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Liability
Summer 2021

Can a Lawyer Ethically Partake In Ex Parte Communications With an Adversary’s Current/ Former Employees?

The rules regarding whether a lawyer can communicate with a person represented by counsel are straightforward: A…
Liability
Summer 2021

Defending the Wet Bandits: How to Keep the Kitchen Sink Out of Evidence

Imagine, it’s 2021, and you have a consultation with potential clients, Messrs. Marv and Harry. You…
Liability
Spring 2021

Avoiding Rudderless Litigation: Assessing the Standard of Care for COVID Claims

Written by: J. Michael Kunsch Sweeney & Sheehan, P.C. Albert B. Randall, Jr. Franklin & Prokopik,…
Liability
Winter 2021

Davis v. Regency Lane, LLC: When Is the Landlord Responsible for Two Fatal Shootings in the Common Area? Not When There Is No Evidence of the Circumstances Behind the Shooting.

A common issue that arises in the context of landlord-tenant relationships is the extent to which a landlord…
Liability
Winter 2020

Enforcement of Arbitration Provisions in the Context of Wrongful Death Claims in Virginia

Arbitration clauses are contained in a variety of contracts including those related to construction,…
Liability
Winter 2020

A Window into Potential Squeegee Liability

“Squeegee kids” have existed for decades. While some defend their conduct by noting that these…
Liability
Summer 2019

Maryland SB 101 Expands Scope of Pre-Suit Discovery of Policy Limits

During Maryland’s 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly significantly expanded pre-suit discovery…
Liability
Spring 2019

Joint and Several Liability No More in West Virginia

Joint and several liability was abolished in West Virginia with the passage of West Virginia Code §§…