On this page we will look at the newly developing Depo Provera brain tumor lawsuits. Depo Provera is a female contraceptive injection that is commonly known as the birth control shot. Millions of women in the U.S. have used Depo Provera at some point in their life. New evidence has…
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Intentional Inflection of Emotional Distress Claims in Maryland
If someone has wrongfully and intentionally caused you great emotional harm in Maryland, you may have a claim for the intentional inflection of emotional distress. Maryland law, however, does not make it easy to bring an intention infliction of emotional distress claim. To bring this tort, the plaintiff must demonstrate…
Law on Lunch Breaks in Maryland
In Maryland, as in many other states, the regulations regarding lunch breaks are an essential aspect of employment law. These laws are designed to ensure that workers receive adequate rest periods during their workday, contributing to their overall well-being and productivity. The specifics of Maryland’s lunch break laws provide a…
Trans Health Equity Act Passes Maryland House of Delegates
The Trans Health Equity Act, also known as House Bill 283, was passed by the Maryland House of Delegates with a majority of 93-37 votes. This bill mandates the inclusion of gender-affirming treatment for transgender individuals in Maryland’s Medicaid program. The next step was for the measure to be considered…
Adverse Possession in Maryland
An unreported opinion last week by the Maryland Appellate Court in the case of Carpenter v. Jenkins holds significant implications for the understanding and application of adverse possession law within the state. This case meticulously explores the stringent criteria that claimants must satisfy to successfully assert ownership over disputed land…
Ceron v. Kamara
In Ceron v. Kamara, the Appellate Court of Maryland addressed an appeal following a motor vehicle accident in Montgomery County. The big issue on appeal is the trial court’s decision to permit the defendant’s counsel to introduce reasoning for expert consultation during closing arguments, which was not previously in evidence,…
Arrow Parking v. Cade
In a recent unreported decision by the Appellate Court of Maryland, Arrow Parking Corp., et al. v. Cade, a civil action stemming from a premises liability claim sheds light on pivotal legal doctrines, including the duty of care in negligence, jury instructions, evidence admissibility, and the preservation of issues for…
New Maryland Insurance Administration Appeal Decision
In a recent unreported opinion by the Maryland Appellate Court, the case of Sarpong v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company (Case No. CAL21-09252), the court, presided over by Judges Reed, Ripken, and Salmon, upheld a previous decision by the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County. This decision confirmed the Maryland…
New Opinion on Corporate Approval of Sale of Property
In the case of “Greenmark Properties, LLC v. Parts, Inc.,” heard by the Maryland Appellate Court, the key issue revolved around the validity of two real estate sale contracts for a property owned by Parts, Inc. (“Parts”). The case is unreported, but it is interesting. So I am summarizing it…
What Is the Darkest Legal Window Tint in Maryland?
Navigating the complexities of vehicle window tinting laws in Maryland is necessary if you do not want to keep getting pulled over by police. These regulations try to strike a delicate balance between personal aesthetic preferences, privacy needs, and vital safety considerations. But most people in Maryland who are interested…