US Courts

Reinstatement of Bruce Bereano to Maryland Bar

The Maryland Supreme Court has ordered the reinstatement of Bruce Charles Bereano to the Bar of Maryland. The order was issued on March 20, 2026, following a petition for reinstatement and a response from Bar Counsel.

Attorney Grievance Commission v. Julian Arnold Haffner - Disciplinary Action

The Maryland Supreme Court has suspended Julian Arnold Haffner for 60 days from the practice of law, followed by one year of probation. This disciplinary action stems from violations of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Rules of Professional Conduct.

Attorney Grievance Commission v. Hecht - Attorney Discipline

The Maryland Supreme Court disbarred attorney Spencer Michael Hecht for multiple instances of professional misconduct, including dishonesty, concealment, and misrepresentation. The court applied the Vanderlinde standard, requiring compelling extenuating circumstances for sanctions less than disbarment in cases of intentional dishonesty.

Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Ross - Indefinite Suspension

The Maryland Supreme Court has ordered the indefinite suspension of attorney Bryan S. Ross from the practice of law in the state. This action follows a joint petition and is a result of violations of Rules 19-308.4(c) and (d) concerning professional conduct.

State v. Houston - Murder Trial Disqualification of State's Attorney

The Maryland Supreme Court reviewed an interlocutory order disqualifying the State's Attorney in a murder trial due to her role as a potential witness. The court held that the disqualification order itself was not immediately appealable under the collateral order doctrine, but an associated firewall order was.

Hertzog v. Francisco - Child Support Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a lower court's order dismissing an appeal related to child support obligations. The appellant, Father, failed to appear for multiple hearings, leading to the dismissal of his appeal and ratification of a final child support order.

Com. v. Jordan, J. - Pennsylvania Superior Court Opinion

The Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Joshua Jordan. The court affirmed the dismissal of Jordan's second petition filed under the Post Conviction Relief Act, addressing claims of Brady violations and actual innocence.

Com. v. Webster, A. - Criminal Appeal

The Pennsylvania Superior Court has issued a non-precedential decision in the case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Alexander David Webster. The court affirmed the judgment of sentence imposed on Appellant following his conviction for multiple criminal offenses, including burglary, strangulation, and assault.

Jacobs v. Brown - Appeal of In Forma Pauperis Denial

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed an order denying a pro se appellant's petition to proceed in forma pauperis and dismissing his complaint as frivolous. The court also reminded the trial court prothonotary of their continuing obligations to notify parties of orders and make docket notations.

WHB 2377 v. Uber Technologies - Product Liability Complaint

WHB 2377 has filed a product liability complaint against Uber Technologies, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case was filed on March 20, 2026, and includes a demand for a jury trial.