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Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Ghafoor

2026-03-31

Simmons v. Dove

2026-03-30

Mayor & City Cncl. Of Balt. V. B.P. P.L.C.

2026-03-24

This case involves a lawsuit filed by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore against several major oil and gas companies. Baltimore alleges that these companies engaged in a long-running campaign to ...

Express Scripts v. Anne Arundel Cnty.

2026-03-23

This case involves a dispute between Express Scripts, a pharmacy benefit manager, and Anne Arundel County regarding a contract for prescription drug services. The County had a contract with Express Sc...

State v. Houston

2026-03-20

In State v. Houston, the Maryland Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant's right to a speedy trial under Maryland Rule 4-271 was violated when the trial was postponed multiple times. The Court fo...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Haffner

2026-03-20

This case involves attorney David Haffner, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a petition for disciplinary action ...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Hecht

2026-03-20

This case involves attorney David Hecht, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct, primarily related to his handling of client funds and his conduct during the disciplinary...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Ross

2026-03-20

This case involves attorney David Ross, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a petition for disciplinary action aga...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Myers

2026-03-20

This case involves attorney David Myers, who was found to have violated several rules of professional conduct. The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a petition for disciplinary action ag...

Reinstatement of Bereano to the Bar

2026-03-20

This case concerns the petition of Alan J. Bereano for reinstatement to the Maryland Bar after his disbarment in 1979. Bereano was disbarred following his conviction for mail fraud and racketeering, s...

Cutchember v. State

2026-03-02

This case involves Mr. Cutchember, who was convicted of various crimes, including first-degree murder, and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. He appealed his conviction, arguing that the t...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Tucker

2026-02-20

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney Michael Tucker, alleging he engaged in professional misconduct. Specifically, Tucker was accused of failing to properly...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Wagner

2026-02-20

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney Michael Wagner, alleging he violated professional conduct rules. Specifically, Wagner was accused of failing to communi...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Jones

2026-02-05

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney Michael Jones, alleging that he engaged in professional misconduct. Specifically, Jones was accused of failing to prope...

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Hamilton

2026-01-27

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland filed a complaint against attorney John Hamilton, alleging he violated professional conduct rules. Specifically, Hamilton was accused of failing to commun...

State v. Stone

2026-01-27

This case involves a dispute over whether the state could seize a vehicle used in a drug-related crime. The owner of the vehicle, Mr. Stone, argued that his car should not be forfeited because he was ...

Tarpley v. State

2026-01-26

This case involves a former employee, Tarpley, who sued the State of Maryland after being fired. Tarpley claimed that the state discriminated against him based on his race and retaliated against him f...

Basso v. Rodriguez

2026-01-23

This case involves a dispute between a former employee, Mr. Basso, and his former employer, represented by Ms. Rodriguez. Mr. Basso alleged that his termination was wrongful and discriminatory, claimi...

Ghazzaoui v. Russett Comm. Ass'n.

2026-01-23

This case involves a dispute between a homeowner, Mr. Ghazzaoui, and his homeowners association (HOA), Russett Community Association. Mr. Ghazzaoui alleged that the HOA violated its own bylaws and his...

Reinstatement of O'Brien to the Bar

2026-01-23

This case involves the application of a lawyer, O'Brien, to be reinstated to the practice of law in Maryland after having been disbarred. The disciplinary board recommended against reinstatement, citi...

Reinstatement of Pratz to the Bar

2026-01-23

The Maryland Court of Appeals addressed a petition for the reinstatement of Mr. Pratz to the Maryland Bar. Mr. Pratz had previously resigned from the bar in lieu of disciplinary proceedings. The Court...

May. & City Cncl. Of Baltimore v. Varghese

2025-12-23

This case involves a dispute over a contract between the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and a doctor, Dr. Varghese. Dr. Varghese was hired to provide medical services at the Baltimore City Detent...