Insurer Must Defend Violation of Privacy
Maryland Court of Special Appeals finds that insurer must defend Rams Head in action alleging violation of privacy, but finds no duty to defend general manager in who plead guilty to violating privacy statute. Through its analysis, the Court provides a thorough discussion of how Maryland courts are to construe insurance contracts.
Read MoreSovereign Immunity is Defense to Copyright Infringement
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.
Read MoreBank Statements are not Hearsay
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.
Read MoreDelay in Satisfying Medical Malpractice Judgment Does Not Constitute Failure to Pay Under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act
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.
Read MoreSummary Judgment Improperly Granted Against Employee Injured Outside of Normal Work Hours
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.
Read MoreCourt has Broad Jurisdiction over Attorney Discipline
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.
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