Whether a couple is married has so many social and legal implications. So whether Maryland recognizes common-law marriage is an important and sometimes complex question. Does Maryland Law Recognize Common Law Marriages? Maryland law does not recognize common-law marriages. Only ten states and the District of Columbia still recognize common-law…
Hair relaxer lawsuits are a type of product liability lawsuit that alleges that hair relaxer products caused cancer or other health problems. Hair relaxers are chemical products that are used to straighten curly hair. They contain a number of harsh chemicals, including lye, which can be irritating to the skin…
A proffer agreement, sometimes referred to as a “queen for a day” letter, is a written agreement between federal prosecutors and individuals under criminal investigation which permits these individuals to give the government information about crimes with some protection against prosecution. Before concluding a cooperation agreement or bestowing immunity upon…
This post was originally written in 2008. So this post is a mismath of different information from 2008-2023 Let’s see where we are now with attorney salaries and, specifically, first-year starting salaries for new lawyers in the Baltimore area. Keep in mind so much of this is based on conjecture…
A new lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Maryland Firearm Safety Act of 2013 underscores the continued tension between those seeking greater regulation of firearms and those advocating for the protection of individual Second Amendment rights. In 2023, as states like Maryland continue to grapple with issues such as permit…
Sexual abuse and assault victims can seek justice and financial compensation through civil lawsuits against their abusers and other third parties, such as schools, churches, or organizations that may have negligently allowed or failed to prevent the abuse. Historically, victims of sexual assault and abuse have had limited access to…
The Maryland Appellate Court issued an unreported opinion in a gun conviction case. The appeal is really a reach and the court quickly pushed back the appellant’s arguments. Facts of Jackson v. State Mr. Jackson, the appellant, was convicted in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City on multiple counts related…
You don’t see many Maryland slip-and-fall cases in U.S. District Court. But Bardroff v. Sanexen Water is the rare slip and fall that found its way to federal court. Last week, Federal Magistrate Judge J. Mark Coulson had an opportunity to rule on a slip-and-fall motion in such a case.…
The Maryland Daily Record had an article yesterday about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed rule to ban noncompete agreements. The rule would make noncompete agreements illegal for employers and void for employees. Covenants not to compete, also known as non-compete agreements, are contracts between employers and employees in Maryland…
In Maryland, certain circumstances can lead to a minor being tried as an adult. The Maryland Appellate Court looked yesterday at a Hartford County case involving a minor between 14-18 and the analysis that goes into whether to try a minor as an adult. Criminal proceedings involving minors require tough,…