "AB-1291 Privacy: Right to Know Act of 2013: disclosure of a customer’s personal information."  If enacted, the bill would update California's 2003 "Shine the Light" law (Civil Code Section…
Rank this Week: 629

Maryland Nursing Home Lawyer Blog

Maryland Nursing Home Lawyer Blog

Covers nursing home injuries, negligence and legislation. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.marylandnursinghomelawyerblog.com/
  • May 10

    Fire Drill in Nursing Home Leads to Wrongful Death Suit

    Fire Drill in Nursing Home Leads to Wrongful Death Suit
    An Alabama nursing home is facing a wrongful death lawsuit following a fire drill gone tragically wrong. While the circumstances surrounding the accident remain unclear, the victim in this case, a 93 year old woman, was confined to a...
  • May 6

    Department of Health Substantiates Claims of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

    Department of Health Substantiates Claims of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
    The Minnesota Department of Health recently published a report on its website, stating that it had substantiated claims of neglect and abuse in at least two different nursing homes. In the first case, a disabled resident was allegedly…
  • Apr 26

    Oklahoma Considers Hidden Camera Law to Protect Nursing Home Resident

    Oklahoma Considers Hidden Camera Law to Protect Nursing Home Resident
    The Oklahoma Legislature is in the midst of deciding whether to approve a measure that would allow loved ones to place hidden cameras in resident rooms in order to document potential abuse. The issue of hidden camera placement is currently...
Rank this Week: 1234

Maryland Criminal Attorney Blog

Maryland Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law and criminal defense in Maryland. By Silverman Thompson Slutkin White LLC.

http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/
  • May 9

    Are the Police Working for the Community or Against it? You decide.

    Are the Police Working for the Community or Against it? You decide.
    As an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney I am very used to dealing with police tactics that some might consider to be overly aggressive. But the tactics I am seeing more and more of recently are going beyond aggressive and are, in my…
  • Apr 30

    Two Contintental Arms Gun Range Cases Successfully resolved

    Two Contintental Arms Gun Range Cases Successfully resolved
    As an Aggressive Baltimore Maryland Criminal Attorney I have handled more of these Continental Arms Gun Range Cases that any other attorney that I am aware of. Last week I handled two of theses case in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.…
  • Feb 26

    DUI Repeate Offender is Second Not Guilty This Week in DUI Case

    DUI Repeate Offender is Second Not Guilty This Week in DUI Case
    As an Aggressive Baltimore Maryland DUI Attorney I have handled literally thousands of DUI cases both as a former prosecutor and as a defense attorney. I have written several times in this blog that it is extremely difficult these days to…
Rank this Week: 1836

Maryland DUI Attorney Blog

Maryland DUI Attorney Blog

Covers Maryland DUI laws and penalties. By Silverman Thompson Slutkin White.

http://www.marylandduiattorneyblog.com/
  • May 9

    Are the Police Working for the Community or Against it? You decide.

    Are the Police Working for the Community or Against it? You decide.
    As an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney I am very used to dealing with police tactics that some might consider to be overly aggressive. But the tactics I am seeing more and more of recently are going beyond aggressive and are, in my…
  • Apr 30

    Two Contintental Arms Gun Range Cases Successfully resolved

    Two Contintental Arms Gun Range Cases Successfully resolved
    As an Aggressive Baltimore Maryland Criminal Attorney I have handled more of these Continental Arms Gun Range Cases that any other attorney that I am aware of. Last week I handled two of theses case in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County.…
  • Feb 26

    DUI Repeate Offender is Second Not Guilty This Week in DUI Case

    DUI Repeate Offender is Second Not Guilty This Week in DUI Case
    As an Aggressive Baltimore Maryland DUI Attorney I have handled literally thousands of DUI cases both as a former prosecutor and as a defense attorney. I have written several times in this blog that it is extremely difficult these days to…
Rank this Week: 2811

