It’s summertime on the East Coast, and Maryland residents are driving across the state in search of fun and relaxation. Maryland is proud to be one of the most compliant states in the United States regarding seatbelt laws, reporting 92.1% seat belt use in 2017. In Maryland, drivers must buckle up, and parents are expected… Read More »
Baltimore City government servers were infected with ransomware on Tuesday, May 7 of this year. The hackers demanded 13 bitcoins, about $100,000 today, in exchange for relinquishing their hold. The attack is one of more than 20 cyber attacks on municipalities in 2019, and community members are still feeling the effects. For example, the city’s… Read More »
Driving with a suspended license in Maryland could cost you more than a hefty fine. Whether you were pulled over for speeding, running a red light, or driving without a seatbelt, presenting the police officer with a suspended license could mean serious consequences, including jail time. Learn more about the penalties associated with driving on… Read More »
As of July 2018, Maryland auto insurers issuing new policies are required to offer “enhanced” underinsured motorist (EUIM) coverage. EUIM coverage takes the place of the uninsured motorist coverage required under § 19.509. Md. Code Ins. § 19-501.1(d). Learn more about EUIM coverage, how it differs from previous coverage, and how it can ultimately help… Read More »
At the end of January, 2019, the Baltimore City Council introduced a bill calling for licensing and inspection of all residential rental properties throughout the city. City officials have declared the new law “the most significant update” to rental housing regulations written in the last 50 years. Bill Henry, the Councilmen responsible for crafting the… Read More »
Before Maryland drivers can know the freedom of the open road, they must first obtain an instruction permit and later a provisional license. Learn more about drivers license requirements in Maryland, including the various restrictions and procedures involved in the process. What is an Instruction Permit? A Maryland resident qualifies for an instruction permit at… Read More »
The New Year introduced drastic developments to Maryland’s estate tax. Effective January 1, 2019, the Maryland estate tax exemption will be $5 million for individuals dying on or after this date. This is a considerable change from the 2014 law, which gradually increased the estate tax exemption each year, and was anticipated to match the… Read More »
In light of the recent number of mass shootings and violent gun-related attacks, states have begun enacting tools to prevent gun tragedies before they occur. Maryland’s new Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO) took effect on October 1, 2018. Read on to learn more about what an ERPO entails, and how you can apply for an… Read More »
Although motor vehicles are often depreciating assets, and the value of the owner’s probate estate may be less than the jurisdictional limit at the time of their death. Two (2) recently enacted Maryland laws provide methods on how to transfer one’s vehicle upon death without having to endure the probate process. Let’s explore. Methods of… Read More »
Effective October 1, 2018, construction general contractors will be jointly and severally liable for the failure by subcontractors to pay their employees in accordance with Maryland’s wage and hour law. This newly-imposed liability is significant. Under existing Maryland law, an employer that fails to pay its employees by Maryland’s wage and hour laws may be… Read More »