In Alexander, 336 Md. at 657, the Court said: [W]rongful or malicious interference with economic relations is interference by conduct that is independently wrongful or unlawful, quite apart from its effect on the plaintiff’s business relationships. Wrongful or unlawful acts include common law torts and “‘violence or intimidation, defamation, injurious falsehood or other fraud, violation of criminal law, and the institution or threat of groundless civil suits or criminal prosecutions in bad faith.’” K & K Management v. Lee, [] 316 Md. [137, 166 (1989)], quoting Prosser, Law of Torts, § 130, 952-953 (4th ed. 1971). In addition, “actual malice,” in the sense of ill will, hatred or spite, may be sufficient to make an act of interference wrongful where the defendant’s malice is the primary factor that motivates the interference. (Some citations omitted.)
Wrongful Death
Fraud
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3. Example from an Employment Agreement: Neither Party will be liable for any delay or failure in performance under this Agreement deemed as a result, directly or indirectly, of any act of God, acts of civil or military authority, acts of public enemy, terrorism, war, accidents, fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, failure of public transportation, or any similar or dissimilar cause beyond the reasonable control of either Party.
Overview of the Law Applicable to Premises Liability for Negligence, Landlord Tenant Liability and The Validity of Indemnity & Hold Harmless Agreements in the State of Maryland, District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia, Housing Providers and Property Management Companies Silver Spring, Maryland, June 30, 1994
Construction Litigation
His areas of concentration include defense-based litigation, specifically in tort, breach of contract, product liability, premises liability, insurance coverage and defense, environmental & mass tort defense, construction defect, products liability defense, general defense and complex class actions. He has also engaged as insurance coverage counsel for many major domestic and foreign insurance carriers.
Real Estate Transactions
Jeffrey's business and transactional practice includes advising clients on corporate matters including entity formation, corporate governance, business disputes, and real estate transactions.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Overview of the Law Applicable to Premises Liability for Negligence, Landlord Tenant Liability and The Validity of Indemnity & Hold Harmless Agreements in the State of Maryland, District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia, June 30, 1994
Property Damage
Although the insurance industry has initiated a nationwide coordinated effort to suppress corona-virus related claims, there are many Coronavirus claims which are valid claims for insurance coverage under the Property Damage Insurance Policies issued by the Insurance Industry, inclusive of the following...
Benjamin brings 19 years of legal experience as a civil litigator back to the Saunders & Schmieler attorney team, as he began his legal career with the firm in 1999. After three years with the firm, Benjamin continued his litigation career downtown at a larger firm and eventually added residential and commercial real estate to his practice areas. Today, Benjamin continues his litigation practice where he has successfully represented clients on an array of civil issues before the Courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Benjamin also provides legal representation to the local community by maintaining a strong trust and estate planning and estate administration and probate practice. Furthermore, Benjamin provides legal advice to small businesses and real estate professionals and non-professionals on a variety of business matters. He also conducts real estate settlement services in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. He has been an active participant in all aspects of the community, and has lectured and instructed clients, Realtors, business owner, and the like, on issues ranging from premises liability, including sports venues, risk exposure, fair housing, foreclosures, bankruptcy, legislative issues as they relate to real property, agency, and more.