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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 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…

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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…

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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…

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Baltimore Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers personal injury, car accident and products liability cases. By Miller & Zois.

http://www.baltimoreinjurylawyerblog.com/

Nov 25
How to handle expert witnesses with disciplinary charges/orders.

How to handle expert witnesses with disciplinary charges/orders.

There has been some controversy recently in the community of Maryland lawyers who handle personal injury and worker’s compensation claims.
Oct 22
Defense Research Institute poll shows most people are confident in the fairness of our civil court

Defense Research Institute poll shows most people are confident in the fairness of our civil court

A poll recently released by the Defense Research Institute found that an overwhelming majority of respondents found that our civil courts are fair. Check out the DRI’s release here. Note that the headline says “41% Doubt Fairness of…
Sep 27
Another appellate win for M&Z!

Another appellate win for M&Z!

Yesterday the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland released this opinion reversing the Circuit Court for Baltimore County’s entry of summary judgment against one of our clients. The case involves the application of Insurance Article…

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Towson Tax Attorney

Covers taxes, business law, and estate planning. By Jeffrey Rogyom.

http://towsontax.com

Sep 14
Didn’t File Tax Returns? The IRS Offers Solutions for Nonfiler

Didn’t File Tax Returns? The IRS Offers Solutions for Nonfiler

Whether on purpose or by mistake, taxpayers sometimes find themselves years behind on filing their tax returns. Sometimes people are lucky and decide on their own to file past due tax returns and move on with their life. Others have the…
Mar 25
Family Business Succession Planning

Family Business Succession Planning

Small businesses comprise a significant portion of our economy. Unfortunately, most small businesses do not survive into the next generation of owners. The hard work and legacy of the current and prior generations can be wasted without proper…
Feb 18
Business Contract Drafting and Review

Business Contract Drafting and Review

Properly drafted commercial contracts not only improve the professional appearance of your business, but may also determine whether your contracts can be enforced in court or whether you can avoid court altogether. For various motivations,…

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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/

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…

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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 Lawyer Blog

Covers consumer protection law, appeals, and family law. By the Law Office of Jason Ostendorf LLC.

http://www.ostendorflaw.com/blog/

Feb 5
Step out of financial mess by taking effective step

Step out of financial mess by taking effective step

The New Year is a great time to start afresh economically if you have been through any financial struggle in the previous year. The most common unlucky financial phases are bankruptcy, divorce or foreclosure. Big personal debts can also be a…
Jan 17
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s New Rules Offer No Help To Homeowner

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s New Rules Offer No Help To Homeowner

The much-touted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced new rules for mortgage companies to help homeowners facing foreclosure. I have read these new rules. They are a joke. If you are interested to see how the news media report on the…
Nov 5
How a Lawyer Can Help with a High-Asset Divorce

How a Lawyer Can Help with a High-Asset Divorce

The average divorce is rarely pleasant. Money issues, property rights, title to vehicles and other matters can easily cause tempers to flare. The confrontation and hostility are often multiplied in high-asset divorce cases, where businesses,…

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Health Information Technology and…

Health Information Technology and Privacy Blog

Provides guidance to health care providers and facilities as they move into a new electronic era of privacy and security concerns under HIPAA and the HITECH Act. By Ober Kaler.

http://oberhealthinformationtechnology.com/

Jan 24
HHS Overhaul of HIPAA: Summary of New Obligations for Covered Entities and Business Associate

HHS Overhaul of HIPAA: Summary of New Obligations for Covered Entities and Business Associate

On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) posted Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules [PDF] (the Final Rule) under the authority of the HITECH Act and the…
Jan 17
New HIPAA Rule Released Today

New HIPAA Rule Released Today

The new HIPAA/HITECH rule in an unpublished version was released today and can be found at www.federalregister.gov/articles/2013/01/25/2013-01073/modifications-to-the-hipaa-privacy-security-enforcement-and-breach-notification-rules.…
Jan 2
First HIPAA Breach Settlment with Less than 500 Patient

First HIPAA Breach Settlment with Less than 500 Patient

Today, HHS announced that it entered into the first breach settlement for less than 500 patients. HHS settled for $50,000 with Hospice of North Idaho for violations of the HIPAA Security Rule including a failure to maintain…

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Whiteford, Taylor & Preston BRAC…

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston BRAC Blog

Covers the challenges and opportunities of Base Realignment and Closure ("BRAC") and its impact on the region's business community from a legal perspective

http://wtpbracblog.blogspot.com/

Sep 15
Where Everyone Live

Where Everyone Live

This is where the Maryland BRAC-related job holders live.- Brad Aaron
Sep 15
It's Over and Where We Go from Here

