Maryland Deceptive Trade Practices Law
 

United States of America v. Paul Anthony Reyes

Raleigh, North Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Former Marine Sentenced to 12 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material



Paul Anthony Reyes, 23, was investigated... More...
   $0 (12-20-2024 - MD)

Ryan Morris v. King Oak Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a The Ebony Inn


Greenbelt, Maryland Fair Labor Standards Act violation employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff.



The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a US law that protects workers from unfair pay practices. The FLSA prohibits certain actions that violate its labor standards, including:

Minimum wage: Employers must pay covered employees at least the federal minim... More...
   $0 (10-11-2024 - MD)

United States of America v. Dameon Devor Williams

Kansas City, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Sex Trafficking Four Victims.




A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a sex trafficking conspiracy that involved four victims, including tw... More...
   $0 (01-27-2024 - MD)

Natalie Preston v. Baltimore City Police Department

Baltimore, Maryland employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendant on a civil rights discrimination theory under 5 u.S.C. 7703.

(a)
(1) Any employee or applicant for employment adversely affected or aggrieved by a final order or decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board may obtain judicial review of the order or decision.
(2) The Board shall be named r... More...
   $0 (12-04-2023 - MD)

Charles Chesnut, et al. v. City of Baltimore, et al.

This case arises out of the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of Plaintiffs Alfred
Chestnut (“Chestnut”), Andrew Stewart, Jr. (“Stewart”), and Ransom Watkins (“Watkins”)
(collectively, “Plaintiffs”) for felony murder of a 14-year-old boy named DeWitt Duckett in
1983. (ECF No. 1.) On November 25, 2019, the Circuit Court for Baltimore City granted the
Plaintiffs... More...
   $0 (02-27-2022 - MD)

Alfred Chestnut, et al. v. Donald Kincaid, et al.

Baltimore, Maryland personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiffs who sued the Defendants on civil rights violation theories.

This case arises out of the arrest, prosecution, and conviction of Plaintiffs Alfred
Chestnut (“Chestnut”), Andrew Stewart, Jr. (“Stewart”), and Ransom Watkins (“Watkins”)
(collectively, “Plaintiffs”) for felony murder of a 14-year-ol... More...
   $48000000 (04-28-2021 - MD)

Ryan deM. Jennings v. Frostburg State University

Baltimore, Maryland civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants, et al. on employment discrimination theory.


The Complaint asserts claims for disability discrimination (Counts I and II); retaliation (Counts III and IV); and failure to accommodate (Counts V and VI). The claims are lodged under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (“Section 504”), 29 U.S.C. § 79... More...
   $0 (06-27-2023 - MD)

Madeline M. Morey v. Carroll County, et al.

Baltimore, Maryland civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on an employment discrimination theory.


In this employment discrimination case, plaintiff Madeline Morey filed suit against defendants "Carroll County Government" and the "Carroll County Board of Commissioners" (collectively, "Carroll County" or the "County"). ECF 1.1 In a First Amended Complaint (ECF 1... More...
   $0 (05-03-2018 - MD)

United States of America v. Professional Maintenance Management (PPM)

Baltimore, Maryland civil litigation lawyers represented Defendant accused of discriminated against non-U.S. citizen worked when checking their permissin to work in the United States in violation of Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Employers cannot treat employees differently because of citizenship, immigration status, or national origin when verifying their permission to work,” s... More...
   $0 (10-13-2022 - MD)

United States of America v. Matthew K. Walsh

Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with sexual exploitation of a minor in order to produce child pornography.

Matthew K. Walsh, age 24, of Baltimore, Maryland, from at least 2016 through 2021, Walsh created fictitious profiles on several online platforms posing as a minor female to make contact with minor males between the ages of twelve and sevent... More...
   $0 (07-22-2022 - md)

TERRENCE BELTON v. STATE OF MARYLAND
SHAKIEA WORSLEY v. STATE OF MARYLAND

Annapolis, MD - Criminal Defense lawyer represented defendants with manslaughter, two handgun offenses and accessory after the fact to the manslaughter charges.



