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Citing court reporter error, MD appeals court grants new trial in 2007 murder
The Maryland Appellate Court has ordered that a Baltimore man convicted of a 2007 slaying of a man in an Aberdeen motel room be given a new trial.
Trump’s lawyers grill ex-tabloid publisher as 1st week of hush money trial testimony nears a close
Defense lawyers in Donald Trump's criminal trial on Friday sought to dig into an account of the former publisher of the National Enquirer.
Baltimore company files proposed class-action claim in Key Bridge collapse
A Baltimore publishing company has filed a proposed class-action claim on behalf of businesses affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Former tabloid publisher testifies about scheme to shield Trump from damaging stories
The former publisher of the National Enquirer testified about going to great lengths to help shield Donald Trump from potentially damaging stories.
FTC noncompete ban draws mixed MD response
Maryland employment law practitioners and organizations have expressed mixed reactions to the FTC's vote to ban noncompete agreements.
Juvenile Justice Reform Act applies to cases pending when law took effect, MD Supreme Court rules
The Juvenile Justice Reform Act, which prohibits charging young children as adults for certain acts, applies to cases pending when the law took effect, a Maryland court ruled.
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s claim of absolute immunity; decision’s timing unclear
The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution.
NY appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
New York’s highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul.
TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What’s the legal outlook?
Legislation forcing TikTok's parent company to sell it or face a ban in the U.S. received President Joe Biden's signoff but could be in for an uphill battle.
Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
An Arizona grand jury has indicted 18 allies of Donald Trump for their roles in an attempt to overturn Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
Law Digest — 4th Circuit, Md. Supreme Court, Appellate Court — April 25, 2024
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit Civil rights; immunity: Where a reasonable jury could find that a trooper violated a 15-year-old’s clearly established civil rights when he repeatedly struck the teenager while he was non-dangerous, non-actively resistant and partially subdued, the trooper was denied qualified immunity. Lewis v. Caraballo, Case No. 22-2115 (filed […]
Gordon Feinblatt elects first woman CEO; Rosen to step down after 35 years as chair
Baltimore-based Gordon Feinblatt LLC announced that it has elected its first woman leader, taking over from longtime chairman Barry F. Rosen.
