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Maryland law provides that when a child is conceived or born to a married woman, there is a presumption of legitimacy for that child; the woman’s husband is automatically presumed to be the child’s biological father, even if the parties are separated with the intention of getting a divorce.
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In the U.S., pet ownership is rising. As couples marry they may be faced with the prospect of divorce. What happens to the family pets when they split?
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Having specific information and documents with you at the initial consultation will allow you to spend productive time evaluating your position for alimony, child support, custody, and visitation.
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by Greg Care I felt I needed to add the preface to the title of this entry, lest many of you conclude that I am way too late in arriving at a well-understood reality in residency and fellowship training.  We all know, intuitively, that there is a correlation between the severity of discipline imposed and
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In 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a landmark agreement with the state of Rhode Island to help bring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities out of segregated work settings and into typical jobs in the community at competitive pay.
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Medical residents – a dismissal (or suspension, non-renewal, non-promotion, or even probation) threatens the significant investments you have put into your medical career. 
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Department of Justice announced  that it will no longer issue guidance on the federal laws it enforces and that it will review existing guidance to identify those that should be rescinded.
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Maryland hunters should be aware of new, tougher penalties for violating hunting laws that might not have been on their radar when they became effective months ago.  These changes in the law significantly raise the stakes for those accused of common hunting violations such as baiting, shooting over a limit, and accidentally shooting a protected animal.
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Residents, fellows, and attendings can play a vital (and potentially lucrative) role in preventing their programs from defrauding state and federal medical benefit programs by pursuing False Claim Act actions with the assistance of counsel.
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Eve discusses the ongoing question of whether websites are covered by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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The Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2017 or REPEAL seeks to bring laws in line with current science and public health goals.
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Public schools are failing to prepare students with disabilities for graduation. Only 64.6% of students with disabilities graduated on time.
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The ADA Education and Reform Act, HR 620, would amend the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to accommodate businesses who purport not to have figured out their obligations for the last 27 years and place the burden of identifying wheelchair accessibility barriers for businesses on people with disabilities.
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A critical disparity in our criminal justice system – the approximately 2 million people with serious mental illness entering our jails annually – reflects a set of mistaken assumptions and prejudices rampant in our communities.
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A critical disparity in our criminal justice system – the approximately 2 million people with serious mental illness entering our jails annually – reflects a set of mistaken assumptions and prejudices rampant in our communities.
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Please beware that it is still illegal to hunt ducks, geese, coots, and other waterfowl with lead shot.
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Brown, Goldstein & Levy knows how important family is. When we represent you and your loved ones, we take the same care as we would for our own families.
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As of October 1, 2016, a corroborating witness is no longer needed to obtain a divorce in Maryland.
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Another court has weighed in on the importance of pursuing the internal “due process” hearings available to resident physicians for contesting probation, non-renewals, and termination. Residents take a significant risk by skipping “due process” procedures in favor of proceeding straight to court.
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One of just a few examples of a resident physician succeeding in reaching a jury with claims of discrimination and breach of contract by a training program.
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Two new laws for Maryland’s outdoorsmen effective October 1, 2015 – one changes the test of when a hunter is liable for hunting over bait, the other gives those who buy fishing licenses a full year of fishing privileges.
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List of the top 10 questions you should ask when considering hiring a criminal lawyer.
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A recent federal court decision provides a cautionary tale about the rights of resident physicians accused of misconduct, and importance of taking full advantage of internal “due process” hearings.
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Students, medical interns, and resident physicians facing disciplinary actions should retain experienced attorneys well in advance of the hearing to help them prepare.
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If you are accused of sexual misconduct at college – know the school’s policies, having counsel is critical, and allegations must be taken seriously by the student and the family.
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Couples often fall into the trap of trying to evenly quantify and distribute every piece of marital property or household item. But in this scenario, nobody wins. Find out how to achieve an efficient distribution where everyone can walk away satisfied.
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Medical residents and post-graduate fellows threatened with reprimand, probation, suspension, non-renewal, or termination from their program should become familiar with the six ACGME “core competencies” and refer to their institution’s policies on discipline for house staff, as well as their employment contract.
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By Dana McKee and Brett Watson Getting started is always the hardest step in any process, especially when that process involves resolving often intensely emotional disputes. Going through a divorce requires planning and communication. That is why it is important to find the right attorney to help you. Where do I find an attorney to
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