What is Jake’s Law Jake’s Law is a new Maryland state law, signed by the Governor on April 14. This new law toughens the penalties for drivers who cause a serious crash while driving distracted — in particular while using a cellphone. Cellphone usage in Maryland is already limited to hands-free devices. The Law is…
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You’ve just slipped on a puddle, tripped over a mat, or skidded on a sheet of ice. Now what? If you suffered injury from your fall, you may have a legal case. Known as “slip and fall”, “negligence,” or “premises liability” cases, these types of suits can be difficult to try. Burden of Proof In…
Continue readingWhat Should You Do if You are Injured While Working Abroad? The Abrams Landau team had an interesting case in which our client was: An Australian National Skating Champion, Performing in the “High School Musical,” Working for “Disney on Ice,” (Feld Productions), which is part of the Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus group, out…
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While professional taxi cabs are required to have a certain minimum amount of liability insurance, what are the requirements for UberX, Sidecar or Lyft ? Cab Competition, Safety & Oversight Competition in the marketplace is a good thing, but so is safety regulation and oversight. If you are going to use these “alternative ride services,”…
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At the “We the People” National Invitational held at George Mason University (“GMU”) this weekend, the Rachel Carson Middle School (“RCMS”) civics class made it to the final 8, then the final 3, then, in their first trip to “the big show,” got the bronze because of their knowledge of Civics, the U.S. Constitution and…
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