The Supreme Court of Virginia Holds that Failing to Anticipate Appellate Decision on an Unsettled Area of Law is Not Legal Malpractice
November 17, 2015
In Shevlin Smith v. McLaughlin, the Supreme Court of Virginia held that an attorney’s failure to anticipate an appellate ruling on an unsettled legal issue did…
Virginia Makes New and Important Changes to its Underinsured Motorist Statute
August 3, 2015
On July 1, 2015, new legislation regulating underinsured motorist (“UIM”) insurance in the Commonwealth went into effect, marshaling in big changes for UIM and liability…
Five Important Things to Know About Med Pay in Virginia – Quick Tips For Insureds and Insurers.
April 6, 2015
Medical Expense Benefits coverage – also known as “Med Pay” coverage – under Virginia law can be confusing for insureds and insurers alike. Below…
D.C. Council Considers Bill to Eliminate “Contributory Negligence” For Cyclists
December 1, 2014
Earlier this year, members of the D.C. Council introduced a bill that would exempt cyclists from the “contributory negligence” standard that is applied to all…
Household Exclusions: Will Your Family’s Injuries Be Covered?
August 1, 2014
While driving back from vacation on the Eastern Shore, Jim is looking at family pictures on his cell phone and fails to see that the…
Update: Proposed Maryland Legislation on Non-Economic Damages Dies in Committee
June 9, 2014
As previously reported, the Maryland General Assembly was considering House Bills 930 and 1009, which would alter the amount of non-economic damages a plaintiff could recover…
Still No “Dram Shop” Liability in Maryland
June 9, 2014
In the wake of the Maryland Court of Appeals’ refusal to impose “dram shop” liability on establishments that serve alcohol, several Maryland state senators sponsored…
Update: Maryland House Judiciary Committee Conducts Hearing on Non-economic Damages Bills
April 1, 2014
On March 5, 2014, the Maryland House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on House Bills 930 and 1009 to hear testimony for and against a…
Maryland Court of Appeals Sticks With “Limited Voir Dire”
March 18, 2014
On February 21, 2014 the Court of Appeals in Pearson v. State declined to abandon the doctrine of “limited voir dire” in favor of “intelligent use voir dire,” which…
Restaurant Held Liable for Shooting Death of Two Patrons
February 5, 2014
On January 13, 2014, the Court of Special Appeals for Maryland affirmed a jury verdict holding Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. liable for failing to protect…