by Stewart | Dec 31, 2024 | Firm News
In Maryland, the Court can appoint or the parties can agree in writing that a parenting coordinator is authorized to make decisions regarding minor children. However, there is a limit as to the extent of the parents’ decision-making authority that can delegated...
by Stewart | Oct 3, 2024 | Firm News
In Maryland, assumption of risk is a complete defense in a personal injury case. This defense is applicable when the plaintiff encounters a dangerous situation and voluntarily confronts the risk. The classic example is when a pedestrian decides to walk over an icy...
by Stewart Sutton | Jul 10, 2017 | Firm News, General Info
Maryland follows the doctrine of contributory negligence. If a personal injury plaintiff’s negligence contributed in causing the accident, then the plaintiff is not entitled to any recovery. The doctrine of contributory negligence was recently applied in the...
by Stewart Sutton | Feb 27, 2017 | Firm News, General Info
I was recently offered the opportunity to purchase this impressive plaque for $159 dollars from a company. I declined the invitation for two reasons. First, the award is a shameless marketing scheme from a business that sells fake honors. Secondly, the use of “top”...
by Stewart Sutton | Oct 27, 2015 | Firm News, General Info
In July 2015, Stewart A. Sutton was retained to reduce an alimony arrears to a judgment. The client was owed $112,000 in alimony. The former spouse had filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition; and he erroneously believed that the automatic stay applied to his alimony...
