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DIY wills: Why some choose them and where they can go wrong
DIY wills in Maryland offer cost savings but risk errors like missing witnesses or vague language. Experts recommend professional help to avoid issues.
Judge rejects bid to disqualify prosecutors in Charlie Kirk case
A Utah judge rejected a bid by lawyers for the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to disqualify a team of prosecutors.
Miles & Stockbridge announces leadership transition
Scott Wilson has been elected the new chairman, president and CEO of Miles & Stockbridge, the Baltimore-based AmLaw 200 law firm.
Baltimore IG Cumming sues Mayor Scott for access to records
Baltimore Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming sued the city after Mayor Brandon Scott severely restricted her access to city records, making her job of investigating government waste, fraud and abuse much more difficult.
Cumberland police captain pleads guilty to misconduct charge
Cumberland Police Captain James Burt pleaded guilty to misconduct in office and received a suspended sentence plus probation.
Assault charge dropped against Baltimore Del. Caylin Young
Prosecutors on Monday dropped a misdemeanor assault charge against Maryland Del. Caylin Young, D-Baltimore City.
The Daily Record announces 2026 Leaders in Law honorees
The Daily Record and the Maryland State Bar Association are honoring outstanding lawyers and judges through the 2026 Leaders in Law awards program.
Blended families and the challenges of asset distribution
Trust and estate attorneys are starting to hear more often from members of blended families unhappy about the distribution of assets after an elder’s death.
Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect
A federal appeals court cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect.
Supreme Court won’t revive NRA free speech suit against NY ex-official
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to revive the NRA's lawsuit accusing a former New York state official of coercing banks and insurers to avoid the group.
MD bill would lower standard for punitive damages, add surcharge to fund schools
The bill would lower the standard for punitive damages, requiring plaintiffs to prove gross negligence, rather than actual malice.
US Supreme Court to hear bid by oil companies to toss climate suits
The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal by ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy to dismiss a Colorado climate change lawsuit seeking damages for mitigation costs.
