Doug Nazarian
@dnazarian.bsky.social
Judge, Appellate Court of Maryland. Orioles, Ravens, good writing, comfort food, dogs. Former state utility commissioner. Maryland via Rochester, NY. All statements mine.
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Happy #SuperbOwl 🦉 Sunday to all who celebrate.
February 8, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Happy #SuperbOwl 🦉 Sunday to all who celebrate.
Arguments today!
a young man is standing in front of a red brick wall .
ALT: a young man is standing in front of a red brick wall .
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February 6, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Arguments today!
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i refuse to cede the em dash to ai. absolutely not you can pry that long thin line from my cold dead hands
February 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
i refuse to cede the em dash to ai. absolutely not you can pry that long thin line from my cold dead hands
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The recent budget deal included enough funding for the federal defender program to lift its hiring freeze, so there are a lot of backlogged vacancies now being advertised, and more coming soon!
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I'll use this thread to post appellate openings, so feel free to mute it.
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I'll use this thread to post appellate openings, so feel free to mute it.
February 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
The recent budget deal included enough funding for the federal defender program to lift its hiring freeze, so there are a lot of backlogged vacancies now being advertised, and more coming soon!
www.fd.org/employment/v...
I'll use this thread to post appellate openings, so feel free to mute it.
www.fd.org/employment/v...
I'll use this thread to post appellate openings, so feel free to mute it.
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🚨🚨 Georgia State's Constitutional Law program is growing!🚨🚨
Thanks to a very exciting development, we're looking for someone to join the College of Law's public law faculty, including @espinsegall.bsky.social, @andrewwillinger.bsky.social, Neil Kinkopf, and me.
facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6611
Thanks to a very exciting development, we're looking for someone to join the College of Law's public law faculty, including @espinsegall.bsky.social, @andrewwillinger.bsky.social, Neil Kinkopf, and me.
facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6611
Associate or Full Professor of Constitutional Law
Georgia State University College of Law invites candidates to apply for a tenured professor position in constitutional law who will assume a leadership role in the Center for Constitutional Law, Pract...
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February 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
🚨🚨 Georgia State's Constitutional Law program is growing!🚨🚨
Thanks to a very exciting development, we're looking for someone to join the College of Law's public law faculty, including @espinsegall.bsky.social, @andrewwillinger.bsky.social, Neil Kinkopf, and me.
facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6611
Thanks to a very exciting development, we're looking for someone to join the College of Law's public law faculty, including @espinsegall.bsky.social, @andrewwillinger.bsky.social, Neil Kinkopf, and me.
facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6611
Law students interested in summer internships: our Chambers's application window for Summer 2026 internships opens on Monday, January 26! Application requirements and other details are in the document linked below; reach out if you have questions. 1/2
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January 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Law students interested in summer internships: our Chambers's application window for Summer 2026 internships opens on Monday, January 26! Application requirements and other details are in the document linked below; reach out if you have questions. 1/2
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Sometimes there is great lawyering and an adverse result. It’s important to remember that doesn’t make the lawyering any less impressive.
January 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Sometimes there is great lawyering and an adverse result. It’s important to remember that doesn’t make the lawyering any less impressive.
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GREAT JOB ALERT: The Appellate Immersion Clinic at Georgetown Law is accepting applications for fellows!
This is an incredible opportunity to do great work with incredibly smart, good people. @immersionclinic.bsky.social @brianwolfman.bsky.social
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This is an incredible opportunity to do great work with incredibly smart, good people. @immersionclinic.bsky.social @brianwolfman.bsky.social
www.law.georgetown.edu/experiential...
Graduate Fellowships
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January 11, 2026 at 1:12 PM
GREAT JOB ALERT: The Appellate Immersion Clinic at Georgetown Law is accepting applications for fellows!
This is an incredible opportunity to do great work with incredibly smart, good people. @immersionclinic.bsky.social @brianwolfman.bsky.social
www.law.georgetown.edu/experiential...
This is an incredible opportunity to do great work with incredibly smart, good people. @immersionclinic.bsky.social @brianwolfman.bsky.social
www.law.georgetown.edu/experiential...
