In a major victory for Maryland tenants, the Circuit Court for Baltimore City granted summary judgment in favor of a class of more than 17,000 Maryland tenants, finding that Westminster Management unlawfully charged illegal late-payment and court-related fees in violation of Maryland law and the terms of its leases. The court awarded more than $4 million in damages, plus interest exceeding $2 million, rejected Westminster’s defenses, denied its motion to decertify the class, and permanently enjoined the company from collecting or attempting to collect the illegal fees. Read more here.
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View AllBig Wins →A federal judge sided with Baltimore nonprofit and BGL client Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, ruling that the Environmental Protection Agency unlawfully terminated environmental justice grants worth $180 million.
Andy Levy helps secure $266 million victory for City of Baltimore in major opioid case against prescription drug distributors.
Supreme Court of Maryland allows BGL client to proceed with lawsuit against her landlord for policy that discriminates against housing voucher users.
BGL reaches historic $48 million settlement in Harlem Park Three wrongful conviction case.
Jessie Weber and Kevin Docherty have been named to The Daily Record’s 2026 MD500 list among the most powerful and impactful leaders in Maryland.
Neel K. Lalchandani, Joshua N. Auerbach, and Andrew D. Freeman have obtained a landmark victory protecting blind vendors under the Randolph-Sheppard Act.
Greg Care joined The Black Doctors Podcast and The Lounge Podcast to discuss residency contracts, discipline, and resident advocacy.
Legislative Update: Credit Scores vs. Fair Housing for Vulnerable Marylanders.