It's Over and Where We Go from Here

Well, today is the official end of BRAC 2005 and Maryland, while continuing to face many challenges from the consolidation, was an overall winner, gaining jobs (and a lot more traffic).While we will continue to follow the repercussions of…
Sep 9
Ominous News for the Mark Center

Ominous News for the Mark Center

The Mark Center - which has been an ongoing source of controversy due to the projected inability of the surrounding transportation network to handle the additional BRAC traffic - is now the subject of a disturbing report regarding its…

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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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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…

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Maryland Divorce Attorney Blog

Covers Maryland marital property, child support and child custody issues. By Robert Flanagan.

http://www.marylanddivorceattorneyblog.com/

Feb 3
Extraordinary Spousal Claims in Divorce Case

Extraordinary Spousal Claims in Divorce Case

In a Maryland Divorce case, there are some types of claims that may be raised in addition to the complaint for Divorce and requests for relief typically related to divorce cases. A recently published opinion involving a bigamous husband…
Oct 20
In Banc Review: An Alternative Tool for Disappointed Maryland Family Law Litigant

In Banc Review: An Alternative Tool for Disappointed Maryland Family Law Litigant

As a Maryland Divorce lawyer who is often approached by potential clients dissatisfied with trial court decisions in a variety of family law disputes, a recent opinion by the Court of Special Appeals that analyzes the constitutional right to…
Oct 15
International Aspects of Maryland Child Support

International Aspects of Maryland Child Support

If you are involved in a child support case that is international in nature, searching for a Family Law attorney in the Maryland counties of Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Montgomery Counties can be a challenge. You want an attorney with…

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Maryland Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers Maryland divorce, marital property, protective orders and visitation. By Silverman Thompson Slutkin White.

http://www.marylanddivorcelawyerblog.com/

Dec 12
Same Sex Marriage Licenses Issued by Maryland Clerks of Court

Same Sex Marriage Licenses Issued by Maryland Clerks of Court

On November 30, 2012 we blogged about the Attorney General’s Opinion on the issuance of same sex marriage licenses and when the clerks could issue same. It appears that the clerks have followed the guidance of his Opinion as the first…
Nov 30
Maryland Attorney General Issues Opinion on When Courts Can Issue Same-Sex Marriage License

Maryland Attorney General Issues Opinion on When Courts Can Issue Same-Sex Marriage License

As we explained in our “How to Get Married Guide for Same Sex Couples” blog on November 8, 2012, same sex couples will be permitted to marry in Maryland as of January 1, 2013. However, couples will need to obtain a marriage…
Nov 29
Maryland Opening Domestic Violence Visitation Center

Maryland Opening Domestic Violence Visitation Center

Baltimore will soon be the home to a supervised visitation center according to CBS Baltimore’s report on November 27, 2012. The Safe Havens center will allow victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence or…

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Maryland Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Published By Solomon, Bascietto & Mfume LLC

http://www.marylandforeclosurelawyerblog.com/

Mar 30
The Maryland Court's Failure to Enforce the Intent of Mediation

The Maryland Court's Failure to Enforce the Intent of Mediation

My last post, The High Cost of Mediation and Failure of the Maryland Courts, presented a hypothetical couple who were facing foreclosure. They were waiting for mediation and also hoping to get a modification to save their home. They had…
Mar 13
The High Cost of Mediation and Failure of the Maryland Court

The High Cost of Mediation and Failure of the Maryland Court

Maryland adopted a law requiring all parties to a foreclosure to attend mediation if requested. "The goal of the law is to help homeowners get relief through a loan modification if they qualify or to find an alternative to foreclosure." See…
Feb 15
Beware of Servicers Offering Homeowners Mortgage Modification

Beware of Servicers Offering Homeowners Mortgage Modification

I recently received a permanent modification offer from Chase on behalf of one of my clients. I was quite happy for the client until I read the actual modification offer. The client had his interest rate reduced to 2% for the first five…

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Maryland DUI Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI arrests, laws and news. By the Law Office of James Guillory.

http://www.marylandduidefenselawyerblog.com/

Sep 1
Hurricane Irene Lemony Snicket's two Maryland Driver

Hurricane Irene Lemony Snicket's two Maryland Driver

With sustained winds of 74 miles, Hurricane Irene pummeled the eastern seaboard and arguably two unfortunate Maryland drivers who were charged with DUIs as the result of traffic accidents that occurred during this natural disaster. Property…
Jan 11
Police Detective Charged with DUI

