The Maryland State Bar Association announced on Apr. 17 that the 22nd Edition of the Workers’ Compensation Manual is now available for presale, with shipping expected in mid-to-late April 2026.
The manual has served as a key resource for Maryland legal practitioners for more than three decades, providing updated information and practical tools related to workers’ compensation law. The new edition covers all relevant developments in Maryland law through February 2026, including recent case law from the Supreme Court of Maryland and the Appellate Court of Maryland, revised statutes, and updated regulations.
According to the association’s announcement, this edition includes expanded chapters with new substantive information and practice tips. It also features updated benefit rate tables for 2026 and guidance on digital filing systems used by the Workers’ Compensation Commission. Additional coverage addresses topics such as the Maryland Subsequent Injury Fund and federal longshore workers’ compensation laws.
The manual is intended both as an educational text and a quick-reference guide. It offers custom forms from authors’ practices, official notices, and compiled regulations aimed at assisting legal professionals at every stage of their work.
The Maryland Bar Association supports legal professionals across Maryland by offering resources for education, advocacy and community engagement. It promotes access to justice and professional growth through programs and partnerships. Representing more than 20,000 members, it advances systemic reforms for equitable legal services according to the official website. The organization operates under its Board of Governors, Executive Committee, section chairs, committee chairs; it fosters community impact by enhancing lawyer well-being while broadening public awareness about law according to its website.
Looking ahead, attorneys can choose between paperback or electronic formats when ordering this resource during its presale period.