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Maryland opioid plaintiffs differ on choice of federal or state court
Jan 31, 2022

Judges call Hogan’s judicial transparency proposal unconstitutional

Judges oppose Gov. Larry Hogan’s call for a bill requiring that a commission compile the sentences each circuit court judge renders against violent criminals.

Baltimore prosecutor Mosby claims she didn’t know about tax lien, accuses prosecutors of bias
Jan 31, 2022

Mosby’s first court appearance set for Friday in federal perjury case

Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby will make a virtual court appearance Friday, her first scheduled hearing since being federally indicted.

Will legacy of COVID-19 be better bank-business ties?
Jan 31, 2022

Maryland Banking School prepares future industry leaders

The Maryland Banking School's three-year intensive leadership program brings students together once a year for weeklong seminars and discussions with banking professionals.

In banking, pandemic-era tech changes are here to stay
Jan 31, 2022

In banking, pandemic-era tech changes are here to stay

When the pandemic took root nearly two years ago, banking – at least the way most people had known it — was thrown into disarray. Gone were the days of […]

In this June 20, 2019, file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington as a storm rolls in. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Jan 28, 2022

Cameroonian appeals Md. termination of parental rights to Supreme Court

A Cameroonian father is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to restore his parental rights that were terminated by a Maryland court he claims had no personal jurisdiction over him because […]

With Howard deal, FNB accelerates decade-long effort to grow in Maryland
Jan 28, 2022

First National Bank-Howard Bank merger to bring new resources to Baltimore region

On Jan. 22, Pittsburgh-based FNB Corp. completed its merger with Howard Bancorp Inc., the holding company of Howard Bank, a move that will make First National Bank the sixth-largest bank […]

Ravenell racketeering case heads to jury after 2 weeks of testimony
Jan 28, 2022

Ravenell asks Maryland court to not suspend law license after money laundering conviction

Maryland defense lawyer Kenneth W. Ravenell wants to keep his law license while he appeals his conviction on a federal charge of money laundering.

In this Sept. 5, 2018, file photo, Dia Khafra, father of Askia Khafra, holds a photo of his son in his Silver Spring home. Maryland's highest court on Jan. 28, 2022, upheld Daniel Beckwitt's conviction on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the fiery death of Askia Khafra, who was helping him dig tunnels for a nuclear bunker under a home. (AP Photo/Michael Kunzelman, File)
Jan 28, 2022

Maryland court upholds man’s conviction in fire above secret tunnels

Maryland's highest court upheld a wealthy stock trader's conviction on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in a man's fiery death.

Md. AG Brian Frosh on initiatives, opinions and the upcoming legislative session
Jan 28, 2022

Most Md. subdivisions will participate in opioid settlement — but not Baltimore

Maryland and nearly all of its political subdivisions have agreed to participate in a financial settlement with Johnson & Johnson and several opioid distributors.

Rosedale Federal to acquire Baltimore-based CBM Bancorp
Jan 28, 2022

Rosedale Federal to acquire Baltimore-based CBM Bancorp

Rosedale Federal has signed to acquire CBM Bancorp, the Baltimore-based holding company and parent of Chesapeake Bank of Maryland.

Bill to hide non-convictions passes, partial expungement faces study
Jan 27, 2022

Defense counsel, prosecutors battle over bill requiring counsel at juvenile interrogations

Defense and civil rights attorneys urged lawmakers to pass legislation providing juveniles an unwaivable right to counsel before being interrogated by law enforcement.

Lawsuit: Baltimore’s schools are failing students, taxpayers
Jan 27, 2022

Lawsuit: Baltimore’s schools are failing students, taxpayers

A new lawsuit brought by a former Republican candidate for  Baltimore City Council president claims that city taxpayers are not receiving their money’s worth from the struggling public school system. […]

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