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Fired head of federal watchdog agency ending legal battle over his removal
An appeals court removed the head of a federal watchdog agency in a legal fight over President Donald Trump's authority to fire the special counsel.
Supreme Court ruling allows MD man to request to vacate sentence for threats, 4th Circuit holds
A Maryland man convicted for mailing threats to officials can request to vacate his sentence in light of a 2023 ruling by the Supreme Court.
Labor groups sue Social Security, DOGE over access to ‘unfathomable amount of data’
The lawsuit is the latest in a wave of litigation against DOGE, which has been probing federal agencies and firing thousands of workers.
Legal protections for servicemembers should apply to foreign judgments in MD, judge rules
A law that gives legal protection to active-duty servicemembers applies to the collection of foreign judgments in Maryland, a judge ruled.
Owner of ship that destroyed Key Bridge could limit liability using 1851 law, maritime lawyers say
After a massive container ship destroyed Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, lawyers who specialize in maritime issues began ramping up for a lengthy, complicated legal fight.
Jobless Marylanders file federal lawsuit over delays in unemployment benefits
A group of unemployed Marylanders has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against state Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson, claiming that the problems they faced in receiving jobless benefits violate federal law. […]
Chief justice praises work of federal courts during COVID-19
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is praising federal courts nationwide for their flexibility in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging in his annual year-end report the role technology has played in keeping courts running.
Federal in-court proceedings will resume Monday
In-court proceedings can resume Monday morning on a limited basis in Maryland’s federal courthouses, including the scheduling of jury trials and the likely resumption of grand juries, Chief U.S. District […]
Federal courts in Md. to delay jury trials, restrict entry
Federal courts in Maryland will postpone jury trials beginning Monday and are restricting entry to individuals with travel history or contacts that place them at risk of contracting coronavirus. U.S. District […]
‘Grand slam’ on judges contrasts with rough patch for McConnell
President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are reshaping federal courts at a blazing pace, with the Senate’s confirmation of 59 judges so far this year offering a […]
Maryland opioid plaintiffs differ on choice of federal or state court
A handful of jurisdictions in Maryland have filed lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors making substantially similar allegations but they have differed in their choice of forum, with some opting […]
Guatemalan lawsuit against Hopkins, researchers over STD infections proceeds
A federal judge Thursday denied a motion to dismiss a $1 billion lawsuit brought by hundreds of Guatemalans against researchers they allege intentionally infected them with sexually transmitted diseases more […]
