Section 10-606 – Penalties
(a) (1) A corporation, partnership, or any other association that violates § 10–601 or § 10–602 of this subtitle is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000. (2) An officer, director, partner, trustee, agent, or employee who acts to enable a corporation, partnership, or association to violate § 10–601 or § 10–602 of this subtitle is guilty of […]
Section 10-402 – Investigation by Attorney General — Confidential
(a) (1) Each investigation conducted under this subtitle is confidential. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who participates in an investigation may not disclose the name of a person under investigation, the name of a witness, or any other information obtained in the investigation. (b) A person who participates in an investigation may disclose information […]
Section 10-403 – Investigation by Attorney General — Rights of Person Under Investigation
Whenever the Attorney General conducts an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General shall provide to the person under investigation: (1) a written statement that specifies the conduct under investigation; and (2) an opportunity to be heard and to present evidence on the conduct under investigation.
Section 10-215 – Special Admission
(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on a motion filed as required by rules adopted by the Court of Appeals, a court may grant special admission to practice law in a particular case to an individual who is: (1) admitted to the bar of another state; and (2) employed by a party in the […]
Section 10-404 – Investigation by Attorney General — Investigative and Enforcement Powers
(a) In an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates may: (1) issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence; (2) administer oaths; and (3) examine witnesses. (b) The laws that relate to civil actions govern the attendance […]
Section 10-218 – Termination of Subtitle
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Section 10-405 – Investigation by Attorney General — Duty of Public Officers and Staff
In an investigation under this subtitle, an officer of the State or of a political subdivision of the State or a deputy, clerk, or employee of the officer shall provide the information and help requested by the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates.
Section 10-301 – Definitions
(a) In this Part I of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Attorney trust account” means an account that a lawyer or law firm maintains at a financial institution for the deposit of trust money. (2) “Attorney trust account” includes an escrow account. (c) “Beneficial owner” means a person, other than the client of a […]
Section 10-406 – Action for Injunction
(a) The Attorney General or Bar Counsel appointed under Maryland Rule 16-712 may sue to enjoin an unauthorized person from practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice law. (b) (1) If the Attorney General brings an action under this section, Bar Counsel may intervene for good cause at any stage of the proceeding. (2) If Bar Counsel brings […]
Section 10-302 – Attorney Trust Account
(a) Unless a lawyer or the firm of the lawyer maintains an attorney trust account in accordance with this subtitle and the Maryland Rules, the lawyer may not accept trust money. (b) Each attorney trust account shall be maintained at an approved financial institution, as provided in the Maryland Rules. (c) (1) An attorney trust account may be an […]