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 […]
Section 3-2003 – Beginning and Concluding a Collaborative Law Process
(a) A collaborative law process begins when the parties sign a collaborative law participation agreement. (b) A tribunal may not order a party to participate in a collaborative law process over that party’s objection. (c) A collaborative law process is concluded by: (1) A resolution of a collaborative matter as evidenced by a signed record; (2) A resolution of a […]
Section 3-2104 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Offshore Drilling Liability Act.
Section 3-2004 – Emergency Order
During a collaborative law process, a tribunal may issue emergency orders to protect the health, safety, welfare, or interest of a person eligible for relief.
Section 3-2201 – Waiver of Publication Requirement in Change of Name Action
On motion by an individual who has filed an action for change of name under Maryland Rule 15–901, the court shall waive the publication requirement under the rule.
Section 3-2005 – Approval of Agreement by Tribunal
A tribunal may approve an agreement resulting from a collaborative law process.
Section 3-2006 – Disclosure of Information
(a) Except as provided by law other than this subtitle, during the collaborative law process a party shall: (1) On the request of another party, make timely, full, candid, and informal disclosure of information related to the collaborative matter without formal discovery; and (2) Update promptly previously disclosed information that has materially changed. (b) Parties may define the scope […]