Is Suing the Defendant’s Insurer Misnomer or Misjoinder?
January 5, 2023
In a recent Virginia case, a plaintiff filed his lawsuit styled as follows: JORDAN Plaintiff vs. MET LIFE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. Defendant In…
Maryland Jury Trial Ballot Measure Update
January 5, 2023
On Tuesday November 8 of 2022 Maryland voters voted to approve a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount in controversy that guarantees a jury…
Parent-Child Immunity and Wrongful Death Claims
January 5, 2023
Grier v. Heidenberg, deals with a wrongful death claim brought by a minor’s mother after his unfortunate death after drowning in his father’s pool. 2022…
Additional Considerations for Expert Qualifications Under the Daubert-Rochkind Standard
January 5, 2023
In the recent case of Parkway Neuroscience & Spine Inst. v. Katz, the Court considered the admissibility of expert testimony on the topic of lost…
District of Columbia’s Ban on Non-Compete Employment Agreements in Effect
January 5, 2023
The latest version of the District of Columbia’s ban on non-compete provisions in employment agreements went into effect on October 1, 2022. The District of…
About the Firm
January 5, 2023
DeCaro Doran is extremely pleased to announce that Mark Kohl was elevated to Principal Partner with the firm on January 1, 2023. Mark received his…
Defending the D.C. Double Dip
August 18, 2022
Defendants in civil negligence matters have long been frustrated by the medical expense “double dip” permitted under DC laws. The “double dip” refers to the…
“Definite Proof” and the Appropriate Evidentiary Standard
August 18, 2022
Maryland’s second highest court recently issued a decision that considered whether to apply a preponderance of the evidence standard or clear and convincing standard to…