Trespassers Can’t Recover Damages For Their Injuries, Unless…
June 16, 2014 By Gerald W. Ueckermann, Jr.
One of the fundamental principles of Maryland premises liability law is that a property owner owes no affirmative duty to protect those trespassing on their…
Update: Proposed Maryland Legislation on Non-Economic Damages Dies in Committee
June 9, 2014 By Abby V. Uzupis
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 By Abby V. Uzupis
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…
Decisions. Decisions. Which Maryland Court Best Suits My Case?
May 28, 2014 By Erin H. Cancienne
There are two types of trial courts in Maryland: District Court and Circuit Court. Depending on your case, you could be forced into one court or…
RECEIVE A TRAFFIC TICKET IN VIRGINIA? Simply Prepaying the Fine Could Be Your SECOND Mistake
May 14, 2014 By Jennifer L. Rowlett
If you receive a traffic citation in Virginia for a relatively minor offense (i.e. failure to yield the right of way or running a stop…
Liability Disputes and Maryland’s Under-Insured Motorist Statute
May 6, 2014 By Mark A. Kohl
Virtually every auto policy includes under-insured motorist (UIM) coverage. When there is an accident and the person at fault (the “tortfeasor”) does not have sufficient…
Death Taxes: Will There be Anything Left for Your Heirs?
April 24, 2014 By Jennifer A. King
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…
IPSE DIXIT: Do You Really Need to Ask a Question?
April 23, 2014 By Alan R. Siciliano
After thirty-seven years I have come to the conclusion that attorneys need not feel compelled to ask questions just because they are attorneys. Too many…
Breaching the Privacy of Jury Deliberations: Jurors Conducting Online Research
April 15, 2014 By Emily F. Belanger
In the case of Cooch v. S&D River Island LLC, et al., suit was brought against an apartment building owner and the property management company (the…
Update: Maryland House Judiciary Committee Conducts Hearing on Non-economic Damages Bills
April 1, 2014 By Abby V. Uzupis
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…