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Dispute over horses goes down to the wire
The plaintiffs in a million-dollar lawsuit involving show jumping horses attempted to serve the defendants for the first time April 24, a few days after filing their federal lawsuit.
Supreme Court rejects Md. man’s international child custody dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a Maryland father’s bid to regain custody of his 9-year-old daughter, who has lived her whole life in Japan, following the death of the girl’s mother.
Players 2, Redskins 0 in workers’ comp disputes
In a second loss for the Washington Redskins in as many days, the Maryland Court of Appeals found former wide receiver Darnerian McCants was employed primarily in Maryland because that is where the team’s home games are played.
Judge weighs dismissal of Frederick growth dispute
FREDERICK — A Frederick County judge is considering dismissing a lawsuit filed by several environmental groups challenging the county’s plan to increase development potential by about 50 percent. The Frederick News-Post reports that Circuit Judge Julie Solt will issue a written opinion based on arguments she heard Tuesday. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Audubon […]
Settlement ends fight over floating walkway
The Baltimore Board of Estimates last week approved a settlement with the developer of The Moorings at Canton and the homeowners’ association there, ending a multiyear dispute over a pedestrian promenade along the waterfront. The settlement will have the city contribute $400,000 toward the $1.1 million cost of building a new pedestrian waterfront walkway at […]
Justices hear Arizona immigration dispute
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will referee another major clash between the Obama administration and the states, this one over Arizona’s crackdown on illegal immigrants. The case could add fuel to the partisan split over tough state immigration laws backed by Republicans but challenged by the administration. Like last month’s arguments over President Barack Obama’s […]
Playing nice with opposing counsel
Last week, opposing counsel and I went back and forth regarding a discovery dispute about a document that I believed was subject to discovery and should have been produced. I drafted a “good faith” letter, drafted a subpoena to a third party and spent several hours researching the issue. But counsel and I also scheduled […]
Café Hon owner to give up trademark
Poke it with a fork, because it looks like the controversy over “HON” is done. Denise Whiting, the embattled owner of Café Hon in Hampden, said Monday she will give up the registered trademark she has on the word “HON.” Whiting added she did not fully appreciate the “passion” Baltimoreans have for the term of […]
Court of Appeals revives dispute over Boland family businesses
In a blow to corporate directors, Maryland’s highest court has limited the deference that judges should give a Special Litigation Committee’s conclusion that a corporation should not sue its leadership. The Court of Appeals’ 6-1 decision requires the company to establish that the committee was truly independent, acted in good faith and followed reasonable procedures. […]
Wisp owners might sell Western Maryland resort
MCHENRY — The owners of Maryland’s only ski resort say they’re considering selling the landmark property to resolve financial problems linked to a slide in home construction around nearby Deep Creek Lake. Karen Myers says selling the Wisp Resort is the last option she and her partners in DC Development LLC would pursue to repay […]
N.Y. judge rejects French shoe maker’s ‘red’ claims
NEW YORK — In a court case that has all sides seeing red, a judge said Wednesday that a French maker of luxury shoes worn by stars such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Scarlett Johansson and Halle Berry will likely fail in its effort to stop other shoemakers from producing high-heeled women’s shoes with red soles. […]
Federal debt dispute could postpone state’s bond sale
ANNAPOLIS — If the dispute between the White House and Congress over lifting the U.S. debt ceiling is not resolved soon, the state may put off its scheduled bond sale for upwards of $500 million set for July 27, the state treasurer’s office told a legislative committee Tuesday. State Treasurer Nancy Kopp and Patti Konrad, […]
