Baltimore Sun

Judge orders Maryland to pay enhanced unemployment benefits; state appeals ruling

Pamela Wood, Alison Knezevich, Hope Kahn — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 02:11:37 +0000

Maryland must continue paying federal unemployment benefits to tens of thousands of jobless residents, at least for now, a Baltimore judge has ruled. Gov. Larry Hogan said he'd appeal the ruling.

Documents: Read the key court orders on federal unemployment in Maryland

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 01:43:57 +0000

Maryland must continue paying federal unemployment benefits to tens of thousands of jobless residents, at least for now, a Baltimore judge has ruled.

Gubernatorial candidate Perez quits law job after learning firm is defending Maryland in unemployment benefits lawsuits

Pamela Wood — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:52:36 +0000

Two lawsuits are pending against Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is being represented by a team of attorneys from the Venable law firm.

Westport developer seeks to dismiss Baltimore-Washington maglev rail operator’s condemnation lawsuit

Lorraine Mirabella — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:24:56 +0000

Stonewall Capital argues the rail company lacks the authority to acquire private property for public use through eminent domain.

Maglev company sues to condemn land planned for Westport development, setting up showdown between projects in South Baltimore

Colin Campbell, Lorraine Mirabella — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:58:07 +0000

The proposed $10 billion, high-speed maglev train between Baltimore and Washington and a major waterfront housing development planned in the city’s Westport neighborhood are hurtling toward a legal showdown: Both would require the same land.

US adds a solid 850,000 jobs in June as economy extends its gains

CHRISTOPHER RUGABER — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:44:43 +0000

In an encouraging burst of hiring, America’s employers added 850,000 jobs in June, well above the average of the previous three months.