Baltimore

Craig Brodsky and George Mahaffey Take the Helm as Co-Chairs of Baltimore Bar’s Professional Ethics Committee

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Baltimore, Md. — Attorneys Craig Brodsky and George Mahaffey from the law firm Goodell DeVries have taken on new leadership roles as co-chairs of the Professional Ethics Committee for the Bar Association of Baltimore City. In their new positions, the two will focus on enhancing the Committee’s educational programming, which will cover a range of topics related to legal ethics, and will offer insights on the interpretation and application of Maryland’s professional conduct rules. Brodsky and Mahaffey bring extensive experience in legal ethics to their roles. Both attorneys have represented their peers in matters concerning … Read more

Cast Your Vote: The Ringo Awards Call for Nominations Ahead of the 2025 Ceremony at Baltimore Comic-Con!

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Baltimore, MD — The prestigious Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards, commonly known as the Ringo Awards, have opened nominations for their annual celebration of excellence in the comic book industry. The nominations, which will close on June 19, 2025, will pave the way for the awards ceremony scheduled for October 18, 2025, during the Baltimore Comic-Con. This year’s event boasts a strong panel of judges, reflecting a rich diversity of the comic book realm. “Our jurors this year come from a broad spectrum of the industry, including accomplished creators, seasoned retailers, and influential media … Read more

Decades-Long Legal Battle Nears End as Baltimore Judge Reduces Sentence in High-Profile 1999 Strangulation Case

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BALTIMORE, Md. — The fate of Adnan Syed, whose conviction in the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee was a central point for a popular podcast, is again under judicial scrutiny. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer indicated she will soon rule on whether Syed’s life sentence should be reduced to time served, after a lengthy and emotionally charged hearing held on Feb. 26. Syed, now 43, was originally convicted for the murder of his former girlfriend, Lee, who disappeared on Jan. 13, 1999. Her body was found weeks later in Leakin Park, … Read more

Hit-and-Run Horror: Woman Critically Injured by Amazon Delivery Van in Baltimore, Driver Faces Multiple Charges

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Baltimore, MD – A local Baltimore woman is in a severe condition following a devastating hit-and-run accident involving an Amazon delivery van, which has sparked widespread media attention. Chelsey Douglas, 29, was struck on February 18, by an Amazon-branded vehicle in Baltimore’s Butchers Hill neighborhood, resulting in significant injuries that are both life-threatening and debilitating. David Ellin, Douglas’s attorney, conveyed her dire state and the outpouring of public and media interest that surged following the accident, largely fueled by surveillance footage capturing the incident. He explained the gravity of her injuries and pleaded for privacy … Read more