Caitlin Grant Named to Board of Rebuilding Together Montgomery County
Cailtin Grant has been named to Rebuilding Together Montgomery County’s board of directors. Caitlin is a litigation attorney who represents clients in commercial real estate disputes, including landlord-tenant, adverse possession, and …
Defense Counsel’s Opening Statement Didn’t Open the Door – Ford v. State
Suppose defense counsel in a homicide trial gives an opening statement suggesting that the victim had been the aggressor and had initiated the fight that ultimately led to his death. …
When Does a Statute Abrogate the Common Law and When May an Arbitration Award be Vacated Due to Legal Error?
In 1793, the General Court of Maryland – which from 1776 to 1806 exercised both general and appellate jurisdiction – held that an arbitration award could be set aside for …
Hillary Clinton’s E-Mails, Attorney Discipline, and the Original and Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals – Attorney Grievance Commission v. Clevenger
Hillary Clinton’s use of a private e-mail server to conduct business as Secretary of State has been the primary focus, or at least an aspect, of various investigations, including ones …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2018 DC Super Lawyers List
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2018 DC Super Lawyers List Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 DC Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Super Lawyers is a listing …
COSA Addresses Whether Heroin Distribution Can Support a Conviction For Involuntary Manslaughter
Across the country, opioid use has reached epidemic proportions with often tragic results. Maryland is no different from the rest of America. To battle this deadly plague, many prosecutors are …
It’s OK: The Trial Judge Knew What Defense Counsel Meant – Watts v. State
A Maryland appellate court will ordinarily entertain a challenge concerning a jury instruction only if counsel objected promptly after the trial judge instructed the jury, clearly stating the grounds for …
Wallace-Bey v. State: Not Everything She Said He Said Was Hearsay
Five months ago, I wrote about Porter v. State, 455 Md. 220 (2017), where a deeply divided Court of Appeals, in a 4-3 decision, held that a battered spouse may …
The Correct Choice by FAR: Ethics and Compliance Programs for Federal Government Contractors
The Correct Choice by FAR: Ethics and Compliance Programs for Federal Government Contractors In fiscal year 2016, the U.S. Government awarded a total of $471.38 billion in contracts, up 7.7% …
U.S. News & World Report Names Lerch Early a Top National Firm for Real Estate Litigation and Land Use; 9 Practices Ranked in Top Tier in DC Area for 2018
U.S. News & World Report Names Lerch Early a Top National Firm for Real Estate Litigation and Land Use; 9 Practices Ranked in Top Tier in DC Area for 2018 …
Clear and Present Danger: An Abused Spouse Can Hire a Contract Killer and Argue Imperfect Self-Defense
When is a threat of mortal harm so imminent that a preemptive attack is justified or at least understandable? No, this is not a discussion of the nuclear threat posed …
Stan Reed Named 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” for Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law by Best Lawyers
Stan Reed Named 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” for Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law by Best Lawyers Litigation attorney Stan Reed recently was selected as the 2018 “Lawyer of the …
