Military families’ suit against MD Supreme Court justices gets tossed
The 4th Circuit ruled that three military couples whose bank accounts were wrongfully frozen could not sue Maryland Supreme Court justices for failing to ensure court clerks complied with federal military protections.
4th Circuit: Bankruptcy, EEO complaint, False Claims Act
Bankruptcy — EEO complaint — False Claims Act
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.
4th Circuit: Excessive force, discrimination, asylum, more
Excessive force — discrimination — asylum
West Virginia can ban Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgery, 4th Circuit rules
The 4th Circuit upheld West Virginia's ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries, overturning a decision that it violated anti-discrimination protections.
MD, SC lose bid to try PFAS contamination cases in state courts
Maryland and South Carolina will have to press their cases for PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” damages against 3M Co. in federal court.
4th Circuit: Food allergy, warrantless search, scienter, more
Food allergy — warrantless search — scienter
Fourth Circuit denies Trump DOJ bid to dismiss lawsuit against MD judges
The Fourth Circuit denied the Trump administration’s attempt to dismiss its own case against Maryland’s federal judges.
Appeals court rejects challenge to Trump’s efforts to ban DEI
A federal appeals court rejected a challenge to a move by President Donald Trump's administration to ban DEI programs at federal agencies.
4th Circuit limits D&O coverage in Under Armour case
The 4th Circuit ruled that SEC investigations and securities suits were a single claim under D&O insurance, limiting coverage.
4th Circuit: Second Amendment, habeas corpus, Under Armour
Second Amendment — habeas corpus — Under Armour
Supreme Court reverses new trial order in MD attempted murder case
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the 4th Circuit, which had ordered a new trial in the case of a Maryland man convicted of attempted murder.












