This post provides a disgruntling update to the judicial accountability bill mentioned in my previous post, titled House Bill 271 Could Tell Us Which Judges Make the Naughty List and Which Make the Nice List. [1] House Bill 271 unfortunately died early in the process, but it was originally intended […]
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By: Jillianne Trotter Maryland could take a small but significant step towards systemic justice this legislative season by passing HB 271, which would require county clerks to record onto Case Search the name of the judge or magistrate who presides over a case. [1] Adopting a uniform process will aid […]
Changing one’s legal name is often a deeply personal decision. Current Maryland law requires one wishing to change his/her/their name to publish it in a local print newspaper and the internet for online circulation. This could be particularly troubling for individuals in the transgender community who do not wish to […]