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Maryland Supreme Court

Pumpjacks operating at the Kern River Oil Field are seen in Bakersfield, California, on Jan. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Oct 2, 2025

Local governments to argue against Big Oil at MD Supreme Court on Monday

Maryland's top court will hear arguments on lawsuits alleging fossil fuel companies covered up their knowledge about climate change.

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

MD bankruptcy lawyer disbarred for failure to represent clients

The Maryland Supreme Court disbarred David Mintz, shortly after he failed to appear for oral arguments against the Office of Bar Counsel.

"Ghost guns," made from build-it-yourself kits, are virtually untraceable. (AP Photo/Haven Daley, File)
Sep 8, 2025

MD Supreme Court hears case on Montgomery County ‘ghost gun’ ban near schools

The Maryland Supreme Court heard arguments about whether state law preempts a Montgomery County law banning “ghost guns” near schools.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Sep 5, 2025

MD Supreme Court hears arguments on release of unredacted report on abuse by Baltimore Archdiocese

Lawyers argued the Maryland attorney general's office abused its power in its investigation of sexual abuse within the Baltimore Archdiocese.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's headquarters, at 320 Cathedral St., is shown Sept. 28, 2023. The Baltimore Basilica is reflected in the building's marble facade. (Madeleine O'Neill/The Daily Record)
Sep 3, 2025

Anonymous Baltimore Archdiocese officials seek to prevent release of unredacted abuse report

The Maryland Supreme Court is set to hear arguments against the release of an unredacted version of a report on abuse within the archdiocese.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Aug 26, 2025

MD Supreme Court grants review of three cases for upcoming term

Maryland’s high court will hear cases on rental licensing, IP evidence in a criminal trial, and a construction contract dispute next term.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Aug 22, 2025

MD commercial tenant holding over ruling strengthens residential renter protections, advocates say

Maryland Supreme Court ruling limits tenant holding over evictions, reinforcing protections against predatory lease practices.

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Aug 18, 2025

Former government lawyer disbarred after child porn conviction

The Maryland Supreme Court disbarred a former government lawyer who pleaded guilty to two charges related to child pornography.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Aug 14, 2025

Top MD court reverses conviction of Montgomery County man under ‘kingpin’ statute

Maryland's top court overturned a conviction, ruling the state’s kingpin law targets only leaders, not low-level participants.

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Aug 7, 2025

Maryland Supreme Court: ‘Kingpin’ statute; freedom of information; farm odors

'Kingpin' statute — freedom of information — farm odors

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Aug 6, 2025

College Park lawyer disbarred after failing to pay millions in employment taxes

College Park lawyer James McCollum Jr. was disbarred in Maryland after pleading guilty to failing to pay over $2M in employment taxes for 24 years.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Aug 4, 2025

MD Supreme Court grants review of 4 cases, declines to hear case on comparative negligence

Maryland's high court will review four cases, including a property dispute, inmate attack and sewage nuisance, while denying a tort case.