I am involved with a greek organization chapter currently facing a contractual dilemma and am seeking legal advice on how to navigate this situation. Three years ago, an officer, who has since left the chapter, signed a perpetual service agreement with a greek organization management platform. The... View More 
answered on Feb 22, 2024
This is a great question that I think hinges on the contractual defense of unconscionability. This is not the easiest contractual defense to prove, but it appears to be in the ballpark of what you're asking about which is the reasonableness of the contractual terms.
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I am involved with a greek organization chapter currently facing a contractual dilemma and am seeking legal advice on how to navigate this situation. Three years ago, an officer, who has since left the chapter, signed a perpetual service agreement with a greek organization management platform. The... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2024
There is caselaw on this issue in Maryland, and as always, every case and contract turns on its peculiar facts and contract terms. If the cancellation fee (called “liquidated damages” in the law) exceeds a reasonable estimate of actual damages incurred, then it may be deemed an unenforceable... View More
My provisional license has a different identifier number to my drivers license. So in theory can the ticket get thrown out if the officer recorded my license number incorrectly.
answered on Feb 21, 2024
No, this is not a defense to the charge. However, I would still recommend that you request a trial and not a waiver hearing. Sometimes the police officer does not appear. Even if the police officer does appear and you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment which avoids the... View More
I am looking to operate an online business where I sell online courses and PowerPoint templates as materials with the course. I have seen that a Microsoft Office Home and Student license is not allowed for commercial purposes.
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1. Is the Microsoft Professional license... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
1. The Microsoft Office Professional license may indeed be suitable for distributing materials such as online courses and PowerPoint templates for commercial purposes. However, it's essential to carefully review the terms and conditions of the license to ensure that it allows for the specific... View More
Paid 3 thousand dollars for guardianship case for my handicapped brother and it’s turned into an absolute nightmare.
answered on Feb 20, 2024
If the attorney-client relationship is not repairable due to the attorney, and you have a pending case/guardianship matter, you should contact a competent family lawyer right away. It is possible that if you explain the situation, they will work with you regarding attorney fees. You will want to... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2024
If you desire to handle the probate process by yourself without paying for an attorney to handle the full estate, you may find that a hour or so consultation with an experienced estate practitioner can help provide very helpful framework and tools. The average probate case in Maryland takes 9... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2024
Possibly! It truly depends on your situation. There are plenty of free and low-cost legal resources around the Maryland area. I first suggest that you consider reaching out to Maryland Legal Aid. Additionally, the Maryland Court system has catalogued several free and low-cost legal services on... View More
CR.5.612 Charge description: CDS possession-large amount
CR.5.602 Charge Description: CDS possession W/I Distribute Narc
answered on Feb 17, 2024
They do not merge because the two offenses have separate elements, specifically, the possession of over a specific weight or amount of CDS is a separate element of that offense, which is not present in the possession with intent to distribute charge, if it does not contain the same enhancement... View More
Landlord is asking me to vacate property by February 29, 2024
answered on Feb 17, 2024
Rental license laws are local to the county (or City of Baltimore) where you live, and vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Without knowing your location it is difficult to be clear on what laws apply. Also, the type of rental unit matters. Renting a room in someone’s house with a common... View More
I hired a Virginia-based company to repair a leak in my home. I asked if they were licensed to work in Maryland, and they said they were, but the document they provided me says "Out-of-state contractor (not for home improvement)," and neither the business trade name nor any of the... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2024
Performing a home improvement without a license is a criminal offense in Maryland, and the civil courts will not enforce the contract for the contractor. In other words, the contractor cannot legally accept payment, or sue you if you don’t pay, so no, you do not have to pay. I would immediately... View More
I was recorded on video tape taking a tablet at the gym. I returned it.
the tablet has been there for over a week I thought it was a forgotten item.
Can the video be posted? On social media
answered on Feb 17, 2024
You were in a publicly accessible place, not in a place where you had an expectation of privacy. So yes, it could be posted. However, if the posting intentionally or suggestively puts you in a false light, such as accusing you of being a thief, you might have a defamation of character claim, and... View More
What type of penalties might I face or right to back out at this point in the process?
answered on Feb 17, 2024
The obvious one is forfeiture of your earnest money deposit (EMD). It is possible you would be sued to specifically enforce the contract and force you to buy it, but that is a long expensive suit that will tie up the sale until it’s over and the seller would prefer to just sell their home—so... View More
is 473,300. How much would the estate tax be? I live in Md
answered on Feb 17, 2024
If this is the primary asset and all estate assets are being distributed to a spouse or lineal heirs (children, grandchildren, siblings, parents) there are no inheritance taxes, and no estate tax for estates having a value below $5,000,000. For calculating estate value for estate tax purposes,... View More
is 473,300. How much would the estate tax be? I live in Md
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
When dealing with the sale of a property from an estate, such as your mother's house with a reverse mortgage, the primary concern for taxes would typically involve capital gains tax, estate tax, or inheritance tax, depending on various factors including the total value of the estate and the... View More
is 473,300. How much would the estate tax be? I live in Md
answered on Feb 13, 2024
Maryland has several different "death taxes" and it really isn't possible to define the taxes without knowing the full context. If an attorney is assisting with the estate they should be able to discuss these in depth based on the specifics of your situation. However, generally... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
Employers may implement policies for searching employees' bags and persons as part of their efforts to protect company property, ensure workplace safety, or prevent theft. However, these searches should be conducted in a manner that respects employees' privacy rights and is consistent... View More
A detective left a card on my door and after I called back he said the police station department has been getting lots of harrasment annoying phone calls and traced back the phone numbers IP adress to my house.He said if they get any calls he will charge everyone inside my house with... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
If a detective has contacted you regarding harassment calls traced back to your house's IP address, it's crucial to take this seriously while also understanding your rights. Legally, charging someone with harassment requires evidence that the individual intentionally participated in the... View More
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
To seek a court order to remove personal information from a news article that you never consented to, you would generally need to pursue a legal process involving defamation or invasion of privacy claims. Firstly, consult with an attorney who can assess the specific circumstances of your case and... View More
I have plead guilty my lawyer filed a motion within 90 days for reconsideration I want ti get my guilty plea changed from guilty to PBJ its holding me back and I can’t get this other charged due to this if someone can please help me it would be greatly appreciated thank you
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
If you've already pleaded guilty to working without a contractor license in Maryland and your lawyer filed a motion for reconsideration within the 90-day window, you've taken the initial steps to address the situation. However, changing a guilty plea to a Probation Before Judgment (PBJ)... View More
Reconsideration within 90 days I was ordered to pay restitution which that will be paid off within 90 days what is my chance of convincing the judge to switch the guilty plea to a PBJ and what is my chances I am trying to change my life and this charge is preventing me from getting another charge... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2024
Need to know more about your other charges and criminal history. But ordinarily, there is a reasonable expectation that a judge will grant reconsideration and convert your guilty conviction to a PBJ, assuming you perform well on probation and comply with all conditions. If this sentence just... View More
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