In Johnson v. Baltimore City et. al., the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals revived a dismissed lawsuit and affirmed a lenient pleading standard in Maryland federal courts for pleading a racial discrimination case based upon the theory of disparate treatment.  Slip Op. 25-1124 (4th Cir. Jan. 6, 2026). The Fourth Circuit examined comparisons taken "together," and found them sufficient to state a disparate treatment claim, sufficient to proceed initially.

In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri, the U.S. Supreme Court clarifies that employment discrimination claims can proceed at court where "harm" is alleged to have occurred based on a protected status, with "harm" being tangible, but not always significant or economic.  Slip Op No. 22-193 (2024).

At Mosson Law, LLC, the first meeting between an attorney and prospective client is a legal consultation.  These are being handled remotely for the most part and you can conduct a legal consultation by phone from your home.  They are conducted at a charge.

Attorney-client privilege enables people to obtain confidential legal help without fear that the conversation becomes disclosed at Court, the government, or other side.  This article introduces the concept and covers some of its scope.

I am please to announce that I have been named a SUPER LAWYER in Plaintiff's employment law in Maryland by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2026! 

 

The Maryland Appellate Court has issued a further clarification of Maryland's civil contempt law emphasizing it is a remedial mechanism to compel compliance with Court Orders, and not to punish evaders and wrongdoers, even when it appears tempting for parties and even a court to do so.

In Maryland, defamation cannot involve statements in court papers or in court testimony due to Maryland's absolute Litigation Privilege.  This article provides more detail.

Who's Who has named Gregg H. Mosson to its bibliographical directory due to "expertise as an attorney at law in Maryland in civil litigation," the company announced on Feb. 5, 2024.

The recent resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay is a teachable moment for evidentiary analysis based on examples of alleged plagiarism available in the media.

In Freeman et al v. Giuliani, Defendant Giuliani was found liable for damages due to sanction because he refused to produce discovery.  The takeaway is managing discovery rather than ignoring it is advisable.

Call it a cautionary tale, but the precedent of Dodson v. Dodson, 380 Md.438 (2004), is illustrative of the care required in enforcing contempt. 

The law of contempt in Maryland has been clarified by Breona C. v. Rodney D., No. 0299, Sept. 2021 Term (Slip Op. Nov. 17, 2021).

Gregg H. Mosson, Esq. releases his new book, Employee Rights in Maryland: A Concise Guide for Knowing and Protecting Your Rights (Advantage Media 2021).

Maryland's unemployment benefits division should have more time to process regular claims as federal pandemic benefits end in Sept. 2021.

The EEOC has advised that requiring onsite employees be vaccinated is lawful, but that disability and religious accommodation laws in particular may create case-specific exemptions.

Maryland Super Lawyers names Gregg H. Mosson, Esq., a rising star in the field of Plaintiff's employment ligation for 2021

Gregg H. Mosson, Esq., of Mosson Law, LLC, was featured recently for commentary on changes at the U.S. Supreme Court, on D.C. FM Station 102.9 FM.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland recently held a female employee with an "abnormal" pregnancy has a right to a reasonable accommodation under the U.S. Americans With Disabilities Act.

Maryland courts have announced that they are re-opening to the public on March 15, 2021, and expanding their proceedings moving forward.