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A bottle of Johnson & Johnson baby powder is seen in a photo illustration taken in New York on Feb. 24, 2016. (REUTERS/Mike Segar/Illustration/File Photo)
Jul 28, 2026

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.

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Jun 15, 2026

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.

A Spirit Airlines self bag-drop counter at Orlando International Airport sits idle in Orlando, Florida, on May 2, 2026, as the airline announced it was ceasing operations following an impasse in talks with some creditors on a $500 million government bailout plan. (REUTERS/Miguel Rodriguez)
Jun 8, 2026

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.

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May 16, 2026

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.

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Apr 30, 2026

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.

Protesters hold placards of victims of the opioid crisis outside federal court, as Purdue Pharma is due to be sentenced, in Newark, New Jersey, on April 28, 2026. (REUTERS/Dietrich Knauth)
Apr 29, 2026

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.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is shown in 2017. (U.S. General Services Administration file photo)
Mar 26, 2026

4th Circuit: Bankruptcy, EEO complaint, False Claims Act

Bankruptcy — EEO complaint — False Claims Act

The Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York City on Jan. 14, 2026, after the store filed for bankruptcy protection. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo)
Mar 9, 2026

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.

The Eddie Bauer Outlet at Hagerstown Premium Outlets south of Hagerstown is having a closing sale March 4, 2026. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Mar 5, 2026

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.

Attorney Gloria Worch represented people who were burned in a January 2024 bonfire accident. (Photo courtesy of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg & Cardea)
Feb 26, 2026

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.

A Value City Furniture location on W. Broad St. in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 16, 2012. (USA TODAY Network)
Jan 5, 2026

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.

In this Jan. 17, 2019, file photo, a sign with some names of the Sackler family is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, the family that owns it and lawyers for thousands of parties with claims against it are getting ready to work on a new settlement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the last one. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Nov 14, 2025

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.