How “Sequestration” Will Delay Your Social Security Disability Claim- Part II

In what way will “sequestration” affect your social security disability claim? Social Security has advised the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (NOSSCR) in a “Fact Sheet” that the cut in their budget by the Budget Control Act will only delay your case by about six weeks.  But, it appears that budget cut will…

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We will miss Judge Ann Brobst of Baltimore County Circuit Court

It was indeed tragic to hear that Judge Anne Brobst passed away this week.  Therefore, I am posting an article that I wrote for the Baltimore County Bar Association Advocate monthly magazine in February, 2010.  After experiencing the joy of Judge Brobst’s investiture, I felt compelled to write this article.  This piece comes from the…

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New Maryland Court of Appeals Case- Police Use of Taser Turn a Stop Into an Arrest

Yesterday, the Maryland Court of Appeals, in Reid v. State, overturned a conviction for a handgun violation. The ruling was that there was not probable cause for an arrest. Because there was not probable cause, the evidence obtained after arrest should have been suppressed. You can read the full opinion here: http://mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2012/113a11.pdf

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On September 11th, we remember residents of Baltimore County who died that day and thank a Baltimore City State’s Attorney who continues to serve

The Maryland 911 Memorial is dedicated today, on the tenth anniversary of that tragic event.  Among the 68 Marylanders who lost their lives that day, five are listed as living in Baltimore County.  Included in that list are Robert John Fangman, Linda Rosenbaum and Cortez Ghee.  A biography of each of can be seen at…

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