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MD Supreme Court removes Anne Arundel Judge Marc Knapp
Just hours after hearing oral arguments, the Maryland Supreme Court removed Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court Judge Marc Knapp from office.
Magistrate appointed for Child Victims Act cases against MD
The Maryland Supreme Court appointed a special magistrate who will manage common issues Child Victims Act lawsuits.
Watch: MD Supreme Court chief justice speaks on judicial security
Maryland Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Fader speaks at a University of Maryland School of Law panel discussion about violence against judges.
DOJ rule would preempt state bar counsel from investigating misconduct
Maryland’s legal community is opposing a proposed U.S. Department of Justice rule that would prevent the state bar counsel from investigating allegations of misconduct by DOJ attorneys.
New MD Supreme Court construction begins
The upcoming Maryland Supreme Court building took a ceremonial step forward as officials gathered for the groundbreaking event in Annapolis.
New Sixth Judicial Circuit administrative judge named
A new administrative judge has been named for the Sixth Judicial Circuit that covers Frederick and Montgomery counties.
Board approves $147M contract for new MD Supreme Court building
Maryland officials approved a $147M contract to build a new supreme court courthouse in Annapolis, replacing the aging facility.
Suspension — not removal — recommended for Anne Arundel judge
The Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities stopped short of recommending that an Anne Arundel County judge be removed from office.
New administrative judge named for Montgomery County Circuit Court
A new administrative judge has been named for the Montgomery County Circuit Court starting in March 2026, after a retirement.
MD lawmakers pass watered-down judicial security bill; other measures fail
Several Maryland bills affecting the legal industry or judiciary will not become law after failing to advance out of committees.
MD bill would require security in every courtroom — eventually
Every state court in Maryland would be protected by a security officer — eventually — under a bill pending in the General Assembly.
After chat with chief justice, Ferguson ‘confident’ home detention program will continue
Senate President Bill Ferguson says he's "confident" the judiciary will be able to cover a pretrial detention program until the legislature can backfill costs.