Police Detective Charged with DUI

On Saturday January 8th, 2011, 31 year Alexandria police veteran, Eric Ratliff, was arrested and charged with drunk driving, after his unmarked police car crashed into a concrete pole. No matter what your walk of life or career, no one is…
Dec 29
Baltimore Raven arrested for DUI

Baltimore Raven arrested for DUI

On December 27, 2010, Baltimore Raven rookie Sergio Kindle, was arrested in Howard County, Maryland on suspicion of drunk driving. Kindle was ticketed for speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to obey traffic control…

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Maryland Injury Law

Covers Maryland personal injury and workers compensation law. By Michael Schreyer.

http://marylandinjurylaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 5
Michael was appointed

Michael was appointed

Michael was appointed by the governor of Maryland to the State Workers` Compensation Advisory Committee on Budget. His appointment was just confirmed by the Senate.Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Dec 30
Finding consolation in an accidental death.

Finding consolation in an accidental death.

Friends and family facing the loss of loved ones in automobile collisions, medical malpractice errors, defective product malfunctions, or workplace disasters are often at a loss for how to put their lives back together. Such losses are nearly…
Jul 1
Who should I hire for legal representation against WMATA for the Washington DC METRO train crash?

Who should I hire for legal representation against WMATA for the Washington DC METRO train crash?

Experience, location and convenience are the keys to hiring the right injury lawyer for your claim resulting from physical injury, death or post traumatic stress from the June 22, 2009 crash of the METRO red line trains. by Michael J.…

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Maryland Criminal Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.marylandcriminalattorneysblog.com/

May 21
US Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments On Controversial Maryland DNA Testing Case

US Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments On Controversial Maryland DNA Testing Case

In November of last year, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in the case of Maryland v. King, to consider the question presented:"Does the Fourth Amendment allow the States to collect and analyze DNA from people arrested and…
May 6
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Routine Blood Tests For Suspected Drunk Drivers Unconstitutional

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Routine Blood Tests For Suspected Drunk Drivers Unconstitutional

Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark opinion in the case of Missouri v. McNeely holding that police are not permitted to force individuals suspected of driving while intoxicated to submit to a blood test without first…
Apr 25
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling: Police Cannot Detain Suspects Not Within The Immediate Vicinity Of Premises Subject To A Search Warrant

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling: Police Cannot Detain Suspects Not Within The Immediate Vicinity Of Premises Subject To A Search Warrant

In February, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a milestone opinion in the case of Bailey v. United States holding that police may not follow and detain a suspect while awaiting the issuance of a search warrant, even if the individual is observed…

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Maryland Injury Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.marylandinjuryattorneysblog.com/

May 13
Maryland High Court Opinion Stresses The Importance Of Knowing The Terms Of Your Insurance Policy

Maryland High Court Opinion Stresses The Importance Of Knowing The Terms Of Your Insurance Policy

Last month, the Maryland Court of Appeals issued an important decision regarding the validity of insurance policy exclusions in situations where the insured might reasonably expect to be covered. The opinion is of particular import because…
Apr 29
New Legislation Regarding Dog Attacks Fails In Maryland General Assembly

New Legislation Regarding Dog Attacks Fails In Maryland General Assembly

A few months ago, this blog discussed the controversial Maryland Court of Appeals decision in Tracey v. Solesky, which singled out pit bulls as an "inherently dangerous" breed of dog and excluded them from Maryland's traditional "one bite…
Apr 2
Johns Hopkins University Study Finds Thousands Of Preventable Surgical Errors Occur Each Year

Johns Hopkins University Study Finds Thousands Of Preventable Surgical Errors Occur Each Year

A recently released study led by Dr. Marty Makary, an associate professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, attempts to quantify the number of instances of medical malpractice that occur each year in the United States. The…

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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

May 6
Lawsuit filed weeks before accident left 3 dead, dozens hospitalized Sunday in I-77 pileup in Southern Va.

Lawsuit filed weeks before accident left 3 dead, dozens hospitalized Sunday in I-77 pileup in Southern Va.

