WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who bought previously occupied homes rose slightly last month but remained at depressed levels. And more deals are being canceled at the last minute, a sign that even those who are looking to buy ...

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Contracts Time limits on claim for damaged cargo BOTTOM LINE: Where a broker and carrier negotiated a bargain within the boundaries of federal act allowing shippers and carriers to bargain over the time available to bring a claim, a time ...

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Administrative Law Eligibility for Developmental Disability Administration services BOTTOM LINE: Petitioner was a “resident” of Maryland during the time she lived with her father in Maryland, pursuant to an interstate custody arrangement and, therefore, petitioner was eligible for Developmental Disability ...

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WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes fell for the third straight month in September after the spring-and-summer peak buying season failed to entice new buyers. The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that its ...

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Administrative Law Land use BOTTOM LINE: Defendant adequately articulated its finding that a preliminary subdivision plan was consistent with the land use provisions in Prince George’s County’s General Plan and Master Plan and there was substantial evidence in the administrative ...

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WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose for a second month in June. But the gain was not enough to signal a rebound in the weak housing market. The National Association of Realtors says ...

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In the 6½ months since Randy Edsall was hired as the University of Maryland’s head football coach, he’s run 15 spring practices, given untold media interviews, played in charity golf tournaments, glad-handed hundreds of donors. He’s been on a whirlwind ...

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COLLEGE PARK — The new head coaches of the University of Maryland’s football and basketball teams are guaranteed $2 million and $1.9 million a year, according to contracts released Wednesday by the school in response to a Public Information Act ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley said Wednesday his administration will move quickly to discipline personnel who commit serious ethical lapses in the state procurement process in the aftermath of a highly critical audit of the Maryland State Highway Administration. O’Malley, ...

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Maryland auditors will expand their review of State Highway Administration spending after an initial report revealed a range of ethical, and potentially legal, issues with the way contracts worth more than $30 million were awarded. The audit found the SHA ...

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