Articles From Baltimore Attorneys
The Top 5 DUI Myths in Maryland
Being Baltimore DUI lawyers we often get drawn into conversations at lunch, parties or other social occasions. They usually revolve around several different DUI myths that have formed in the general public. Who knows why these myths are out there, but here it is,...
Eldridge Crandell: Why a legal website can’t solve your problems
Here at Eldridge Crandell, because we practice criminal defense, outside general counsel, and private investigations for individuals and businesses, we rarely compete against online legal services such as Legal Zoom or Rocket lawyer. However, I have occasionally...
Where do I start when I start my business? [Small Business lawyer]
As a Baltimore Small Business Lawyer, I regularly meet with new clients starting a new business seeking my "lawyerly" advice. Often they immediately want to file for an LLC, open a bank account, and open shop to start selling XYZ. They want to start businesses as...
Eldridge Crandell’ Five Pillars When Providing Stellar Legal Services
At Eldridge Crandell we take the time to listen and explain your options What good is legal service if you don't understand the approach? When we meet with clients in our office, whether the meeting is the first or we have been meeting with the client for years, you...
Maryland Small Business & Non-Compete Clauses
Maryland Small Business & Non-Compete (& Non-solicitation) Clauses: Why you need them, what they're worth, and why you need a carefully drafted contract Every small business has secrets. Not necessarily secrets in a bad way, but secrets and methods of doing...
Maryland Lawyer explains why innocent behavior is not probable cause to search you or your car
As a Maryland Lawyer, who practices criminal law, I am often approached by potential clients, friends or acquaintances, concerning the legal basis for a police officer to approach you and ask questions, or even search your person, belongings or vehicle. Maryland...
Office Policies for Small Business Fraud Prevention
Why on earth should I bother with an office manual? I only have 5 employees! What a waste of time and money! Any good Maryland Lawyer who regularly helps small businesses will tell you that having, enforcing, and regularly reviewing office policies is a vital part...
Maryland Small Business Fraud prevention tips
The bottom line is this, the easiest way to stop fraud, theft, and waste from occurring in a business (of any size) is to prevent it from happening in the first place. The old saying goes, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." That is definitely true...
Baltimore Marijuana Lawyer relays new scientific findings
As a Baltimore Marijuana Lawyer, I have handled innumerable cases involving both young adults and children who were cited, or arrested by police for possessing marijuana or paraphernalia. As such, I read a lot of the research regarding the effects of marijuana. In an...
Maryland Lawyer explains change in Immigration Law
This Maryland Lawyer believes that people facing criminal charges with immigration consequences should be educated about their rights. As written in an earlier post found here, our firm takes legal advice on these issues very seriously. I included some information...