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Anne Arundel opioid suit motions on hold pending transfer request
Motions to dismiss Anne Arundel County‘s opioid lawsuit won’t be ruled on until after a judge determines if the case should be consolidated with the one going on in Baltimore. […]
Baltimore judge avoids Gun Trace Task Force indemnity issue at motions hearing
A Baltimore judge on Wednesday did not address whether two former Gun Trace Task Force officers were acting within the scope of their employment when they allegedly falsely arrested a man for handgun possession last year, instead denying a motion to dismiss a civil conspiracy claim against them.
Experts: Nero’s choice of bench trial a smart decision
Officer Edward Nero’s decision to proceed before a judge on his misdemeanor charges stemming from his actions during the detention and arrest of Freddie Gray did not surprise legal experts, […]
In officer’s trial, Freddie Gray arrest details to play key role
The arrest of Freddie Gray will be front and center this week as one of the arresting officers is scheduled to be tried on misdemeanor charges stemming from his actions […]
Judge expected to dispense with Goodson motions Wednesday
The officer facing the most severe charges for his alleged role in the death of Freddie Gray will go to trial next week but not before pretrial motions addressing venue, […]
Judge makes rulings on eve of first Freddie Gray trial
Days before the start of the first trial of a Baltimore police officer charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray, the presiding judge did a little housekeeping. Baltimore […]
Judge rules for 6 separate trials in Freddie Gray case
A Baltimore City Circuit judge Wednesday ordered separate trials for the six police officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray in April after denying defense motions to […]
Huguely denied new trial in U.Va. slaying
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely V lost his bid for a new trial in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend Wednesday, with the judge in […]
The backup suit
With the weather so downright hot the last few weeks (not to mention the sweat-inducing humidity), the last thing that I want to do in the morning is to put a long-sleeved dress shirt and tie, much less a suit. ...
Adventures in Upper Marlboro
One of my recent trips to Upper Marlboro would probably have been frustrating to most people in my position, but I didn’t think it was too bad. I always feel […]
When the judge got it wrong, I . . .
For anyone who routinely argues motions or handles matters before any court, it is probably only a matter of time before you experience a time (or several) when a judge […]
Witnesses discuss State Deptartment’s WikiLeaks response
FORT MEADE — The U.S. State Department took extraordinary steps to limit harm to foreign relations and individuals after an Army private allegedly sent more than 250,000 classified diplomatic cables […]