In the Old English epic of Beowulf, the peace and tranquility of Hrothgar’s Hall was
initially shattered by the unexpected appea... More...    $0 (05-12-2022 - MD)

United States of America v. Eric Eoin Marques

Greenbelt, MD: Criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with conspiracy to advertise child pornography.

Eric Eoin Marques, 36, of Dublin, Ireland, pleaded guilty on Feb. 6, 2020 to conspiracy to advertise child pornography. According to court documents, between July 24, 2008 and July 29, 2013, Marques operated a free anonymous hosting service located on the dark web, an area ... More...
   $0 (09-16-2021 - MD)

United States of America v. Mathew Palmer

Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession and distribution of child porn.

Mathew Palmer, age 44, of Severna Park, Maryland, to eight years in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for distribution of child pornography. Judge Gallagher also ordered that, upon his release from prison, Palmer must register as a sex offend... More...
   $0 (05-14-2021 - MD)

United States of America v. Mark T. Lambert

Greenbelt, Maryland Foreign Corrupt Practices Act criminal defense lawyer represented former president of Transportation Logistics International, Inc.

The former president of Transport Logistics International Inc. (TLI), a Maryland-based transportation company that provides services for the transportation of nuclear materials to customers in the United States and abroad, was for his role... More...
   $0 (10-29-2020 - MD)

United States of America v. Arthur Morgan





Greenbelt, MD - The United States of America charged Arthur Morgan, age 67, with fraudulently supplying helmets, body armor, and other items to military and other federal entities manufactured in China.

According to the indictment, Morgan is the Chief... More...
   $0 (07-17-2020 - MD)

United States of America v. Mark Lambert

Greenbelt, MD - The United States of America charged Mark Lambert with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

A federal jury today convicted Mark Lambert, 56, of Mount Airy, Maryland, of four counts of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), two counts of wire fraud, and one count of conspiracy to violate the FCPA and commit wire fraud, for his role in a scheme to... More...
   $0 (11-23-2019 - MD)

United States of America v. Shakeen Davis, a/k/a "Creams"




Member of Baltimores Violent Murdaland Mafia Piru Bloods Gang Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering and Drug Conspiracies

Attempted to Smuggle Razor Blades Into the Courtroom on the Final Day of Trial

Shakeen Davis, a/k/a Creams, age 25, o... More...
   $0 (10-13-2019 - MD)

American Legion, et al. v. American Humanists Association, et al.





Since 1925, the Bladensburg Peace Cross (Cross) has stood as a tribute to 49 area soldiers who gave their lives in the First World War. Eighty-nine years after the dedi-cation of the Cross, respondents filed this lawsuit, claim-ing that they are offended by the... More...
   $0 (06-20-2019 - MD)

Case De Maryland, et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, et al.





In 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security established the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. Under this policy, certain noncitizens who came to the United States as children could receive deferred actiona decision forbearing their remova... More...
   $0 (05-17-2019 - MD)

Claudia M. Mora v. Lancet Indemnity Rick Retention Group, Inc.




In this appeal, we confront the issue of whether a medical malpractice insurer owes coverage for a default judgment obtained against an insured physician who fled the country and refused to participate in the defense of a malpractice action against him. The insurer ... More...
   $0 (05-07-2019 - MD)

United States of America v. Michael Smith, Jr., a/ka/ Mikey, a/k/a Lil Mike, a/k/a Mik





Defendants Mark Bazemore, Michael Smith, Jr., and Timothy Hurtt participated in the illegal activities of a Baltimore street and prison gang known as the Black Guerrilla Family. Their involvement in the gangs drug dealing and acts of violence led to their conv... More...
   $0 (03-27-2019 - MD)

