Hold My Scrapple: Delaware May Be Warming Up to Community Association Legislation

If you’ve lived in Delaware long enough, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Lower Slower Delaware.” While the nickname is most often reserved for Sussex County, it also captures something many Delawareans appreciate about our state: we don’t tend to rush into things. Unlike neighboring Maryland, where community association laws seem to arrive with the regularity…

Winter Claims Recap: What We Learned from the Winter of 2025–2026

This past winter reminded us just how vulnerable community associations can be to water damage and freezing temperatures. Between December 2025 and March 2026, condominium and association communities experienced 61 property claims, resulting in more than $1.6 million in paid losses, with additional claims still being adjusted. While winter storms, wind, snow, and fallen trees…

Why Most Truck Accidents Happen Close to Home

The biggest risks for local trucking companies aren’t always on the interstate. When people picture trucking accidents, they often imagine a tractor-trailer traveling down I-95 in heavy traffic or crossing several states on a long-haul route. But for many small trucking companies, the greatest risk isn’t hundreds of miles from home. It’s right here on…

Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending a public display. These events are conducted by licensed professionals, and the display sites are inspected and approved before the show begins. For a listing of regional Fourth of July fireworks and festivities, click here. If you choose to celebrate with legal consumer fireworks at home,…

Building Safely This Summer: 7 Warm-Weather Tips for Contractors

Summer is prime construction season. Longer days and favorable weather mean projects are moving, crews are busy, and schedules are full. But as temperatures climb, so do the risks. Here on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, summer often brings high heat, humidity, and fast-moving afternoon thunderstorms, Heat-related illnesses, dehydration, fatigue, and severe weather can all contribute to…