The Art of Advocacy

The Art of Advocacy

Covers courtroom techniques, topics include, depositions, direct examination, historic trials, professional growth, and training opportunities. By Paul Mark Sandler.

http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/
  • May 6

    What I learned from my boot camp for young trial lawyer

    What I learned from my boot camp for young trial lawyer
    As a long-time trial lawyer who has spent many years advising the next generation of trial lawyers, I was buoyed by the response to last month’s Anatomy of a Trial One-Day Boot Camp for Young Trial Lawyers. When I got back home to…
  • Mar 13

    "Pleading Causes of Action in Maryland" gets an update

    "Pleading Causes of Action in Maryland" gets an update
    When Jim Archibald and I wrote Pleading Causes of Action in Maryland several years ago, our goal was to help every courtroom attorney in Maryland better analyze the strengths and weaknesses of their cases as they prepared initial pleadings in…
  • Jan 26

    What we can still learn from Sacco and Vanzetti

    What we can still learn from Sacco and Vanzetti
    Nearly 100 years ago, our country experienced one of the most tragic court cases in our judicial history: that of two Italian immigrants who received death sentences following a jury trial, marked by blatant judicial bias, attorney missteps,…
Rank this Week: 4671

Maryland Criminal Attorneys Blog

Maryland Criminal Attorneys Blog

Covers criminal defense, evidence and the Fourth Amendment. By Brassel, Alexander & Rice, LLC.

http://www.marylandcriminalattorneysblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3767

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer

Examines personal injury cases and precedents throughout the country with a particular focus on Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. By Price Benowitz LLP.

http://www.virginia-personalinjurylawyer.com/#entries
Rank this Week: 3525

Maryland Injury Lawyer

Maryland Injury Lawyer

Covers personal injury and medical malpractice issues. By Price Benowitz LLP.

http://www.maryland-injury-lawyer.com
  • May 6

    Louisiana has the nation's highest auto-insurance rates for second year in a row

    Louisiana has the nation's highest auto-insurance rates for second year in a row
    For the second year in a row, Louisiana tops the nation for auto insurance rates. According to an industry study produced by Insure.com, an insurance industry website, Louisiana drivers pay an average of $2,699 annually for car insurance. …
  • Apr 17

    FDA Claims Drug Used on Patients Going Through Chemotherapy Could Cause Fatal Heart Damage

    FDA Claims Drug Used on Patients Going Through Chemotherapy Could Cause Fatal Heart Damage
    The FDA announced that the anti-nausea drug Zofran (also known as ondansetron) will be pulled from the market due to concerns that it causes potentially life-threatening heart problems for patients. In June of this year, the agency advised…
  • Apr 11

    Car Crash Leaves Husband In Prison After Wife's Death

    Car Crash Leaves Husband In Prison After Wife's Death
    James Edwin Parker Jr. is now being sentenced to spend at least three years in state prison for driving drunk and causing a crash, which killed his wife. James Edwin Parker Jr., of Monkton, MD was driving with a blood alcohol level of .244…
Rank this Week: 3069

Maryland DUI Lawyer Blog

Maryland DUI Lawyer Blog

Maryland DUI Lawyer Blog covers DUI topics such as breathalyzer and constututional issues, field sobriety tests, and DUI procedures and rights. By Maryland attorney, Bruce M. Robinson.

http://www.marylandduilawyerblog.com/
  • May 5

    Can a passenger be arrested for DUI in Maryland

    Can a passenger be arrested for DUI in Maryland
    As a passenger in a drunk driving arrest, can you be arrested for DUI in Maryland? In a word, not really. You would have to do something wrong or illegal in order to be arrested; just ask Reese Witherspoon, the actor that was recently…
  • Apr 27

    Off DUI Topic: Apple Ipad Court Presentation using Apple TV

    Off DUI Topic: Apple Ipad Court Presentation using Apple TV
    Just finished a successful trial in Baltimore City using Ipad/wireless/projector/screen. Case went well- back up plan was very necessary and learned some VERY important lessons for everybody! Here they are: 1. If your Ipad has 3G…
  • Apr 8

