by Stewart Sutton | Jul 23, 2015 | Firm News
In a divorce, the parties’ Social Security benefits are not subject to division. But did you know that a person’s Social Security benefits are subject to garnishment to enforce a judgment for child support or an alimony arrears judgment? See 42 U.S.C. 659...
by Stewart Sutton | Nov 24, 2014 | Firm News
Many personal injuries attorneys charge a flat 40% contingency fee. This means that the attorney will receive 40% of the client’s recovery, regardless of whether the case is settled prior to filing a lawsuit, a settlement is reached before trial, or the client...
by Stewart Sutton | Jul 25, 2013 | General Info
In its July 2013 opinion, Warr v. JMGM Group, LLC, d/b/a Dogfish Head Alehouse, the Maryland Court of Appeals held that an establishment that serves alcohol is not responsible when an intoxicated patron harms a third-party while operating a vehicle. After consuming...
by Stewart Sutton | Jul 9, 2013 | General Info
On July 9, 2013, the Maryland Court of Appeals issued its opinion on whether the common law doctrine of contributory negligence should be judicially abrogated and the doctrine of comparative negligence adopted in its place. For the second time in 30-years, the Court...