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Maryland Questions & Answers
Q: As a MD small business owner, how long am I responsible for an ex-employee who is getting unemployment benefits?
Marshall Jason Ray's answer
This actually gets pretty technical, and this answer is not comprehensive. When someone files for benefits, the wages the individual earned in the first four of the five quarters preceding the claim are used to calculate monetary eligibility and the weekly benefit amount. This is called the base period. If there is only one employer that reported wages in that base period, then all of the benefits are charged to that employer's account. The benefit charges then go into a formula to...
This actually gets pretty technical, and this answer is not comprehensive. When someone files for benefits, the wages the individual earned in the first four of the five quarters preceding the claim are used to calculate monetary eligibility and the weekly benefit amount. This is called the base period. If there is only one employer that reported wages in that base period, then all of the benefits are charged to that employer's account. The benefit charges then go into a formula to...
Q: Emplyer cutting my hours for no reason
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
Your employer can changes or cut your hours if they want. Cutting you to zero though would likely constituent constructive discharge and you may be able to claim unemployment.
Your employer can changes or cut your hours if they want. Cutting you to zero though would likely constituent constructive discharge and you may be able to claim unemployment.
Q: can a co owner post workers pay for all to see to shame or motivate?
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
Yes. This does not violate Maryland law, at least not on the limited faxes you have provided. This is a common practice in many industries.
Yes. This does not violate Maryland law, at least not on the limited faxes you have provided. This is a common practice in many industries.
Q: My dog got out and bit a neighbor's dog. Neither dog was on a leash. Can i be sued? I offered to pay the vet bill.
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
Without knowing all of the facts, it is certainly possible. But the damages would most likely be limited to the vet bill you already offer to pay. Tragically, in my opinion, animals are treated like pure property in Maryland. This injustice actually helps you in this case.
Without knowing all of the facts, it is certainly possible. But the damages would most likely be limited to the vet bill you already offer to pay. Tragically, in my opinion, animals are treated like pure property in Maryland. This injustice actually helps you in this case.
Q: I was made executor of my sons estate when he was killed in auto accident in 2006.
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
I'm not sure I totally understand your question. I'm doubt the state is looking to bring a claim against you but I don't know the specifics. Good job getting your life together. God bless!
I'm not sure I totally understand your question. I'm doubt the state is looking to bring a claim against you but I don't know the specifics. Good job getting your life together. God bless!
Q: My son fell on My neighbors car with his bike now he wants me to pay $250 for 3 tiny pre-existing scratches
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
If the scratches are preexisting, you would win. But if they are not, your neighbor would have a valid claim against you. I can't see them filing suit as a practical matter but you never can tell. Ethically, if you son's bike caused the damage, you should pay for it.
If the scratches are preexisting, you would win. But if they are not, your neighbor would have a valid claim against you. I can't see them filing suit as a practical matter but you never can tell. Ethically, if you son's bike caused the damage, you should pay for it.
Q: What is the law concerning storing other peoples stuff at your house?
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
I think the smart thing is to send them a letter certified mail return receipt requested asking them to pick up the property by some date in the future (the longer the better) and otherwise you are going to give the stuff to Goodwill (or whatever).
I think the smart thing is to send them a letter certified mail return receipt requested asking them to pick up the property by some date in the future (the longer the better) and otherwise you are going to give the stuff to Goodwill (or whatever).
Q: i have quite a bazzar situation. can i sue the attorneys for deformation libel and slander?
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
The real answer is I don't know because I don't know exactly what these lies are. But just generally speaking, this is a very tough claim to bring.
The real answer is I don't know because I don't know exactly what these lies are. But just generally speaking, this is a very tough claim to bring.
Q: While under new employment, must the old employer pay compensation for an ex-employee subpoenaed to the courts for them
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
I'm not sure of the nature of your testimony. If it is fact testimony, I don't see them reimbursing you for your lost wages.
I'm not sure of the nature of your testimony. If it is fact testimony, I don't see them reimbursing you for your lost wages.
Q: What is a title 13 account
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
Money held in trust for a minor until they reach the age of majority.
The money is really for your child in most cases so you can't use it to buy a home. You could go to a Maryland Circuit Court judge by filing a motion and asking that you be allowed to use that money to buy a home because your child would benefit. But most judges are not going to let you touch that money because it is for the child when they turn 18.
