Jill Kolodner | May 30, 2023 | Maryland Law
Every state makes its own laws when it comes to motorcycle licensing — and Maryland is no different. Before you head down to the DMV to register your new bike, you need to know Maryland’s requirements and licensing options for legally riding a motorcycle. Even if you know how to ride a motorcycle, don’t make… read more
Jill Kolodner | May 27, 2023 | Maryland Law
If you are lucky enough to win big in the Maryland Lottery, there is a very good chance that a lot of people will suddenly try to become your new best friend, and family members you barely know will be texting you night and day. Money simply has that effect on people, and in such… read more
Jill Kolodner | April 19, 2023 | Maryland Law
Before you take your car or truck into the shop to tint your windows, it’s important that you take note of Maryland’s window tint laws. These laws limit the amount of tint you can legally apply to the windows and windshield of your vehicle. Window tints will reduce the light that passes through your windows… read more
Jill Kolodner | April 17, 2023 | Maryland Law
One of the most sacred obligations placed upon American citizens is serving on a jury. Juries are essential to the resolution of civil disputes (such as those based on medical malpractice or wrongful death) and criminal cases. In either case, they depend on citizens willingly responding to the call to serve. While serving on a… read more
Jill Kolodner | June 16, 2022 | Maryland Law
As of 2022, every state regulates rideshare companies. The last state to regulate ridesharing, Oregon, enacted its laws in 2021. These laws, which refer to these companies as transportation network companies or TNCs, tell Uber and Lyft what they must do to provide ride-hailing services in various states. Maryland’s TNC laws went into effect in… read more
Jill Kolodner | May 12, 2022 | Maryland Law
Maryland law does not allow lane splitting or lane filtering. These practices reduce the risk of rear-end collisions in slowed or stopped traffic. But they also come with risks of their own. Learn about lane splitting and lane filtering and the legal statuses of these practices in Maryland. Riding a Motorcycle in Maryland Maryland does… read more
Jill Kolodner | May 10, 2022 | Maryland Law
Maryland has a surprising number of pedestrian traffic laws. Many of these laws restate common sense. For example, under Maryland law, you cannot cross the road against a red light. Maryland has these laws so the police can ticket you for pedestrian violations. The goal is to keep pedestrians safe from cars. When pedestrians do… read more
Jill Kolodner | August 31, 2021 | Maryland Law
Currently, Maryland has no age restriction for children riding on the back of motorcycles. Therefore, the decision to allow your child to ride on the back of a motorcycle in Baltimore is up to you. However, before you allow your child to ride on the back of a motorcycle, you may want to consider a… read more
Jill Kolodner | June 2, 2021 | Maryland Law
Smartphones and other electronic devices are invading every area of our lives, including our motor vehicles. Many drivers use their smartphones while driving. Some drivers go as far as to use their tablets and other electronic devices for texting, watching videos, checking email, posting to social media, and chatting with other people. Distracted driving is… read more
Jill Kolodner | February 8, 2021 | Maryland Law
When a lawsuit is filed, whether it is a car accident, medical malpractice, or workers’ compensation case, a copy of the lawsuit must be physically delivered to the person being sued. The formal legal term for this delivery is “service of process” and one person authorized by courts to make service is called a “process… read more