Civil Litigation During the COVID-19 Emergency
May 12, 2020
The COVID-19 emergency has created significant uncertainty within the court system. The operation of the judiciary varies by jurisdiction and there is no uniform approach…
Rescuers Entering the Danger Zone May Recover for Damages for Mental Distress in the District of Columbia
September 2, 2015
In Destefano v. Children’s National Medical Center, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals , as a matter of first impression, adopted the “rescue doctrine” and…
Payment of a Traffic Citation – Is it Admissible as Evidence in a Civil Lawsuit?
January 2, 2015
In civil proceedings arising out of motor vehicle accidents, plaintiffs’ attorneys often ask whether a defendant was issued a traffic citation for the accident. Because…
UPDATE to “My Dog Isn’t Vicious, I Can Prove It”
September 3, 2014
The blog post of March 4 discussed Maryland Senate Bill 247. This bill has now been passed by the House of Delegates and approved by Governor O’Malley. …
Mix & Match: Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Other Available Insurance
September 3, 2014
The lawyers at DeCaro Doran get many questions concerning Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage. There are many twists and turns in this confusing insurance policy provision. Maryland…
Death Taxes: Will There be Anything Left for Your Heirs?
April 24, 2014
The Maryland Estate Tax, also commonly referred to as a “Death Tax,” is a tax imposed on the transfer of property at death. Currently, a…
My Dog Isn’t Vicious, I Can Prove It
March 4, 2014
The Maryland Senate recently passed Senate Bill 247 which would overturn Tracey v. Solesky, a 2012 decision of Maryland’s highest court imposing strict liability for owners…