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Shear on Social Media Law

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

http://www.shearsocialmedia.com/

Jun 14
IOC Releases the Sochi Olympics Social Media, Blogging, and Internet Guidelines For Participant

IOC Releases the Sochi Olympics Social Media, Blogging, and Internet Guidelines For Participant

The IOC has just released its Social Media, Blogging, and Internet Guidelines for Participants and Other Accredited Persons at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games. The Guidelines apply to all accredited persons, including all athletes,…
Jun 13
Real Madrid Facebook Fans Are Being Targeted By Phisher

Real Madrid Facebook Fans Are Being Targeted By Phisher

According to multiple media organizations, malware is spreading all over sports branded Facebook pages. Fans Against Kounterfeit Enterprises has uncovered a Trojan Horse that is spreading across NFL branded pages on Facebook. The…
Jun 13
Oregon Votes To Protect Schools and Employers From Social Media Monitoring Legal Liability

Oregon Votes To Protect Schools and Employers From Social Media Monitoring Legal Liability

The Oregon legislature recently voted to protect its businesses and schools from social media monitoring legal liability and to protect the personal privacy of employees and students. Last week, the Oregon legislature passed legislation…

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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/

Jun 12
Medical Malpractice and Informed Consent Involving Off-Label Use Of Medical Devices and Drug

Medical Malpractice and Informed Consent Involving Off-Label Use Of Medical Devices and Drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates medical devices and prescription drugs to make sure that they are safe and effective for their intended use. Frequently, doctors see clinical uses for medical devices and drugs that lie outside…
Jun 11
Negligence Involving Bed Rail

Negligence Involving Bed Rail

There are many hidden and unknown dangers in the very places we expect to heal; for example, hospital beds. Many of these hospital beds have rails, typically made of metal, that run along the side of the sleeping space. These bed rails…
Jun 3
Medical Malpractice Regarding Misdiagnosis of Stroke

Medical Malpractice Regarding Misdiagnosis of Stroke

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for doctors and hospitals to misdiagnose a stroke in a younger person. Many people think that strokes only happen to older people. In reality, doctors around the world treat otherwise healthy people in…

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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/

Jun 6
Baltimore Sun Reader Suggests Penalties for Negligent Drivers at Railroad Crossing

Baltimore Sun Reader Suggests Penalties for Negligent Drivers at Railroad Crossing

Following last week's train derailment and the resulting damage that it caused, the safety of trains and railroad crossings has been on the nation's mind, but especially for those living within Maryland. One such response followed when a…
May 27
Commonwealth Court Panel Rules Maryland Couple Cannot Sue PennDOT

Commonwealth Court Panel Rules Maryland Couple Cannot Sue PennDOT

A three judge Commonwealth Court panel recently ruled that a Maryland couple cannot sue the Pennsylvania State Department of Transportation for the injuries they suffered during an accident that occurred in 2007. According to state police,…
May 20
Maryland Man's Estate Recovers $3 Million for his Wrongful Death by Electrocution

Maryland Man's Estate Recovers $3 Million for his Wrongful Death by Electrocution

The West Virginia Record recently reported about the disposition of a lawsuit regarding the wrongful death of a local man, who was electrocuted while working. The decedent's wife originally filed the lawsuit in 2011 on behalf of husband's…

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Suits by Suits

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

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/

Jun 14
The Inbox, Almost-Derecho Edition

The Inbox, Almost-Derecho Edition

Another fun week here at our headquarters in Washington, D. C., where a predicted large storm turned out to be mainly a bust, leaving forecasters to debate why. Here, though, are a few items that without debate are of interest: Johnson…
Jun 12
Not-So-Special Delivery: First Circuit Rejects DHL Executive’s Bonus Verdict

Not-So-Special Delivery: First Circuit Rejects DHL Executive’s Bonus Verdict

When a business adopts a company-wide bonus plan and gives itself discretion to administer it, can an executive bring a breach of contract claim challenging the exercise of that discretion? According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…
Jun 11
Best Buy's Broad New Noncompete

Best Buy's Broad New Noncompete

As you probably know by now, we here at Suits by Suits have been tracking the rapid developments in state law governing the interpretation and enforceability of covenants not to compete contained in employment agreements. (Our most…

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Baum Law Offices

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

http://baumlawoffices.com/blog/

Jun 11
Does Maryland Recognize Handwritten Wills?

Does Maryland Recognize Handwritten Wills?

This content originally came from Baum Law Offices, LLC - Attorney Matthew Baum - Serving clients in Maryland and DC.From time to time my clients in Maryland ask me if a handwritten last will and testament will be recognized under the law.…
Jun 2
Maryland Marijuana Citation FAQ

Maryland Marijuana Citation FAQ

This content originally came from Baum Law Offices, LLC - Attorney Matthew Baum - Serving clients in Maryland and DC.At the start of 2013, Maryland police officers began issuing criminal citations to persons charged with possessing less than…
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…

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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/

Jun 11
Batimore Malpractice Lawyer:Hospital Found Negligent.

