Receiving a letter from the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) notifying you of an investigation or proposed disciplinary action can be stressful. Understanding the process, however, can help protect your license and reputation. This article breaks down how the process works and explains why early legal counsel can make a…
Silverman Thompson’s business litigation team recently secured a significant and highly unusual sanction in a complex real estate investment fraud case pending in circuit court. The court granted our request to prohibit the defendant—an individual at the center of an extensive real estate fraud scheme—from introducing any testimony or evidence…
Receiving a letter from the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) stating you are under investigation can be unsettling. However, understanding the process is crucial. This blog breaks down the EMS disciplinary procedure, from the initial letter to a potential hearing, and explains why seeking legal counsel early…
The Maryland Board of Professional Licenses oversees the licensing and regulation of various professions in the state. You can find more information on their website. In Maryland, licensed professionals are held to high standards of conduct and competence. Maintaining these standards is crucial not only for the integrity of…
Homeowners in Florida hired Silverman Thompson to defend a breach of contract and mortgage foreclosure action filed in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida. Mark Edelson and Michael J. Levin moved to dismiss the complaint and aggressively pursued their clients’ defenses, arguing that certain key documents were unsigned and…
In a landmark decision in Kathleen Anderson, et al. v. Evan Hammerman, et al., the Maryland Supreme Court ruled that attorneys can be held liable under consumer protection statutes like the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA) and the Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) for submitting false or inaccurate fee…
On October 1, 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (D.C. District Court) entered a final judgment and order in the matter of Adavenaixx v. Howard University, approving a class action settlement and release that the parties had executed on May 6, 2024 (which the court had…
This article outlines the appellate process in Maryland State court in five parts: initiation of the appeal and preliminary procedures; briefing deadlines and word count limits; the record extract; oral argument; and the time until an opinion is issued and petitions for review before the Supreme Court of Maryland. This…
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore County (BLLC) is responsible for regulating and controlling the number of establishments permitted to sell alcohol in Baltimore County. The BLLC is responsible for: processing applications for and transfers/renewals of licenses to sell beer, wine, and liquor; conducting inspections of licensed businesses;…
On August 20, 2024, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas struck down a proposed rule by the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that sought to impose a nationwide ban on non-compete agreements. Ryan, LLC v. FTC, –F. Supp.3d – (N.D. Tex., Aug. 20, 2024). The decision…
If you’ve litigated a contract dispute in Maryland, you’ve likely referred to the “four corners” rule, which means the reviewing court interprets a contract based on the language within the document itself. If that language is unambiguous, the terms of the agreement control regardless of the parties’ subjective intent. A…
On Friday, June 21, 2024, Under Armour announced that, subject to court approval, it had settled a pending securities class action in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The settlement closes a case originally filed in February 2017, which had twice been dismissed with prejudice before finding…
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City (BLLC) is responsible for limiting and/or restricting the number of establishments permitted to sell alcohol in Baltimore City. The BLLC is responsible for processing applications for and transfers/renewals of licenses to sell beer, wine and liquor; conducting period inspections of licensed…
In February 2023, Silverman Thompson initiated an action in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County on behalf of its client, a 105-year-old World War II Veteran. As alleged in the lawsuit, Silverman Thompson’s client had lived in the same home since 1960, which had been owned by his parents. Following…
Forty years ago, the Supreme Court decided Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense, which gave deference to federal agencies to implement their charging statutes. In its latest term, the Court’s 6-3 decision in Loper Bright Enters. v. Raimondo overturned Chevron and dramatically altered the balance of power between federal agencies and…