Maryland Appellate Law Blog

The Scandal That Won’t Stay Buried They sealed the coffin. Buried the body. Tossed dirt on the legacy. But the Epstein files refuse to stay dead. Now, as headlines erupt with news that Donald Trump was reportedly briefed on his name appearing in Department of Justice records, a new legal brawl is unfolding—not in some tabloid court of public opinion, …
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Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: I’m not writing this because I hate Trump. To the contrary, often I’ve written legal pieces defending his policies. And usually, to be blunt, Trump’s not wrong when it comes to how things should work legally. But law isn’t about what should be. It’s about what is. And when it comes …
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When a violent mob surrounds your car, do you sit there and hope for mercy — or do you hit the gas? Governor Ron DeSantis has again shown why so many Floridians trust his leadership. In his words: if a mob blocks your car and you fear for your life, you’re allowed to drive through it. Critics are howling — …
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In early June 2025, massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Los Angeles resulted in the detention of dozens of illegal aliens. Protests followed—some peaceful, others turning violent, and in some cases setting parts of the city of LA on fire. Police and civilians alike were assaulted by the protesters. In response, President Trump federalized approximately 4,000 National Guard …
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Can a President legally punish a billionaire for criticizing him? That question is no longer hypothetical. The escalating feud between President Trump and Elon Musk over the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” has moved from social media jabs to serious constitutional stakes. Trump has threatened to pull federal contracts and subsidies connected to Musk’s companies — a move that could trigger …
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The Dress Slipped. The Cigarette Came Out. Then Came the Tabloids. Britney Spears is back in the headlines—and not in a good way. While on a flight to LAX, she allegedly lit up a cigarette mid-air and flight staff had to intervene. This followed another eyebrow-raising moment: her wardrobe malfunction during a sultry dancing video she posted to Instagram, where …
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Background: What Happened at MIT’s Graduation On May 29, 2025, Megha Vemuri, the Class of 2025 president at MIT, used her commencement speech to deliver an unauthorized political tirade. Veering off from her pre-approved remarks, Vemuri accused MIT of complicity in “genocide” due to its alleged ties to Israeli defense entities: “We’ll carry with us the stamp of the MIT …
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Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently on trial in the Southern District of New York, facing serious federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting individuals for prostitution. The trial commenced on May 5, 2025, and has featured testimonies from over 16 witnesses, including former assistants and celebrities. Notably, a former assistant, testifying under the pseudonym “Mia,” alleged multiple instances …
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A federal court has just halted one of Donald Trump’s most aggressive economic initiatives: sweeping tariffs imposed under the banner of national emergency. The decision, handed down by the U.S. Court of International Trade in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. United States on May 28, 2025, invalidated the tariffs on the grounds that they exceeded the scope of the International Emergency …
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Many clients are surprised to learn just how long the appellate process can take in Maryland. Whether you’re appealing a civil judgment, a criminal conviction, or a family court ruling, understanding the timeline is critical to managing expectations — and making informed legal decisions. 1. The Deadline to File a Notice of Appeal In most cases, you have just 30 …
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