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Top MD court holds assignments to seek reimbursements aren’t against public policy
Maryland's high court ruled that claim assignments by secondary payers suing GEICO are not against public policy, marking a win in the Medicare payment dispute.
MD Supreme Court disbars VA lawyer for abusing courts, financial misconduct
The Maryland Supreme Court disbarred a Virginia-based attorney for abusing the judicial process and engaging in financial misconduct.
Health care providers can’t charge ‘preparation fee’ for medical records not retrieved, MD top court rules
Maryland’s top court ruled providers can't charge a prep fee for unsuccessful medical record searches, reviving a class action against MRO Corporation.
4th Circuit reverses Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction, upholds perjury counts
The 4th Circuit vacated former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s mortgage fraud conviction but upheld her perjury convictions.
MD court rules on boundaries of adequate provocation for first time
For the first time, a Maryland court has decided whether a substantial battery on a criminal defendant’s close relative is an adequate provocation that would allow a murder charge to be reduced.
MD high court rules for property owners in PG County rezoning case spanning 16 years
A countywide rezoning in Prince George’s County was not a comprehensive rezoning, the Maryland Supreme Court held.
Top MD court rules general damages is proper in breach of investment opportunity case
Maryland's top court ruled general damages are proper in a breach of investment opportunity case involving Maryland Indoor Play.
MD Supreme Court rules de minimis doctrine applies to claims under wage and hour laws
The Maryland Supreme Court held the de minimis doctrine applies to claims brought under the state’s wage and hour laws.
MD appeals court affirms governmental immunity applies in Frederick County mold exposure claim
Frederick County is immune from a negligence claim that black mold exposure caused health problems, the Maryland Appellate Court ruled.
MD Supreme Court narrowly boxes out recovery under workers’ comp for nondependent children
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that nondependent adult children pursuing wrongful death claims are barred from recovering against a deceased employee’s employer.
MD Supreme Court to review double jeopardy case, among others
Maryland's top court will review four cases, including one examining double jeopardy, rent escrow, insurance standing and criminal variance standards.
MD Supreme Court rules parents can’t waive child support
Maryland’s top court ruled parents can’t waive child support, affirming it's a legal obligation regardless of mutual agreement in custody cases.
