by Nasheia Conway | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes
The following content was updated in July 2022 Most of us know it is simply common sense not to leave a young child unattended. But did you know Maryland has a specific law on when you can legally leave a child unattended? Did you know Maryland provides an exact age requirement for leaving children unattended?...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Legal Comment | Reading Time: 13 minutes
NOTE & UPDATE: This article was originally published on October 26, 2021, right before the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the case that would eventually overturn Roe v. Wade. We predicted the court would overturn Roe. We were right. Today, the court did overturn Roe v. Wade. So, what does that mean in Maryland?...
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 Tucker Clagett | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 6 minutes
The Federal Eviction Moratorium was recently stricken down by the Supreme Court. Thousands of tenants in Maryland are subject to eviction. Congress has done nothing to renew it, so there is no federal lgal protection from eviction right now. If you, or someone you know, is subject to an eviction because they fell behind on...
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 Personal Injury | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Did you know that a car accident happens about every 5 seconds? And somebody suffers a personal injury from a car accident every 10 seconds? And worse yet, somebody is killed due to wrongful death in a car accident every 14 minutes! Those are staggering numbers. And we should all do everything we can do...
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 Personal Injury | Reading Time: 2 minutes
You might think it would be outrageous for a child to sue their own parent – or a husband to sue his wife – for negligence in a Waldorf, Maryland car accident. But yes, a family member can sue another family member for negligence in Maryland. When I explain, you will see how this makes...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 4 minutes
One of the (many) confusing things about workers’ comp comes up when you go back to work part time because your injury keeps you from working full time. You are losing money because of the injury, so you should be compensated, but you cannot get paid the same as when you were totally off work....
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