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The Defense Line Newsletter

	Winter 2010 » Implications Of Praxair v. ATMI President's Message Editor’s Corner Hospitals are Not the Insurer of Last Resort The Infamous Mold “Expert,” Dr. Shoemaker, Finally Excluded in Maryland Spotlights Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County News Standard for Determining an Appealable Workers’ Compensation Order A Different Way of Doing Business MDC Sponsors
	Winter 2009 » Challenging Plaintiff’s Causation Theory Editor’s Corner Micro-Evaluations Anyone? Spotlights F&P Attorney Awarded State Trucking Honor MDC Sponsors
	Summer 2008 » UIM Insurers Lose Right to Contest Liability by Consenting to Underinsured Tortfeasor’s Carrier’s Settlement Editor’s Corner Litigating Liability Insurance Coverage Attorneys Fees Incurred in Defending Insurance Policy Non-covered Claims: Who Pays? Requiem for the Limitations Defense: Dove v. Montgomery County Board of Education, 943 A.2d 662 (2008) Spotlights 2008 MDC Sponsors
	Fall 2007 » The New First Party Failure to Act in Good Faith Laws President’s Message Editor’s Corner Court of Appeals Issues Decision Addressing Requirements for Legally Sufficient Plaintiff’s Certificate of Qualified Expert in Medical Malpractice Cases Stacking of Liability Policies Permitted in Maryland New Members Neuroscience & Bio-Behavioral Technologies/2007 ASTAR National Judges’ Science School Spotlights The Daily Record's Leadership in Law 2007 Winners 2007 MDC Sponsors
	Spring 2007 » Undocumented Aliens: The Maryland Court of Appeals, The Commission and The Lagos Decision President’s Message Editor’s Corner A Five-Year Restropective of Workers’ Compensation Practice in Maryland New Members MDC First Specialty Bar Association to Host ASTAR Symposium Implied Indemnity Between Co-Defendants Mutual v. Ackerman: Dwelling Policy Exclusion for Vandalism Does Not Include Arson Rausch v. Allstate: Doctrine of Implied Co-Insureds Rejected Maryland Appellate Courts Resist Temptation to Distinguish Commercial Policies Recent Developments in “Claims-Made” Law A Motion to Dismiss Without Prejudice, Filed on Behalf of a Minor, May Be Analyzed the Same as Any Other Voluntary Dismissal Motion 2007 MDC Sponsors Spotlights
	Fall 2006 » Supervening Cause is Alive and Well President’s Message Editor’s Corner Maryland Businesses Beware: New Department of Homeland Security Initiatives Make Employment of Illegal Aliens a “Bet the Company” Proposition The Impact of USAA v. Riley on Lead Paint Litigation in Maryland What have Maryland’s ASTAR judges been thinking about? New Members Spotlights
	Spring 2006 » If We’d Been Good at Science, Wouldn’t We Have M.D. Behind Our Names? MDC Participates in ASTAR President’s Message Editor’s Corner Legal Malpractice Appendix: Case Study Problems What have Maryland’s ASTAR judges been thinking about? New Members Maryland General Assembly Update Spotlights
	Fall 2005 » Insurer-Insured Communications and the Scope of Maryland's Attorney-Client Privilege President’s Message Editor’s Corner Young Lawyers: Assumption of the Risk: Winning a Summary Judgment Motion Telemedicine: Friend or Foe of the Medical Profession? Subpoenaing Medical Records: The Rules Are About to Change (2005 Md. Laws Ch. 503) Spotlights: Workers Compensation Immunity Extended to Supervisory Employee of Special Employer New Members Spotlights DRI Annual Meeting Insert
	Winter 2005 » High Crimes or Misdemeanors: Avoiding Legal Brawls From Bar Room Brawls President’s Message Maryland Defense Counsel Civil Defense Project Editor’s Corner HIPAA: The Basics New Members Court of Appeals Clarifies Board of Education’s Duty to Defend Teachers Maryland Court of Appeals’ Reverses $2.5 Million Award Based on Improper References to Race During Trial Recent Decisions Spotlights
	Summer 2004 » Bozman v. Bozman: Abrogation of Interspousal Immunity and the Law of Res Judicata President’s Message United States Supreme Court Rules That State Tort Claims Arising From Denials of Health Insurance Benefits Are Preempted By ERISA Editor’s Corner Revised Uniform Arbitration Act Brings Changes New Members Recent Decisions Spotlights
