Read more about the article Counties Urge Caution on Alterations to Sexual Abuse Civil Actions
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Counties Urge Caution on Alterations to Sexual Abuse Civil Actions

On February 23, 2023, Associate Policy Director Sarah Sample submitted a Letter of Information to the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee for SB 686 - Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Definition, Damages, and Statute of Limitations (The Child Victims Act of 2023). A Letter of Information allows a stakeholder to submit comments or perspective on a proposed bill without taking a formal position on its passage. The House Judiciary Committee will consider the bill's…

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February 24, 2023
Read more about the article Podcast Archives: The State of Policing, With Everett Sesker
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Podcast Archives: The State of Policing, With Everett Sesker

This week, the Conduit Street Podcast presents an episode from the archive with special guest, recently-elected Anne Arundel County Sheriff, Everett Sesker. Sesker joined the podcast in 2020 as a law enforcement consultant at the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT), where he trained police officers to understand and overcome implicit bias and assessed potential risks to law enforcement agencies across Maryland. In this episode, we discuss the state of policing, including overcoming implicit bias, community…

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December 30, 2022
Read more about the article State Supreme Court Upholds State Preemption on Solar Siting
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State Supreme Court Upholds State Preemption on Solar Siting

Earlier this month the Supreme Court of Maryland upheld state preemption on solar siting over local zoning policy.  The Maryland Supreme Court announced the decision in Frederick County v. Maryland Public Service Commission that uphold's the state's ability to preempt local zoning decisions when it comes to solar siting. This case upheld the ruling from Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland v. Perennial Solar, LLC, which established that the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC)…

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December 28, 2022
Read more about the article Court Challenge Rescinds Conowingo Dam Re-licensing – Back to Negotiations
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Court Challenge Rescinds Conowingo Dam Re-licensing – Back to Negotiations

A federal court decision, in a case brought by multiple environmentally-focused stakeholder groups, has invalidated the 50 year federal license extension granted to Constellation Energy to operate the Conowingo Dam. A major announcement last year on terms underpinning a generational extension of the federal operating license for Constellation's hydroelectric dam facility across the Susquehanna River (and feeding into the Chesapeake Bay as a centerpiece tributary) has come unraveled in federal court. Several environmental organizations sued…

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December 21, 2022
Read more about the article Registration Open – First Amendment Audit Course
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Registration Open – First Amendment Audit Course

The Local Government Insurance Trust will offer a course titled, "First Amendment Audit - What You Need To Know," in College Park, MD. First Amendment audits are more and more common these days and typically involve individuals intending to film or take photos in public places. Understanding the rights  afforded and limits imposed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution can bolster your teams ability to ensure an uneventful audit. Join LGIT for this…

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November 17, 2022
Read more about the article Kadish and Lambert Appointed to Baltimore City District Court
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Kadish and Lambert Appointed to Baltimore City District Court

Governor Larry Hogan has appointed both Darren Kadish and Michele Lambert to the Baltimore City District Court. “It is my pleasure to appoint these distinguished individuals to serve on the Baltimore City District Court,” said Governor Hogan. “Both Darren and Michele will bring a depth of legal experience of knowledge to their roles” (press release). Darren Lee Kadish is a partner with his father at the firm Kadish and Kadish, P.C. He practices civil and criminal litigation, with a…

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November 15, 2022
Read more about the article $10 Billion More In Opioid Settlements from Walgreens and CVS
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$10 Billion More In Opioid Settlements from Walgreens and CVS

An agreement in principle was announced on Wednesday for CVS and Walgreens to pay $5B apiece to settle lawsuits nationwide, while a third pharmacy giant is still working towards a deal. These payments would bring the total value of all opioid related settlements up to more than $50 billion, with the majority of funds earmarked for state and local governments to continue the fight against opioid misuse in their communities. The agreements in principle represent…

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November 3, 2022
Read more about the article First Woman in State History Appointed to Worcester District Court
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First Woman in State History Appointed to Worcester District Court

Several judicial appointments were made last week, including the first woman in state history to serve on the Worcester County District Court. Governor Larry Hogan has appointed Justin Gregory to the Garrett County Circuit Court, Marybeth Ayres to the Montgomery County Circuit Court, J. Bradford McCullough to the Montgomery County Circuit Court, and Cathi V. Coates to the Worcester County District Court—the first woman in state history to serve on that court. According to a Governor's press release, the bios of each appointee…

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October 24, 2022
Read more about the article Harford Honors Drug Court Participants with Symbol of Hope
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Harford Honors Drug Court Participants with Symbol of Hope

The unveiling of a Graduation Tree at the Harford County Circuit Court strives to celebrate drug court graduates and inspire participation. Founded in June of 2019 and spearheaded by Judge Kevin J. Mahoney, the Harford County Circuit Court Drug Court has seen the graduation of 18 members since the program began.  Even with the suspension of in-person drug court activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, participants and program managers persevered. At the unveiling of the tree…

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October 6, 2022
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