A massive pileup on Fancy Gap Mountain, near the Virginia - North Carolina border, left at least three dead and 25 injured on Easter Sunday. State troopers were called to the scene of the first crash at 1:17 p.m. that day. This initial crash…
Apr 17
Hidden Drug Ingredients in Reumofan Dietary Supplements Could Cause Dangerous Side Effect

Hidden Drug Ingredients in Reumofan Dietary Supplements Could Cause Dangerous Side Effect

The FDA has issued a warning advising consumers to stop using dietary supplements Reumofan and Reumofan Plus. The dietary supplements are used to treat muscle pain, osteoporosis and arthritis as well as other medical conditions. FDA stated…
Apr 11
Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Reaches $3 Million SePhi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Reaches $3 Million Settlement with Parents of Dead College Studentttlement with Parents of Dead College Student

Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Reaches $3 Million SePhi Kappa Sigma Fraternity Reaches $3 Million Settlement with Parents of Dead College Studentttlement with Parents of Dead College Student

Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity settled the wrongful death lawsuit filed against them by Matthew Crozier's parents. Matthew's parents alleged that Phi Kappa Sigma's negligent actions during a New Year's party at the frat house led to their son's…

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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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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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Commercial Real Estate Lawyer Blog

By Samuelson Law Offices, LLC

http://www.commercialrealestatelawyerblog.com/

Oct 8
Real Estate Title Problems - Solutions Available Only in Bankruptcy

Real Estate Title Problems - Solutions Available Only in Bankruptcy

Sometimes a parcel of commercial real estate suffers such title problems that it becomes so unwieldy that a title insurance is unwilling to insure over. In such situations, the extraordinary powers of a Bankruptcy Court may be the only…
Jun 16
Unique Aspects of LLCs in Bankruptcy

Unique Aspects of LLCs in Bankruptcy

For Bankruptcy purposes, limited liability companies ("LLC's") are not treated as limited partnerships, but as corporations. Even a single member LLC is treated differently from an "individual" in Bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy of a member of a…
Apr 20
Resources for Consumers Seeking Relief from Distressed Residential Mortgage

Resources for Consumers Seeking Relief from Distressed Residential Mortgage

FOR CONSUMERS SEEKING RELIEF FROM DISTRESSED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES (a) FEDERAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE OR UNDER DISCUSSION, and (b) LEGAL ASSISTANCE in D.C., MARYLAND and VIRGINIA …

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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/

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…
Nov 22
Keep the Ex and the New SO Apart

Keep the Ex and the New SO Apart

Thanksgiving, that time when families comes together -- and custody handoffs occur. Everyone wants the little angels to spend Thanksgiving with them, not the other parent. But hey, there is a court order stating otherwise. The Court…
Aug 12
"Not Even Once" Means You Too, Ocho

"Not Even Once" Means You Too, Ocho

Now airing is a new PSA against domestic violence. It features various sports figures speaking out against domestic violence saying that you don't hit someone you love even once. It features David Beckham (all too briefly), Eli Manning…

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Maryland Law for Consumers &…

Maryland Law for Consumers & Businesses

Covers Maryland consumer protection issues. By Justin Browne.

http://www.jbrownelegal.com/

Nov 5
Traditional Radiators Vintage and Useful for Households and Corporation

Traditional Radiators Vintage and Useful for Households and Corporation

Bathing is something we can’t avoid and some of us might not like to avoid no matter how cold is t is outside. Bathing is the activity which keeps our body clean and mind refreshed. Bathroom radiators now have become common these days.…
Feb 23
Cost of Home Improvement

Cost of Home Improvement

Loue’s Home improvement One of the effects of the recent recession that contractors for the house now offering their services for the high costs. This means that the cost of home improvement is not as high as it used to, and benefit many…
Feb 12
Interior Architecture Program

Interior Architecture Program

This is the house of the narrator in 3D interior design of the Business Bank of Washington, Olympia, Washington. I-5 Design and implementation of Washington Business Bank has been working for an updated look for the cashier area, custom…

Rank this Week: 3909

Maryland Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, truck accidents and uninsured motorists. By Miller & Zois, LLC.

http://www.marylandaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Aug 30
Devices to Protect Infants in Cars Just Don’t Work

Devices to Protect Infants in Cars Just Don’t Work

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published a study this week, showing that three separate devices designed specifically to alert drivers when infants and children are left alone in a car do not work properly. Part of a…
Jul 24
CDC Report: Young Drivers More Likely to Die In Auto Accident

CDC Report: Young Drivers More Likely to Die In Auto Accident

In today’s age of texting and driving, it sadly should come as no surprise that young drivers are overrepresented in car crash fatalities. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on the statistics for 2009, which is…
Jul 10
Jury Selection: Thoughts From Ohio

Jury Selection: Thoughts From Ohio

One thing I have been trying to do with our blogs is to give our readers an opportunity to hear from other lawyers. Today, I have another guest post from Anthony Castelli, a personal injury lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can learn more…

Rank this Week: 3955

Waranch Law Blog

Covers Maryland criminal, traffic, and personal injury issues. By David R. Waranch.