    I did not receive a temporary license after DUI arrest in Maryland

    I did not receive a temporary license after DUI arrest in Maryland
    Following a DUI arrest in Maryland, the arresting police officer is supposed to do two things. If you have a Maryland driver's license, he is supposed to confiscate it and forward it to the MVA for destruction, meaning you will never get…
Rank this Week: 3053

Maryland DUI Lawyer Blog

Maryland DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers Maryland DUI news, updates and commentary. Published by Goldstein & Stamm, P.A.

http://www.marylandduilawyer-blog.com/
  • May 3

    Stamm Given Fred Bennett Zealous Advocacy Award

    Stamm Given Fred Bennett Zealous Advocacy Award
    On May 1, 2013, Leonard Stamm was given the first annual Fred Bennett Zealous Advocacy Award by the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association (MCDAA). This award will be given annually to the member of MCDAA who best exemplifies the…
  • Apr 17

    Supreme Court rules search warrant presumptively required before obtaining non-consensual blood draw - Missouri v. McNeely win!

    Supreme Court rules search warrant presumptively required before obtaining non-consensual blood draw - Missouri v. McNeely win!
    The Supreme Court today announced its opinion in Missouri v. McNeely and ruled that police in DUI investigations may not automatically avoid seeking a search warrant to obtain a blood sample where the defendant does not consent to a blood…
  • Jan 21

    National College for DUI Defense holds Winter Session in Scottsdale, Arizona

    National College for DUI Defense holds Winter Session in Scottsdale, Arizona
    This past Thursday and Friday the National College for DUI Defense held its annual winter session in Scottsdale, Arizona. On Thursday, the seminar featured presentations by Robert Hirshhorn on Voir Dire Gems in DWI Cases, Leonard R. Stamm on…
Rank this Week: 2532

Maryland Workers Compensation…

Maryland Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation and injury law. By Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz L.L.C.

http://www.marylandworkerscompensationattorneys.com/
  • May 1

    Maryland Legislature Takes Action on Several Workers' Compensation Bill

    Maryland Legislature Takes Action on Several Workers' Compensation Bill
    The General Assembly has taken action on several Workers' Compensation bills in this year's session. Twenty-five bills dealing with Workers' Compensation matters were introduced. The bill calling for Commission decisions to be emailed will…
  • Mar 4

    Workers' Compensation Bills in the General Assembly

    Workers' Compensation Bills in the General Assembly
    There are several bills dealing with workers' compensation matters in the General Assembly this year. A bill that would allow commission decisions to be emailed and a bill that would expand punishment for employers who retaliate against…
  • Feb 1

    How Ratings in Workers' Comp Cases Are Done

    How Ratings in Workers' Comp Cases Are Done
    Maryland was the first state to put into place workers' compensation laws, passing such a law in the early 1900s. All Maryland employers are covered under workers' compensation insurance or have insurance in place to satisfy such claims.…
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Maryland Business Litigation…

Maryland Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers taxes and business law. By Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin and White.

http://www.marylandbusinesslitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 30

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: Deleware Law

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: Deleware Law
    Delaware law permits a court to pierce the corporate veil of a company and hold its owners personally liable “where there is fraud or where [the corporation] is in fact a mere instrumentality or alter ego of its owner.” See, e.g.,…
  • Apr 30

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: An Overview

    Piercing the Corporate Veil: An Overview
    Generally, it is the rule that a corporate director is not personally liable for the misconduct of co-directors where he or she has not participated in the misconduct. See, e.g., Seale v. Citizens Sav. & Loan Ass’n, 806 F.2d 99…
  • Apr 9

    To File or Not to File

    To File or Not to File
    File your tax returns. A week from now will be too late. It can be cumbersome, stressful and certainly annoying. But it’s one of those things in life. Do it and be done with it. Some added incentives to filing:
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Maryland Accident Attorney Blog

