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SCOTUS allows soldier to sue contractor over suicide bombing
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for a soldier seriously wounded while attempting to thwart a suicide bombing in Afghanistan to sue a contractor that the military found was negligent in the incident.
An autistic MD man called police for a wellness check. He was fatally shot.
Alex LaMorie, an autistic man in Maryland, was fatally shot by police after he called for a wellness check amid a suicidal crisis.
MD jury finds Walmart liable in employee suicide case
A Maryland federal jury found Walmart negligent for selling a shotgun to suicidal employee Jacob Mace, awarding millions in damages.
Jury orders man to pay $500K for assaulting police officer who killed himself after Capitol riot
A federal jury awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of a police officer who killed himself after he helped defend the U.S. Capitol.
In lawsuit over teen’s death, judge rejects arguments that AI chatbots have free speech rights
A federal judge rejected arguments made by an AI company that its chatbots are protected by the First Amendment — for now.
‘We support each other’: As MD youngsters struggle, some get their best help from peers
Peer-led programs like Sources of Strength and Hope Squad help students support mental health, prevent suicide and foster connection in schools.
4th Circuit expands judicial discretion in Baltimore County suicide case
All is not lost for plaintiffs who fail without “good cause” to serve notice to defendants within 90 days of filing suit, a federal appeals court ruled.
White House rolls out new plan to combat gun suicides
The Biden administration is rolling out an initiative to reduce suicides by gun and combat significant increases in suicides by military members and veterans.
Stock-scam investigation spurs college-admissions inquiry
Welcome to Monday, the 65th anniversary of Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile. Here are some news items to get your week started. — Alleged stock-scam mastermind alerted prosecutors to […]
Lawmakers hail bills barring cyberbullying, child porn, violence against pregnant women
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland General Assembly this year addressed the dangers posed by social media and increasingly realistic computer graphics in passing legislation to expand protections against on-line bullying of […]
Husband of bipolar police officer who killed herself files wrongful death lawsuit
The husband of a Baltimore Police Department officer who committed suicide last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against police, alleging her superiors knew she was being treated for […]
Canada high court: End ban on doctor-assisted suicide
Canada's highest court struck down a ban on doctor-assisted suicide for mentally competent patients with terminal illnesses Friday, declaring that outlawing that option deprives dying people of their dignity and autonomy.