	Winter 2004 » Mediation/Settlement Conferences: Reducing the Pain and Suffering in Tort Litigation A is for Arbitration—a Primer President's Message HIPAA: The Basics Editor’s Corner General Right to Legal Counsel Is Not A Clear Mandate of Public Policy Sufficient to Abrogate Maryland’s Employment At-Will Doctrine Don’t Forget Causation—It Can Save You Executive Director’s Report “Not Guilty” Verdict for Employees Precludes Employer Liability Under Doctrine of Respondeat Superior Employer’s Reservation of Right to Unilaterally Modify Arbitration Agreement Renders Agreement Unenforceable New Members Spotlights
	Spring 2003 » Ex Parte Communications with Former Employees Under the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct Substituted Service not a Prerequisite to Court-Ordered "Nail and Mail" Under Rule 3-121(c) Court of Appeals Clarifies What Type of Employees May File Claims Under State Wage Payment and Collection Law Real Estate Brokers Not Liable Under Lead Paint and Consumer Protection Acts Improper Storage of Handgun Defeats Products Liability Claim Against Manufacturer for Self-inflicted Shooting Death of Boy Credit Limited to Benefits Paid or Payable by the Employer or Insurer Corporate Officers and Directors not Vicariously Liable Under Lead Paint Act Claimants Entitled to Reimbursement for Transportation To and From Health Care Provider Prior License and Regional Advertisement Held Insufficient for Personal Jurisdiction Discovery Abuse Can Lead to Dismissal of Claims Against a Discovering But Non-Moving Party New Members
	Spring 2001 » Defending Toxic Tort Cases in Maryland—A Primer Court of Special Appeals Rejects "Wrongful Life" Claim Franchisee's Alleged Defamatory Statements Protected by Qualified Privilege Independent Insurance Agent/Broker Owes Fiduciary Duty to Insurance Company Court Can Resolve Dispute over Property Interests of Religious Organization Statute Requiring Parent to Support Destitute Adult Child Created No Cause of Action Against Tortfeasor Parent-Child Immunity Held Inapplicable Where Claim is Insured and Defendant is Deceased Accountant Liable to Third Party for Negligence Where Privity Equivalent Exists Damages Limited Where Medical Records Introduced Under § 10–14 Expert Offered to Testify Regarding Defective Air Bag Must Have Specialized Knowledge
	Fall 2000 » Why Mediate? Workers Must Show Harm Related to Occupation Clergy-Patient Relationship Not "Officially Sanctioned" for Purpose of Emotional Distress Claim Rule Enumerating Affirmative Defenses is Exclusive Failure to Specify Ground for Objection Results in Waiver Motion in Limine Insufficient to Preserve Objection Court Considers Meaning of "Wholly Dependent" in Connection with Continuing Receipt of Death Benefits Corporate Officer Held Personally Liable for Corporation's Unpaid Sales Taxes No Jury Right for Proceeding in Equity
	Winter 1999 » 2000 Litigation Pre-Impact Fright Damages Held Recoverable No Loss of Enjoyment of Life with Pre-Impact Fright Affirmative Defenses Must be Pled to be Raised at Trial Plain Error Doctrine Rejected in Civil Cases Indemnification Barred by Any Active Negligence Negligent Entrustment—Father Not Liable for Actions of Adult Daughter SS5-107 Statute of Limitations Held Inapplicable in Administrative Proceedings Ex Parte Contacts with Opposing Party's Former Employees Worker's Comp. Awards Must be Based on Wage at Time of Injury Enforcement of Settlement Agreements Require Full Evidentiary Hearing
	Summer 1999 » Plaintiff's Fault in Product Cases: Why are They Getting Away With It? U.S. District Court Adopts Risk/Utility Test in Maryland Design Defect Cases FRE 612: Discovery of Documents Used to Prepare Deponents Showing of "Actual Malice" Required to Overcome Claim of Governmental Immunity A Dismissed Alternate Juror Can be Substituted for a Regular Juror Before the Jury Begins Deliberating "Reasonable Consumer" Standard Adopted for Deceptive Trade Practices Tort Claims Act Limits Damages But Not Post-Judgement Interest Workers' Comp—Offsets Gun Retailer Lacks Civil Obligation to Person Killed by Stolen Handgun Legislative Roundup—Summer 1999

Maryland Defense Counsel, Inc.
1218 Broadway Rd.
Lutherville, MD 21093
Phone 410-560-3895
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