A Maryland man, Patrick Nwaokwu, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for running a $1.5 million scheme selling fake nursing diplomas, transcripts, and licenses. Prosecutors said he helped unqualified individuals obtain credentials and pass exams, allowing…
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The Second Half of the Year Brings New State Privacy Obligations – Are You Ready?
Organizations that complied with early-2025 consumer privacy laws now face more change: three new privacyregimes—Tennessee (effective July 1), Minnesota (July 31), and Maryland (October 1)—plus six more slated forJanuary 1, 2026, in Kentucky, Rhode Island, and…
Prince George’s: New Bill Could Change Public Safety Drug Test Requirements
A new bill introduced in Prince George’s County aims to prevent public safety departments from automatically disqualifying candidates who test positive for cannabis during the application process. The bill, introduced by Councilmember Krystal Oriadha, seeks to address…
Employment Law Update: U.S. District Court Denies Right to Use Medically Prescribed Marijuana at Work
A U.S. District Court in Maryland ruled that employers are not required to allow employees to use medically prescribed marijuana at work, even under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the court acknowledged that employees cannot be discriminated against…
Baltimore Becomes the 10th Jurisdiction to “Ban the Box”
On May 15, 2014, the City of Baltimore, Maryland, became the tenth U.S. jurisdiction to “ban the box”. Although Baltimore city council members tout the new ordinance as the most progressive law banning the box in the U.S., the ordinance is closer to the…





