Goodbye to ‘Goodbye Earl’: Baltimore’s Ottobar ordered to pay $18.5K over unlicensed songs by The Chicks, A-ha
Music companies were awarded more than $18,000 after Baltimore music venue Ottobar conceded liability for three karaoke performances.
Baltimore County real estate attorney sentenced to prison after bank fraud conviction
A Baltimore County real estate attorney said he "had nothing to gain" from the scheme that led to his federal conviction.
Professor’s suit accuses UMES of inflating enrollment, asks Trump administration to step in
A University of Maryland Eastern Shore professor embroiled in a messy legal fight with his employer sought in a new lawsuit for the Trump administration to step in.
Judge tosses Trump administration suit seeking MD voter data
A federal judge threw out the Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking data on millions of registered Maryland voters.
Key Bridge case: Head Dali engineer could have charge dropped in 3 years
If he abides by a deal struck with federal prosecutors, the chief engineer of the ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge could have his criminal charge dismissed in three years.
CareFirst sues ex-insurance brokers in MD civil racketeering case
CareFirst sued two brothers, alleging they coordinated a racketeering scheme involving fraudulent Maryland insurance claims totaling over $51 million.
Church sues Ocean City after $1K-per-day fines over homeless shelter
St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church sued Ocean City, saying the town violated its right to the free exercise of religion for attempting to shut down its homeless shelter.
Key Bridge criminal case going to trial in fall 2027
A judge ruled that the criminal conspiracy case against the manager of the ship that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge will go to trial in more than a year.
Key Bridge case: Dali’s chief engineer enters deferred prosecution agreement
Federal prosecutors filed a criminal charge against the chief engineer of the ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, but said that he had entered a deferred prosecution agreement.
Attorneys seek release of couple detained by ICE at Baltimore school
Attorneys are seeking the release of a couple whose arrests by ICE outside a Southeast Baltimore school drew the ire of local officials.
Maryland Legal Aid sues Baltimore County over eviction law deeming property abandoned
A Baltimore County eviction law that allows tenants’ property to be thrown away without due process is facing a legal challenge, two years after a similar law in Baltimore City was deemed unconstitutional.
MD elections official expects ‘favorable ruling’ in DOJ suit seeking voter data
After hearing arguments, a judge will decide whether to throw out the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking unredacted voter data from Maryland's registration list.

















