COURT OF SPECIAL APPEALS Civil Procedure, In banc panel: CJ §1-403(c) was not violated where the case was heard in banc and a majority of the nine judges qualified to act decided each of the issues on appeal. Exxon Mobil Corporation v. Ford, No. 1804, September Term, 2009. RecordFax No. 12-0306-12. Civil procedure, Expert witness [...]
RECENT MARYLAND DECISIONS
MARYLAND COURT OF APPEALS Criminal Law, Firearms: A “firearm” does not have to be operable in order to sustain a conviction under §5-133(c), which prohibits a person convicted of a crime of violence or other specified offenses from possessing a regulated firearm. Moore v. State, No. 20, September Term, 2010. RecordFax No. 11-1222-20, 54 pages. [...]
Response To a Business Who Inquires About Our Representation
Thank you for inquiring about our legal services as it might apply to your business. I have represented home improvement contractors and both business contractors and residential homeowners. Additionally I have represented clients involving home-improvement contracts in District Court of Maryland on behalf of licensed contractors as well as homeowners. I have also sought and [...]
When you can sue – The “Statute of Limitations”
A statute of limitations is a law which places a time limit on when a person is able to sue someone for wrongful conduct. Once this amount of time has passed, unless a legal exception applies, you lose the right to file a lawsuit. So How Long Is The Period? There are in fact many [...]
A Lawyer’s “Ethical Juggle”
Many people are not aware of the numerous rules by which a Maryland attorney must abide as an admitted member of the State Bar. The requirement to be an officer of the court, a public servant, and a zealous advocate for your client can lead to some tricky situations. The decisions an attorney makes not only can affect the outcome of a specific case but also the future of his or her legal career. The Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) provide guidance to attorneys in Maryland, however, it is not possible to develop rules for every situation a lawyer may encounter. Therefore, lawyers must use their experience, their colleagues, and their common sense to make the best decision.
