In order to keep you abreast of the recent developments in the law, we are reporting the substance of several current decisions of major import in the jurisdictions of Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia.
This material is being provided for your general information only, and is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice. The information provided is not provided as legal advice, or in the course of an attorney-client relationship. You should always consult an attorney for advice about the specific circumstances of your case.
Recent Developments in the Law
- Volume No. I - Punitive Damages, Tort Law, Insurance Law
- Volume No. II - Insurance Coverage, Tort Law
- Volume No. III - Tort Law, Lead Poisoning
- Volume No. IV - Strict Liability, Tort Law, Duty of Care
- Volume No. V - District of Columbia Law
- Volume No. VI - Insurance Coverage, Insurance Contracts, Third Party Breach
- Volume No. VII - Negligence, Product Liability, Insurance, Defamation
- Volume No. VIII - Medical Malpractice, Workers' Compensation, Tort Law
- Volume No. IX - Business Law / Insurance Law, Tort Law
- Volume No. X - Workers Compensation, Insurance Law, Civil Proceedure
- Volume No. XI - Insurance Law, Negligence Contribution
- Volume No. XII - Workers Compensation, Insurance Law, Expert Testimony
- Volume No. XIII - Workers Compensation, Tort Law, Civil Procedure Law
- Volume No. XIV - Medical Malpractice, Tort Law, Insurance Law
- Volume No. XVI - Malpractice Law, Insurance Law
- Volume No. XVII - Medical Malpractice, Tort Law, Insurance Law
- Volume No. XVIII - Insurance, Civil Procedure, Damages
- Special Edition - Products Liability
- Volume No. XX - Real Estate, Jury Instruction, and Civil Procedure
- Special Edition - Insurance Coverage Duty
- Volume No. XXII - Workers Compensation, Insurance, Work Product
- Volume No. XXIII - Insurer That Wrongfully Refuses Coverage Liable Only in Contract
- Volume No. XXIV - Risk/Utility Is Design Defect Test
- Volume No. XXV - Insurance
- Volume No. XXVI - Claims Not Covered by the Policy
- Special Edition - June 2000
- Volume No. XXVII - Intentional Tort
- Volume No. XXVIII - Torts, Assumption of Risk
- Volume No. XXIX - Torts, Local Government
- Volume No. XXX - Torts, Duty-Owed
- Volume No. XXXI - May 2001
- Volume No. XXXII - May 2001
- Volume No. XXXIII - July 2001
- Volume No. XXXIV - August 2001
- Volume No. XXXV - October 2001
- Volume No. XXXVI - November 2001
- Volume No. XXXVII - January 2002
- Volume No. XXXVIII - April 2002
- Volume No. XXXIX - April 2002 Special Edition
- Volume No. XL - July 2002 Special Edition
- Volume No. XLI - July 2002
- Volume No. XLII - August 2002
- Volume No. XLIII - September 2002
- Volume No. XLIV - February 2003
- Volume No. XLV - March 2003
- Volume No. XLVI - April 2003, Special Issue
- Volume No. XLVII - May 2003, Special Issue - The Boulevard Rule
- Volume No. XLVIII - May 2003, Special Issue - PIP and Tort Claims in DC
- Volume No. XLIX - May 2003
- Volume No. LI - July 2003
- July 2003, Special Issue
- Volume No. LII - September 2003
- Volume No. LIII - December, 2003 Special Issue - Change in Landlord Liability
- Volume No. LIV - December, 2003 Special Issue - Copyright Awards
- Volume LV - March 2004
- Volume LVI - June 2004
- Volume LVII - October 2004
- Volume LVIII - November 2004
- Volume LIIX - January 2005
- Volume LX - March 2005
- Volume LXI - June 2005
- Volume LXII - June 2005, Special Edition
- Volume LXIII - June/July 2005
- Volume LXIX - June/July 2005 , Special Edition
Court Opinions
- Information Systems and Network Corporation, et al. v. Federal Insurance Company, 145 Md. App. 457, 805 A.2d 1141 (2002), cert. denied, 372 Md. 430, 813 A.2d 258 (2002) - In a precedent case in Maryland, the Court of Special Appeals held that no insurance coverage existed in the subject commercial general liability (CGL) and excess policies for the underlying state and federal qui tam False Claims Acts action alleging misrepresentation by the insured contractor to procure government contract. For full text of the above opinion, click on: http://www.courts.state.md.us/opinions/cosa/2002/1874s00.pdf.
- Perdue Farms Incorporated v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, P.A. & Federal Insurance Company, 197 F.Supp.2d 370 (D.Md. 2002) -- No Advertising Liability insurance coverage exists for the misappropriation of a trade secret nor for the breach of confidentiality agreements intended to protect the trade secrets. For full text of the above opinion, click on: http://www.mdd.uscourts.gov/Opinions152/Opinions/perdue0402.pdf.
- Lords Landing Village Condominium Council of Unit Owners v. Continental Insurance Company, No. 98-1639 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. -- Does a comprehensive general liability insurance policy cover damages caused by faulty workmanship in construction?
- Beard Plumbing and Heating, Inc. v. Thompson Plastics, Inc., et al , No. 95-3198 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. -- Privity of contract is required to recover consequential economic loss due to breach of the merchantability warranty.
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