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Appellate Courts

The Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, which houses Maryland's two appellate courts, is seen on March 30. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Apr 20, 2026

Lawyer didn’t commit ‘obvious error’ on cell tower testimony, MD court rules

The Maryland Appellate Court upheld Lionel Lee Prince's 2018 conviction, ruling his counsel was not ineffective in objecting to cell tower data testimony.

The Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, which houses Maryland's two appellate courts, is seen on March 30. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Apr 17, 2026

MD Appellate Court dismisses charges after state fails to provide speedy trial

The Maryland Appellate Court this month dismissed criminal charges against a man after the state failed to provide him with a speedy trial.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Apr 16, 2026

Appellate Court of Maryland: Ineffective counsel; Interstate Agreement on Detainers

Ineffective counsel — Interstate Agreement on Detainers

Appellate Court of Maryland
Apr 9, 2026

Appellate Court of MD: Jury instruction, common-law marriage, freedom of information, more

Jury instruction — common-law marriage — freedom of information

The logo of Boeing company is displayed at the Australian International Airshow in Avalon, Australia, on March 26, 2025. (REUTERS/Hollie Adams)
Mar 31, 2026

US appeals court upholds decision to dismiss Boeing criminal case

The US appeals court upheld the dismissal of the criminal case against Boeing related to the 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Mar 26, 2026

Maryland Appellate Court: False statement on sexual abuse

False statement on sexual abuse

An aerial view of Broadmead, retirement community covering 94 acres of land in the Hunt Valley area. (CoStar Group)
Mar 24, 2026

4th Circuit revives gluten-free meals suit against MD retirement community

A lawsuit against a Cockeysville assisted living center will move forward after the facility allegedly failed to provide a woman with gluten-free meals.

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Mar 17, 2026

Rural police department violated officer’s right to misconduct hearing, MD court rules

The Maryland Appellate Court ordered a rural police department to provide a hearing to an officer who received two letters of reprimand.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Mar 12, 2026

Maryland Appellate Court: Right to hearing, retirement benefits, finality

Right to hearing — retirement benefits — finality

Appellate Court of Maryland
Mar 5, 2026

Appellate Court of MD: Arbitration, SAFE Act, probation violation

Arbitration — SAFE Act — probation violation

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Mar 2, 2026

MD Appellate Court judge retires, giving Moore at-large pick

Gov. Wes Moore has his first opportunity to appoint an at-large member to the 15-member Maryland Appellate Court.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Feb 12, 2026

Appellate Court of MD: Sixth Amendment, collateral estoppel, medical malpractice

Sixth Amendment — collateral estoppel — medical malpractice