Semmes Law Updates

North Carolina appeals denial of motion to dismiss copyright infringement claims The Fourth Circuit found that the defense of sovereign immunity was applicable because the complaint against North Carolina contained insufficient evidence to establish that the state had expressly consented to suit in federal court.

Defendant objected to the admissibility of bank statements and video surveillance of an ATM on the grounds that this evidence was hearsay and lacked the requisite authentication. In ruling that both pieces of evidence are admissible, the Court of Appeals provides a thorough discussion of the scope of the Maryland Rules of Evidence.

The Fourth Circuit affirms grant of summary judgment to GBMC finding that plaintiff had failed to establish that GBMC failed to pay after GBMC delayed in satisfying a medical malpractice judgment against it.

The Maryland Court of Appeals reverses grant of summary judgment to Montgomery County in Workers’ Compensation dispute, finding that a reasonable fact-finder could conclude that the circumstances leading to claimant’s injury were sufficiently work-related.

The Maryland Court of Appeals reverses the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, finding that it lacked jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary proceeding. The opinion emphasizes the Maryland Court of Appeals’ exclusive jurisdiction over attorney disciplinary matters.

In Elec. Gen. Corp v. Labonte, the Court of Appeals held that a subsequent intervening event occurring outside of Claimant’s employment does not preclude liability of the Employer for worsening of prior workplace injury.