A Maryland appellate court has affirmed the dismissal of a proposed class action against MedStar Health, ruling that the patient data allegedly shared with Facebook and Google does not qualify as protected “contents” under Maryland’s wiretap statute. The decision is
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The Maryland Lawyer Blog, published by Miller & Zois, LLC, covers a range of legal topics relevant to Maryland law. It addresses emerging mass tort litigation such as Depo Provera brain tumor lawsuits, explores tort claims including intentional infliction of emotional distress, and discusses employment law issues like lunch break regulations. The blog also reports on legislative developments affecting healthcare access, exemplified by coverage of the Trans Health Equity Act expanding Medicaid for gender-affirming care. Additionally, it analyzes property law matters, including adverse possession cases and their implications under Maryland law. The content is focused on practical legal issues and recent legal developments within the state.
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Maryland Supreme Court Shuts Down Local Climate Tort Suits Against Big Oil
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Maryland dismissed climate change lawsuits brought by Baltimore, Annapolis, and Anne Arundel County against some of the largest fossil fuel companies in the world.
The plaintiffs were not asking the court to regulate emissions.…
Depo Provera Lawsuit
This page look at the newly developing Depo Provera brain tumor lawsuits. Depo Provera is a female contraceptive injection that is commonly known as the birth control shot. Millions of women in the U.S. have used Depo Provera at…
Intentional Inflection of Emotional Distress Claims in Maryland
If someone has wrongfully and intentionally caused you great emotional harm in Maryland, you may have a claim for the intentional inflection of emotional distress.
Maryland law, however, does not make it easy to bring an intention infliction of emotional…
Law on Lunch Breaks in Maryland
In Maryland, as in many other states, the regulations regarding lunch breaks are an essential aspect of employment law. These laws are designed to ensure that workers receive adequate rest periods during their workday, contributing to their overall well-being and…
Trans Health Equity Act Passes Maryland House of Delegates
The Trans Health Equity Act, also known as House Bill 283, was passed by the Maryland House of Delegates with a majority of 93-37 votes. This bill mandates the inclusion of gender-affirming treatment for transgender individuals in Maryland’s Medicaid…
Adverse Possession in Maryland
An unreported opinion last week by the Maryland Appellate Court in the case of Carpenter v. Jenkins holds significant implications for the understanding and application of adverse possession law within the state.
This case meticulously explores the stringent criteria that
This case meticulously explores the stringent criteria that
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Ceron v. Kamara
In Ceron v. Kamara, the Appellate Court of Maryland addressed an appeal following a motor vehicle accident in Montgomery County. The big issue on appeal is the trial court’s decision to permit the defendant’s counsel to introduce reasoning for…
Arrow Parking v. Cade
In a recent unreported decision by the Appellate Court of Maryland, Arrow Parking Corp., et al. v. Cade, a civil action stemming from a premises liability claim sheds light on pivotal legal doctrines, including the duty of care in…
New Maryland Insurance Administration Appeal Decision
In a recent unreported opinion by the Maryland Appellate Court, the case of Sarpong v. Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company (Case No. CAL21-09252), the court, presided over by Judges Reed, Ripken, and Salmon, upheld a previous decision by the Circuit
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