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Baltimore OIG lawsuit could hinder passage of records bill, Bill Ferguson says
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said pending litigation between Baltimore and its inspector general could hinder the legislature’s ability to move a pertinent records inspection bill forward.
Baltimore wants lawyers to take on immigration pro bono work. Will it help meet demand?
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott issued an executive order encouraging the city's lawyers to do pro bono immigration work.
Baltimore seeks to disqualify inspector general’s counsel in records dispute
Attorneys for Baltimore City urged a judge to reject a lawsuit filed by the city's inspector general.
Ascension St. Agnes to open new site in West Baltimore
Ascension Saint Agnes announced plans to open a primary care location in Baltimore’s Edmondson Village neighborhood.
Baltimore sues Elon Musk’s xAI over Grok sexual ‘deepfakes’
The city of Baltimore sued xAI, claiming its Grok chatbot illegally generates nonconsensual sexually explicit images.
Sweepstakes casinos face lawsuit from Baltimore
Baltimore City sued six social casino operators, alleging they run illegal online gambling operations disguised as free games and sweepstakes.
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.
MD inspectors general call for change to public records law
All four of Maryland’s local inspectors general are calling for an amendment to the state’s public records law that would clarify that they have direct access to government documents.
Baltimore inspector general to sue for access to records
Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming got permission to retain a pro bono lawyer to fight for her access to unredacted records.
Baltimore City reforms tax sale under agreement with Maryland Legal Aid
Baltimore City entered an agreement with Maryland Legal Aid under which it will make significant reforms to the annual tax sale.
Bates, Scott need to find a way to work together
Commentary: It would be constructive for the Baltimore mayor and state’s attorney to agree on the services of a skilled and impartial mediator.
MD AG sides with Baltimore mayor in transparency dispute with inspector general
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is siding with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott in a transparency dispute that has stymied an investigation by the local inspector general.
