453 ABA Journal Maryland articles.
Updated: During his first four years on the bench, Baltimore County District Judge Bruce Lamdin tended to say what he thought. Some considered him a breath of fresh air, a…
Oct 15, 2007 3:24 PM CDT
A Philadelphia judge has ruled that a law firm’s attempt to head off a gender discrimination complaint is premature.
Judge Gary DiVito ruled Sept. 24 that Ballard Spahr Andrews &…
Oct 10, 2007 12:22 PM CDT
In a divided opinion, Maryland’s highest court has upheld a 1973 law that bans gay marriage.
The 4-3 Court of Appeals decision (PDF) said the law does not…
Sep 19, 2007 2:36 PM CDT
After 35 years in prison, the man who shot Alabama Gov. George Wallace during his 1972 presidential campaign is about to be released.
Maryland prison authorities say that Arthur Herman…
Aug 23, 2007 11:28 PM CDT
Prosecutors are appealing a Maryland judge’s decision to dismiss rape charges against a Liberian immigrant because of delays in finding an interpreter.
Judge Katherine Savage of Rockville dismissed the case…
Jul 24, 2007 4:03 PM CDT
In a cutting-edge approach to law enforcement that reflects growing concern about human trafficking in the U.S. and abroad, at least one American police force has radically changed the way…
Jun 20, 2007 1:08 AM CDT
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