To hear him tell the story, West Baltimore teen Deon Johnson was an up-and-coming boxer, hoping to punch his ticket to next summer’s Olympic Games in London. His boxing coach was equally optimistic, fondly recalling Johnson’s jab, his movement in ...

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A Baltimore jury has awarded $555,000 to a former Merck & Co. saleswoman who claimed she was fired two years ago in retaliation for reporting her supervisor’s violations of corporate policies. The panel deliberated about three hours Friday afternoon before ...

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This week’s top 5 stories in law include a story about a woman who claimed to be fired in retaliation and a story about a lawyer who overcame substance abuse problems to become the Baltimore County Bar Association’s pro bono ...

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Trial began Monday afternoon in the case of a former Merck & Co. saleswoman who claims she was fired two years ago in retaliation for reporting her supervisor’s violations of the pharmaceutical giant’s corporate policies. Jennifer Scott had complained to ...

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