Baltimore judge gets reprimand for contributions, lack of cooperation
A Baltimore district judge was reprimanded for political contributions and not cooperating with disciplinary authorities. The post Baltimore judge gets reprimand for contributions, lack of cooperation...
View ArticleSuit vs. federal judge tossed as individuals can’t seek action to discipline
A litigant’s suit against a federal judge was dismissed after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found the plaintiff lacked standing. The post Suit vs. federal judge tossed as...
View ArticleHogan names 3 to judge posts in Howard, Harford counties
A district public defender, an administrative law judge and a longtime lawyer are the latest to receive judicial appointments from Gov. Larry Hogan. The post Hogan names 3 to judge posts in Howard,...
View ArticleBiden outpacing Trump, Obama with diverse judicial nominees
For the Biden White House, a quartet of four female judges in Colorado encapsulates its mission when it comes to the federal judiciary. The post Biden outpacing Trump, Obama with diverse judicial...
View ArticleJudges can attend inauguration gala for Md. governor, ethics panel rules
Judges can attend the swearing-in and inaugural festivities for Maryland's governor-elect as long as they follow certain guidelines, the Maryland Judicial Ethics Committee said. The post Judges can...
View ArticleMd. chief judges press for law removing home addresses from internet
Maryland’s chief judges urged the General Assembly to pass legislation to require the removal from the Internet of the home addresses and phone numbers of judicial officers. The post Md. chief judges...
View ArticleDefense counsel assails bill requiring alleged violent criminals’ detention
A Republican-backed bill to prevent judges from releasing before trial certain defendants charged with a violent crime drew criticism from defense attorneys. The post Defense counsel assails bill...
View ArticleBiden nominates two Baltimore magistrates to district judge posts
President Joe Biden has nominated two Baltimore-based federal magistrates to become district judges on Maryland's federal bench. The post Biden nominates two Baltimore magistrates to district judge...
View ArticleJudges may appear at bar events even when sponsored by law firms, ethics...
Maryland judges are permitted to attend local bar association events even if sponsored by law firms that appear regularly appear before them, the state’s Judicial Ethics Committee stated. The post...
View ArticleJudge in Alex Murdaugh case not surprised by jury’s quick verdict
The judge who presided over Alex Murdaugh's murder trial in South Carolina told his law school he wasn't surprised the jury came back with a guilty verdict in three hours. The post Judge in Alex...
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