Back-To-Back Verdicts
In Prince George’s County Circuit Court, Tim obtained jury verdicts for two of his clients in the last two weeks. In the first, his client was a passenger in a…
Read More >>How Much Is My Case Worth?
Every case is different, but there are some common issues and factors that should be considered. Check my guide on Avvo for a discussion: click here
Read More >>Check out our answers on AVVO.com
You might notice that some of my answers suggest that the questioner “contact a lawyer,” “consult with a lawyer who practices in this area of law,” or a similar recommendation.…
Read More >>Court of Special Appeals Distinguishes Burdens of “Persuasion” and “Production”
In further discussion, or perhaps just a reiteration, of Maryland’s evidentiary rule regarding presumptions, the Court of Special Appeals affirmed the jury’s verdict of no negligence, in favor of the…
Read More >>Small Claims Collections Matters Subject to More Rigorous Standards on Affidavit Judgment
The Maryland Court of Appeals has ruled that small claims collections cases, involving plaintiffs other than the original creditor (factored or assigned accounts), face more stringent standards on application for…
Read More >>Maryland Court of Special Appeals finds dancing employee eligible for Workers’ Compensation
In a recent opinion from the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the court was called upon to determine whether an employee, sent to a resort for work, was entitled to…
Read More >>BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. v. Rosen
The Maryland Court of Appeals has reversed the Court of Special Appeals in a decision that found exculpatory agreements allowing a business to avoid liability for its acts of negligence…
Read More >>MSBA’s “40-Hr. Basic Mediation Training” Course
I completed the MSBA’s “40-Hr. Basic Mediation Training” course in October, 2013. This intensive, 40 hour class provided participants with a valuable understanding of the theory and practice of mediation…
Read More >>Discussion of Social Media Evidence With Hon. Paul W. Grimm
This morning, the Negligence, Insurance and Workers’ Compensation section of the Baltimore County Bar Association sponsored a talk presented by U.S. District Court Judge Paul W. Grimm on the requirements…
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