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Reid acts fast to end Senate debate on Harris
U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid said he plans to hold a vote Thursday to shut off debate on the confirmation of Pamela A. Harris to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which reviews Maryland federal district court decisions.
Obamacare subsidy: A tale of two circuits
A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the Obama administration’s view that the tax break applies to consumers of either the state or federal exchanges created under ACA, popularly known as Obamacare.
Niece’s annulment ends Rockville solo’s career
Maryland’s top court ordered the disbarment of a Rockville lawyer who drafted her niece’s annulment agreement without consulting her — and while representing the niece’s husband in an immigration case.
Top court revives smoker’s asbestos verdict
An asbestos supplier whose product caused a smoker’s fatal lung cancer cannot shave off a portion of its liability by arguing it rightly belongs to tobacco companies that the survivors never sued, Maryland’s high court ruled Monday.
Hoffman left no money for his children
Potential presidential litigation, Archdiocese lawsuit and James Brown's papers round out this week's Law Blog Roundup.
Rules Committee recommends changing jury selection
Maryland attorneys should be permitted to ask a prospective juror questions designed to elicit answers to help the lawyers decide whether to strike him or her from the jury pool without having to give a reason for the dismissal, the Judiciary’s rules committee recommended to the state’s top court last week.
Ex-wife, not widow, gets teacher’s pension benefits
In a battle between a teacher’s ex-wife and his widow over his pension benefits, Maryland’s top court has unanimously ruled for the ex.
Senate panel calls for Harris’ confirmation to 4th Circuit
In a party-line vote, the Democratic-led Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday recommended the full Senate confirm Pamela A. Harris, of Potomac, to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
ABA opposes potential income-tax change for law firms
The Maryland State Bar Association has joined a national lawyers’ group in opposing draft congressional legislation that would require high-revenue law firms and other personal-services firms to pay income tax on money their clients still owe them.
Reform of citizen complaint process floated
The rights of domestic-violence victims should not be lost as a state commission searches for ways to improve how the Maryland criminal justice system treats arrested individuals before trial, the legal director of a women’s shelter told the panel Tuesday.
Appeals court rules against Maryland homebuyers in finder’s-fee cases
A federal appeals court dealt two blows to Maryland homebuyers with decisions holding that mortgage lenders cannot be held liable under a state law designed to prevent mortgage brokers from charging an undisclosed “finder’s fee” at settlement.
Atlanta Braves face lawsuit over foul ball that fractured girl’s skull
Marriage matters not, Citigroup settles and jail mail round out this week's Law Blog Roundup.
