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Garnishing of Social Security Benefits to Enforce a Child Support or Alimony Judgment in Maryland

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...

Benefits of a tiered contingency fee in personal injury cases

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...

Maryland refuses to impose civil liability on bars and restaurants for the injuries caused by their intoxicated patrons.

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...

Maryland declines to abandon the doctrine of contributory negligence

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...
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