Money held in trust for a minor until they reach the age of majority.
The money is really for your child in most cases so you can't use it to buy a home. You could go to a Maryland Circuit Court judge by filing a motion and asking that you be allowed to use that money to buy a home because your child would benefit. But most judges are not going to let you touch that money because it is for the child when they turn 18.
Q: is this my fault? and i have to pay all the money? (see the detail)please answer this asap (this lady would sue me)
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
Do you have homeowners or rental insurance? That might provide you a defense and a way of making payment on any claim she makes.
Your facts do not make a ton of sense but I have a hard time imagining a ton of scenarios where you are not responsible for her injuries. Most law firms are not going to bring a claim unless insurance coverage involved. (My firm would not unless the circumstances were extreme.) But she may well find one that does not have that requirement. Good luck!
Do you have homeowners or rental insurance? That might provide you a defense and a way of making payment on any claim she makes.
Your facts do not make a ton of sense but I have a hard time imagining a ton of scenarios where you are not responsible for her injuries. Most law firms are not going to bring a claim unless insurance coverage involved. (My firm would not unless the circumstances were extreme.) But she may well find one that does not have that requirement. Good luck!
Q: I recently signed a lease put 6500 down I have all the paper work I have utilities and nail even a maintenance man.
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
That is just awful. I don't think you have a great deal of legal options.
That is just awful. I don't think you have a great deal of legal options.
Q: An act of vandalism and theft happened on the insured property recently. The insurance denied the claim.
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
The key is going to be in the policy language. I think you may have something to go on here. It is probably going to depend on how long you were in North Carolina. But I can't imagine the policy reads to suggest that you actually have to be on the premises and cannot take a sojourn out fo the state. So ask them to show you the specific policy language that controls and post the answer and hopefully I or someone else will give their thoughts.
The key is going to be in the policy language. I think you may have something to go on here. It is probably going to depend on how long you were in North Carolina. But I can't imagine the policy reads to suggest that you actually have to be on the premises and cannot take a sojourn out fo the state. So ask them to show you the specific policy language that controls and post the answer and hopefully I or someone else will give their thoughts.
Q: can a defense expert witness be called back to the stand
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
The short answer is yes. Usually there is going to have to be a reason proffered as to why the witness should be recalled. But judges -- who make the final call -- allow this liberally for cause.
The short answer is yes. Usually there is going to have to be a reason proffered as to why the witness should be recalled. But judges -- who make the final call -- allow this liberally for cause.
Q: while in traffic an object flew off a semi truck and damaged my car, I didn't get any info on the driver, what can I do
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
You can bring an uninsured motorist claim against GEICO claiming that the accident was caused by the fault of a driver that was uninsured. Of course, the driver is not really uninsured but is viewed as uninsured under Maryland law if the driver cannot be identified after reasonable investigation.
You can bring an uninsured motorist claim against GEICO claiming that the accident was caused by the fault of a driver that was uninsured. Of course, the driver is not really uninsured but is viewed as uninsured under Maryland law if the driver cannot be identified after reasonable investigation.
Q: Can I still sue now after five years?
Ronald V. Miller Jr.'s answer
Maryland Courts & Judicial Proceedings Code Section 5-109, says that a med-mal case must commence within five years of the time that the injury was committed, or within three years of the date the harm was discovered.
Is is hard to foreclose any possibility because there are discovery rule loopholes that you could theoretically have a chance of availing yourself to and argue that the statute of limitations has not passed. I would need to know more facts to know for sure. But based on...
Maryland Courts & Judicial Proceedings Code Section 5-109, says that a med-mal case must commence within five years of the time that the injury was committed, or within three years of the date the harm was discovered.
Is is hard to foreclose any possibility because there are discovery rule loopholes that you could theoretically have a chance of availing yourself to and argue that the statute of limitations has not passed. I would need to know more facts to know for sure. But based on...
Q: Is it legal for a Drs office to hold your anti depressant medication hostage until you schedule an appointment
Laura G. Zois' answer
It is hard to know without knowing more facts. But generally doctors do have a right to require the patient to come in before reupping mediation.
It is hard to know without knowing more facts. But generally doctors do have a right to require the patient to come in before reupping mediation.
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