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Liability
Summer 2026

Maryland’s Highest Court Rejects Expansive Public Nuisance Theory in Landmark Decision

The Supreme Court of Maryland recently issued a significant decision that may dramatically reshape public…
Liability
Spring 2026

What is Foreseeable?: Premises Liability and Third Party Criminal Acts

Following the conclusion of oral argument, the Maryland Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could…
Liability
Winter 2025

The Hidden Dangers of Using AI in Legal Filings: Why “Just Let ChatGPT Draft It” Can Land You in Real Trouble

Artificial intelligence tools have transformed how lawyers research, write, and manage their workloads.…
Liability
Winter 2025

Using Immigrant Labor - Protections for Employers & Workers

This November, F&P President and Principal, Albert B. Randall, Jr. presented on Using Immigrant Labor…
Liability
Fall 2025

Maryland Pilot Voir Dire Program

For decades, Maryland has been one of five states using a limited voir dire process, which relies primarily…
Liability
Summer 2025

Maryland Supreme Court Provides Guidance Regarding the Statute or Ordinance Rule

Although Maryland does not follow the widely adopted rule of negligence per se, where violation of a…
Liability
Spring 2025

Loss of Future Earning Capacity: Reasonable Certainty, Expert Testimony and the Perils of Ipse Dixit

Loss of future earning capacity falls within the category of available compensatory damages and refers…
Liability
Winter 2025

The Consequences of No Cap: New Bill Proposes Unlimited Noneconomic Damages

The Maryland General Assembly’s 447th Session is underway, and with it comes a host of new bills proposing…