by Aaron J. Turner, Esquire In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of Maryland addressed two important principles for commercial lease disputes. First, a tenant may validly waive the right of redemption in a commercial lease. Second, although a commercial landlord is not obligated serve the same statutory pre-suit notice required in residential cases, a… Read More »
by Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire What types of traffic violations does Lee J. Eidelberg defend? He defends speeding, reckless driving, negligent driving, unsafe lane changes, following too closely, traffic signal violations, and commercial driver violations, with an emphasis on avoiding points, insurance increases, and MVA consequences. Does he handle DUI and DWI cases? Yes. He… Read More »
by Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland has enacted a tiered fine schedule for camera ticket violations. While such violations are “civil” penalties, are not reported to the Motor Vehicle Administration, and do NOT result in point assessments, the financial consequences can be significant. Excess Speed Over Limit Fine (Speed Camera) 12-15… Read More »
Each year, the Maryland State Bar Association hosts an annual Legal Summit in Ocean City, Maryland, bringing together legal professionals from across the state to share insights and advance legal knowledge. This past June, Levin Gann PA attorneys Debra B. Cruz and Shannon Boisseau Serio participated in the summit as featured presenters, offering their perspectives… Read More »
By: Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Effective July 1, 2025, Maryland has enacted Senate Bill 590—The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act—in response to the 2023 line-of-duty injury of Montgomery Police Sergeant Patrick Kepp, who was struck by a driver traveling over 100 mph. The enhanced penalties go into effect on October 1, 2025. This legislation significantly strengthens… Read More »
By: Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Starting October 1, 2025, Maryland pet owners will have stronger legal recourse when someone injures or kills their companion animal, thanks to the passage of “Buddy’s Law.” Officially titled Civil Actions – Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet – Compensatory Damages, this new law increases the amount of compensatory… Read More »
By Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Recently, I represented a client from a rural county in Alabama, near the Florida panhandle, who faced a legal challenge involving a Maryland-issued Temporary Protective Order. The client had never set foot in Maryland. His sister, the petitioner, claimed he threatened her during a family argument in Alabama. Despite this,… Read More »
The Department of Labor (the “DOL”) recently issued a new rule establishing a six-factor test to determine if a worker is properly classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”). If properly classified as an independent contractor, the worker is not entitled to various employment-related protections (e.g.,… Read More »
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission, by a vote of 3-2, issued its final rule effectivelybanning (with limited exceptions) non-compete agreements. KEY POINTS The Final Rule What agreements are covered? The rule defines a “non-compete clause” as a term or condition of employment that prohibits a worker from, penalizes a worker for, or… Read More »
By Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire When facing a DUI stop in Maryland, the decision to take or refuse a breathalyzer test is complex and should be carefully considered. Here are some points to consider: Reasons to Take the Breathalyzer Test Implied Consent Laws: In Maryland, like in many states, there are implied consent laws. These… Read More »