The shocking and tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge over Baltimore Harbor on Tuesday is already having significant impacts on trade and transportation throughout the East Coast region, with ship traffic in and out of the Port of
Insurance Recovery for Businesses Impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
On March 26, a containership struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in the collapse of the highway infrastructure and tragic loss of life.[i] As communities grieve the loss of their loved ones, businesses around
Central American Workers Presumed Dead in Key Bridge Collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore has dominated the last 24 hours news cycle. Newsweek reports that the crew of construction workers who were on the bridge when it collapsed were immigrants from Central America, and described as
The Francis Scott Key Bridge and service on offshore defendants.
Terrible news to wake up to this morning– a massive container ship, some three football fields long, crashed into a pier of the Francis Scott Key Bridge spanning the Patapsco River and serving Baltimore Harbor. Around 1:30am, the central span
From The Bookshelves: Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj
Behind You Is the Sea is a 2024 novel by Susan Muaddi Darraj. Here’s the pitch:An exciting debut novel that gives voice to the diverse residents of a Palestinian American community in Baltimore—from young activists in conflict with their traditional
FDA warns pet food producer about improper ingredient storage conditions
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days
Sign Ordinance Restricting Anti-Abortion Protester Does Not Violate 1st Amendment
In Roswell v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, (D MD, Jan.19, 2024), a Maryland federal district court dismissed a suit by an anti-abortion sidewalk counselor who communicates with women entering and exiting a Planned Parenthood Clinic. A city
Federal judge allows Naval Academy to continue using race in admissions for now – POLITICO
A federal judge denied a request to temporarily bar the Naval Academy from using race in its admissions process during a hearing Thursday.Judge Richard Bennett ruled from the bench in Baltimore that Students for Fair Admissions had not sufficiently shown
Baltimore Citizens Propose New Ballot Initiative Taxing Eds and Meds
Here is part of the text from a proposed City of Baltimore ballot initiative:Ballot QuestionThe petition is for the purpose of amending the Baltimore City Charter to add Section 20 to Article I, establishing a continuing, non-lapsing Community Wealth
Just say 'yes' to amicus consent
Law360 has Feds Yank Amicus Opposition After Apparent Protocol Break
- A federal prosecutor in Baltimore appears to have swerved out of his lane — and away from U.S. Department of Justice protocol — in staunchly opposing a routine motion for