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Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

Maryland Injury Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Timing of Discovery Obligation

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

    Should We Lower BAC for Drunk Driving in Maryland?

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

    Uninsured Motorist Claims: We Really Can Name the Insurance Company

    Uninsured Motorist Claims: We Really Can Name the Insurance Company
    Last week, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland decided the case of Davis v. Martinez. This was an appeal where the trial court entered an order that permitted the underinsured motorist insurer (State Farm) to participate in the trial…
Rank this Week: 31

Maryland Accident Law Blog

Maryland Accident Law Blog

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

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

    Baltimore to Pay $100k in School Bus Death Lawsuit

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

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

    Surgery on Wrong Side of Woman's Brain Prompts Malpractice Suit
    A medical malpractice lawsuit was filed recently against a St. Lois hospital and neurosurgeon, by the family of a woman alleging that the defendants operated on the wrong side of her brain and skull. According to the complaint, the…
Rank this Week: 242

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice…

DC Metro Area Medical Malpractice Law Blog

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

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

    Senate Drafts Bill to Regulate Compounding Pharmacie

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

    Analysis of 25 Years of Paid Malpractice Claim

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

    Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation

    Compounding Pharmacy Report Reveals Limited Regulation
    Posted by Salvatore J. Zambri, founding member and partner   The push to regulate compounding pharmacies is beginning to gain more attention on the national front. According to a congressional report released on April 15, 2013, the…
Rank this Week: 491

Maryland Intellectual Property Law…

Maryland Intellectual Property Law Blog

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

http://www.marylandiplaw.com/
Rank this Week: 632

On the Record

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.
Rank this Week: 645

Maryland Courts Watcher

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/
Rank this Week: 677

Maryland Lawyer Blog

Maryland Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Black Police Officers Sue Annapoli

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

    Ripken Baseball Gender Discrimination Lawsuit to Continue

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

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

    In-N-Out Burger and Grab-N-Go Burgers Work It All Out
    Our national nightmare is over. In-N-Out Burger has reached a settlement it is trademark infringement lawsuit against claims against Grab-N-Go Burgers. In-N-Out-Burger's lawsuit alleged that Grab-N-Go stole its menu ideas and graphic design.…
Rank this Week: 699

Maryland Injury and Disability Law

Maryland Injury and Disability Law

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

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

    Social Security Disability Is Not Welfare

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

    Colonial Parking Faces Lawsuit for Serious Injury

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

    Senseless Teenage Accident Deaths in Ohio

    Senseless Teenage Accident Deaths in Ohio
      As far as car accidents go, you really can’t get much worse than this: “A car crash in Ohio this weekend killed 6 teens. The Honda Passport was carrying eight teenagers when it crashed into a guardrail just south of Warren,…
Rank this Week: 741

Accident and Injury Law Blog

Accident and Injury Law Blog

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

http://www.accidentinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • May 24

    Da Vinci Robotic Lawsuit Results in a Defense Verdict

    Da Vinci Robotic Lawsuit Results in a Defense Verdict
    After more than four weeks of trial, the first da Vinci Surgical System lawsuit to reach a jury has ended with a defense verdict. Certainly, Intuitive Surgical is breathing a sign of relief today. But you have to keep in mind that there…
  • May 21

    Malpractice Cases: Make Sure You Know What You Are Doing

    Malpractice Cases: Make Sure You Know What You Are Doing
    I’ve previously written about my concerns of courts letting procedure prevail over substance in personal injury cases - usually in favor of the defendant. Last week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals handed down a case that underscores…
  • May 21

    Robotic Surgery Not Needed?

    Robotic Surgery Not Needed?
    Robotic Surgery Not Needed for Most Procedures? A recent study has raised additional questions about the need for robotic assisted surgery in many cases. The research suggests that the da Vinci surgical robot should be reserved for…
Rank this Week: 791

Maryland Divorce Legal Crier

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: 950

Shear on Social Media Law

Shear on Social Media Law

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

http://www.shearsocialmedia.com/
  • May 22

    Will Anthony Weiner's "Weiner" Tweets Derail His Candidacy For Mayor of New York City?

