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.
NBCUniversal strikes a deal to offer Peacock to YouTube Premium subscribers
NBCUniversal will bring Peacock streaming service to YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S., expanding access to original shows and live sports starting 2027.
Baltimore’s Ekiben sued over copyright to ‘Space Jam’ theme
The music publisher that owns the rights to the “Space Jam” theme sued Baltimore Asian fusion staple Ekiben over an Instagram post.
Pop-up store to open in Hunt Valley area in August
Match Made Stores, a women’s clothing boutique based in Baltimore, plan to open a pop-up location at Hunt Valley Towne Centre in August.
Chocolate maker Lindt misleads consumers about child labor, lawsuit claims
Lindt has been sued in a U.S. court over its alleged use of child labor in Ghana and Ivory Coast, even as the Swiss chocolate maker touts its commitment to responsibly sourcing ingredients.
Trump’s consumer finance watchdog pick pledges ‘open mind’ on plans to fire most of the agency’s workforce
Brian Johnson, Trump's pick for CFPB director, pledges open mind on firing plans and suggests changes to agency's legal structure in Washington.
MD-based Ciena relocating from Anne Arundel to Howard
Ciena Corp. plans to relocate its corporate offices to an upscale Howard County development, St. John Properties Inc. announced.
Baltimore company strikes partnership with USA Field Hockey
MarketWise Inc., a digital subscription platform, announced a partnership with USA Field Hockey resulting in more brand exposure.
900 jobs gained by MD in June, estimates show
According to employment estimates released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 900 jobs in June, the state’s department of labor announced.
Utz to return to private ownership in $2.9B deal
Utz, Hanover's iconic snack food company, is returning to private ownership following a nearly $3 billion partnership with a European snack manufacturer.
Baltimore’s B&O Railroad Museum renamed
The B&O Railroad Museum, known as the birthplace of American railroading, will become the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation.
MD-based Lockheed to make cheaper Patriot interceptors
Lockheed Martin announced a lower-cost Patriot interceptor on Monday as U.S. and European governments seek more affordable ways to counter the mass missile and drone attacks that have become a defining feature of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.


















