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Top court could expand rights of nonparties to file amicus briefs
Maryland’s top court is expected to vote Thursday on a procedural rule that would make it easier for nonparties to submit briefs presenting their legal arguments and concerns about what the court’s decision in a case could mean for them.
Watchdog: NLRB lawyer broke ethics rules
WASHINGTON — The top lawyer at the National Labor Relations Board violated federal ethics rules by helping investigate a case involving Wal-Mart Stores Inc. despite holding a financial interest in […]
Court overturns cross-border pollution rule
WASHINGTON— A divided federal appeals court Tuesday overturned a regulation clamping down on power plant pollution that contributes to unhealthy air in neighboring states. In a 2-1 decision, a panel […]
Court of Appeals delays bail counsel rule
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland‘s top court has effectively decided to hold off on ordering that public defenders be provided to indigent suspects at initial bail hearings until the General Assembly acts […]
Top court to take up proposed foreclosure rule on Tuesday
Maryland’s highest court on Tuesday will consider a proposed rule calling on judges in foreclosure cases to summon attorneys to court when either their signature or the veracity of their […]
Foreclosure change heads to top court
A Maryland judicial panel on Friday advanced a rule that calls on judges to summon any lawyer they believe did not personally sign foreclosure documents that appear to bear his […]
