J&J reaches sweeping talc deal that could end decade of litigation
Johnson & Johnson said it would pay an estimated $5.5 billion to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and other talc products cause ovarian cancer.
Civil abuse suits against Baltimore Archdiocese prevented — for now
A federal judge ruled out — for now — civil lawsuits intended to pressure the Archdiocese of Baltimore to settle with survivors of child sexual abuse.
Spirit Airlines shutdown forces thousands of employees to reset careers
Spirit's demise has left thousands of employees scrambling for work in an industry where getting rehired can take months.
Baltimore Archdiocese files new abuse settlement proposal. Survivors aren’t happy.
The Archdiocese of Baltimore filed a new plan of reorganization in its bankruptcy case, proposing to pay substantially more than it had first offered.
Churches can sell property amid Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy, judge rules
The Archdiocese of Baltimore's affiliated churches and schools may continue to sell real estate despite the archdiocese's ongoing bankruptcy case, a judge ruled.
Purdue Pharma receives $5.5B sentence, paving way for opioid settlement
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma was sentenced to $5.5 billion in fines and penalties stemming from charges of deceiving government regulators and paying kickbacks to doctors to boost opioid sales.
4th Circuit: Bankruptcy, EEO complaint, False Claims Act
Bankruptcy — EEO complaint — False Claims Act
Saks Global to close MD store as part of restructuring
Saks Global said it was closing 15 more stores — including one in Maryland — as the luxury retailer tries to cut losses.
3 Eddie Bauer stores slated for closure in MD
Three Eddie Bauer Outlet stores in Maryland are among those having a closing sale after the owner of the brand's brick-and-mortar stores filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Baltimore judge awards $3.25M for injuries from bonfire explosion at Hindu festival
A Baltimore judge awarded a $3.25 million judgment to the victims of a bonfire accident at a Hindu holiday festival two years ago.
Value City Furniture stores in MD targeted for liquidation
It appears likely that retailer American Signature Inc. will begin liquidation processes at its remaining stores — including nine in Maryland.
Judge to approve opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue and Sackler family
A bankruptcy court judge said he will approve OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s latest deal to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids.

















