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A person stands near the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington on March 14, 2026. (REUTERS/Will Dunham/File Photo)
Jun 22, 2026

Supreme Court rejects MD woman’s attempt to press state, federal cases

The Supreme Court said a Maryland woman cannot press a lawsuit against the University of Maryland Medical System while her state court appeal of the same issue is still pending.

The Court of Appeals builiding in Annapolis. MF-D 9/20/04.
Aug 14, 2019

Maryland high court: Involuntary commitment challenge survives release

A claim challenging a person’s involuntary commitment for mental health treatment does not end with the individual’s release from the facility, Maryland’s top court unanimously ruled Tuesday, citing the lasting […]