Anthony Robinson v. United States Department of Education





Appellant Anthony Robinson appeals the dismissal of his lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The district court found that it lacked jurisdiction over the claim because Congress had not waived ... More...
   $0 (03-07-2019 - MD)

Mitra Rangarajan v. Johns Hopkins University




Mitra Rangarajan, who claims that she was constructively discharged as a nurse practitioner at the School of Medicine of Johns Hopkins University whether because of discrimination and retaliation, as she contends, or because of her performance, as Johns Hopkins co... More...
   $0 (02-26-2019 - MD)

United States of America v. Ali Jackson and Devon Hamilton




Baltimore, MD - Southside Brims Gang Members Plead Guilty to Committing a Violent Act in Aid of Racketeering

Baltimore Men Participated in Assault and Stabbing of Suspected Rival Gang Member

Ali Jackson, age 25, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guil... More...
   $0 (02-24-2019 - MD)

United States of Amrica v. Ancient Coin Collectors Guild

District of Maryland Federal Courthouse - Baltimore, Maryland

This appeal is pursued by the Ancient Coin Collectors Guild (the Guild) from the judgment in the District of Maryland ordering forfeiture to the United States of seven ancient Cypriot coins and eight ancient Chinese coins, which were imported into this country by the Guild. Incorporated within its challenge to the propriety of the district courts summary judgment decision, the Guild contests th... More...    $0 (08-14-2018 - MD)

In re: KBR, INC., Burn Pit Litigation

District of Maryland Federal Courthouse - Greenbelt, Maryland

The Constitution entrusts the President and Congress, not the courts, with the power to resolve political questions. See Japan Whaling Assn v. Am. Cetacean Socy, 478 U.S. 221, 230 (1986); Taylor v. Kellogg, Brown & Root Servs., Inc., 658 F.3d 402, 408409 (4th Cir. 2011). The issue before us is whether a suit brought by United States military personnel, civilian contractors, and surviving family... More...    $0 (06-24-2018 - MD)

Kathy A. Netro v. Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc.

District of Maryland Federal Courthouse - Baltimore, Maryland

Kathy Netro brought a medical malpractice suit in state court against the Greater Baltimore Medical Center for its negligent care of her now-deceased mother. When she won, GBMC became liable under federal law for payments Medicare had made for Netros mothers treatment. GBMC did not immediately satisfy the judgment. And three weeks after the state court entered its final order, Netro brought this... More...    $0 (06-14-2018 - MD)

Quality Inns International, Inc. v. McDonald's Corporation

MEYER, District Judge.

On September 21, 1987, Quality Inns International, Inc. announced a new chain of economy hotels to be marketed under the name "McSleep Inn." The response of McDonald's Corporation was immediate. It demanded by letter sent three days later that Quality International not use the name "McSleep" because it infringed on McDonald's family of marks that are characterized b... More...
   $0 (09-16-1988 - MD)

Association for Accessible Medicines v. Brian E. Frosh, et al.

District of Maryland Federal Courthouse - Baltimore, Maryland

The Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) appeals the district courts dismissal of its dormant commerce clause challenge to a Maryland statute prohibiting price gouging in the sale of prescription drugs. AAM also appeals the district courts refusal to enjoin enforcement of the statute on the basis that it is unconstitutionally vague. We hold that the statute violates the dormant commerce ... More...    $0 (04-13-2018 - MD)

TODD MICHAEL SCRIBER v. STATE OF MARYLAND

On October 2, 2015, appellant, a science teacher at a Montgomery County high
school, administered a makeup exam to N.S., one of his students.1 As part of the
accommodations for her learning disability, N.S. took a written examination and then had
the questions administered orally.
After completing the written examination, N.S. went to the front of the classroom,
where a... More...
   $0 (03-31-2018 - MD)

E.W. v. Rosemary Dolgos and WICOMICO County Sheriff's Department

District of Maryland Federal Courthouse - Baltimore, Maryland

This matter involves a school resource officers decision to handcuff a calm, compliant elementary school student for fighting with another student three days prior. The child brought a claim under 42 U.S.C. 1983 for excessive use of force in violation of the Fourth Amendment and several state law claims. On a motion for summary judgment, the district court concluded that the officers conduct d... More...    $0 (02-14-2018 - MD)

