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A complaint filed by an attorney against his former law partner has been dismissed in Baltimore Circuit Court.
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Read More »Complaint dismissed in dispute between two former law partners
At expungement clinic, lawyers help clear criminal records
With dreams of one day leaving Baltimore to work as a welder, Robert Gray knows that having criminal convictions expunged from his record would go a long way toward helping him land a job. On Tuesday, Gray attended the fourth ...
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Read More »Law firms form cannabis practice groups to assist new industry
Given the complex legal hurdles of starting a medical cannabis operation, most people who have opened, or attempted to open, a growing, processing or retail operation in Maryland have contracted with an attorney. To meet this need, law firms in ...
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Read More »2 circuit court judges appointed in Prince George’s, Washington cos.
Gov. Larry Hogan has named two judges to the circuit courts for Prince George’s and Washington counties. Prince George’s County District Court Judge Bryon Bereano was appointed to the circuit court for Prince George’s County, while attorney Andrew Wilkinson was ...
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Read More »Chief Administrative Law Judge Thomas Dewberry to retire
After nearly 18 years on the job, Maryland Chief Administrative Law Judge Thomas Dewberry has decided to retire effective Dec. 1. A Maryland native, Dewberry, 68, said he felt it was time to step down so he can spend time ...
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Read More »Venable names Stacie Tobin partner-in-charge in Baltimore
Venable LLP has selected Stacie Tobin to serve as the new partner-in-charge of its Baltimore office, the firm announced Monday. Tobin, who has spent seven years at Venable as a commercial litigation attorney, has practiced locally since 1992, when she ...
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Read More »‘Lawyers on the Rocks’ podcast mixes insight with drinks
After a long day representing clients in high-stakes cases, Jeremy Eldridge and his two ENLawyers partners — Kurt Nachtman and Adam Crandell — like to wind down with a mixed drink. And, once every two weeks, they record an installment ...
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Read More »Potomac attorney disbarred for failing to represent client
Potomac attorney Kenneth Steven Kaufman was disbarred Friday by the Maryland Court of Appeals, which found he violated multiple rules of professional conduct by failing to communicate with a client. The violations included failing to inform his client of a ...
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Read More »Angelos firm urges legislature to allow consolidated asbestos cases
With a massive backlog of asbestos cases in Baltimore City Circuit Court, the Law Offices of Peter Angelos continues to push the Maryland General Assembly to permit the firm to consolidate the cases. Despite efforts by the court to substantially ...
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Read More »Gender inequality persists at law firms, new report says
Women have increased their numbers in the legal profession over the last 40 years, but many still report gender-related issues hampering their careers – including everything from offensive comments in the workplace to being passed over for promotions. That’s the ...
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