Are Private Zoos Legal In Maryland?

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....

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Drones vs Landowners – What Can You Do?

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...

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Can You Record Phone Calls in Maryland?

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...

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Move Over! Or Get Pulled Over!

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 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...

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Do you still need estate planning after the 2017 tax law?

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...

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New Maryland Law Widens Access to Birth Control

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...

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Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act

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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