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The Justice Department is taking action to prevent the $3.3 billion merger between UnitedHealth and Amedisys

Nov 192 min read

The Justice Department is taking action to prevent the $3.3 billion merger between UnitedHealth and Amedisys

The U.S. Justice Department, alongside state attorneys general from Maryland, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois, has filed a lawsuit to blo

Nevada Activists Advocate for Prohibition of Coyote Killing Competitions

Stephen Wick

Nov 132 min read

Environment & Climate

Nevada Activists Advocate for Prohibition of Coyote Killing Competitions

Public sentiment is increasingly against the contests, with recent polling showing a majority of Nevada voters support a ban. Activists are

Maryland Attorney General Issues Cease and Desist to Voter Information Center Over Intimidating Letters

Stephen Wick

Nov 14 min read

News

Maryland Attorney General Issues Cease and Desist to Voter Information Center Over Intimidating Letters

The letter demands the organization immediately stop sending threatening communications to Maryland voters regarding their voting records.

Former Maryland Labor Department Clerk Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud and Theft

Stephen Wick

Oct 253 min read

Investigations

Former Maryland Labor Department Clerk Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud and Theft

She confessed to altering checks meant for the state, redirecting the funds into her personal accounts. Even after her termination, West con

Justice Department Secures $101.9 Million Settlement from Singaporean Corporations Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Stephen Wick

Oct 244 min read

Investigations

Justice Department Secures $101.9 Million Settlement from Singaporean Corporations Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

This claim was part of a larger legal action initiated by the vessel companies, who sought to limit their liability to approximately $43.7 m

Court Grants State $425,940.54 Judgment Against Komfort & Kare LLC for Housing Medicaid Recipients in Unlicensed Facilities

Stephen Wick

Oct 204 min read

Investigations

Court Grants State $425,940.54 Judgment Against Komfort & Kare LLC for Housing Medicaid Recipients in Unlicensed Facilities

Komfort & Kare operated as an assisted living facility licensed by the state to offer housing and services to Medicaid recipients. Following

Maryland's AG along with 19 State Attorneys Back HUD's Discriminatory Effects Rule in Legal Fight

Stephen Wick

Oct 204 min read

News

Maryland's AG along with 19 State Attorneys Back HUD's Discriminatory Effects Rule in Legal Fight

A group of insurance companies is seeking to have the rule invalidated in relation to homeowners' insurance pricing and underwriting, argui

Consumer Alert: Mayland AG Warns of Charity Scams Amid Hurricane Relief Efforts in the Southeast

Stephen Wick

Oct 184 min read

News

Consumer Alert: Mayland AG Warns of Charity Scams Amid Hurricane Relief Efforts in the Southeast

Before you donate, it’s crucial to verify the legitimacy of any charitable organization. Check if the charity is registered with the Marylan

Maryland Health Officials Brace for IV Fluid Shortage Following Hurricane Damage

Stephen Wick

Oct 163 min read

Public Health

Maryland Health Officials Brace for IV Fluid Shortage Following Hurricane Damage

Maryland hospitals are monitoring their supplies of sterile intravenous fluids after Hurricane Helene caused damage to a major manufacturer

Silver Spring Woman Sentenced for Over $1 Million Medicaid Fraud

Stephen Wick

Oct 144 min read

Criminal Justice

Silver Spring Woman Sentenced for Over $1 Million Medicaid Fraud

Investigators uncovered progress notes indicating that approximately 40 patients were fraudulently charged for therapy sessions purportedly

Marriott Settles Data Breach Investigation for $52 Million: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown Announces Multistate Efforts

Stephen Wick

Oct 94 min read

Investigations

Marriott Settles Data Breach Investigation for $52 Million: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown Announces Multistate Efforts

The settlement requires Marriott to enhance its data security practices, adopt a risk-based approach, and provide specific consumer protecti

Precision Toxicology Settles for $27 Million Over False Claims To Resolve Allegations of Unnecessary Drug Testing & Illegal Remuneration to Physicians

Stephen Wick

Oct 24 min read

Criminal Justice

Precision Toxicology Settles for $27 Million Over False Claims To Resolve Allegations of Unnecessary Drug Testing & Illegal Remuneration to Physicians

The U.S. government claimed that from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2022, the company systematically billed federal programs for excessiv

Four Charged Following Extensive Drug and Gun Investigation in Baltimore: Joint Taskforce Uncovers Major Trafficking Operation

Stephen Wick

Oct 15 min read

Investigations

Four Charged Following Extensive Drug and Gun Investigation in Baltimore: Joint Taskforce Uncovers Major Trafficking Operation

Using various investigative techniques, including undercover operations, BPD detectives conducted around 10 controlled purchases of drugs an

Maryland Sues Owners of M/V Dali Following Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster

Stephen Wick

Sep 245 min read

Investigations

Maryland Sues Owners of M/V Dali Following Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster

The investigation revealed that moments before the allision, the Dali suffered two electrical failures, which disabled its propulsion and st

Justice Department Files Suit Against Shipping Companies Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Stephen Wick

Sep 194 min read

Criminal Justice

Justice Department Files Suit Against Shipping Companies Over Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

The impact resulted in the bridge’s collapse, causing the deaths of six individuals. The incident not only claimed lives but also blocked th

Baltimore Nursing Home Worker Sentenced for Debit Card Theft

Stephen Wick

Sep 163 min read

Criminal Justice

Baltimore Nursing Home Worker Sentenced for Debit Card Theft

On September 12, 2024, Judge Mays sentenced Payne to five years in prison, with all but ninety days suspended. In addition to jail time, Pay

States Crack Down on Drugmakers to Maintain Discounted Medication Access Amid 340B Program Disputes

Stephen Wick

Sep 62 min read

Public Health

States Crack Down on Drugmakers to Maintain Discounted Medication Access Amid 340B Program Disputes

In a bid to control prescription drug costs, several states are compelling pharmaceutical companies to continue offering discounted medicati

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Environment & Climate

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Vermont is pioneering a novel climate policy approach by implementing charges on fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of natural disaste

Lawsuit Filed Against Maryland Gun Dealers for Illegal Sales: The Grievance Blames Firearms Dealers of Illegally Selling Dozens of Weapons to Straw Purchaser

Stephen Wick

Sep 45 min read

Investigations

Lawsuit Filed Against Maryland Gun Dealers for Illegal Sales: The Grievance Blames Firearms Dealers of Illegally Selling Dozens of Weapons to Straw Purchaser

According to the lawsuit, Engage, United, and Atlantic failed to prevent illegal purchasing despite being aware of common indicators such as