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Maynor Suazo Sandoval and his mother, Rosa Emerita Sandoval Paz, pose together in an undated photo. Suazo Sandoval was one of the six workers who died in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26, 2024.

6 families of workers who died in Key Bridge collapse settle

The families of the six workers who died in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse settled with the Dali ship's owner and manager.

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NRA sues MD officials over Glock pistol ban

The National Rifle Association and two other gun rights groups sued Maryland officials over freshly signed legislation that effectively bans the sale of Glock pistols in the state.

The Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore.

2 MD doctors who beat Russian conspiracy case sue over news release

Two Maryland doctors accused of sharing private health information with the intention of benefiting Russia are suing the DOJ after their indictment was thrown out.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland located at 6500 Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt. (District Court of Maryland)

500+ workers at MD shuttle facility laid off without notice, lawsuit alleges

Diamond Transportation Services laid off over 570 workers at its Maryland facility without the required 60-day WARN Act notice, a lawsuit alleges.

The Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore.

AI hallucinations lead judges to scold Severna Park lawyers

Two partners at a Severna Park law firm were scolded by judges after they filed briefs with AI-generated case law quotes that didn't exist.

Luigi Mangione attends an evidentiary hearing in the murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York on Dec. 18, 2025. (REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/Pool/File Photo)

Judge denies accused CEO killer Mangione’s bid to toss gun, notebook evidence

A judge partially granted Luigi Mangione’s motion to exclude evidence seized during his arrest in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case in New York.

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Magistrate appointed for Child Victims Act cases against MD

The Maryland Supreme Court appointed a special magistrate who will manage common issues Child Victims Act lawsuits.

A crane lifts a shipping container at the Port of Baltimore's Seagirt Marine Terminal on May 12, 2026.

MD could face over $2B in Key Bridge claims, records show

Dozens of attorneys have notified the Maryland treasurer's office that they might sue the state for civil damages stemming from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

More than two years after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Maryland U.S. Attorney Kelly Hayes announces a criminal indictment against the firm that managed the cargo ship that struck a bridge support column.

Key Bridge case: Dali manager, employee charged in conspiracy indictment

A judge unsealed a federal indictment charging the firm that manages the Dali cargo ship and an employee of the company, with conspiracy to defraud the U.S.

Baltimore Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming is fighting the city law department's decision to treat her subpoenas like Maryland Public Information Act requests. (Courtesy of Isabel Cumming)

Judge: Baltimore IG’s records access ‘crushed’ by administration

A Baltimore judge seemed skeptical after hearing Mayor Brandon Scott’s administration's challenge to the city inspector general recruiting pro bono attorneys to litigate an ongoing dispute.

Among the nation’s ports, the Port of Baltimore ranks first for autos and light trucks, roll on/roll off heavy farm and construction machinery, imported sugar and imported gypsum. It ranks 11th among major U.S. ports for cargo handled and ninth nationally for total cargo value. (Port of Baltimore photo)

MD importers sue Trump administration for tariff refunds. Is it worth it?

Several Maryland firms are suing for refunds after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.

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$970.9K medical malpractice verdict might be largest in Talbot County history

A jury last week awarded a $970,900 verdict to a man who was permanently injured after an alleged mistake during a surgery went uncorrected.