Section 10-310 – “Fund” Defined
In this Part II of this subtitle, “Fund” means the Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland.
Section 10-311 – Establishment of Fund; Trustees
(a) The Court of Appeals may adopt rules that: (1) establish a Client Protection Fund of the Bar of Maryland; (2) provide for the appointment of trustees to administer the Fund; and (3) provide for the operation of the Fund. (b) The purpose of the Fund is to maintain the integrity of the legal profession by paying money to reimburse […]
Section 10-312 – Powers and Duties of Trustees
(a) The trustees appointed under § 10-311 of this subtitle shall: (1) receive contributions to the Fund; and (2) manage the assets of the Fund. (b) To the extent the trustees consider reimbursement proper and reasonable, the trustees may use the Fund to reimburse a person for a loss that was caused by a defalcation of a lawyer if: […]
Section 10-313 – List of Lawyers Paying Fees to Fund
(a) By August 31 of each year, the Fund shall provide a list of lawyers who have paid an annual fee to the Fund during the previous fiscal year to: (1) the Department of Assessments and Taxation, to assist the Department in identifying new businesses within the State; and (2) the Comptroller, to assist the Comptroller in determining […]
Section 10-401 – Investigation by Attorney General — Authorized
The Attorney General may investigate, as provided in this subtitle, a complaint of an unauthorized practice of law.
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.