Batimore Malpractice Lawyer:Hospital Found Negligent.

A County Court jury awarded nearly $4 million to a couple who had filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the Clinic and one of its doctors. Jurors deliberated for a day and a half before awarding the plaintiff's $4 million. According to…
May 22
Rockville Accident Lawyer Blog:Woman Injured in Car Accident Wins Settlement.

Rockville Accident Lawyer Blog:Woman Injured in Car Accident Wins Settlement.

A local woman catastrophically injured in a car accident on the highway has won a $4.6 million settlement from the state and the estate of the other driver.Chief among the damages for the plaintiff is a $3.65 million payment from the highway…
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…

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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/

Jun 17
Arizona Citizenship Law Is Toast

Arizona Citizenship Law Is Toast

The Supreme Court today shot down an absolutely ridiculous Arizona law that made voters provide proof they were U.S. citizens when they vote. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote the 7-2 opinion. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito…
Jun 17
Arizona Citizenship Law Is Toast

Arizona Citizenship Law Is Toast

The Supreme Court today shot down an absolutely ridiculous Arizona law made voters provide proof they were U.S. citizens when the vote. Justice Antonin Scalia wrote the 7-2 opinion. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented. The…
May 29
DNA Testing in Maryland Criminal Case

DNA Testing in Maryland Criminal Case

The subject of DNA testing has been increasingly prevalent in Maryland courtrooms. In the past few months, a Maryland case (Maryland v. King) was argued in the Supreme Court on the topic of whether an arrested person’s DNA could be…

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Maryland Law Blog

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

http://www.maryland-law-blog.com/

Jun 12
Maryland DNA Policy Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

Maryland DNA Policy Upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

As reported by thebaynet.com, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of Maryland’s DNA Collection Act. In this past congressional session, Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law a bill that repeals the ending of…
Jun 7
Latest Assault Arrests – St. Mary’s County

Latest Assault Arrests – St. Mary’s County

As reported by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and published by somd.com, members of the Emergency Services Team of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office along with detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations…
Jun 5
Two Calvert County Recent Drug Arrests Made

Two Calvert County Recent Drug Arrests Made

The Calvert County criminal defense attorneys at the firm of Alpert Schreyer know that being charged with a drug crime is a serious matter that can impact your future for a lifetime. As reported by Star983.com, a Calvert County deputy...

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Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.marylandinjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 10
Michael Jackson Trial

Michael Jackson Trial

I'm quoted a bit talking about some of the details of the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial. I realize I have been blogging a bit less of late. I'm about to pick it back up. I just do not blog as much in May and June. I do much of my…
Jun 4
New Maryland Rule

New Maryland Rule

Technology is slowly eroding our privacy. Personally, and I'm in the minority, I'm think it is a fair trade-off. I'm okay if Apple and Google know where I am every second of the day. I'm not doing anything all that interesting. But most…
May 29
New Maryland Venue Opinion Involving Co-Defendant

New Maryland Venue Opinion Involving Co-Defendant

I've written a great deal about venue issues on this blog. I've cheered and cried over some of the more recent opinions. Today is a cheer day based on three weeks old a new Maryland Court of Special Appeals' opinion. I talk too much…

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Maryland Injury Lawyers Blog

Published By Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester, LLC

http://www.marylandinjurylawyersblog.com/

Jun 9
Can I Still File a Seafood Claim for the Gulf Oil Spill ?

Can I Still File a Seafood Claim for the Gulf Oil Spill ?

Although the deadline for filing seafood claims with the Deepwater Horizon Claims Center was January 22, 2013, The Claims Administrator Patrick Juneau just recently announced that some late filed seafood claims will still be considered. …
May 24
Construction Accident at Montgomery Mall

Construction Accident at Montgomery Mall

Yesterday there was a terrible construction accident at the Montgomery Mall Parking garage. One man was killed and another was apparently seriously injured. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the man killed and to the man…
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…

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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/

Jun 12
Truck Collision on MD 194 Ends Tragically

Truck Collision on MD 194 Ends Tragically

According to reports, an 18 year old Maryland boy passed away shortly after a serious accident that he was involved in Tuesday morning. It happened Tuesday morning on MD Route 194, north of the Devilbiss Bridge Road. Police have reported…
May 31
Freight Train in Maryland Hits Truck Causing Derailment and Explosion

