Litigation Archives - Davis, Agnor, Rapaport, & Skalny

#freebritney : It Happened to Britney Spears – Can It Happen to You?

The case of Britney Spears has brought conservatorships (known in Maryland as “guardianships”) to the forefront of our public dialogue. What allegedly began as a temporary arrangement in 2008 while Spears was in a psychiatric … Read More

D.C. Bans Non-Compete Agreements: What Does This Mean For Employers?

Earlier this year, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed DC B23-0494, an Act also known as the “Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020.” As one may gather from the title of the Act, … Read More

Consider Using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) To Resolve Legal Conflicts

All successful businesses operate in a collaborative manner with their customers, vendors, and employees, utilizing contracts to establish and document all parties’ obligations and rights. However, despite mutually agreed upon terms, and the best intentions … Read More

The Court of Appeals Holds That Breach of Fiduciary Duty Is an Independent Cause of Action in Maryland

Last month, the Court of Appeals of Maryland had the opportunity to decide a case called Plank v. Cherneski. One of the issues before the Court in Plank was whether or not the legal cause … Read More

I Received A Patent Infringement Complaint, Now What?

You’ve just received a letter or a filed Complaint from someone who claims to hold a patent and which they believe you are infringing. You have many options on how to move forward, the success … Read More

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