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Commission recommends Anne Arundel Orphans’ Court Judge Vickie Gipson’s removal
The Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities recommended the removal of Vickie Gipson, chief judge of the Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court.
Trans woman excluded from fencing tournament at UMD, files complaint
A woman filed a civil rights complaint after being excluded from a fencing competition at the University of Maryland, College Park because she is transgender.
Baltimore drops opioid lawsuit after Maryland Supreme Court vacates verdict
Baltimore dropped its lawsuit against two pharmaceutical giants over their role in the opioid epidemic after the Maryland Supreme Court dealt a major blow to its legal strategy.
Key Bridge litigation: Dali operators settle with MD for $2.25B
Maryland will receive $2.25 billion from the owner and operator of the Dali, the container ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Harford County councilman’s removal upheld by MD Appellate Court
The Maryland Appellate Court upheld the removal of Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie after his no-contest plea in a felony theft case.
Poppleton development lawsuit dismissed by 4th Circuit
The lawsuit brought by residents of Baltimore’s Poppleton neighborhood over a failed development has likely come to an end after an unsuccessful appeal.
Sinai Hospital had ‘duty’ to warn woman before releasing patient who killed her, court says
A wrongful-death lawsuit brought after woman killed by her husband after his release from psychiatric treatment at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore can proceed, the Maryland Appellate Court ruled.
17 names must stay secret in Baltimore Archdiocese abuse report, court rules
The Maryland Supreme Court prevented the publication of the names of 17 people accused of abusing children or covering up abuse within the Catholic Church.
MD judge orders Trump administration to process dozens of immigration applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services must process dozens of Maryland immigrants’ applications for permanent residency that had been postponed indefinitely.
$152M Baltimore opioid verdict vacated by MD Supreme Court
The Maryland Supreme Court vacated last year’s $152 million verdict for Baltimore City against two drug distributors for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic.
Cecil prison officers not liable for opioid withdrawal death, court rules
Cecil County correctional officers are not liable for a woman’s 2020 death from opioid withdrawal behind bars, the 4th Circuit ruled.
Ghost gun retailer settles with Baltimore for $2M
A firearms seller accused of flooding Baltimore with untraceable “ghost guns” has agreed to pay the city $2 million to settle its ongoing public nuisance lawsuit.
