2 Supreme Court decisions later, MD birthright citizenship case will continue
Despite the Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship in June, a lawsuit in Maryland can proceed to challenge President Donald Trump's new restrictions, a judge ruled.
4th Circuit blocks Trump immigration enforcement near some houses of worship
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an Maryland judge's order limiting immigration enforcement at houses of worship, citing religious freedom concerns.
Judges don’t have to recuse if sued by litigant, MD ethics committee rules
Judges don't necessarily have to recuse themselves from cases in which a litigant has sued them or filed a disciplinary complaint against them, the Maryland Judicial Ethics Committee ruled.
Appeals court allows thousands of lawsuits against social media companies over user addiction claims to proceed
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lets thousands of lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok, and others over youth addiction claims move forward.
Trump says he’ll take ballroom fight to Supreme Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that President Donald Trump must stop aboveground construction of his White House ballroom pending congressional approval.
Surveys for Piedmont power line can continue, appellate court rules
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a ruling allowing PSEG to continue land surveys for the Maryland Piedmont power line despite landowner opposition.
Appellate Court of MD: Batson challenge, bad faith, Recreational Use Statute
Batson challenge — bad faith — Recreational Use Statute
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
