Freight Train in Maryland Hits Truck Causing Derailment and Explosion

A terrible crash happened earlier this week in Baltimore, when a CSX freight train collided with a commercial truck and derailed. Officials said the truck's driver was seriously injured, and that the crash led to an explosion, which could be…
May 29
Truck Believed to be Cause of Washington Bridge Collapse

Truck Believed to be Cause of Washington Bridge Collapse

Authorities released a statement last Friday, stating that they now believe that a bridge that collapsed suddenly last week in Washington State was most likely caused by a truck carrying an oversized load that crashed into at least one…

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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/

Jun 14
Ohio man charged with DUI despite documents showing a BAC of 0.00

Ohio man charged with DUI despite documents showing a BAC of 0.00

Jessie Thornton, a 64-year old retired firefighter from Ohio was arrested following a standard battery of field sobriety tests. Thornton was given a breathalyzer test at the station, showed a blood alcohol content of 0.00.
Jun 7
Maryland Delegate Gets 30 Days For Drunken Boating

Maryland Delegate Gets 30 Days For Drunken Boating

A Maryland lawmaker has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for boating while intoxicated. Delegate Donald H. Dwyer Jr. pleaded guilty to operating his boat under the influence of alcohol, but was denied probation before judgment. Prosecutors…
May 24
Checkpoint Strikeforce in Full Operation for Memorial Day 2013

Checkpoint Strikeforce in Full Operation for Memorial Day 2013

Summertime is here. With graduation season and Memorial Day weekend approaching, be sure to plan ahead for festivities. The D.C. Metropolitan Region's Checkpoint Strikeforce will be in full effect and on the hunt for DUI arrests. The…

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Maryland Motorcycle Accident…

Maryland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.marylandmotorcycleaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Jun 4
Motorcyclist Killed in SUV Collision in Queen Anne's County

Motorcyclist Killed in SUV Collision in Queen Anne's County

According to investigator reports in Queen Anne's county, a motorcyclist was killed over the weekend by a collision involving an SUV. Authorities believe that the driver of a Honda motorcycle was attempting to pass the SUV to his left, as...
May 29
Car Driver's Failure to Yield Sends Motorcyclist to Shock Trauma in Critical Condition

Car Driver's Failure to Yield Sends Motorcyclist to Shock Trauma in Critical Condition

According to police, earlier this month, a car and motorcycle collision sent the driver of the motorcycle to Shock Trauma in critical condition. The accident, which occurred on May 12 just after 2:30 in the afternoon, happened on Frederick…
May 22
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) posted a page on its website regarding May being Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and reminding drivers of all other vehicles to not only look out for, but also share the road with,…

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Bottom Line Business Insights

Covers legal issues for businesses. By Wagonheim Law.

http://www.bottomlinebusinessinsights.com

Feb 12
Your Opening Statement

Your Opening Statement

You win your case at Opening Statement. Sure, you can use Opening Statement to introduce the facts – “tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em” – as the saying went in law school. But the fact is…
Feb 5
The Blackout and the Non-Call

The Blackout and the Non-Call

The cries of the aggrieved always seem to drown out the echoes of the final whistle. Had the 49ers won, Baltimore fans would have demanded a thorough investigation into the cause of the blackout. As it stands, the refusal of the refs to call…
Jan 29
Temba, His Arms Wide

Temba, His Arms Wide

When time is running short and they need an answer, the lawyers in my office will caution me against responding to their inquiries with either a movie quote or a Seinfeld reference. “Focus,” they’ll tell…

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Maryland Nursing Home Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.marylandnursinghomelawyerblog.com/

Jun 6
Nursing Home Abuse More Widespread Than You Might Think

Nursing Home Abuse More Widespread Than You Might Think

Although we would like to think it's not the case, reports and lawsuits indicate that abuse within nursing homes and assisted care facilities are not isolated incidents. Following the recent U.S. trend regarding hidden cameras documenting…
May 28
South Carolina Considers Nursing Home Hidden Camera Bill

South Carolina Considers Nursing Home Hidden Camera Bill

South Carolina is joining a group of states in a recent trend regarding legislation addressing hidden cameras. Sometimes referred to as "granny cams," devices are placed inside nursing homes, and are designed to capture potential…
May 20
Florida Senate Committee Passes Bill Affecting Nursing Home Lawsuit

Florida Senate Committee Passes Bill Affecting Nursing Home Lawsuit

The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee recently voted to approve a bill that would have a major impact on the ability of plaintiffs in nursing home lawsuits to recover punitive damages. SB 1384, which passed by a 7-2 vote, would require...

