As discovery continues in Freddie Gray case, so will filing of defense motions
In the span of two recent business days, lawyers representing the Baltimore police officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray filed one motion seeking to force city […]
Judge allows forfeiture, sidesteps question of forged K9 certification
The judge ruled that Samantha Banks could not raise the allegedly forged K-9 certificate or contest the forfeiture in any other way, because she had not produced sufficient evidence that the money ever belonged to her.
N.Y. court uses business-judgment standard for pre-discovery dismissal
A four-page opinion from an appellate court in New York suggests a way to insulate companies and their boards from lawsuits in going-private transactions.
Discovery affiliate partners for award
On the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the American Heroes Channel — part of Silver Spring’s Discovery Communications — announced its partnership with the Welles Remy Crowther […]
Discovery beats expected results
(AP) Discovery Communications Inc., of Silver Spring, on Thursday reported profit that increased by 26 percent in its second quarter and topped analysts’ expectations. The company said profit increased to […]
Suit: K-9 team back-dated certificate for litigation
Federal prosecutors knowingly produced a forged document during discovery in a forfeiture case, a lawyer has alleged in seeking to dismiss the case.
Discovery to highlight ‘Keeper’ program
In support of the My Brother’s Keeper initiative, Discovery Communications, of Silver Spring, a worldwide provider of television programming, announced on Monday it has committed to produce and air a […]
CSA lays into lawyer for ‘nonchalance’ on court orders
A Maryland appeals court took the unusual step last week of assailing a lawyer — in a reported opinion — for his “chronic disregard” of discovery requests and “nonchalant failure” to comply with a judge’s order, misbehavior that the court said justified the judge’s dismissal of the attorney’s medical malpractice case.
It’s not all fun in Games
One Maryland media company told its investors that the games will hurt its viewership.
Discovery’s 1Q revenue tops forecasts
Buoyed by strong growth at its international networks, Silver Spring-based Discovery Communications Inc. reported first-quarter financial results that outpaced Wall Street’s forecast for revenue, but fell short on net earnings.
Law blog roundup
We tried to find some lighthearted stuff, but this one is written with a heavy heart.
Discovery’s earnings below expectations
Discovery Communications Inc., a Silver Spring-based media and entertainment company, offered a downbeat third-quarter earnings report ...






