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Illustration photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging in Brussels
Jul 31, 2026

Drugmakers, retailers must face ‘maximum strength’ claim in decongestant false ad litigation in US

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived claims against drugmakers and retailers over false 'maximum strength' decongestant labeling despite FDA preemption.

Supporters gather outside the federal courthouse after a hearing in a lawsuit brought by a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, in Boston, Massachusetts, June 2, 2026. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)
Jul 27, 2026

Appeals court rules Trump cannot implement mail-in voting order

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its mail-in voting order in 23 states ahead of congressional elections.

State Treasurer Dereck Davis (left) and Gov. Wes Moore (right) convene after a meeting of the Board of Public Works on Jan. 31, 2024, where each addressed news reports about a sale of the Baltimore Orioles. (Sapna Bansil/Capital News Service)
Jul 22, 2026

MD treasurer challenges judicial appointment process as not ‘a reflection of society at large’

The Maryland state treasurer questioned the judicial nomination and elections process upon hearing that members of the Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission are only representative of five jurisdictions.

Mohsen Mahdawi, U.S. Rep. Becca Balint's (D–VT) guest speaks during the "People's State of the Union" event during U.S. President Trump's State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., February 24, 2026. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)
Jul 21, 2026

Appeals court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

A U.S. appeals court overturned a ruling ordering the release of pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, citing lack of jurisdiction.

The logo of Boeing company is displayed at the Australian International Airshow in Avalon, Australia, on March 26, 2025. (REUTERS/Hollie Adams)
Jul 20, 2026

US appeals court decertifies Boeing class action stemming from MAX 9 blowout

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decertified a Boeing shareholder class action related to the 737 MAX 9 mid-air cabin panel blowout and stock price claims.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Jul 16, 2026

Appellate Court of Maryland: Handgun statute; relation back; sufficiency

Handgun statute — relation back — sufficiency

Appellate Court of Maryland
Jul 9, 2026

Appellate Court of MD: Second Amendment, reformation, tolling

Second Amendment — reformation — tolling

"J.J. testified that he could not live with his mother or father in Guatemala and feared gang violence if he had to return to his home country," Judge Gregory Wells wrote in the opinion.
Jul 8, 2026

Kids injured by state have until they turn 21 to sue, MD appellate court rules

People injured by the state when they were children have until their 21st birthdays to sue, the Maryland Appellate Court ruled.

The Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, which houses Maryland's two appellate courts, is seen on March 30. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Jul 7, 2026

Under-21 gun possession ban upheld by MD appellate court

The Appellate Court of Maryland upheld the state’s ban on firearm possession by people aged under 21.

Maryland State Police cruiser (USA Today Network)
Jul 1, 2026

MD police sergeant not immune from racial bias suit, 4th Circuit rules

A former Maryland State Police sergeant is not immune from claims of racial bias, the Fourth Circuit ruled.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Jun 11, 2026

Appellate Court of Maryland: VEQ clause, unreasonable risk of harm, redevelopment

VEQ clause — unreasonable risk of harm — redevelopment

File photo of a Baltimore Police car. (Kendyl Kearly/The Daily Record)
Jun 8, 2026

Police can’t make stops based solely on gun possession, MD court says

Maryland police can no longer stop people based solely on the suspicion that they are carrying a handgun, the Maryland Appellate Court ruled.