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Pharmacy Error Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers pharmacy and medication errors. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

http://www.pharmacyerrorinjurylawyer.com/

Jun 3
"Check Your Pills" Essay Tells of Woman's Personal Debilitating Pharmacy Error Injury

"Check Your Pills" Essay Tells of Woman's Personal Debilitating Pharmacy Error Injury

An essay contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution spurred an entry by a woman left severely disabled by her life threatening pharmacy error injury. A pharmacy error led to the woman accidentally being given a blood…
May 24
Asthmatic Nearly Dies After Dangerous Drug Administration

Asthmatic Nearly Dies After Dangerous Drug Administration

An 87 year old woman suffering an asthma attack was taken to a local hospital in Winnipeg by her granddaughter. The woman's granddaughter, who brought her to the hospital, thought that the treatment would be routine. What followed, however,…
May 20
Robots May be the Answer to Decreasing Contamination and Error in IV Compounding

Robots May be the Answer to Decreasing Contamination and Error in IV Compounding

Following the widespread contamination problems at several compounding facilities, hospitals and pharmacies have begun to reevaluate the potential options for improving sterility and quality of compounded IV fluids and related products. One…

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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/

May 28
Book Review: Thesaurus of Claim Construction

Book Review: Thesaurus of Claim Construction

Thesaurus of Claim Construction, by Stuart B. Soffer and Robert C. Kahrl, Oxford University Press, 2013 I keep a few dog-eared reference books within arms reach of my…
May 26
States Clarify Reach of Publicity Law

States Clarify Reach of Publicity Law

The personas of comedians, movie stars, football players and non-celebrities made appearances in publicity lawsuits this year. Noteworthy among many of the cases is…
Feb 17
Implementing New U.S. Patent Rules: Helpful Resources for Individuals, Corporations, and Universitie

Implementing New U.S. Patent Rules: Helpful Resources for Individuals, Corporations, and Universitie

Changes in U.S. patent rules since September 2011, when the American Invents Act (AIA) was enacted, have altered patent application preparation, prosecution, and enforcement strategy. For many,…

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On the Record

Covers business, legal and government-related news. By The Daily Record.

http://mddailyrecord.com/ontherecord

Nov 26
Law blog roundup

Law blog roundup

Happy Cyber Monday! No holiday specials in the law blog roundup, just our usual mix of news and comment. For instance: – Ron Miller discusses a phone scam that was new to him you might want to be aware of
Nov 23
Survey finds fewer first-year law student

Survey finds fewer first-year law student

A recent survey of law schools by test prep company Kaplan shows that almost 50 percent of accredited law schools had smaller incoming classes this year, The National Law Journal
Nov 21
In-House Interrogatory

In-House Interrogatory

Asked: Our weekly question to the In-House community This week we are talking about employees bringing their own devices (smartphone, tablet) to work and how company legal departments regulate their use.

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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/

Jun 17
Wrongful Death Filed in Fatal Police Shooting

Wrongful Death Filed in Fatal Police Shooting

The father of a man shot and killed by a New Mexico State Police Officer has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit. A sad, senseless death here. The deceased was shot in the chest by state police officers while investigating a report of…
Jun 17
Parents File Wrongful Death Suit Against Officer

Parents File Wrongful Death Suit Against Officer

Seven months after the shooting of their daughter, a Utah mother and father want answers and feel filing suit may be the only way they will get them. To date, they have only been provided with limited information regarding the shooting death…
Jun 17
Honda Brake Recall

Honda Brake Recall

Honda has announced a recall that will affect approximately 18,000 vehicles due to a brake problem. Apparently a manufacturing error in the power brake system components may cause it to decrease the assistance it provides in braking, thus…

Rank this Week: 1530

Maryland Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.marylandcaraccidentlawyersblog.com/

Jun 10
Filing Lawsuits Against Corporation

Filing Lawsuits Against Corporation

Often when an auto accident involves a business vehicle, there are two specific types of claim that should be alleged against the business--the first is that the business is liable simply by virtue of employing the negligent driver; the…
May 18
The Canary Project: Curbing Youthful Distracted Driving

The Canary Project: Curbing Youthful Distracted Driving

I am not unmindful that, in this business, I profit from the misfortune of others. Sometimes when clients are asking me questions about medical treatment I tell them that what is good for you (getting better quickly) is bad for your legal…
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…

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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/

Jun 7
Single Vehicle Car Accident in Silver Spring Ends in Tragedy

Single Vehicle Car Accident in Silver Spring Ends in Tragedy

A tragic car accident in Silver Spring has lead to the death of one man, and the serious injury of another. According to police, the accident occurred early Thursday morning, at just before three a.m., when a man's Honda Civic,...
May 31
America's Roads Allegedly Safe as Ever

America's Roads Allegedly Safe as Ever

Despite recent major traffic incidents across the country, the Associated Press is reporting that the nation's roads are as safe as they've ever been. According to their statistics, derailments and accidents at railroad crossings have been on…
May 30
Failure to Observe Stop Sign Ends Tragically in Maryland

Failure to Observe Stop Sign Ends Tragically in Maryland

Earlier this month, one Maryland driver's alleged decision to run a stop sign resulted in the death of another woman, whose vehicle was struck in the collision. The accident happened around 6 p.m. on May 9, according to Maryland State...

