We are often asked by clients to draw up a document appointing a temporary guardian for their children. Unfortunately, the only document which is provided for under the Maryland Code is a document which appoints a standby guardian for six months in the event a...
Month: October 2015
Bankruptcy Filer Without Attorney Unsuccessful in Completely Avoiding Lien
Terren Curtis thought he was smart enough to act as his own attorney in a bankruptcy case. Admittedly he was pretty smart; smart enough to appeal a bankruptcy court decision to the U.S. District Court. Unfortunately, he still lost his appeal. Mr. Curtis simply did not...
Pedestrian Injuries
In Maryland, striking a pedestrian walking in a crosswalk is a serious crime which can result in a fine of $500 or imprisonment for 2 months. A violation of a statute such as the one requiring an automobile to yield the right of way is also prima facie evidence of...
No Copyright Protection for House Plans
In the case of Sari v. America's Home Place, Inc., which was decided by Judge Gerald Lee in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, a homeowner copyrighted the plans which were used to build a new home. When the builder built another...