Maryland

Federal Judge Seeks Maryland Supreme Court’s Ruling on Controversial Child Victims Act, Shaping Future of Abuse Lawsuits

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Upper Marlboro, Maryland – A federal judge has sought clarification from the Maryland Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of the state’s Child Victims Act. The act, which has sparked numerous child sex abuse lawsuits, was called into question by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a federal lawsuit involving allegations of sexual abuse by a Mormon priest. U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar has requested the Supreme Court of Maryland to define the state’s law, potentially expediting a definitive ruling on the matter. Judge Bredar’s decision comes amidst ongoing appeals of lawsuits … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Judges Challenge Gun Regulations and Lethality in Maryland and Beyond

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RICHMOND, Va. – Federal appeals court judges in Virginia have strongly opposed attempts to reverse gun regulations in Maryland and beyond. These judges expressed disbelief at the notion that any commonly used firearm can be banned, regardless of its level of danger. During a recent hearing, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, an Army veteran from the 1960s and appointed by President Ronald Reagan, shared his own experience of firing an M16 rifle. He vividly described the devastating impact of the weapon, stating that when the bullets hit a human target, it splintered them into multiple … Read more

University of Maryland Law Professor Maxwell L. Stearns Proposes Revolutionary Plan to Strengthen American Democracy

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Baltimore, Maryland – Maxwell L. Stearns, the Venable, Baetjer & Howard Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, has proposed a radical solution to repair America’s broken democracy in his latest book, “Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy.” Drawing on his extensive research and travels to different democracies around the world, Stearns advocates for transforming the U.S. government into a parliamentary system. Stearns recently discussed his ideas at a Zócalo and Los Angeles Times event titled “Would Parliamentary America Have More Fun?” … Read more

Major Ghost Gun Manufacturer Agrees to Cease Sales in Maryland and Pay $1.2 Million Settlement

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Baltimore, Maryland has successfully reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the largest maker of “ghost gun” parts, Polymer80. The company has agreed to stop selling their products in Maryland and pay $1.2 million to the city. This victory follows similar successes in D.C. and Los Angeles, where lawsuits have been used to keep ghost guns off the streets. As part of the settlement, Polymer80 is also required to submit regular compliance reports. Federal authorities have identified Polymer80, based in Dayton, Nev., as the leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts, responsible for more than 88 … Read more