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Rights panel’s denials of bias claims not appealable, Md. high court says
The Maryland Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s appellate courts are closed to alleged discrimination victims when a judge upholds the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights’ dismissal of their bias claims.
Md. high court explains unanimous rejection of Cox’s challenge to early vote counting
The Maryland Supreme Court’s rejection of failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cox’s challenge to the pre-Election Day counting of mail-in ballots was unanimous.
Archdiocese abuse report spurs call for prosecution, may spark more civil litigation
The release of a report documenting decades of alleged child sexual abuse in the Baltimore Archdiocese has spurred a call for prosecution and may spark scores of lawsuits.
Nonlawyers doing legal work gets Colorado’s approval
Today is Monday, the 163rd anniversary of the debut of the Pony Express. Here are some other news items. — Colorado allows certain nonlawyers to do legal work. — Kosovo’s ex-president faces murder and torture charges. — Could you be an impartial juror after seeing autopsy photos of children? — Did slip-and-fall cases spur a […]
Jury awards nearly $34M in malpractice claim against Towson hospital
A Baltimore County jury awarded nearly $34 million to the parents of a boy who suffered severe brain damage after being delivered by emergency C-section.
PG County will pay $7.5M to settle claim of alleged police brutality
Prince George’s County will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the mother of a man who sustained paralyzing injuries allegedly during a police encounter.
4th Circuit upholds $730K award to Black Secret Service agent illegally detained in Md.
A federal appeals court upheld a jury’s $730,000 award to a Black Secret Service agent unconstitutionally detained by two white U.S. Park Police officers.
Bill enabling attorney general to fight bias in court clears House hurdle
The Maryland House gave preliminary approval to legislation that would empower the attorney general to investigate and litigate instances of widespread unlawful discrimination.
Judges may appear at bar events even when sponsored by law firms, ethics panel says
Maryland judges are permitted to attend local bar association events even if sponsored by law firms that appear regularly appear before them, the state’s Judicial Ethics Committee stated.
Most attorneys say no to artificial intelligence, survey says
Today is Monday, the 46th anniversary of the deadliest disaster in aviation history. Here are some other news items. — Most lawyers have no plans to use artificial intelligence tools, survey says. — Prince Harry appears in a London courtroom for his invasion of privacy lawsuit. — Tennessee seeks death penalty in Memphis shooting spree. […]
PETA can challenge NIH funding of animal sepsis research, U.S. judge rules
PETA can pursue its legal challenge to the NIH's funding of experiments on mice to find a cure for sepsis, a federal judge ruled.
Lawmakers weigh bill providing immunity for teachers breaking up school fights
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is urging the General Assembly to pass legislation immunizing school teachers and staff from civil liability while breaking up a school fight.
