Category Archives: General
A Liability Risk for Airbnb Hosts
Over the last few years, Uber and Airbnb have come to be known as leaders of something called the sharing economy. Give their founders credit for this feat of mostly misplaced nomenclature. The companies help people sell rides in cars and rent stays in homes; they deserve no more credit for promoting a skill… Read More »
Fiscal Year Bankruptcy Filings Lowest in Seven Years
Bankruptcy cases filed in federal courts for the fiscal year 2014—the 12-month period ending September 30, 2014—totaled 963,739, down 13 percent from the 1.1 million bankruptcy filings in FY 2013, according to statistics released today by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. This is the lowest number of bankruptcy filings for any 12-month… Read More »
Jury Duty Scam Alert
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MARYLAND OFFICE OF THE CLERK Felicia C. Cannon, Clerk of Court Jarrett B. Perlow, Chief Deputy Reply to Northern Division Address Elizabeth B. Snowden, Chief Deputy August 1, 2014 Jury Duty Scam Alert This Court has received reports of a new juror scam email that fraudulently seeks personal… Read More »
Ex-Players Sue NHL Over Culture of ‘Extreme Violence’
The National Hockey League was sued by nine former players who claim a culture of “extreme violence” resulted in head injuries and subsequent long-term consequences related to trauma. The NHL has failed to warn players against the risks of head trauma and hid or ignored scientific evidence dating back to the 1920s about repeated… Read More »
Kids Suing Parents: Bringing Back Old Fashioned Discipline
— March 14, 2014 The legal world (as well as social media) has been ablaze as a result of 18-year-old Rachel Canning’s attempt to sue her parents for living expenses. Shortly after Rachel’s lawsuit became public, there have been some reports that 80’s television star “Mr. T” was sued by a man claiming to… Read More »
Filing a Complaint Against an Insurance Company in Maryland
The Health Education and Advocacy Unit of the Consumer Protection Division of the of office of the Maryland Attorney General helps consumers whose health plan has refused to cover a medical procedure or to pay for a medical service that has already been provided. Maryland law allows both consumers and providers, on behalf of… Read More »
About Cyberbullying, How to Handle it..
Reprinted from “Stop Bullying” A public service announcement by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services When cyberbullying happens, it is important to document and report the behavior so it can be addressed. Steps to Take Immediately Report Cyberbullying to Online Service Providers Report Cyberbullying to Law Enforcement Report Cyberbullying to Schools Steps to… Read More »
The Importance of Victim Impact Statements
Reprinted from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney Website Crime victims have the right to submit what are known as victim impact statements, and the State’s Attorney’s Office strongly encourages victims to exercise this important right. What is a victim impact statement? In an impact statement, a victim provides an explanation of how the crime… Read More »
Your Rights as Victim of Crime
Obtain information about your case, including current status Participate in programs and services available in your local area: Financial Assistance Crisis intervention services Domestic violence programs Crime victim advocates Counseling Support groups Receive and submit a “Crime Victim Notification Request and Demand for Rights Form” Attend all adult and certain juvenile criminal justice proceedings… Read More »
Caregiver Guilty of Assault on Vulnerable Adult in Baltimore County Chimes, Inc. Employee struck special needs client during park visit
BALTIMORE, MD ( Jan. 11, 2012) – Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Angel Luyanda, 48, of Baltimore City, was convicted in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County of one count of Assault in the Second Degree. The Honorable Sherrie R. Bailey sentenced Luyanda to three years in the Division of Corrections,… Read More »
