by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes
There is a lot of help available for those Maryland homeowners who face foreclosure. There are a lot of federal laws too. To be honest, many of these government programs are not as helpful as they were meant to be. Some only consider people in a very narrow set of circumstances. Some are narrow in...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes
How does Maryland’s speed camera law work? Are speed cameras legal in Maryland? Can you challenge speed camera tickets? Like it or not, speed cameras and speed camera tickets in Maryland are a reality. And they are making a LOT of money for state and local government, so they aren’t going anywhere soon. If you...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes
At some point in their lives, every Maryland resident can expect to receive a letter in the mail summoning them to jury duty. Nobody likes having to do it, and no one thinks too much about it until they’re called. Well, what do you do now? In this post, we will explain everything you need...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Could your neighbor run a private zoo in their backyard, like Tiger King, or like the one in Ohio that made national news? (Note: This post references a major news story from 2011 where an Ohio man owned a bunch of lions & tigers in his private zoo, and he released them before committing suicide....
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes
What are the rights of Maryland landowners if a drone flies over your property? What laws do drone operators have to abide by in Maryland? We will tell you what you need to know. I had a drone flying over my property not long ago. I thought it was sort of cool and unique at...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Is It Legal to Record Phone Conversations in Maryland? Know the Facts With all the technology we have at our disposal these days it seems that video and audio recording has become normal. Understanding Maryland phone call recording laws is crucial for anyone in the state. It seems like our entire lives are being recorded...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Ever heard of Maryland’s “Move Over” Law? Probably not. And you aren’t the only one. Most states have laws that few people know about, but which could land you in Court with a big fat ticket. The “move over” law is just such a law in Maryland. The law is actually a great idea. It is...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Wills & Estates | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Does the new tax law passed in December 2017 mean you don’t have to do estate planning anymore? No! That is a very incorrect assumption that some people are making. In fact, there are (at least) four good reasons you still need to be concerned about estate planning even after the new tax law. Don’t...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 2 minutes
Here is another new Maryland law that took effect January 1 but sort of flew under the radar. It may not have been super newsworthy, but it will have a large effect on many people. It is also sort of a hot button political issue right now. Here is what you need to know. Maryland’s...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Maryland has a new law that affects almost everyone in the state who works. It is known as the Healthy Working Families Act, and it took effect February 11, 2018. Here is Maryland government’s official page explaining it. This act is a sweeping new law that provides several protections for employees who need to take...
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