Maryland Statute of Limitations
At Holland Law, we have defended many lawsuits that were filed after the expiration of the Maryland statute of limitations. There are a few different… Read More »Maryland Statute of Limitations
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The Other Boilerplate: How Some Corporations Can Obstruct Discovery In Consumer Lawsuits
Consumers who sue large corporations are always at a disadvantage. Among the many advantages the corporate defendant has is information.
Imagine in typical case. A large mortgage servicer demands money from a consumer. The consumer doesn’t owe the money. Months pass, and no matter how many times the consumer explains, the calls and the letters keep coming.
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Why Am I Being Sued So Far From Home?
Every year, tens of thousands of Maryland residents are sued in debt collection cases. Only about 20 percent of them enter defenses, though. There are a lot of reasons for that. Some people think they don’t stand a chance in court. Some hope that the debt will go away if they ignore it. Others simply… Read More »Why Am I Being Sued So Far From Home?
DEBT BUYERS: Maryland’s Highest Volume Lawsuit Filers of 2017
Maryland Judiciary Case Search provides a public window in the court system in Maryland. Case types, the names of parties, judgments and charges are all public information, displayed on case search. Through this window, we can see what the largest institutional users of the court system are up to. Here’s what six of the largest… Read More »DEBT BUYERS: Maryland’s Highest Volume Lawsuit Filers of 2017
I Just Found Out I Have a Judgment Against Me, What Can I Do?
Judgments have serious consequences. In Maryland they last for 12 years, and are renewable. With a judgment, a creditor can garnish your wages, freeze your bank accounts, get a lien over your home or even seize your car. Sometimes people are surprised to find that there is a judgment against them. So, what can you do?
Read More »I Just Found Out I Have a Judgment Against Me, What Can I Do?Identity Theft Defense: Are You A Victim of Identity Theft and Being Sued? Follow These 4 Steps
Hundreds of businesses have your personal information these days. This includes sensitive information such as your birthday, address and even your social security number. On top of that, some of them even likely lost that information to third party hackers, increasing your risk of identity theft. Lately we’ve seen several cases of people who were… Read More »Identity Theft Defense: Are You A Victim of Identity Theft and Being Sued? Follow These 4 Steps
Human Rights Watch Still Right: Debt Buyers Rely On Our Courts
By far the largest users of Maryland’s civil courts are businesses collecting debts. Debt buyers are the largest plaintiffs of all. In 2016, a Human Rights Watch report noted that Debt buyers . . . rely on tax-funded state institutions—namely the court system—to secure much of their income. Leading debt buyers rank among the heaviest… Read More »Human Rights Watch Still Right: Debt Buyers Rely On Our Courts
In Maryland, The Back Rent Statute of Limitations is 3 Years in a Residential Lease
In its 5-2 decision, the Maryland Court of Appeals held that actions for back rent under residential leases are subject to a three-year period of… Read More »In Maryland, The Back Rent Statute of Limitations is 3 Years in a Residential Lease
Simmons, et al v. The Maryland Management Company, et al
The Holland Law Firm, P.C. together with Scott Borison of the Legg Law Firm, LLC filed a putative class action against the Maryland Management Company… Read More »Simmons, et al v. The Maryland Management Company, et al
What is a Class Action?
While the law of class actions has developed a mystique and aura of inscrutability, the concept and basic requirements are really quite simple. The idea is that one trial of a huge “class” of people is simpler, faster, and cheaper than lots of “individual” trials when the issues are the same and the damages are… Read More »What is a Class Action?