Introduction

• Jurisdiction: Maryland

I. INTRODUCTION

Evidentiary rules have a major impact in employment law cases, in particular cases involving discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and noncompetition agreements. While Maryland state law on evidence is often based or is very similar to the Federal Rules of Evidence² (hereinafter Fed. R. EviD.), there are some major differences. These differences are important for plaintiffs' attorneys to consider in determining in which forum to file and for defense attorneys to consider when they are considering whether or not to seek removal of cases filed in state court to federal court. They are also important in planning for...