http://www.maryland-criminal-attorney-blog.com/

Oct 7
Why "Over Treatment" Will Hurt Your Accident Case

Why "Over Treatment" Will Hurt Your Accident Case

Getting the "right" amount of treatment for your injuries is a balancing act. You certainly don't want to get too little treatment or stop treatment before your injuries have resolved. On the other hand, it is not wise to "over…
Oct 5
Fender Bender?? You Should Still Call The Police

Fender Bender?? You Should Still Call The Police

Even if you are involved in a minor collision, you should still call the police.
Sep 15
You Should Consult With a Lawyer If.....(Auto Accident)

You Should Consult With a Lawyer If.....(Auto Accident)

It is a good idea to consult a lawyer if: It is not clear who is at fault for the car accident, or liability is being dispute. You are not sure what the damages are. The insurance claims adjuster requests medical records from before your…

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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…

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The Legal Minute Weekly Blog

Covers child support, child custody, divorce, domestic violence, and violation of family civil rights. By the Davy Law Firm, P.C.

http://davylawfirm.blogspot.com/

Nov 17
Three Reasons to Lower (or Raise) Child Support?

Three Reasons to Lower (or Raise) Child Support?

It goes without saying that, regardless of family circumstance, parents must financially support children, since a child usually cannot work and earn income. The job of children, with the support and nurturance of their parents, is to do…
Nov 8
Three Misconceptions About Child Custody and Child Support Litigation?

Three Misconceptions About Child Custody and Child Support Litigation?

When parents are splitting and will no longer live in the same household, there has to be an arrangement in place, preferably on paper, that will facilitate where the minor children will live, how they will be cared for and by whom…
Nov 1
Three Ways to Tell if Your Mate Will Contest Custody?

Three Ways to Tell if Your Mate Will Contest Custody?

When a relationship is ending, it is a time of great upheaval, even if you have known for some time that this day would come.

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Maryland Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents involving drunk drivers and tractor-trailers. By the Kaiser Law Firm PLLC.

http://www.marylandcaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

Sep 23
Defective Product Injuries in Maryland, D.C., a Risk through Autumn, Winter

Defective Product Injuries in Maryland, D.C., a Risk through Autumn, Winter

You may have a dehumidifier in your house and you may be putting your family at a serious risk for a defective product injury in Maryland. During the warmer months and during rainy season, these products are a hot commodity in many homes in…
Sep 21
National Child Passenger Safety Week Aims to Prevent Child Injury in Maryland

National Child Passenger Safety Week Aims to Prevent Child Injury in Maryland

National Child Passenger Safety Week runs this week and aims to prevent the risks of child injury in Maryland which are too often associated with car accidents. According to Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy, about 90…
Sep 9
Bad Drivers a Common Cause of Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents in Washington D.C.

Bad Drivers a Common Cause of Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents in Washington D.C.

As we recently reported on our Maryland Car Accident Lawyer Blog, drivers in Washington D.C. have been ranked the worst in the nation for the second year in a row. Drivers aren't only putting other motorists at risk, but increasing the…

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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,…

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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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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 Medical Malpractice…

Maryland Medical Malpractice Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.marylandmedicalmalpracticeattorneysblog.com/

May 15
Cardaro & Peek's Investigation Continues into Claims Against Dr. Nikita Levy

Cardaro & Peek's Investigation Continues into Claims Against Dr. Nikita Levy

The attorneys at Cardaro & Peek continue to actively investigate complaints against Dr. Nikita Levy and Johns Hopkins Hospital for Dr. Levy's alleged illegal touching, videotaping and photographing of his patients. Many of Dr. Levy's…
Mar 15
Medical Malpractice Study at Johns Hopkins Finds Over 4,000 Preventable Surgical Mistakes Occur Each Year

Medical Malpractice Study at Johns Hopkins Finds Over 4,000 Preventable Surgical Mistakes Occur Each Year

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University based in Baltimore, Maryland have released a new study detailing the frequency of incontrovertible medical malpractice occurrences in the United States. The study, led by Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H., an…
Feb 22
Dr. Nikita Levy, Baltimore OB/Gyn Accused of Secretly Photographing and Videotaping Patients, Could Have Victimized Thousand

Dr. Nikita Levy, Baltimore OB/Gyn Accused of Secretly Photographing and Videotaping Patients, Could Have Victimized Thousand

Dr. Nikita Levy, a former OB/Gyn at Johns Hopkins East Baltimore Medical Center, who is accused of secretly photographing and videotaping his patients, was found dead in his Towson home on February 18, 2013. Just ten days before his death,…

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