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Maryland has a strict-liability dog-bite statute (MD Code § 3-1901) — and the 2014 statute reversed the prior pit-bull strict-liability case law to apply uniformly.

Maryland enforces reasonable non-competes — and the 2019 law against non-competes for low-wage workers (LE § 3-716) narrowed enforcement.

MD’s pure contributory negligence can bar your claim if you’re even 1% at fault — pleading last clear chance or willful misconduct is one of the few workarounds.

The Maryland Consumer Protection Act (CL § 13-301) lets consumers recover actual damages plus attorney fees for unfair or deceptive practices.

Maryland’s sentencing guidelines under MD CP § 6-216 and mandatory minimums for certain offenses make plea timing strategic.

Maryland recognizes strict products liability under Phipps v. General Motors — and the 12-year statute of repose under CJP § 5-115 limits older claims.

The Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act (SG § 20-101) covers more than Title VII — and the MCCR handles charges with a 6-month filing deadline.

Maryland is an equitable-distribution state — and the no-fault grounds of 6-month separation (without mutual consent) or mutual consent without separation governs.

Maryland has immigration court in Baltimore — and the Trust Act limits ICE detainer cooperation in most Maryland jurisdictions.

The Maryland Lemon Law (CL § 14-1501) covers new vehicles within 24 months/18,000 miles — and the manufacturer pays attorney fees if you prevail.

Maryland’s HCMCA requires a Certificate of Qualified Expert before filing — and the non-economic damages cap under § 11-108 rises annually (currently around $920K).

A 3-year SOL under MD Code § 5-101 plus pure contributory negligence bars many MD PI claims that would survive in nearby comparative-fault states.

Maryland premises liability is plaintiff-unfriendly — contributory negligence bars many claims, even those involving genuinely hazardous conditions.

Maryland SSA hearing offices in Baltimore process moderate volumes — and Fourth Circuit precedent shapes review.

Maryland workers’ comp under MD LE § 9 runs through the Workers’ Compensation Commission — and the State Accident Fund covers Maryland public-employee claims.