    Will Anthony Weiner's "Weiner" Tweets Derail His Candidacy For Mayor of New York City?
    New York City is the greatest city in the world.  I lived in the City (NYC'ers call it the City) before and after 9/11.  It is the city that is full of come back stories.  As Frank Sinatra sang in New York New York, "if I can…
  • May 21

    FTC Complaint Filed Against Snapchat

    FTC Complaint Filed Against Snapchat
    Consumer privacy advocate EPIC has recently filed an FTC complaint against Snapchat because it believes the service is misleading consumers regarding its ability to delete the content being sent across its platform.  According to…
  • May 11

    The Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013

    The Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013
    Congress has recently introduced the Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013 (HR1913).  This legislation would require mobile application developers to disclose what data they collect and how utilize, share, and archive…
Rank this Week: 1108

Maryland Business Law Developments

Maryland Business Law Developments

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

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

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

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

    In re American Realty Capital Trust

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

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

    Host International, Inc. v. Maryland Transportation Authority (Cir. Ct. Balto. City)
    Filed: November 5, 2012Opinion by Judge Audrey J.S. CarrionHeld:  (1) The majority of Plaintiff’s claims failed because the disputed government contract was not “procurement” as defined by applicable statutes,…
Rank this Week: 1228

Maryland Car Accident Attorney…

Maryland Car Accident Attorney Blog

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

http://www.marylandcaraccidentattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1248

Maryland Law Blog

Maryland Law Blog

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

http://www.maryland-law-blog.com/
  • May 24

    Waldorf Man Charged with Attempted Theft

    Waldorf Man Charged with Attempted Theft
    As reported by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office in its crime reports and published by smnewsnet.com, on May 13 at approximately 2:40 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call from a homeowner. The homeowner had heard loud noises coming…
  • May 22

    Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office Reports Two Recent Arrests for Theft

    Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office Reports Two Recent Arrests for Theft
    The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office has recently posted two arrests involving theft charges on its website. The County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a man by the Warrant/Fugitive Division on four indictments of robbery…
  • May 16

    Wild Ride Ends in Capture in Prince George’s County

    Wild Ride Ends in Capture in Prince George’s County
    A Waldorf gunpoint robbery ended in a high-speed chase on May 2. As reported by somdnews.com, while returning to her car after using an ATM outside a Waldorf Marketplace bank, a woman was robbed by a man with a gun....
Rank this Week: 1264

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/
  • May 21

    Malpractice litigation helps reduce medical error

    Malpractice litigation helps reduce medical error
    The New York Times recently ran a fascinating op ed by Joanna Schwartz, a professor at UCLA. The subject was a study that Professor Schwartz did on the value of medical malpractice litigation in reducing medical errors. Professor…
  • May 15

    Severe Nerve Injuries From Medical Malpractice

    Severe Nerve Injuries From Medical Malpractice
    Severe and permanent nerve injuries due to medical malpractice unfortunately can occur. These cases can be challenging to win because there often is not clear evidence of exactly how the nerve injury occurred. Recently, I successfully…
  • May 9

    Contingency Fee Agreements in Maryland Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Case

    Contingency Fee Agreements in Maryland Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Case
    Most medical malpractice, wrongful death and personal injury lawyers in Maryland are hired by clients through a contingency fee agreement. In such an arrangement, the law firm generally is paid a legal fee based upon a percentage of the…
Rank this Week: 1419

Pharmacy Error Injury Lawyer Blog

Pharmacy Error Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers pharmacy and medication errors. By Lebowitz & Mzhen.

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

    Florida Considers Bill Potentially Impacting Patient Safety

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

    Young Girl Narrowly Survives Morphine Overmedication in Hospital

    Young Girl Narrowly Survives Morphine Overmedication in Hospital
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently updated one of its website pages regarding medication error and consumer awareness. One of the stories included is a cautionary tale for all hospitalized individuals receiving medication…
Rank this Week: 1578

Maryland Nursing Home Lawyer Blog

Maryland Nursing Home Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Fire Drill in Nursing Home Leads to Wrongful Death Suit

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

    Department of Health Substantiates Claims of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

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

    Oklahoma Considers Hidden Camera Law to Protect Nursing Home Resident

    Oklahoma Considers Hidden Camera Law to Protect Nursing Home Resident
    The Oklahoma Legislature is in the midst of deciding whether to approve a measure that would allow loved ones to place hidden cameras in resident rooms in order to document potential abuse. The issue of hidden camera placement is currently...
Rank this Week: 1614

Senior Life Care Planning

Senior Life Care Planning

Covers elder law, assisted living facilities, estate planning, and nursing homes. By David Wingate.

http://blog.seniorlcp.com/
  • Mar 8

    Assisted Living Facilities may not be what you think. In fact, many are like 5 star hotels.

