Maryland’s $555M surplus reflects waning impact of COVID relief funds
Maryland emerged from the last fiscal year with a $555 million surplus, a fraction of its multibillion-dollar surpluses from the previous two fiscal years, the state comptroller said Monday.
Bates releases updated ‘do not call’ list of 60 current and former cops who can’t testify
The Baltimore State's Attorney's Office released a new list of police officers who have credibility issues serious enough to block them from testifying in criminal cases.
EEOC files suit against Md. car dealership alleging disability discrimination
A Baltimore-area car dealership allegedly demoted and later discharged an employee because of her disabilities, according to a lawsuit.
Are Maryland lawyers ready to move to mandatory CLE?
The Maryland Supreme Court is soliciting comments to determine whether continuing legal education could become mandatory for attorneys.
Longest-serving schools chief weighs in on superintendent’s abrupt decision to depart
After the Maryland schools superintendent’s abrupt decision to withdraw, a former superintendent said a second term would have inhibited progress.
Marilyn Mosby will testify at perjury trial about COVID-19 financial hardship, court filings show
Ex-Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby will take the stand at her upcoming federal perjury trial, according to a new court filing submitted Friday.
Over 500 apply for minimum 200 spots in Moore’s service year program
Maryland received more than 500 applications for what Gov. Wes Moore has said is a first-in-the-nation state-government-sponsored service option.
Leasing company must pay $35M in total, $1M to Maryland for misleading consumers
A leasing company must pay $35 million in total to 41 states, including Maryland, after a multistate investigation found it misled consumers.
Baltimore-based Medifast sees growth in sports nutrition field
The Baltimore-based Medifast opened a “product innovation center” in Owings Mills that has developed new product OPTAVIA Active.
Md. higher ed commission conducts ‘re-do’ vote for challenged Stevenson program
The Maryland Higher Education Commission reviewed a contested Stevenson University program and met in closed session to "re-do" a previous vote rejecting the program.
Md. high court details basis for Harford County teacher ruling
There’s nothing in the Harford County Charter, or any legal doctrine, that precludes a county public school teacher from serving as a member of the county’s council, the Maryland Supreme Court said in an opinion explaining an earlier order. The high court in April had issued a per curiam order overturning a circuit ruling in […]
Maryland AG’s Office names leader of new civil rights division
Maryland's attorney general has named a longtime civil rights lawyer to head a new division that will enforce laws banning discrimination in housing, employment and other areas.