Maryland Accident Attorney Blog

Covers Maryland personal injury law and news. By Silverman Thompson Slutkin White.

http://www.marylandaccidentattorneyblog.com/
  • Apr 30

    Understanding the Process of Evaluating and Negotiating Automobile Injury Claim

    Understanding the Process of Evaluating and Negotiating Automobile Injury Claim
    In an effort to help our clients understand the process of negotiating a personal injury claim, I have compiled the following information that I feel is important you understand once the medical bills, lost wage statements and any other…
  • Apr 30

    What to Expect With Your Personal Injury Case

    What to Expect With Your Personal Injury Case
    The law firm of Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White takes on a limited number of plaintiff's personal injury cases each month. We limit our intake so we can provide the highest quality representation to each of our clients. To better…
  • Apr 22

    Ellicott City Man Dies in Tough Mudder Race

    Ellicott City Man Dies in Tough Mudder Race
    An Ellicott City man was tragically killed this past weekend while participating in a “Tough Mudder” obstacle course. …
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Maryland Employment Lawyer Blog

Maryland Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment contracts, age discrimination, FMLA, sexual harassment and overtime pay issues. By Andrew M. Dansicker.

http://www.marylandemploymentlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 25

    We Represent Employers In Maryland Unemployment Appeals Hearing

    We Represent Employers In Maryland Unemployment Appeals Hearing
    In any given month, we represent numerous claimants at unemployment appeals hearings. What many are not aware of is that we also represent employers in such matters. In fact, we often receive inquiries from employers if we can represent…
  • Feb 27

    Winning Upper Level Unemployment Appeals in Maryland

    Winning Upper Level Unemployment Appeals in Maryland
    In any given month, we receive a multitude of inquiries from individuals who have been denied unemployment insurance benefits and wish to file an appeal. As a result, we handle many unemployment appeals, we have developed a very strong track…
  • Jan 13

    What To Do When Your Maryland Employer Refuses To Pay Your Bonus Or Commission

    What To Do When Your Maryland Employer Refuses To Pay Your Bonus Or Commission
    We've noticed over the years that, come December and January, we start to get a slew of phone calls and emails from employees who were either terminated in late December, apparently by employers who think that they can avoid paying bonuses by…
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Blog for the Law Offices of G.…

Blog for the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC

Covers criminal and personal injury law.

http://ricelawmd.blogspot.com/
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Maryland Trucking Accident Lawyer…

Maryland Trucking Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers trucking accident news, safety issues, and legislative updates. Published By Maryland personal injury attorneys Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.marylandtruckaccidentlawyerblog.com/
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Maryland Car Accident Attorney…

Maryland Car Accident Attorney Blog

Covers Maryland news and updates on motor vehicle accidents. Published By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.marylandcaraccidentattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1277

Maryland Injury Attorney Blog

Maryland Injury Attorney Blog

Covers motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and recent verdict updates. Published by Maryland injury lawyer Butschky, Ehlers & Butschky.

http://www.marylandinjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • Apr 16

    Maryland Observes Work Zone Safety Month, as Road Construction Swings into Gear

    Maryland Observes Work Zone Safety Month, as Road Construction Swings into Gear
    The sight of orange cones and barrels marking work zones on Maryland highways is so common, drivers don't think too much about them. That's part of the problem. The Maryland Department of Transportation estimates that an average 2,237 traffic…
  • Mar 30

    Maryland Workers Rights : Family and Medical Leave Act Turns 20, But Sick Employees Still Fighting an Uphill Battle

    Maryland Workers Rights : Family and Medical Leave Act Turns 20, But Sick Employees Still Fighting an Uphill Battle
    When an employee suffers an injury or work-related illness, their lives literally may be at stake. As Maryland Workers' Compensation lawyers, we work with hurt and sick workers to obtain the compensation they need while they're recovering…
  • Mar 15

