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The new building will replace the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, which opened in 1972. (Rendering provided by the Maryland Department of General Services)
Dec 17, 2025

Board approves $147M contract for new MD Supreme Court building

Maryland officials approved a $147M contract to build a new supreme court courthouse in Annapolis, replacing the aging facility.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Dec 9, 2025

MD court orders new trial in PG shooting case due to warrantless seizure of evidence

The Maryland Appellate Court ordered a new trial in a Prince George’s County shooting case because of issues with how evidence was obtained.

Members of the National Guard cross the street near the site of a shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., November 30, 2025. (REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon)
Dec 5, 2025

Appeals court allows Trump National Guard deployment in DC to continue

A federal appeals court paused a ruling that would have ended Trump’s National Guard deployment in Washington.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Dec 4, 2025

Maryland Appellate Court: Consumer protection, business judgment rule, child support

Consumer protection — business judgment rule — child support

A MARC commuter train crossing the Edmondson Highway bridge in west Baltimore. (Maximilian Franz/The Daily Record file photo)
Nov 17, 2025

MD court orders trial for woman who broke ankle getting off MARC train

In a personal injury law case, the Maryland Appellate Court sided with a woman who broke her ankle getting off a MARC train.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Nov 6, 2025

Maryland Appellate Court: AI hallucinations, warrantless arrest, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

AI hallucinations — warrantless arrest — Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves Federal court July 26, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
Nov 4, 2025

Appeals judges react skeptically to Sam Bankman-Fried’s bid to overturn fraud conviction

Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer argues his 25-year fraud conviction was unfair, citing limits on evidence and attorney advice in FTX trial.

Robotic Hand Assisting Person For Signing Document Over Reflective Desk In The Courtroom (Depositphotos)
Oct 31, 2025

In ‘warning’ to bar, MD court refers lawyer to AGC for citing fake cases in AI-generated brief

A Maryland court referred a lawyer to the Attorney Grievance Commission after he was found to have cited fake cases in an AI-generated brief.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is shown in 2017. (U.S. General Services Administration file photo)
Oct 30, 2025

4th Circuit: Rule 11; failure-to-vaccinate discrimination; untimely petition

4th Circuit: Rule 11 — failure-to-vaccinate discrimination — untimely petition

MedStar Harbor Hospital in 2004. (File)
Oct 21, 2025

MD court reverses $34.8M verdict in Baltimore birth-injury case

The Maryland Appellate Court earlier this month reversed a nearly $35 million jury verdict in a Baltimore City birth injury case.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Oct 9, 2025

Maryland Appellate Court: Miranda warnings

Miranda warnings

Appellate Court of Maryland
Sep 18, 2025

Maryland Appellate Court: Cannabis Reform Act

Cannabis Reform Act