Recent Articles from Madeleine O'Neill
Parishes, schools to be shielded from lawsuits in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy for now
A bankruptcy judge agreed to shield the Archdiocese of Baltimore's parishes and schools from lawsuits, at least for now.
With new Harbor East office, DLA Piper is embracing workplace flexibility
Flexible work options are built into the DNA of the new Harbor East office that houses DLA Piper, one of Maryland's largest law firms.
Archdiocese of Baltimore files for bankruptcy ahead of likely surge in sexual abuse lawsuits
The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for bankruptcy Friday afternoon, fulfilling earlier warnings that it would do so if faced with a slew of potential lawsuits.
Montgomery County lawyer named Maryland’s next bar counsel
Maryland's Office of Bar Counsel has a new top attorney after a monthslong search for permanent leadership.
Baltimore attorney to lead American College of Trial Lawyers
A Baltimore lawyer has taken over as president of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Maryland Carey Law launches new center aimed at advancing racial justice
The Gibson-Banks Center for Race and the Law will be a hub that offers education, advocacy and research aimed at advancing racial justice.
Excessive force lawsuit claims Baltimore County officers shot ‘indiscriminately’ at fleeing man
The family of a man shot by Baltimore County police is claiming that officers fired "indiscriminately" at the man while he attempted to drive away from an unrelated arrest happening nearby.
Maryland Public Defender: New study highlights need to reduce workloads
Effectively representing America's indigent defendants requires far more work hours by public defenders than previously thought, a new study found.
Syed calls for investigation into claims of prosecutorial misconduct in murder case
Adnan Syed spoke publicly about his 1999 murder case, calling for an investigation into what he called repeated prosecutorial misconduct in the case.
Bates releases updated ‘do not call’ list of 60 current and former cops who can’t testify
The Baltimore State's Attorney's Office released a new list of police officers who have credibility issues serious enough to block them from testifying in criminal cases.
Marilyn Mosby will testify at perjury trial about COVID-19 financial hardship, court filings show
Ex-Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby will take the stand at her upcoming federal perjury trial, according to a new court filing submitted Friday.
Maryland AG’s Office names leader of new civil rights division
Maryland's attorney general has named a longtime civil rights lawyer to head a new division that will enforce laws banning discrimination in housing, employment and other areas.