Maryland ethics committee closes doors in first meeting after new ethics law

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – A Maryland ethics committee closed its session Tuesday following a review of legislator disclaimers, more than a month after a new state ethics law went into effect.

Medical Officials Call For Birth Injury Fund To Combat High-Cost Malpractice Lawsuits

The measure would allow families of babies who suffer neurological injuries during birth to sidestep the lawsuit process and seek compensation directly from a statewide fund.