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Neverdon faces stiff challenges before election
Sep 5, 2014

Judge hears Neverdon’s bid to get on ballot

A Baltimore judge said Friday he would decide as soon as possible whether Russell A. Neverdon Sr. can appear on the November ballot as an independent candidate for city state’s attorney.

Regine Francois
Sep 4, 2014

A firm handshake

I thought I wanted to be a police officer, architect or basketball player. But I have no regrets about becoming a lawyer.

Sep 3, 2014

Board of Estimates approves $105K in settlements

The city's spending panel approved $105,000 in settlements Wednesday morning, as well as entered a consent decree over violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act by the Baltimore City Fire Department.

Harry Potter
Aug 29, 2014

Judge throws book character at lawyer’s fashion statement

The look of a certain boy wizard is not welcome in one Welsh courtroom.

Neverdon faces stiff challenges before election
Aug 29, 2014

Neverdon’s ballot eligibility to be decided next week

A Baltimore judge is scheduled to hold an evidentiary hearing next Friday to determine whether Russell A. Neverdon Sr. will appear on November's general election ballot as an independent candidate for city state's attorney.

Aug 28, 2014

Bankruptcy filing halts auction of Rockville properties

A Rockville company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday minutes before three of its properties were scheduled to be auctioned to help satisfy an $8 million judgment it owes a former landlord, halting any potential sale.

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Aug 27, 2014

Neil J. Lewis agrees to disbarment

Neil J. Lewis, the prominent Baltimore personal injury lawyer, has been barred from practicing law in Maryland as of Sept. 1.

4th Circuit cases safe from PACER changes
Aug 27, 2014

4th Circuit cases safe from PACER changes

The lovable depository of federal court records is undergoing some controversial changes - but Maryland cases won't be affected.

Aug 27, 2014

Court of Appeals denies challenge to expert witness testimony

An expert witness' testimony that an alleged rape victim's injuries "would verify" the victim's story of sexual assault is a "harmless error," Maryland's top court held in upholding a Bel Air man's rape conviction.

Neverdon faces stiff challenges before election
Aug 26, 2014

Neverdon files formal Board of Elections appeal

An independent candidate for Baltimore City state's attorney has filed his appeal of a decision that he is not eligible to be placed on November's general election ballot.

Aug 25, 2014

Jury awards $100K to teen assaulted by police

A Baltimore jury has awarded $100,000 to a teenager who alleged he was assaulted by two former police detectives in Park Heights who then relocated him to cover up the attack.

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Aug 21, 2014

Appeal filed in environmental challenge to Horseshoe Casino

Eight city residents who sued over alleged environmental violations caused by construction of the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore have appealed a federal judge’s decision to dismiss the case.