    Maryland Among Top 10 States for Motor Vehicle Theft

    Maryland Among Top 10 States for Motor Vehicle Theft
    Baltimore car accident injury lawyers like us know all too well from our work with clients: Anything can happen when you pull out of your driveway and hit the road in Maryland. Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents can and do happen, often…
Rank this Week: 2091

Maryland Motorcycle Accident…

Maryland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers Maryland bicycle and motorcycle accidents. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.marylandmotorcycleaccidentlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1828

Money Law Blog

Money Law Blog

Covers bankruptcy and tax law issues in DC, Maryland and Virginia. By the Law Office of Edward Gonzalez, PC.

http://www.money-lawblog.com/
  • Apr 12

    Warning: A "Charge Off" On Your Credit Report Does NOT Mean You Don't Owe It

    Warning: A "Charge Off" On Your Credit Report Does NOT Mean You Don't Owe It
    It happened again this week. The client comes into the consultation smiling broadly. He just needs help with a loan modification, he argues. He doesn't have any other debts. "Look," he says, pointing at his credit report, "it's been…
  • Apr 8

    Fixing Businesses Through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Boosts the Economy, Says New Study

    Fixing Businesses Through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Boosts the Economy, Says New Study
    Despite the image and stigma associated with bankruptcy, financial reorganization of failing businesses (and nonprofit organizations) through Chapter 11 bankruptcy is actually helping the economy by giving companies a chance to find new…
  • Mar 16

    Bankruptcy Court -- An Alternative Way to Dispute Taxe

    Bankruptcy Court -- An Alternative Way to Dispute Taxe
    Bankruptcy is designed as a way for an insolvent debtor, one who cannot pay his or her creditors, to get a fresh start. Depending on the type of bankruptcy involved--Chapter 7, Chapter 11, or Chapter 13 for example--among the main functions…
Rank this Week: 4746

Personal Finance & Consumer…

Personal Finance & Consumer Rights Blog

Covers consumer rights. By Sonya Smith-Valentine.

http://www.valentinelegal.com/consumerlawblog
  • Apr 11

    Debt Collectors Need to Play by the Rule

    Debt Collectors Need to Play by the Rule
    If you’re behind in paying your bills, you may be contacted by a debt collector — someone who regularly collects debts owed to others. This includes collection agencies, lawyers who collect debts on a regular basis, and companies…
  • Mar 27

    Bogus Text Messages Offering Prize

    Bogus Text Messages Offering Prize
    If you’ve ever gotten a text message on your cell phone telling you that you’ve won a free prize, you’re not alone. During the past year, the FTC has gotten tens of thousands of complaints about unsolicited text messages.…
  • Mar 12

    But I Never Ordered Anything…

    But I Never Ordered Anything…
    What if a company called you, demanding you pay for a product they said you ordered? What if they threatened you if you didn’t pay? And what if you never actually ordered that product, never even saw it, and never promised to pay for…
Rank this Week: 3459

Kramer's Law

Kramer's Law

Covers tort and insurance litigation in Maryland state and federal courts, as well as interesting legal news. By Kramer & Connolly.

http://www.kramerslaw.com/blog/
  • Apr 10

    With General Assembly Inaction, Pit Bulls Remain “Inherently Dangerous”

    With General Assembly Inaction, Pit Bulls Remain “Inherently Dangerous”
    The Maryland General Assembly concluded its recent regular session without action on legislation to modify the Court of Appeals’ decision in Tracey v. Solesky holding that pit bulls are “inherently dangerous.”
  • Jan 11

    Yogi Berra: A Legal Authority

    Yogi Berra: A Legal Authority
    “I really didn’t say everything I said.” – Yogi Berra.  While such may be true, what this poet/philosopher of the baseball diamond did say is quoted widely by courts nationwide.
  • Dec 26

    The Right to Trial by Jury in Maryland in a Civil Case: Plaintiff’s Call

    The Right to Trial by Jury in Maryland in a Civil Case: Plaintiff’s Call
    Maryland’s intermediate appellate court has confirmed that the amount claimed by a plaintiff is what triggers the right to a civil trial by jury, not the amount claimed by a defendant asserting a counterclaim
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Maryland Family Law

Maryland Family Law

Provides general information and commentary on child custody, support, divorce and separation, and visitation. By Heather Sunderman.

http://mdfamilylaw.typepad.com/sunderman/
  • Apr 9

    What if you need to change a court date?

