March 2024 Maryland Certiorari Grants
On Monday, the Supreme Court of Maryland granted review in two cases.
Read More…Vivian V. Simpson (1903 – 1987): From “a young woman not readily submissive to rules and regulations,”[1] to preeminent lawyer, bar president, and first female secretary of state for Maryland.
Early experiences with the judicial system are often formative and a catalyst for pursuing the practice of law and public service. In honor of Women’s History Month, this post will feature one such person – Vivian V. Simpson.
Read More…The History of Family Relations on the Maryland Appellate Courts
On February 8, 2024, Governor Wes Moore appointed the Honorable Stephen Kehoe to fill the vacancy that his older brother, the Honorable Christopher Kehoe, created when he took senior status in August of last year. This judicial family affair led me to wonder whether there were other familial relationships amongst the judges on the appellate courts.
After Google and Wikipedia proved only marginally helpful, I decided to consult the real expert of Maryland judicial history—Chief Justice Joseph M. Getty. Unlike the supposed all-knowing internet, Chief Justice Getty did not disappoint. He offered three examples of blood relatives that have served on the Court as well as two additional pairs of judges who were related by marriage. Those judges are discussed below, with my thanks to Chief Justice Getty for his kind assistance.
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