    Assisted Living Facilities may not be what you think. In fact, many are like 5 star hotels.
    When it comes to leaving your home and residing in a retirement home most people would rather stay at home. However, today's retirement homes, or Continuing Care and Assisted Living Facilities may not be what you think. In fact, many are like…
  • Mar 8

    Caring for a loved one is both physically and mentally challenging.

    Caring for a loved one is both physically and mentally challenging.
    Physical limitations make a person much more difficult to attend to. Especially, if they are totally bedridden. Therefore, speak with the physician and have it explained exactly what undertaking their needs involves. Consequently, you may…
  • Mar 7

    Don't Dismiss the early signs of dementia as normal aging.

    Don't Dismiss the early signs of dementia as normal aging.
    Too many seniors are dismissing the early signs of dementia as “normal aging.” Diagnosing the disease early can potentially delay its progression, as well provide valuable time to help families cope and determine how to care for their…
Rank this Week: 1649

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/
Rank this Week: 1750

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:
Rank this Week: 1856

Baltimore Injury Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1898

Maryland Law Blogger

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:
Rank this Week: 1933

Maryland Criminal Attorney Blog

Maryland Criminal Attorney Blog

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

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

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

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

    Two Contintental Arms Gun Range Cases Successfully resolved

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

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

    DUI Repeate Offender is Second Not Guilty This Week in DUI Case
    As an Aggressive Baltimore Maryland DUI Attorney I have handled literally thousands of DUI cases both as a former prosecutor and as a defense attorney. I have written several times in this blog that it is extremely difficult these days to…
Rank this Week: 2055

Suits by Suits

Suits by Suits

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

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/
  • May 24

    The Inbox -- Three Day Weekend Edition (5/24/2013)

    The Inbox -- Three Day Weekend Edition (5/24/2013)
    As we here at Suits by Suits get ready for a rare (but welcome!) three-day weekend, you might want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the week in disputes between executives and their employers.  We'd say crack open a cold one for us as…
  • May 23

    From Flowers And Cemeteries To Barbecue And Beaches: How We Got Memorial Day

    From Flowers And Cemeteries To Barbecue And Beaches: How We Got Memorial Day
    While we’re a blog about disputes between executives and companies, we can’t overlook those significant days when those companies and executives pause for a national holiday.  Through our first year, we’ve looked at how…
  • May 21

    Against the Odds, High Court Will Hear Whistleblower Case

    Against the Odds, High Court Will Hear Whistleblower Case
    Yesterday, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear the case of Jackie Hosang Lawson and Jonathan Zang, two former Fidelity employees who seek to reverse the dismissal of their Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims.  In this post last…
Rank this Week: 2084

Maryland DUI Lawyers Blog

Maryland DUI Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.marylandduilawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2088

Maryland Family Law

Maryland Family Law

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

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

    What if you need to change a court date?

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

    Tracking your spouse

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

    Parenting classe

    Parenting classe
    In contested custody cases, the court will order that both parents attend a workshop on parenting while separated.  In other counties/states, the name of the class and the specific requirements may vary, but the general focus is to help…
Rank this Week: 2099

Maryland Motorcycle Accident…

Maryland Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.marylandmotorcycleaccidentlawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2288

Towson Tax Attorney

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,…
Rank this Week: 2379

Philadelphia Medical Malpractice…

Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice topics, including anesthesia, cancer, expert testimony, infection, and trial. Published by Pennsylvania lawyer Leon Aussprung.

http://www.philadelphiamedicalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/
  • Sep 5

    The Dangers of “Drugged” Driving in Pennsylvania

    The Dangers of “Drugged” Driving in Pennsylvania
    Though everyone knows about the danger and irresponsibility of getting behind the wheel after drinking, few people talk about the similar risks associated with drugged driving. It’s about time that changes given the increasing occurrence of…
  • Aug 28