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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…

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Personal Injury and Accident…

Personal Injury and Accident Lawyers

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

http://www.pricebenowitzlaw.com/

Jun 14
The High Cost of Health Care Has Everybody Upset.

The High Cost of Health Care Has Everybody Upset.

The following post was provided by Whistleblower attorney Tony Munter Christopher Flavelle of Bloomberg News was upset about the high costs of health care after reading the New York Times over the week end. Flavelle laments we pay more for…
Jun 7
Foreign Pharmaceutical Business and the False Claims Act.

Foreign Pharmaceutical Business and the False Claims Act.

We've been blogging and writing that just because a company is doing business overseas does not mean you can't file a False Claims Act case. This may be obvious when you think about the potential liability for fraud against the government…
May 31
Wash Your Hand

Wash Your Hand

Maybe some people will find this issue intrusive and silly, but it seems good hospitals are resorting to heavy doses of regulation and technology to get employees to wash their hands. The New York Times reports on a hospital that has alarms…

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Emerging Strategies, LLP

Covers intellectual property law.

http://www.emergingstrategies.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=5&layout=blog&Itemid=11

Jan 16
Product Development Tips through Customer Feedback

Product Development Tips through Customer Feedback

I. Introduction Organizations looking for fresh product ideas need to include feedback from their customer base as part of the product development process. Often this valuable information is not collected or is ignored because of the…
Sep 19
Driving Strategy (And Profitability) With Readily Understandable Commercial And Intellectual Property Interest Correspondence Intelligence

Driving Strategy (And Profitability) With Readily Understandable Commercial And Intellectual Property Interest Correspondence Intelligence

I.
Sep 19
Making and Saving Money Opportunities Revealed From Emerging Strategies’ CIPIC Intelligence

Making and Saving Money Opportunities Revealed From Emerging Strategies’ CIPIC Intelligence

I. Introduction

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The Law Offices of David Stein…

The Law Offices of David Stein Blog

Covers privacy and technology.

http://www.familylawdc.com/blog/

Nov 4
HEARSAY EXCEPTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEDICAL TREATMENT:

HEARSAY EXCEPTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEDICAL TREATMENT:

The recent Court of Appeals decision in IN RE. M.F. (No. 08-FS-733, Sept. 27, 2012), highlights how the litigation errors made at the trial level can tip the balance on the appeal.
Sep 30
DC COURT OF APPEALS EXPANDING AND REAFFIRMING FATHER’S RIGHT

DC COURT OF APPEALS EXPANDING AND REAFFIRMING FATHER’S RIGHT

The DC Court of Appeals in IN RE D.S., K.M., B.S., R.S., T.S.
Aug 31
DOES INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN (ICPC) APPLY TO A NON-CUSTODIAL OUT OF STATE BIOLOGICAL PARENT?

DOES INTERSTATE COMPACT ON THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN (ICPC) APPLY TO A NON-CUSTODIAL OUT OF STATE BIOLOGICAL PARENT?

Until recently, and almost consistently, the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) would in cases where a non-custodial non-petitioned biological parent intervenes in the neglect proceedings and seeks custody of the child – would require…

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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/

Jun 17
Deutsche Bank Nat’l Trust v. Brock (Ct. of Appeals)

Deutsche Bank Nat’l Trust v. Brock (Ct. of Appeals)

Filed: March 22, 2013Opinion by Judge Glenn T. Harrell, Jr.Held: Where there is no gap in the indorsements purporting to transfer a negotiable promissory note and the last indorsement, made by a holder, is made in blank, the person in…
Jun 13
Corvex Management LP v. Commonwealth REIT (Cir. Ct. Balto. City)

Corvex Management LP v. Commonwealth REIT (Cir. Ct. Balto. City)

Filed: May 8, 2013Opinion by Judge Audrey J.S. CarrionHeld: Shareholders seeking a hostile takeover of a publicly traded REIT are bound to arbitrate their disputes with the REIT and its board of trustees under a bilateral agreement to…
Jun 6
Consortium Atlantic Realty Trust, Inc. v. Plumbers & Pipefitters National Pension Fund, et al. (Cir. Ct. Mont. Co.)

Consortium Atlantic Realty Trust, Inc. v. Plumbers & Pipefitters National Pension Fund, et al. (Cir. Ct. Mont. Co.)

