She Wants Her Name Out of the Story. The First Amendment Has Something to Say About That.
Michael Phillips responds to Christina Avgerinos's demands to remove her and their son's names from his writings. He argues that such requests lack legal authority under First Amendment protections and highlights the broader implications for parental…
When Protective Orders Fail, Children Pay the Price
A protective order was in place. Police had responded just one day earlier. And yet a mother is dead and children are left with irreversible trauma. The Howard County killing forces an uncomfortable question: when warning signs are documented and kids…
What Clarke v. Gibson Really Means for Domestic Violence Survivors: Stronger Protections, Clearer Evidence, and a More Stable Path to Safety
The Maryland Supreme Court's decision in Clarke v. Gibson strengthens protections for domestic violence survivors by ensuring that protective orders are based on evidence and not merely on disbelief. This ruling clarifies the requirements for stability…
Maryland Supreme Court Issues Major Protective-Order Ruling: Clarke v. Gibson Resets the Standard for Evidence, Due Process, and Parental Rights
The Maryland Supreme Court’s Clarke v. Gibson ruling strengthens due process protections in protective-order cases and demands real evidence before restricting parental rights.