by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 2 minutes
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 of...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: < 1 minute
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...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
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...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes
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. Rear Facing Child...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
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...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: < 1 minute
Years ago my daughter adopted a great dane. He is now passed on, but he became a part of our family. If you think we are crazy to have a great dane you should take some time to learn about this great bread of dog. When I realized we were coming up on the anniversary...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
What is the law regarding parents allowing teens to drink? Is it ever legal? How far can parents go in allowing underage drinking? We will explain the laws about allowing underage drinking at your home, and the possible civil and criminal penalties you could face. We also provide links to some great resources for talking...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Get ready. When you read this story you will say “just like a lawyer!” A few years ago, I was driving my daughter and her best friend on an hour long trip. I wanted to listen to a podcast while I drove, and I didn’t want to force the girls to listen. They were talking...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 7 minutes
A Home improvement project gone wrong can cost you a LOT in time, money, and peace of mind. I have litigated several home improvement disputes over the years. Believe me, you want to avoid being in that position. It is stressful, and expensive. You can do a lot to avoid being in that situation if...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
While fireworks actually predate American history by a few thousand years, fireworks have been a long standing symbol of American Independence since 1777. Original celebrations of our independence included the firing of guns and cannons. While that has understandably fallen out of public favor due to safety concerns (imagine blasting a cannon in your backyard...
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