Section 3-2011 – Limits of Privilege
(a) There is no privilege under § 3–2009 of this subtitle for a collaborative law communication that is: (1) Available to the public under Title 10, Subtitle 6 of the State Government Article or made during a session of a collaborative law process that is open or is required by law to be open to the public; […]
Section 3-2012 – Authority of Tribunal in Case of Noncompliance
(a) Notwithstanding the failure of an agreement to meet the requirements of § 3–2002 of this subtitle, a tribunal may find that the parties intended to enter into a collaborative law participation agreement if the parties: (1) Signed a record indicating an intention to enter into a collaborative law participation agreement; and (2) Reasonably believed they were participating […]
Section 3-2013 – Uniformity of Application and Construction
In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
Section 3-2014 – Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
This subtitle modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C.A. § 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede § 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C.A. § 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in § 103(b) of that act, 15 […]
Section 3-2015 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Collaborative Law Act.
Section 3-2101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Gas” means any natural gas or other fluid hydrocarbons that are produced from a natural reservoir. (2) “Gas” includes: (i) Carbon dioxide; and (ii) Hydrogen sulfide. (c) “Offshore drilling activity” means: (1) The exploration, development, or production of oil or gas in, on, or under the federal outer continental shelf […]
Section 3-2001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Collaborative law communication” means a statement, whether oral or in a record or verbal or nonverbal, that: (1) Is made to conduct, participate in, continue, or reconvene a collaborative law process; and (2) Occurs after the parties sign a collaborative law participation agreement and before the collaborative […]
Section 3-2102 – Offshore Drilling Activity
(a) An offshore drilling activity is an ultrahazardous and abnormally dangerous activity. (b) A person that causes a spill of oil or gas while engaged in an offshore drilling activity is strictly liable for damages for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that is caused by the spill.
Section 3-2002 – Collaborative Law Participation Agreement; Requirements
(a) A collaborative law participation agreement shall: (1) Be in a record; (2) Be signed by the parties; (3) State the parties’ intention to resolve a collaborative matter through a collaborative law process under this subtitle; (4) Describe the nature and scope of the matter; (5) Identify the collaborative lawyer who represents each party in the process; and (6) Contain a statement […]
Section 3-2103 – Contractual Waiver Provision Is Void
A provision in any contract or agreement that attempts or purports to waive the right to bring an action under this subtitle or reduce any liability for injury, death, or loss to person or property that is caused by a spill of oil or gas as a result of an offshore drilling activity is void […]