American Humanist Association v. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Courthouse

In this case we are called upon to decide whether the Establishment Clause is violated when a local government displays and maintains on public property a 40-foot tall Latin cross, established in memory of soldiers who died in World War I. The district court determined that such government action does not run afoul of the Establishment Clause because the cross has a secular purpose, it neither adv... More...    $0 (10-24-2017 - MD)

M.L. v. Dr. Jack R. Smith, et al.

M.L., a minor, by and through his parents, Akiva and Shani Leiman, and Akiva and Shani Leiman, individually and in their capacity as M.L.s parents (collectively, the Plaintiffs), appeal the district courts denial of their motion for summary judgment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., and the grant of summary judgment to Dr. Jack Smith,1 in... More...    $0 (08-14-2017 - MD)

Wikimedia Foundation, et al. v. National Security Agency, et al.

The Wikimedia Foundation and eight other organizations appeal the dismissal of their complaint challenging Upstream surveillance, an electronic surveillance program operated by the National Security Agency (the NSA). The district court, relying on the discussion of speculative injury from Clapper v. Amnesty International USA, 133 S. Ct. 1138 (2013), held that the allegations in the complaint wer... More...    $0 (05-24-2017 - MD)

United States of America v. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS (WWL)

Baltimore, MD - WWL to Pay $98.9 Million for Fixing Prices of Ocean Shipping Services for Cars and Trucks

Company is Fourth Firm Charged in Conspiracy Among Major International Ocean Shipping Lines

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS (WWL), a Norwegian corporation, has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $98.9 million criminal fine for its involvement in a conspiracy to fix prices of ... More...
   $0 (07-14-2016 - MD)

Larry Finch and Kurt Doresey v. LVNV Funding, L.L.C.

Fifteen hundred plaintiffs brought suit against LVNV Funding, L.L.C. on claiming unjust enrichment and violation of the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Practices Act and the Maryland Consumer Protection Act theories seeking compensation for having been wrongfully garnished by Defendant.

Finch and Dorsey are consumers who accumulated credit card debts. LVNV acquired appellants' unpaid ... More...
   $38000000 (05-21-2016 - MD)

Nancy Williams v. GENEX Services, LLC

The FLSA protects all covered workers from substandard wages and oppressive working hours. Barrentine v. ArkansasBest Freight Sys., Inc., 450 U.S. 728, 739 (1981); see also 29 U.S.C. 202(a) (noting that the FLSA protects the minimum standard of living necessary for health, efficiency, and general well-being of workers). Toward these ends, the FLSA establishes the general rule that employer... More...    $0 (12-21-2015 - MD)

US v. Daniel Blue

On appeal, Daniel Blue (Blue) challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support his convictions on a single count of possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1), and aiding and abetting the same in violation of 18 U.S.C. 2, and a single count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroi... More...    $0 (12-10-2015 - MD)

Immanuel v. Comptroller

In his role as legal custodian of millions of dollars worth of unclaimed property, the Comptroller enters and stores in a database information regarding the property he is holding and who might be entitled to claim it. As the Comptroller receives each piece of abandoned property, his staff logs data about the property, its value, and the likely owner into the Comptrollers database. The Comptro... More...    $0 (11-26-2015 - MD)

SECURITY SQUARE HOLDING, LLC, ET AL. v. SECURITY WARDS, LLC

The parties to this case (or their predecessors) developed the Mall in the early 1970s.
The Mall is not a singular property, but rather a confederation of separately owned tracts
that are integrated and governed according to a Construction, Operation and Reciprocal
Easement Agreement (COREA). The COREA has been modified three times, and the
operative version, the aptly named... More...
   $0 (11-22-2015 - MD)

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