Filed: February 5, 2013Opinion by Judge Ronald B. RubinHeld: A board of directors is not subject to Revlon duties when shareholders choose to exercise their put rights under a shareholders agreement.Facts: Plaintiff, a…

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Maryland Law Blogger

Covers corporate & franchise law issues. By Raymond McKenzie.

http://www.marylandlawblogger.com

Jun 8
Time Limits and NDA/Confidentiality Agreement

Time Limits and NDA/Confidentiality Agreement

It is common for companies to share confidential information with a third party in order to achieve an operational objective, where the third party may be a prospective joint venturer, an acquirer, an investor or even a client. Prior to…
Mar 7
Isolated Sales Exemption in the New York Franchise Act

Isolated Sales Exemption in the New York Franchise Act

N.Y. CLS Gen. Bus. Law § 684(3)(c) of the New York Franchise Act provides an exemption to franchisors from the general registration requirements of the Act for what is deemed an “isolated franchise sale.” Under this exemption, no…
Mar 7
The Legal Standard for Fraud in Maryland

The Legal Standard for Fraud in Maryland

To prevail on a claim of fraudulent misrepresentation in Maryland, a plaintiff must establish, by the heightened evidentiary standard of clear and convincing evidence:

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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…

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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/

Apr 24
Criminal Defense Attorney Baltimore Maryland :: Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr.

Criminal Defense Attorney Baltimore Maryland :: Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr.

Baltimore Maryland Criminal Defense AttorneyBaltimore Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyers at the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, are available 24/7 to respond to your pressing criminal and traffic issues in Baltimore Maryland.Our…
Jan 5
Randolph Rice, Jr. Lawyer in Baltimore, Criminal Defense Attorney MD : Super Lawyer

Randolph Rice, Jr. Lawyer in Baltimore, Criminal Defense Attorney MD : Super Lawyer

We are proud to announce that G. Randolph Rice, Jr., has been selected:Randolph Rice, Jr. Lawyer in Baltimore, Criminal Defense Attorney MD : Super Lawyer
Jul 18
Baltimore Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer

Baltimore Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer

Baltimore Criminal Defense LawyerLaw Offices of G.

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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: 2306

Maryland Medical Malpractice…

Maryland Medical Malpractice Attorney Blog

Covers medical malpractice tort reform, law, cases, news, and trial strategies. Published By Baltimore, Maryland Attorneys, Miller & Zois

http://www.marylandmedicalmalpracticeattorneyblog.com/

Oct 15
Substituting Plaintiffs in Malpractice Case

Substituting Plaintiffs in Malpractice Case

Here an interesting medical malpractice case out of Tennessee worth discussing that relates to substituting plaintiffs in a medical malpractice case. In this case, Holley v. Blackett, the Tennessee Court of Appeals allowed common sense…
Oct 9
Kidney Donor Sues for Malpractice Done to Donee?

Kidney Donor Sues for Malpractice Done to Donee?

Here’s an interesting case that the Nebraska Supreme Court decided yesterday. Plaintiff volunteers to donate a kidney to his dad. Doctor removes plaintiff’s kidney and gives it to the father. Sadly, father has complications…
Oct 3
Malpractice Claims Against Baltimore Hospital

Malpractice Claims Against Baltimore Hospital

On our website, we have put up pages that provide information about bringing medical malpractice claims against hospitals in Maryland, including these four Baltimore City hospitals:

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Maryland Divorce Legal Crier

Features news and comments about divorce, child support, child custody, alimony, equitable property distribution, father's rights, mother's rights, family law, and laws on divorce. By James Gross.

http://mddivorcelawyers.com/legalcrier

Nov 27
Marriage by Telephone

Marriage by Telephone

Noel Tshiani and Marie-Louise Tshiani met in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1993 when he was 35 and she was 18. They decided to get married in the Congo, but on the wedding day, he was on assignment by the World Bank in another African…
Nov 26
The Gordian Knot

The Gordian Knot

I know some lawyers who are great at memorizing and reciting the law. They can write compelling and persuasive letters and pleadings.
Nov 21
Thanksgiving Visitation Schedule

Thanksgiving Visitation Schedule

The holidays can be stressful. We have relatives and friends coming for Thanksgiving dinner. So we have been shopping and cleaning and cooking to get ready for the big event. But some of my clients have to add to that the stress of child…

Rank this Week: 2726

Green Building Law Brief

Covers green building and sustainability issues from a legal perspective. Edited by Will Pearce.

http://greenbuildinglawbrief.blogspot.com/

Apr 1
Whiteford,Taylor & Preston Receives the President's Award from USGBC Maryland

Whiteford,Taylor & Preston Receives the President's Award from USGBC Maryland

On January 27, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston proudly accepted the President's Award from the USGBC-MD. WINTERGREEN, The Maryland Chapter of the U.S.
Apr 1
Maryland Legislature Poised to Extend Option of "Benefit" Status to LLC

