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 …
Helping Victims of Fraud Navigate the Criminal Process
Helping Victims of Fraud Navigate the Criminal Process You’ve started a business from scratch and grown it to a successful and profitable operation. You’ve recruited and trained a trusted professional …
When Cybercriminals Attack, Privacy Laws Mandate Speedy Response
When Cybercriminals Attack, Privacy Laws Mandate Speedy Response Target. Home Depot. Sony. Yahoo. MedStar. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management. The National Archives. The Democratic National Committee. Every day brings …
What Causes People to Contest Wills?
A few years ago, former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith made headlines with her protracted legal battle over the estate of her billionaire husband. Disputes over wills and inheritance, however, …
