Maryland Father and Son Indicted in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

A Maryland father and son have been federally indicted on charges related to a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy, marking a significant local effort against the deadly opioid crisis impacting the DMV.

Maryland Opioid Victims Face Uphill Battle for Purdue Pharma Compensation Due to Paperwork Hurdles

Many opioid victims in Maryland are finding their claims for compensation from the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy fund denied, not for lack of suffering, but due to insurmountable paperwork hurdles requiring specific proof of Purdue-made prescriptions.

Maryland Supreme Court Vacates Baltimore's $152 Million Opioid Verdict

A significant $152 million verdict awarded to Baltimore City last year against two drug distributors for their role in the opioid epidemic has been vacated by the Maryland Supreme Court, creating a major setback for the city's public health efforts.

Baltimore County Dental Assistant, Family Convicted in Oxycodone Distribution Scheme

A Baltimore County dental assistant and her family have been convicted of illegally distributing the opioid oxycodone to a dentist, highlighting a breach of trust in healthcare settings.

Maryland Supreme Court: Lawful Opioid Distribution Not a Public Nuisance

The Maryland Supreme Court has ruled that the lawful distribution of opioids does not constitute a public nuisance, a decision that has significant implications for accountability in the ongoing opioid crisis.