Maryland Legislature Poised to Extend Option of "Benefit" Status to LLC

Maryland limited liability companies that pride themselves on their commitment to environmental and social responsibility soon may be able to obtain legal recognition, separate from their less magnanimous competitors. If passed, Senate Bill…
Jun 30
USGBC-Maryland's New Headquarter

USGBC-Maryland's New Headquarter

The USGBC Maryland Chapter will showcase its new Hunt Valley headquarters tomorrow, July 1, at 5:30 pm with a “See the Green Building Tour.” For more information on the event and to register, click here. The new office is in Schilling…

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Harrison Law Group Construction…

Harrison Law Group Construction Notes

Covers construction contracts, guarantees, warranties and workplace policies.

http://constructionlawnotes.blogspot.com/

Apr 14
Mike Pappas Featured in Building Baltimore Magazine

Mike Pappas Featured in Building Baltimore Magazine

Mike Pappas was featured in Building Baltimore Magazine's February 2009 Edition for his work with the ABC Joint Legislative Committee. Mike received a "Member of Distinction" Award in January 2009for his dedication and political action with…
Mar 26
Mike Pappas in Video Interview by The Daily Record

Mike Pappas in Video Interview by The Daily Record

Mike Pappas was interviewed yesterday [March 25, 2009] at the Baltimore County Bar Association's Technology Expo, held at the Towson National Guard Armory from 11 am until 2 pm. Pappas, the chair of the Bar Association’s Technology…
Dec 3
Employee Handbooks — Place and Purpose

Employee Handbooks — Place and Purpose

BY: Faith E. Harrison, EsquireOriginally Published In The HLG Constructor, September, 2008

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Maryland Courts Watcher

Features the synopses of opinions from Maryland courts, including the Court of Appeals and the Court of Special Appeals.

http://marylandcourts.blogspot.com/

May 23
Community Clinic, Inc. v. Dept. of Health (Ct. of Special Appeals)

Community Clinic, Inc. v. Dept. of Health (Ct. of Special Appeals)

Filed May 3, 2007--Opinion by Judge Lawrence F. Rodowsky.
May 21
Williams v. Iron Workers Local No. 16 Pension Fund, et al. (Maryland U.S.D.C.) (Not Approved for Publication)

Williams v. Iron Workers Local No. 16 Pension Fund, et al. (Maryland U.S.D.C.) (Not Approved for Publication)

Signed May 2, 2007--Memorandum Opinion by Judge Andre M. Davis.Ronald Williams ("Williams") brought this action against defendants pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"), 29 USC § 1001, et seq., to challenege the…
May 20
Stewart v. State (Ct. of Appeals)

Stewart v. State (Ct. of Appeals)

Filed May 11, 2007--Opinion by Judge Irma Raker, Dissent by Chief Judge Robert M. Bell.

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Divorce Field

Analyzes athletes' family law issues to explain how family law works to the average consumer.

http://divorcefield.blogspot.com/

Jun 15
Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day

Probably should have done a post on Mother's Day too. Oh well, this blog covers family law issues in the sport world. The sports I cover have mostly male player, so, Father's Day gets more attention. Which is unusual.Good…
Jun 1
Who Gets the Kids -- When Mom and Dad Are No Longer Around

Who Gets the Kids -- When Mom and Dad Are No Longer Around

Custody is usually decided between Mom and Dad. After all that is the point of a custody order -- to decide with whom the kids will live when. If Mom and Dad are living together, there is no custody to decide. If only one…
Feb 10
NCAA and Custody

NCAA and Custody

Last week was National Signing Day. Normally I don't care where high schoolers are going to college (unless related to me). This blog is about professional athletes and their family law problems. College students -- even…

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Maryland Injury Lawyer

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

http://www.maryland-injury-lawyer.com

Jun 14
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. …
Jun 7
Federal Court Finds Personal Injury Plaintiff Had Duty To Preserve Facebook Account

Federal Court Finds Personal Injury Plaintiff Had Duty To Preserve Facebook Account

A Magistrate Judge within the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has held that a plaintiff in a personal injury suit had a duty to maintain his Facebook account to prevent spoliation of evidence. The judge found that…
May 24
Md. High School Student Found Dead With Army Staff Sergeant

Md. High School Student Found Dead With Army Staff Sergeant

Rockville High School senior Michelle Miller was found dead, April 8, in the Germantown home of a U.S. Army staff sergeant who had recruited her. The 17-year-old honor student, who had recently joined the Army Reserve, was set to begin basic…

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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/

Jun 14
Maryland Is Top Three In Marijuana Arrest

Maryland Is Top Three In Marijuana Arrest

The Blog has posted numerous articles on the recent steps taken by the state legislature to lower the maximum punishments for possession of marijuana, and to partially legalize the drug for medical use. We have also posted about more…
Jun 8
Supreme Court Reverses Maryland Court of Appeals on DNA Law

