While we recognize the tremendous challenges facing the Maryland courts during the pandemic and court closure, we raise a troubling issue regarding some district courts that are issuing affidavit judgments during the court closure. Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera’s administrative ...

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Maryland's Democratic attorney general is defending Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's executive orders to combat the coronavirus pandemic in a legal filing in federal court.

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Companies employing individuals holding H-1B specialty occupation visas are already aware that the status comes along with a lot of regulations and requirements.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, the issues all companies are facing in terms of telework operations, reduction in ...

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With cancellation of the July bar exam a possibility, the Maryland Judiciary is considering whether law school graduates denied an opportunity to take the test this summer should be permitted to begin practicing under the supervision of attorneys. Court of Appeals ...

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Attorneys for three jailed immigrants filed a class action lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court in Baltimore challenging what they say are unconstitutional bond hearing policies and practices of the Baltimore Immigration Court that lead to the arbitrary detention of ...

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This year the ABA celebrates May 1 — Law Day — with the theme of “Your Vote, Your Voice, Your Democracy.” The 19th Amendment turns 100, guaranteeing the right of all citizens — women too — to vote. This timely ...

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The practice of law may never be the same after the pandemic-compelled quarantine is lifted and courts are back operating at full speed, according to longtime Maryland lawyers. Attorneys accustomed to having face-to-face meetings and exchanging documents in person have ...

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With so many people now homebound, videoconferences have become the new communication norm.  From board meetings to happy hours to religious services, videoconference technology has allowed us to stay connected, continue business, remain observant and socialize. Personally, I enjoy getting ...

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President Donald Trump recently proclaimed that he intended to order states to reopen their economies and lift stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders issued by governors to protect the health and safety of citizens amid the coronavirus pandemic. “When somebody is the ...

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The Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association announced Wednesday that it has canceled its summer conference, scheduled for June 15 to 17 in Ocean City, given the COVID-19 pandemic. “We will not reschedule this conference for the remainder of this year, but ...

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