The Supreme Court of Maryland's Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is meeting this morning. Here is a copy of this morning's agenda.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
The Supreme Court of Maryland's Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is meeting this morning. Here is a copy of this morning's agenda.
www.courts.state.md.us/sites/defaul...
www.courts.state.md.us/sites/defaul...
An absolute classic.
50 Years ago today I released Frampton Comes Alive, 50 years, wow! Thank you all for making it the huge success it became.
January 8, 2026 at 6:36 PM
An absolute classic.
I decline the invitation. We don't use it in our Chambers.
Also, I now ask applicants for clerkships and internships to disclose any use of generative AI in the preparation of their writing samples or cover letters.
Also, I now ask applicants for clerkships and internships to disclose any use of generative AI in the preparation of their writing samples or cover letters.
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I decline the invitation. We don't use it in our Chambers.
Also, I now ask applicants for clerkships and internships to disclose any use of generative AI in the preparation of their writing samples or cover letters.
Also, I now ask applicants for clerkships and internships to disclose any use of generative AI in the preparation of their writing samples or cover letters.
Arguments today!
a man wearing glasses says no you didn 't you came here for an argument
Alt: a man wearing glasses says no you didn 't you came here for an argument
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January 6, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Arguments today!
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80 days until Opening Day
January 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
80 days until Opening Day
A happy new year
to you and all whom you love
Good things lie ahead!
to you and all whom you love
Good things lie ahead!
January 1, 2026 at 2:21 AM
A happy new year
to you and all whom you love
Good things lie ahead!
to you and all whom you love
Good things lie ahead!
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
December 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
Gather ‘round the pole!
We’ll air grievances at 3!
Chambers Festivus!
Please forward any grievances you would like us to air on your behalf.
We’ll air grievances at 3!
Chambers Festivus!
Please forward any grievances you would like us to air on your behalf.
December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Gather ‘round the pole!
We’ll air grievances at 3!
Chambers Festivus!
Please forward any grievances you would like us to air on your behalf.
We’ll air grievances at 3!
Chambers Festivus!
Please forward any grievances you would like us to air on your behalf.
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95 days until Opening Day
December 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
95 days until Opening Day
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BREAKING: The Orioles are acquiring RHP Shane Baz from the Rays, source confirms to @afkostka.bsky.social
Outfield prospect Slater de Brun is part of the package heading to Tampa Bay
Outfield prospect Slater de Brun is part of the package heading to Tampa Bay
December 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
BREAKING: The Orioles are acquiring RHP Shane Baz from the Rays, source confirms to @afkostka.bsky.social
Outfield prospect Slater de Brun is part of the package heading to Tampa Bay
Outfield prospect Slater de Brun is part of the package heading to Tampa Bay
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Thank you to the Maryland Bar Journal and Douglas Nazarian for your outstanding review of “Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame” in the Fall 2026 issue.
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Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame
MSBA Maryland Bar Journal
Volume 7 Issue 2
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December 7, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Thank you to the Maryland Bar Journal and Douglas Nazarian for your outstanding review of “Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame” in the Fall 2026 issue.
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The Appellate Court of Maryland is holding its monthly Conference this morning. Watch for new reported opinions!
a man in a bowling alley says " yeah well that 's just like your opinion man . "
ALT: a man in a bowling alley says " yeah well that 's just like your opinion man . "
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December 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The Appellate Court of Maryland is holding its monthly Conference this morning. Watch for new reported opinions!
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Judge Edison is the best.
![MINUTE ENTRY ORDER: Earlier today, l issued a Memorandum and Recommendation [Dkt. 113].
Under the rules, objections are due on December 26, 2025. I do not want anyone working the last two weeks of the year. You should be spending time with family and friends over the holidays. I will, therefore, move the deadline for the parties to object to my Memorandum and Recommendation to Friday, January 9, 2026.
Happy holidays to all! (Signed by Magistrate Judge Andrew M Edison) Parties notified. (rrc3)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:b2zlnxrfackjw5h3lbemyqg5/bafkreicv3nhe65r7ybntlggm3bophk3akhxl3ml5e2utlyvlbzpee4iglm@jpeg)
December 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Judge Edison is the best.
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I'm the new first baseman, T.
December 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I'm the new first baseman, T.