WALDMAN, GROSSFELD, APPEL AND BAER

02/13/2023

We are happy to support Larry and hope you can join us in honoring the memory of our friend and partner, Marc Appel.

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I have cancer! Last summer I participated in Bike4Chai, an exhilarating and challenging cycling event to benefit the children and families of Chai Lifeline who are stricken by terrible diseases, including cancer. My friend Marc Appel complained of back pain, his doctors thought it was just a typical...

12/13/2021

The number of commuters in Maryland is increasing every day. Learn more about workers' compensation for commuters and the Maryland "Going and Coming" rule:

As more businesses transition from remote work (or work-from-home) to in-person, hybrid, or flexible work schedules, the number of commuters traveling to and from work each week continues to increase. The 2019 State of the Commute survey for metropolitan DC (which includes Maryland and Virginia) ind...

11/22/2021

If you work on-site or are returning to in-person work, learn whether your employer may be liable if you contract COVID-19 while working.

Throughout the entire world people have been trying to find ways to work safely during the pandemic. Some employees have been able to shift to work from home mode. But others, particularly those providing essential services, have continued to work in

09/10/2021

Thinking of selling your home? To make your house more attractive to potential buyers, consider redeeming your ground rent before putting your house on the market.

Those who reside outside of Baltimore City, or at least outside of Maryland, may not be familiar with the concept of ground rent. This legal term dates back to 18th century English common law and essentially says that the owner

09/03/2021

If you are considering filing a personal injury claim in Maryland right now, here is some information you may find helpful.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people throughout the world, and unfortunately Marylanders are no exception. As of the publishing of this article, over 45,000 Marylanders have been hospitalized as a result of this virus.

07/16/2021

If you’re experiencing delayed injuries from an auto accident, here are some important steps that you should take...

Despite our best efforts to be safe drivers, auto accidents still occur. And, unfortunately, there is often some associated psychological and physical trauma. Hundreds of accidents occur in Maryland every

06/23/2021

Establish a living will – get peace of mind and ensure your wishes are met…

The statistics surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are startling and tragic. As of the publication of this article, more than 600,000 deaths in the United States alone have been attributed to COVID-19. While this disease has disproportionately affected

05/26/2021

Foreclosure and eviction moratoriums are set to expire in the coming months - read our recommendations on how to avoid being part of the predicted foreclosure wave

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant economic difficulties for many people, and those with mortgages are no exception. Thanks to legislation passed to help homeowners experiencing financial hardship, many borrowers were granted forbearance relief which temporarily postponed their mortga...

05/05/2021

If you are injured while working from home, you may be eligible for workers' comp

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world’s workforce in many ways. One of the most notable may be the significant number of people working from home full-time or those working hybrid schedules in which they work from home for one or more days each week. It

06/04/2020

The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is currently impacting the daily operation of the Maryland Judiciary. Maryland courts are currently closed to the public; however, the courts continue to hear certain types of emergency matters. Most courthouses are operating with essential staff only.
‪Beginning at 5 p.m., on Friday, June 5, the Maryland courts will begin implementing its reopening plan that guides courts across the state of Maryland as to how they should gradually return to full operations throughout the next several weeks and months. ‬
There are five phases in the plan and each phase will represent an increase in the level of activity within each courthouse and court office. Depending on the current state of COVID-19 throughout Maryland, it may be necessary for a court and/or jurisdiction to adjust phases.
The Judiciary is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and evaluating its ongoing response to this public health emergency. Until further notice, the courts will continue using technology for remote proceedings, either by video or telephone, but please note that this will vary by court location. The general public, members of the media, and attorneys should reference the COVID-19 webpages for the latest information on individual court operations. Court closings related to coronavirus.
The courts are requiring any individual, including employees, seeking access to a courthouse or court office location to:
· Answer a set of screening questions;
· Be subject to temperature checks;
· Wear a facial covering or mask; and
· Practice social distancing.

AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON THE PROGRESSIVE RESUMPTION OF FULL FUNCTION OF JUDICIARY OPERATIONS PREVIOUSLY RESTRICTED DUE TO THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY
https://www.courts.state.md.us/sites/default/files/admin-orders/20200603amendedprogressiveresumptionoffullfunctionofjudiciaryoperations.pdf

SECOND REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON THE EMERGENCY TOLLING OR SUSPENSION OF STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS AND STATUTORY AND RULES DEADLINES RELATED TO THE INITIATION OF MATTERS AND CERTAIN STATUTORY AND RULES DEADLINES IN PENDING MATTERS
https://www.courts.state.md.us/sites/default/files/admin-orders/20200603secondrevisedemergencytollingorsuspensionofstatutesoflimitationanddeadlines.pdf

AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER LIFTING THE STATEWIDE SUSPENSION OF JURY TRIALS AND RESUMING GRAND JURIES
https://www.courts.state.md.us/sites/default/files/admin-orders/20200603amendedliftingstatewidesuspensionofjurytrialsandresuminggrandjuries.pdf

AMENDED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER LIFTING THE SUSPENSION DURING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY OF FORECLOSURES, EVICTIONS, AND OTHER EJECTMENTS INVOLVING RESIDENCES
‪ourts.state.md.us/sites/default/files/admin-orders/20200603amendedliftingsuspensionduringcovidofforeclosuresevictionsandotherejectmentsinvolvingresidences.pdf‬

03/26/2020

Here’s the latest on court restrictions.
Please stay safe and feel free to call us if we can help or you have questions.

The Maryland Judiciary issued two Administrative Orders today – the first extending the length of the emergency operations through May 1, 2020, and another Suspending Foreclosures, Evictions…