A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge who was disciplined in 2014 for “sarcastic, demeaning and mocking” behavior is facing similar allegations again for her conduct in the courtroom. Judge Lynn Stewart Mays, who has been on the bench since 2002, ...

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A hearing examiner has affirmed the suspension of a Maryland boy who chewed his breakfast pastry into the shape of a gun.

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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Wednesday pressed the nation’s schools to abandon what it described as overly zealous discipline policies that send students to court instead of the principal’s office. Even before the announcement, school districts around the country ...

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WASHINGTON — A federal jury has awarded $2 to a District of Columbia police detective who was disciplined after being quoted in a newspaper article making comments critical of a police department initiative. William Hawkins alleged that he was unfairly ...

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You might’ve heard that the U.S. Supreme Court is making a lot of big decisions this week. But on this, the first Monday of the summer, we’ve dug deep to find you other tidbits from the legal blogosphere. — This ...

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The Court of Appeals has issued the following sanctions in uncontested attorney discipline cases: -Attorney Grievance Commission v. Steven Marc Assaraf, AG No. 92 (Sept. Term, 2010). Filed June 13 (Disbarment by consent). -Attorney Grievance Commission v. Thomas H. Bornhorst, ...

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FREDERICK — A Frederick police officer is suing the agency and chief alleging his rights were violated when he was cited for a use-of-force violation after the 12 months allowed under the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights. Officer First ...

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