Ian Round

5 days ago | thedailyrecord.com | Ian Round

Key takeawaysFederal judge denies graduation bid tied to health class dispute. Parent sued over LGBTQ+ content in required high school course. Religious exemption request denied by Montgomery County schools. Lawsuit argues opt-out rights were insufficiently honored. A Montgomery County high schooler was not allowed to graduate last week because he didn’t take the required health class due to his father’s objection to content related to gender identity and sexual orientation.

1 week ago | thedailyrecord.com | Ian Round

Key takeawaysMaryland plaintiffs allege Dave violated state lending laws. Loans of $10–$75 allegedly carried APRs up to 329%. Suit claims deceptive fees and tipping practices. Plaintiffs seek class action status under state statutes. Three Baltimore County residents are suing the financial technology company Dave, saying its cash-advance offering violated Maryland law.

1 week ago | thedailyrecord.com | Ian Round

​Key Takeaways:Maryland judge amends deportation order to cover only in-state detaineesSurge in habeas petitions prompted clarification of the standing orderDeportations now delayed until 4 p.m. on the second business day after noticeOrder seen as a response to controversial removal of Kilmar Abrego GarciaA Maryland federal judge has amended a standing order temporarily preventing deportations to ensure due process, clarifying that the order only applies to people in Maryland.

1 week ago | thedailyrecord.com | Ian Round

Key takeawaysBerkeley Research Group was hacked in early March. Victims of clergy abuse have not been notified of breach impact. BRG paid hackers and claims data was destroyed. Affected data breach linked to archdiocese bankruptcy case. Victims of sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore have not been notified about whether their personal information was compromised in a data breach, but the affected company says it paid a settlement and was assured the data was destroyed.

1 week ago | thedailyrecord.com | Ian Round

​ SGK Contracting fined $100K, banned from city contracts until 2030 Lawsuit alleges false claims tied to minority business participation Inspector General found possible document falsification Similar allegations led to SGK suspension in Baltimore County A roofing company will pay Baltimore City $100,000 and can’t bid on city contracts until December 2030 under a settlement following an investigation into failures to follow the city’s requirements for contracting with minority- and...