A Maryland Motion for Admission Pro HAC Vice in an MDL (Multi-District Litigation) is a motion filed by a non-resident attorney who is seeking admission to practice in a specific MDL, which is typically located in Maryland. The motion is meant to seek permission from the court to allow the attorney to represent a client in the proceedings, without having to become a licensed member of the state’s bar. The motion does not guarantee admission; it is up to the court to decide whether the attorney will be allowed to represent the client. There are two types of Maryland Motion for Admission Pro HAC Vice in an MDL: initial and renewal. An initial motion is filed when the non-resident attorney is seeking admission for the first time. A renewal motion is filed at the end of the period of admission, allowing the attorney to renew their admission and continue representing their client in the MDL.