Preparing for a court date can be a lot like preparing for a job interview or a first date. You’re nervous, you don’t know what to wear, and you will be worried about saying the wrong things. It’s important to make a good impression! The fact finder (whether that is the jury or a judge) […]

I have previously written about Maryland’s law protecting good Samaritans who render aid during an emergency situation. They cannot be sued in civil court. You can read all about the civil version of Maryland's Good Samaritan Law in our blog post here. I recently found out that Maryland also has a similar law protecting Good […]

This is Part 2 of our series on what to do if your identity is stolen. If you are the victim of identity theft, you must read Part 1 of our series, which outlines the first 5 steps you must make immediately to stop the damage to your credit. This post is all about how […]

Hackers, skimmers, and data thieves are a part of modern life. As a result, identity theft is a very real problem that could happen to any of us. There are a million articles out there advising you how to avoid this painful experience. You should read them and take their advice. However, what do you […]

One of our staff members recently had to deal with a stolen wallet. Someone then used her debit card to buy expensive computers online, which caused an overdraft of her account. Her bank put a hold on her account, and she had no money for a week before this was cleared up. It was a […]

One of our staff members recently had to deal with a stolen wallet. Someone then used her debit card to buy expensive computers online, which caused an overdraft of her account. Her bank put a hold on her account, and she had no money for a week before this was cleared up. It was a […]

Lawyers and lawsuits do sometimes get in the way of good common sense. We admit it. But we feel that you should never expose yourself to legal trouble simply by helping someone at the scene of a car accident or other emergency. The law should protect people who want to be a hero by helping […]

On my way to Bankruptcy Court in Greenbelt, I caught a story on WTOP that said that more than 2 million people who are still paying for AOL dial-up service actually have high-speed internet access. It would seem likely that many of these people are paying for a service they no longer use. As part […]

Remodeling before your sell? Find out why this may not pay. Dave Gormley and real estate agent Ken Montville discuss Ken's blog post Home Improvements and Home Price. In the interview they discuss the idea of return on investment and home improvements. If you are getting ready to sell your home taking on major renovations […]

Do you think your child could be a model or an actor? If a talent scout says they’ve got a future in the business, you might be excited and flattered. But look out- you could be the target of a modeling scam. We don't want to sound discouraging. We just want to give people a […]

If it’s October, you can bet Maryland has some new laws. October 1 is when most new Maryland laws take effect. As per usual, we have the rundown of the new Maryland laws that are likely to affect you the most. Share this with friends and family. Everyone should know this stuff.

You should get life insurance to protect the loved ones you may leave behind. And you probably think your loved ones are perfectly safe after you sign on the dotted line. But did you know that in Maryland, your life insurance can legally refuse to pay out sometimes? I had a case years ago where […]