    What if you need to change a court date?
    Once your case is in litigation, it is to some extent out of your hands. When dates are scheduled, you may or may not be able to change them depending on the reason and how far ahead of time you...
  • Nov 10

    Tracking your spouse

    Tracking your spouse
    In adultery cases, it is fairly common for a spouse to attempt to gather information, either directly or through use of a private detective.  I do not recommend a spouse attempted to track the other spouse themselves.  It is far too easy…
  • Oct 8

    Parenting classe

    Parenting classe
    In contested custody cases, the court will order that both parents attend a workshop on parenting while separated.  In other counties/states, the name of the class and the specific requirements may vary, but the general focus is to help…
Rank this Week: 3400

Maryland Injury and Disability Law

Maryland Injury and Disability Law

Covers injury and disability issues. By Greenberg & Bederman, LLP.

http://www.mdinjurydisabilitylaw.com/
  • Apr 3

    Social Security Disability Is Not Welfare

    Social Security Disability Is Not Welfare
    One aspect of our practice is working with some of our injured clients to help them get through the Social Security Disability Insurance process. We don’t have to do this with all of our clients. Some of our clients suffer injuries that…
  • Apr 3

    Colonial Parking Faces Lawsuit for Serious Injury

    Colonial Parking Faces Lawsuit for Serious Injury
    Petula Dvorak is a columnist for the Washington Post, but not the sort of columnist that grabs national headlines or gets invited to cable talk shows. She covers Washington, DC, the place where regular people work and live, and not…
  • Mar 14

    Senseless Teenage Accident Deaths in Ohio

    Senseless Teenage Accident Deaths in Ohio
      As far as car accidents go, you really can’t get much worse than this: “A car crash in Ohio this weekend killed 6 teens. The Honda Passport was carrying eight teenagers when it crashed into a guardrail just south of Warren,…
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Maryland Business Law Developments

Maryland Business Law Developments

Tracks judicial developments in Maryland business law. By the Business Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association.

http://marylandbusinesslawdevelopments.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 29

    Ohio Learning Centers, LLC v. Sylvan Learning, Inc. (Maryland U.S.D.C.)

    Ohio Learning Centers, LLC v. Sylvan Learning, Inc. (Maryland U.S.D.C.)
    Filed July 24, 2012Opinion by Judge Richard D. BennettHeld:  (1) A forfeited corporation may defend against a lawsuit and file counterclaims arising out of the same subject matter as the underlying suit.  (2) Courts employ a…
  • Mar 22

    In re American Realty Capital Trust

    In re American Realty Capital Trust
    Filed: December 13, 2012Opinion by Judge Audrey J.S. Carrion Held:  The Court entered an order staying discovery pending resolution of motions to dismiss because the requesting party failed to show it would otherwise suffer harm or…
  • Feb 13

    Host International, Inc. v. Maryland Transportation Authority (Cir. Ct. Balto. City)

    Host International, Inc. v. Maryland Transportation Authority (Cir. Ct. Balto. City)
    Filed: November 5, 2012Opinion by Judge Audrey J.S. CarrionHeld:  (1) The majority of Plaintiff’s claims failed because the disputed government contract was not “procurement” as defined by applicable statutes,…
Rank this Week: 1505

Maryland Intellectual Property Law…

Maryland Intellectual Property Law Blog

Provides news, analysis of important case law, summaries of pending litigation, statistical information, and commentary relating to intellectual property issues affecting Maryland businesses and individuals. By Brian Wm. Higgins.

http://www.marylandiplaw.com/
Rank this Week: 2876