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Currently, in Maryland, an expert in a medical malpractice claim who testifies as to the “standard of care” is required to devote no more than 20% of her professional activities to activities that directly involve testimony in personal injury claims.    Generally, the standard of ... Read more >

Showcasing the firm’s experience in multiple disciplines, Best Lawyers recognizes eight of Tydings’ lawyers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020. Scott Patrick Burns:  Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions and Product Liability Litigation Defense. William W. Carrier... Read more >

Earlier this year, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported that nearly one in four Americans had difficulty in affording their prescription drugs.  With little substantive action taken on the federal level to address rising prescription drug costs, the spotlight has turned to the states for a sol... Read more >

In the 2019 Legislative Session, the Maryland General Assembly continued its work to increase protections for workers with respect to workplace harassment (see our previous client alert) resulting in a number of significant changes to the state Human Relations Law, effective October 1, 2019.  ... Read more >

Two new Maryland laws will take effect this year benefiting employees working for less than $15 per hour.  The first is the long-discussed “Fight For Fifteen” increase in the state minimum wage.   The second invalidates non-competition agreements with employees making equal to or&... Read more >

The Maryland General Assembly recently wrapped up its legislative session having made a number of changes impacting Maryland’s medical marijuana industry.  Although we recently published the article, Medical Marijuana Laws in the Mid-Atlantic – What Health Care Providers Need to Know, provi... Read more >

Tydings is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has again ranked the firm and two of its partners, Alan Grochal and Richard Costella, for their work in bankruptcy and restructuring in its 2019 edition of Chambers USA. Bankruptcy/Restructuring This is the seventh consecutive year Cham... Read more >

Over the past few years, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia have made significant changes to their laws governing medical marijuana.  As this fledgling new industry emerges, prospective growers, dispensaries, and processors of medical cannabis must navigate a constantly evolving thicket o... Read more >

Maryland health care providers need to know that a new option may be on the horizon for those involved in a dispute with Medicare.  Under a decision recently issued from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a health care provider may seek assistance from the court to stall ... Read more >

Tydings is pleased to announce that 11 of its attorneys are listed among the 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars*. Brian A. Balenson: Estate & Probate. Glenn E. Bushel: General Litigation. Mark D. Dopkin: Real Estate. Emerson L. Dorsey, Jr.: Real Estate. Gregory M. Ga... Read more >