Winter weather is imminent in the DC area and local meteorologists are predicting higher than average snowfall. While Charlottesville, DC, and Baltimore can all expect serious snowfall, the Hagerstown area is expected to see even more. We here at Malloy Law believe this is an ideal time to review winter safety, particularly as it pertains…
Read MoreIn summer 2022, the District of Columbia welcomed its first Wegmans supermarket. For the uninitiated, the excitement and anticipation surrounding the arrival of a grocery store may have seemed deeply unusual. But for DC residents familiar with Wegmans, it may have been easier to understand the hype. Indeed, for those hailing from Wegmans home regions…
Read MoreIntense summer storms have plagued the DC area over recent weeks. High winds, saturating rain, and lightning all represent unique threats to the well-being of people and their communities. The damage wrought by these storms is plainly visible after they’ve passed. In a recent blog post we discussed the threats posed by driving in heavy…
Read More“Victim blaming” is a phrase that’s entered our collective lexicon in recent years. It’s a useful shorthand for describing unfortunate individuals who wind up maligned or victimized by forces beyond their control. It’s an unfortunate fact of life that even when acting with the best of intentions and with the bounds of reasonable, responsible behavior,…
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