    Medical Device Recalls Hit Two-Year High

    Medical Device Recalls Hit Two-Year High
    According a recent article on Dotmed.com, this past year has seen a massive number of medical device recalls. According to ExpertRecall, a company tasked with tracking food, drug and device recalls, a whopping 123 million such devices were…
  • Aug 22

    FDA Approval Process Allows Defective Devices to Get By

    FDA Approval Process Allows Defective Devices to Get By
    A recent study has found a major flaw in the Food and Drug Administration’s process that approves medical devices. At least four dangerously defective medical devices were expedited through FDA’s approval process with minimal testing. The…
Rank this Week: 2416

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: 2445

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…
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Maryland Injury Attorney Blog

Maryland Injury Attorney Blog

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

http://www.marylandinjuryattorneyblog.com/
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Maryland Bail Bonds Blog

Maryland Bail Bonds Blog

Covers bails and fugitive recoveries. By Big BOYZ Bail Bonds.

http://www.marylandbailbondsblog.com/
  • Sep 29

    Big Boyz Bail Bonds prepares for Fells Point Festival

    Big Boyz Bail Bonds prepares for Fells Point Festival
    Big Boyz Bail Bonds took the streets of Fells Point this week to make sure our staple, that everyone associates Baltimore with, was out in full force in all the bars, restaruants and liquor stores. Our infamous Big Boyz Pens are literally…
  • Sep 27

    Some Bail Bondsmen in Maryland only Concerned with Collecting Fees, Disregard for Appearance in Court

    Some Bail Bondsmen in Maryland only Concerned with Collecting Fees, Disregard for Appearance in Court
    A bail bondsman's primary responsibility in Maryland is to ensure that the defendant comes back to court to face trial. What we have been noticing time and time again is that "bail bondsmen" are bailing people out without a care in the world…
  • Sep 14

    Baltimore Bail Bondswoman Shot and Killed

    Baltimore Bail Bondswoman Shot and Killed
    The Baltimore Sun has reported the killing of a woman who worked in the Bail Bonds industry here in Maryland. It is undoubtedly a sad day for those of us who are involved in this dangerous business every day, even for those of us who did not…
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Maryland Law

Maryland Law

Covers legal information and resources for researchers, librarians, and attorneys related to Maryland law. From Trevor Rosen.

http://marylandlaw.blogspot.com/
  • Sep 18

    Maryland Practice: Civil Procedure Form

    Maryland Practice: Civil Procedure Form
    While I get up to blogging speed, I might throw a few no-brainers out there. This is not a bad thing. With the volume of legal information out there, occasionally you need a refresher course in the basics.
  • Sep 12

    PG County Added To Case Search

    PG County Added To Case Search
    For those of you that missed this, Prince George's County recently added their records to the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. The FAQ page shows that the system now has civil dockets back to 1986 and criminal dockets back to 1982. Following…
  • Sep 12

    Pleading Causes of Action, Fourth Edition

    Pleading Causes of Action, Fourth Edition
    I just read that the Booker Prize Shortlist has been annouced and this reminded me of one book that really deserves a prize and that's Pleading Causes of Action in Maryland by James Archibald and the ubiquitous Paul Mark Sandler. We just got…
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Maryland Accident Lawyer Blog

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…
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Whitney on Health Care Fraud

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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Maryland Divorce Lawyer Blog

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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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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Maryland Accident Attorney Blog

Maryland Accident Attorney Blog

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

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

    Understanding the Process of Evaluating and Negotiating Automobile Injury Claim

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

    What to Expect With Your Personal Injury Case

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

    Ellicott City Man Dies in Tough Mudder Race

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

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 Injury Lawyers Blog

Maryland Injury Lawyers Blog

Published By Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester, LLC

http://www.marylandinjurylawyersblog.com/
  • 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…
  • May 5

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

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

The Art of Advocacy

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

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

    What I learned from my boot camp for young trial lawyer

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

    "Pleading Causes of Action in Maryland" gets an update

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

    What we can still learn from Sacco and Vanzetti

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

Maryland DUI Lawyer Blog

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

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

    Can a passenger be arrested for DUI in Maryland

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

    Off DUI Topic: Apple Ipad Court Presentation using Apple TV

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

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

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

Emerging Strategies, LLP

Covers intellectual property law.

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