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For attorneys, addiction can be a silent battle with dire professional consequences
It’s unclear how many Maryland attorneys who have been disbarred over the years had underlying addiction issues because many never disclose it to the Attorney Grievance Commission or to the court.
Overall juvenile arrests down, but arrests for violence up, study finds
The Abell Foundation calls on public agencies to be more transparent about data on youth charged with violent crimes.
Anne Arundel Co. attorney suspended for 30 days over road rage incident
Maryland’s highest court has suspended an Anne Arundel County solo practitioner for 30 days for his involvement in a road rage incident as well as his actions during a separate, contentious lawsuit.
Lawyer attitudes on economy vary with firm size
Attorneys’ views on the economy and hiring in 2018 continue to depend on the size of their law firm, according to the latest Maryland Lawyers Confidence Index survey.
Rules Committee to consider letting foreign attorneys act as consultants in Md.
The Rules Committee is considering an amendment to the Maryland Attorneys Rules of Professional Conduct on the unauthorized practice of law that would allow foreign attorneys to act as consultants […]
Maryland-barred attorney ordered to pay $102k for flinging pasta
A retired attorney with a Maryland law license has to pay $85,000 to a Connecticut woman for hitting her in the face with pasta in a spicy sauce. The woman sued for negligence and battery after she was injured from the impact and hit her head, the Connecticut Law Tribune reported.
Maryland to get $2M from Citibank settlement
Forty-five states have reached a $100 million settlement with Citibank for allegedly manipulating U.S. Dollar (USD) LIBOR, an interest rate benchmark which has widespread effect on financial markets and consumers, […]
MSBA panel to advise lawyers on succession planning
Lawyers spend years building their practice but even when business is booming, it is important to plan for a day when they may not be able to maintain their practice due to illness or death.
Jury awards English $231K in lawsuit against Miles & Stockbridge
After a seven-day trial over three weeks, a Baltimore jury deliberated for about two hours before determining Wednesday afternoon that Miles & Stockbridge PC breached its contract with a former […]
MSBA speaker: Think like a businessman
With clients increasingly weary of the billable-hour model and the influx of online legal service providers, attorney and entrepreneur Heather Pearce Campbell wants to see lawyers rethink their approach to the business.
Former Miles partner testifies in firm’s defense
Former Miles & Stockbridge PC equity principal Michael A. Brown testified for his old firm in Baltimore City Circuit Court on Tuesday but also showed sympathy for his former colleague suing for breach of contract and wage theft.
Ex-Miles partner overdrawn on salary, president says
Miles & Stockbridge PC was within its rights to not pay a former equity principal when he left the firm because he was overdrawn on his salary, the president and CEO testified Monday.
