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Under a new Maryland law, physicians may be approved by the Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Marijuana Commission to certify a patient’s use of medical marijuana for one or more qualifying medical conditions.  Marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinol continue to be Schedule I controlled dangerous substan... Read more >

Best Lawyers recognizes six lawyers from Tydings for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015. Scott Patrick Burns:  Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions-Defendants and Product Liability Litigation-Defendants. William W. Carrier, III: Commercial Litigation, Employment Law-Mana... Read more >

The 2014 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognizes Alan M. Grochal for his bankruptcy litigation practice.  According to Chambers, a source describes Mr. Grochal as "... a real bankruptcy lawyer," who adds that "people respect him." Mr. ... Read more >

    The controversial “ban the box” legislation that significantly impacts the majority of Baltimore City employers will go into effect on August 13, 2014. The new law prohibits certain employers in the City of Baltimore from inquiring about a job applicant’s criminal histo... Read more >

Ferrier R. Stillman, co-chair of Tydings' family law group, was recently interviewed by Maryland Family Law Monthly, a publication of The Daily Record and the premier family law periodical in Maryland, about a little known, but important, law that went into effect on April 8, 2014. This law provides... Read more >

This year the General Assembly enacted a new law and revised existing laws to further protect victims of domestic violence.  A summary of each of these laws follows. Effective Immediately: The Maryland Insurance Administration is now required to create a standardized form to allow indi... Read more >

A recent opinion of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals demonstrates the vulnerability officers and directors of unincorporated nonprofit associations potentially face if the association breaches a contract. The Court held that these individuals may be held personally and individually liable for t... Read more >

Bill Sammons was a guest columnist for Jurist on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision regarding DNA collection from certain arrestees as a routine booking procedure in Maryland.  The article, “Embracing DNA Collection as a Routine Booking Procedure,” looks at the decision and its effect... Read more >