Recent Publications

Kruger: "Police and Court Opinions: So Much Law, So Little Time"
March 2012

Karen Kruger writes in Police Chief Magazine that recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit decided a number of Fourth Amendment cases that took umbrage with the "stop and investigate" techniques of law enforcement officers, but ruled that some other stops and seizures were constitutional. These rulings draw lines that may not be readily apparent to police officers and illustrate how challenging it may be to maintain law enforcement competence in the face of ever-shifting judicial oversight. Please click here to read the article.

Maryland's Highest Court Affirms Geographic Underwriting Restriction on Hurrican Risk
February 2012

On January 25, the Court of Appeals affirmed the Insurance Commissioner's ruling that a homeowner's insurer had geographic underwriting restrictions in compliance with state insurance law and that a 1987 case did not impose "a universal requirement applicable to every underwriting standard." Please click here to read the bulletin.

Insurance Commissioner Rules that Agent Lacks Standing to Request Hearing
February 2012

At a hearing requested by an insurance producer ("agent") on behalf of the trustees of a life insurance policy, the MIA Commissioner determined that the agent was not aggrieved personally and lacked legal authority to act for the trust. Please click here to read the bulletin.

More publications or law bulletins.

News and Notes

Daily Record Honors Sarah Sheppard
April 2012
Funk & Bolton is pleased to announce that Sarah D. Sheppard, Government Relations Consultant, has been recognized by The Daily Record as one of Maryland's "20 in Their Twenties". Honorees were chosen on the basis of their professional accomplishments, civic involvement, and level of achievement. Sarah has earned this honor by not only showing her creativity and spirit but also contributing a new and youthful energy in Maryland.

Police Association Honors Karen Kruger
April 2012
The Police Chiefs’ Association of Prince George’s County recently honored Karen J. Kruger with the presentation of its annual President’s Award. The award was given by the Association President, Chief Stephen Walker of the Edmonston Police Department, pictured here.

Environmental Group Hosts Meeting on Storage Tank Requirements
December 2011
Funk & Bolton's Environmental Practice Group hosted an informational meeting regarding the Maryland Department of the Environment's (MDE) new trained facility operator's requirements for underground storage tank systems on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. For information regarding the event, please contact Michael Forlini at 410.659.7769.