Maryland legislators debate lifting caps on how much cities can be forced to pay for rogue police actions
A Maryland Senate committee discussed a package of bills Wednesday aimed at increasing police accountability, including legislation that would eliminate the financial cap on what police departments are forced to pay for actions of their officers. The legislators debated state law that generally limits the amount local governments can be forced to pay at $400,000
Learn MoreAttorney advocates for police body cameras statewide after video vindicated his client
TOWSON, Md. — A Maryland defense attorney said police body worn camera video helped his client and the devices should be used statewide. The use of body cameras by law enforcement sparked a heated debate during a hearing Wednesday on police reform and accountability. Police body camera video obtained by the 11 News I-Team shows an
Learn MoreCivil Suit Filed In Fatal Pedestrian Accident
OCEAN CITY — The family of an Ocean City man struck and killed by a Maryland State Police (MSP) vehicle has filed a wrongful death civil suit against the trooper, the state and the Town of Ocean City. During the October 2017 Endless Summer Cruisin event, Thomas Lawlor, 57, of Ocean City, attempted to cross
Learn MoreSuit filed in pedestrian death
Family requests jury trial in case involving trooper who hit man at 76th St. (May 17, 2019) The family of a man struck and killed by a state police car as he attempted to cross Coastal Highway in October 2017 filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court Tuesday against the Maryland State Police, the
Learn MoreMd. State Police, Ocean City sued over 2017 pedestrian death
The family of a New Jersey man who was struck and killed by a Maryland State Police vehicle in 2017 filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday alleging negligence and wrongful death. Thomas Lawlor, 57, was in Ocean City for the Endless Summer Cruisin’ event in October 2017 when he was hit while crossing Coastal Highway near 76th Street.
Learn MoreAttorney Larry Greenberg Defended Marcus Tomlin In a Second-Degree Assault Case
“Attorney Larry Greenberg defended Marcus Tomlin in a second-degree assault case. Greenberg said a judge threw out his client’s case after learning a detective had withheld evidence. “There are times when police aren’t cooperative. Witnesses aren’t cooperative. There are good officers and good state’s attorneys. I’ve watched things get much...
Learn MoreLawrence S. Greenberg Sworn in as the 60th President of the Maryland Association for Justice
“Lawrence S. Greenberg Sworn in as the 60th President of the Maryland Association for Justice, formerly known as the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association. Lectured at various seminars on civil and criminal trial issues, and continue to strike to improve the quality of the legal profession.” Check out the article: thetriallawyermagazine
Learn MoreMAJ President Lawrence Greenberg Attends “A Conversation with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder”
“Lawrence S. Greenberg, President-elect of the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) attended the University of Baltimore School of Law, “A Conversation with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder”, for a rare opportunity to witness a timely and engaging conversation between Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General, and Ronald Weich, UB School of Law dean.” Check out the
Learn MoreMakia Smith Vs. Baltimore City Police Department
We are proud to represent Ms. Smith for the harms and losses she suffered when multiple Baltimore City police officers viciously attacked her, destroyed her cell phone that she used to record another officer abusing a child, then arrested and charged her for false charges that were ultimately dismissed. During the lengthy civil trial, the judge
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