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Samantha Dos Santos Named Co-Chair of Public Service Committee
Samantha Dos Santos, Associate with Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A., was recently named Co-Chair of the Public Service Committee under the New Lawyers’ Division (NLD) of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for the 2021-2022 year. As Co-Chair, Dos Santos works closely with the NLD’s Executive Board, assisting with the creation and implementation of community-based projects…
Read MoreIf the New Nike FlyEase Is Truly for Disabled Athletes, Why Won’t Nike Use the Word?
Sports shoe giant Nike recently made headlines after the introduction of their new Nike GO FlyEase sneaker, a shoe that can be taken on and off completely hands-free. The sneaker’s design is built on how a person typically kicks off a shoe at the end of the day, utilizing a hinge and tensioner that works…
Read MoreCoronavirus Liability Shields Are a Mistake
Medical errors take the lives of thousands of patients each year; even greater numbers of patients are injured. When hospitals are responsible for causing patient harm, they may attempt to cover it up to avoid being held liable for the harm they caused. Recently, legislators have been discussing liability shields for hospitals and medical personnel…
Read MoreWaymo Moves Forward with Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Vehicles
Waymo emerged from the search engine giant, Google, in 2016. The company is now on the verge of delivering the autonomous vehicle experience to city residents. On Oct. 8, the company announced it is providing fully driverless cars to a 50-mile area of Phoenix, AZ for ride-hailing purposes. So far, only 5 to 10 percent…
Read MoreDon’t Believe Your Lying Eyes; Why Deepfakes Pose a Threat to the Justice System
In April, State Farm debuted a commercial on ESPN in which a sports analyst makes some wild predictions about 2020: According to Forbes, “the commercial surprised, amused, and delighted viewers. What viewers should have felt, though, was deep concern.” The video is a “deepfake” (from “deep learning” and “fake”), a technology which uses AI to…
Read MoreWhat Is Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS)?
Outbreaks are often described as “U” shaped: they are most dangerous to the very young, and to the very old. The coronavirus has been the exception, because its victims have largely been elderly and immunocompromised. Kids, it appeared, were not dying – a small silver lining to an otherwise tragic story. However, the Centers for…
Read MoreHigh Pressure Sales Tactics Lead to False Imprisonment Allegation
Ms. Schlehuber has filed a lawsuit against Al Packer’s White Marsh Ford in Baltimore County Circuit Court, claiming the dealership held her and her 3-year-old grandson against their will. Ms. Schlehuber’s lawsuit alleges that in December 2019, she purchased a used vehicle which needed additional work, and the additional work was never done. The dealership…
Read MoreResponsible Citizen Wearing a Face Mask Per Health Guidelines Brutally Attacked by Security Guard
On April 4, 2020, Makram Megdiche walked into the international food store LA Mart in Columbia, as he does almost daily, to buy groceries. Mr. Megdiche is a pharmacy manager who works with members of the community who have COVID-19, and he was wearing both a medical mask and a hood when he entered the…
Read MoreThe Dementia-Specific Advance Directive Could Make Life Easier for Families and Their Elderly Loved Ones
When you put your affairs in order, there are a few standard steps. You create a Will or a trust, name your beneficiaries and your power of attorney, and fill out an advance directive – a written statement that outlines what your wishes are when it comes to your healthcare. Advance directives may say that…
Read MorePlaxen Adler Muncy is Proud to Announce David A. Muncy’s Election to Parliamentarian for the Maryland Association for Justice
At Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A., we are proud to announce that David A. Muncy, one of our partners, has been elected to the office of Parliamentarian for the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ). Through his work, David demonstrates his commitment to fighting for justice on behalf of the injured. Now, in his new role as…
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