On June 18, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical Systems, concluding that the long-maligned Rooker-Feldman doctrine strictly bars a federal court collateral attack on a state court judgment, even when that
Two Recent Court Decisions Shape the Trump Administration’s DEI Executive Orders
Two recent court developments underscore that challenges to the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) are far from over. In one case, a federal court in Washington blocked enforcement of certain grant conditions against a group
Foreclosure Normalization Is Here: What Mortgage Servicers Need to Know About Rising Litigation and Compliance Risk
After years of pandemic-era forbearance programs, emergency moratoriums, and historically low foreclosure volumes, the mortgage market is undergoing a meaningful correction. Foreclosure activity is rising steadily across the country, and with it comes a familiar set of legal risks for
Maryland FAMLI: What Employers Need to Know About the Latest Regulations
The Maryland Department of Labor’s final regulations implementing the new paid family and medical leave insurance program provide important guidance for employers. Our Maryland colleagues provide insights as employers prepare for payroll contributions beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and for benefits
Paid Family and Medical Leave is Coming to Maryland: A Guide for Employers
Maryland employers and those with employees in Maryland should begin preparing now for the state’s new paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. With employer and employee contributions beginning in January 2027 and benefits becoming available in 2028, understanding
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Reveals Its Discrimination Playbook
Quick Hits
- On June 22, 2026, the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) published its Elements of Proof Guidance, a comprehensive document setting forth the elements of proof the MCCR applies for claims of employment and other discrimination under Maryland
New Challenge to Federal Contractor DEI Restrictions and D&O Impact
A recent multi-state lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-DEI mandate highlights a major shift in the ongoing ESG backlash tracked by The D&O Diary. The case alleges that federal contractors are trapped by poorly defined requirements, which could lead
The Recrudescence of Ferebee – Part One
Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Listeria Outbreak Sickens 11, kills 1 in Illinois, Maryland, New York and Virginia
Illnesses reported in Illinois, Maryland, New York and Virginia. 10 have been hospitalized and 1 death has been reported from Maryland.
Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data show that some requesón cheeses supplied by Clover Hill Dairy are contaminated with Listeria
Maryland’s “100 Deadliest Days” of Summer Begins with 13 Lives Lost in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Summer is officially here, with the kids out of school, family vacations planned, and cookouts, get-togethers, and other parties on the calendar. It’s a happy time where we can all look forward to longer days and some well-earned rest and