Supreme Court Reverses Maryland Court of Appeals on DNA Law

More than a year ago the Maryland Court of Appeals threw out Alonzo King's rape conviction after ruling that police had illegally seized his DNA sample. Mr. King was arrested on an unrelated assault charge in 2009 and his DNA was collected…
Jun 3
Another Baltimore Police Officer Faces Federal Charge

Another Baltimore Police Officer Faces Federal Charge

Just two months ago the Blog posted an article about a police officer that was indicted on federal drug conspiracy and robbery charges. That particular officer, a 36-year-old man, will learn his fate at a June 11th sentencing hearing in…

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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/

May 31
Maryland Work Safety : Falls the Leading Cause of Construction Accident Death

Maryland Work Safety : Falls the Leading Cause of Construction Accident Death

Look around your Baltimore County, Maryland neighborhood. How many roofs are being repaired or replaced? How safe are those construction workers who are up there walking around and balancing on our rooftops, hammering and replacing shingles…
May 25
What Is Drunk Driving in Maryland? NTSB Wants to Lower Legal Limit to Reduce Alcohol Related Accidents and Death

What Is Drunk Driving in Maryland? NTSB Wants to Lower Legal Limit to Reduce Alcohol Related Accidents and Death

All 50 states, including Maryland, define drunk driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above .08 percent as a crime. Now the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants to lower that threshold to .05 BAC to further…
May 21
Memorial Day Weekend Driving in Maryland : Stay Sober, Avoid Alcohol Related Motor Vehicle Accident

Memorial Day Weekend Driving in Maryland : Stay Sober, Avoid Alcohol Related Motor Vehicle Accident

Long holiday weekends statistically rack up more fatal drunk driving crashes than normal weekends. According to national traffic accident data, Memorial Day Weekend is the deadliest of all holiday weekends on U.S. roads and highways.…

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Maryland DUI Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.marylandduilawyer-blog.com/

May 27
Be Careful Before Paying Traffic Tickets in Maryland!

Be Careful Before Paying Traffic Tickets in Maryland!

Last year, the Maryland legislature changed the law that required the court to send trial notices to all persons receiving traffic tickets. Now a person receiving a payable (minor) traffic violation and no jailable (non-payable - must…
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…

Rank this Week: 3043

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: 2866

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…

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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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Thoughts on Wills & Estate…

Thoughts on Wills & Estate Planning

Covers estate planning in Virginia and Maryland. By Scott R. Zucker.

http://estateplanninginfoblog.com

Jan 4
Federal Estate and Gift Tax Rules for 2013, Including Example

Federal Estate and Gift Tax Rules for 2013, Including Example

By passing the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (“ATRA”), President Obama and Congress have agreed on a first step towards solving our fiscal cliff problem. While neither Democrats or Republicans seem overly…
Dec 2
My 21 Favorite Estate Planning Insults and Comeback

My 21 Favorite Estate Planning Insults and Comeback

When you achieve a certain level of success in estate planning law, complaining about the billboards, the yachts, the keys to the cities, the authorized (and unauthorized) documentaries about your life, etc. seems a bit petty. Then again, the…
Nov 30
The Fiscal Cliff and Your Estate Planning (Part III): The Impact on You

The Fiscal Cliff and Your Estate Planning (Part III): The Impact on You

In the first post of this series, we discussed the fiscal cliff and its impact on our economy. In the previous post, we covered the proposals most likely to be considered by Congress in the coming weeks. In this final post of the…

Rank this Week: 2936

Whitney on Health Care Fraud

Features analysis of recent legislation and case law impacting the successful pursuit of False Claims Act qui tam actions involving Medicare and Medicaid fraud. By Daniel W. Whitney.

http://whitneyonhealthcarefraud.blogspot.com/

Jul 6
Pleading Medicare Fraud

Pleading Medicare Fraud

Depending on where suit is filed may determine whether the complaint is subject to dismissal for failure to comply with Fed. R. Civ. P. 9(b). Circuit courts are divided in their interpretation of the specificity requirement of Rule 9(b). See…
May 6
Relief From Retaliation Against False Claims Act Whistleblower

Relief From Retaliation Against False Claims Act Whistleblower

People may witness Medicare or Medicaid fraud but choose to look the other way. That may be entirely understandable, but is that the most we should expect from our fellow citizens? If health care fraud becomes ever more rampant, should any…
Apr 19
The Diminished Public Disclosure Defense

The Diminished Public Disclosure Defense

Courts have dismissed countless False Claims Act (“FCA”), 31 U.S.C. § 3729-33, lawsuits based on the “public disclosure bar.” This defense jurisdictionally barred claims that had been “publicly disclosed” under certain…

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