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Appellate Court of Maryland
Apr 9, 2026

Appellate Court of MD: Jury instruction, common-law marriage, freedom of information, more

Jury instruction — common-law marriage — freedom of information

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Mar 24, 2026

Montgomery County divorce attorney disbarred for ‘intentional dishonesty’

A Montgomery County divorce lawyer was disbarred Friday after the Maryland Supreme Court found he engaged in a pattern of misconduct.

Paper on clipboard that says "last will and testament" (Depositphotos)
Feb 24, 2026

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.

The Baltimore County Circuit Court building is seen in Towson. (File photo)
Jan 29, 2026

Baltimore County divorce lawyer disbarred

A Maryland divorce lawyer was disbarred for her failure to competently represent a client and her lack of cooperation with an investigation.

Kirk Kolodner
Jan 29, 2026

Kirk Kolodner | Wright, Constable & Skeen

Trial lawyer Kirk Kolodner brings 45 years of experience to Wright, Constable & Skeen as a partner in the firm’s Family Law group.

Emily Sofia
Jan 29, 2026

Emily Sofia | Wright, Constable & Skeen

Emily Sofia brings extensive experience to Wright, Constable & Skeen as a senior associate in the firm’s Family Law group.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Dec 4, 2025

Maryland Appellate Court: Consumer protection, business judgment rule, child support

Consumer protection — business judgment rule — child support

Appellate Court of Maryland
Nov 6, 2025

Maryland Appellate Court: AI hallucinations, warrantless arrest, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

AI hallucinations — warrantless arrest — Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Robotic Hand Assisting Person For Signing Document Over Reflective Desk In The Courtroom (Depositphotos)
Oct 31, 2025

In ‘warning’ to bar, MD court refers lawyer to AGC for citing fake cases in AI-generated brief

A Maryland court referred a lawyer to the Attorney Grievance Commission after he was found to have cited fake cases in an AI-generated brief.

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Sep 30, 2025

Introducing The Daily Record’s 2025 Family Law Power List

The men and women in this Family Law Power List are among the skilled and effective practitioners in this complex legal field in Maryland.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Sep 4, 2025

Maryland Appellate Court: DWI, Safe Haven Act, search and seizure

DWI — Safe Haven Act — search and seizure

Supreme Court of Maryland
Jul 31, 2025

Maryland Supreme Court: Postconviction DNA, domestic relations, insurance

Postconviction DNA — domestic relations — insurance