Arbitration Agreements Not Subject to the Statute of Limitations
April 29, 2022
In a unanimous decision, the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that the Statute of Limitations does not apply to arbitration agreements. Maryland’s Statute of Limitations…
Challenges to Maryland’s Former Chief Justice’s Order Suspending the Statute of Limitations During the 2020 COVID-19 Crisis
December 17, 2021
In the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Maryland courts are now reviewing the implications of former Chief Judge Barbera’s Order tolling the Statute of…
Clarifying the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survivorship
August 26, 2021
The Maryland Court of Special Appeals recently released an opinion further clarifying the differences between wrongful death suits and survivorship actions. In, Wadsworth v. Sharma,…
The Rules of the Road, They Are a Changing
April 22, 2021
Gone are the days when a “driver” was a driver and a human was needed to operate a vehicle, or at least, that is what…
What is an Injury? Maryland Courts Reaffirm the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims
November 5, 2020
In a reported opinion, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals re-emphasized the timing for plaintiffs to file suit alleging medical malpractice for claims involving misdiagnoses.…
Liability Exposure to Businesses Amid COVID-19
May 6, 2020
Amid the Corona virus pandemic, employers and companies (hereinafter, “businesses”) are facing liability exposure like never before. In addition to the typical negligence claims, the…
Is My Arbitration Clause Enforceable?
October 29, 2019
Maryland legislative policy favors the enforcement of arbitration and mediation agreements. Despite the fact that arbitration and mediation agreements are favored, these clauses and agreements…
Commercial Landowners May Owe Neighbors a Duty of Care
June 28, 2019
In a claim for negligence, the existence of a legal duty is a question of law for a judge to decide. The existence of such…