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Mar 27, 2026

Can your employer take away your right to a jury trial?

Can your employer take away your right to a jury trial?

Justly Prudent fights to protect a 17-year employee's right to have his race discrimination case decided by a jury—not by a process his employer chose.

Mar 10, 2026

Latina paralegal sues Prince George's County over racial slurs and retaliation

Latina paralegal sues Prince George's County over racial slurs and retaliation

New lawsuit says a PG County supervisor called the employee "the new Spanish bitch," threatened her with ICE, and had her transferred after she filed a discrimination complaint.

Feb 4, 2026

Black park manager fired after reporting discrimination in hiring

Black park manager fired after reporting discrimination in hiring

He had perfect reviews and no discipline, until he spoke up about how the agency was rejecting qualified minority candidates.

Jan 22, 2026

Black supervisor sues Maryland AG over two-tiered employment system

Black supervisor sues Maryland AG over two-tiered employment system

A new lawsuit claims the Attorney General's office kept Black employees as permanent contractors while hiring White employees into secure positions.

Jan 16, 2026

Congress moves to end legal shield protecting officers who violate civil rights

Congress moves to end legal shield protecting officers who violate civil rights

New legislation would restore accountability for law enforcement misconduct—and let families like Renee Good's seek justice in court.

Nov 25, 2025

Justly Prudent Files Federal ERISA Lawsuit Against Allegis Group

Justly Prudent Files Federal ERISA Lawsuit Against Allegis Group

Federal lawsuit alleges staffing giant wrongfully denied longtime employee over $1.6 million in earned deferred compensation benefits after he followed the company's own legal guidance.

Oct 3, 2025

Jury Awards Client $2.35 Million in Damages for Civil Rights Violation

Jury Awards Client $2.35 Million in Damages for Civil Rights Violation

Federal jury awards $2.35 million to Prince George's County police officer after finding that the County retaliated against him for nearly 30 months following his refusal to falsify testimony to protect a fellow officer.

Jul 28, 2025

Lawsuit challenges Maryland law that shields unconstitutional tax assessments from court review

Lawsuit challenges Maryland law that shields unconstitutional tax assessments from court review

Property owners facing bankruptcy say state statute unconstitutionally strips judges of power to provide relief.

Jul 1, 2025

Federal Court Authorizes Rare Service by Text Message in Williams Case

Federal Court Authorizes Rare Service by Text Message in Williams Case

Justly Prudent secures rare procedural victory allowing service of legal documents through text messaging, email, and publication.

Jun 16, 2025

Justly Prudent Seeks to Certify Class Action against Heather Hill Landlords

Justly Prudent Seeks to Certify Class Action against Heather Hill Landlords

Motion seeks justice for hundreds of tenants who endured unlawful rental operations and deplorable living conditions.

Mar 19, 2026

Attorney Howlette Files Public Comment Opposing DOJ's Proposed Rule to Shield Its Attorneys from State Bar Discipline

Attorney Howlette Files Public Comment Opposing DOJ's Proposed Rule to Shield Its Attorneys from State Bar Discipline

Attorney Howlette opposes proposed rule by DOJ that would interfere with independent attorney discipline.

Feb 26, 2026

Jury delivers $750,000 verdict for woman disabled by County's broken sidewalk

Jury delivers $750,000 verdict for woman disabled by County's broken sidewalk

The jury took just 15 minutes to hold Prince George's County accountable for neglecting the walkways outside its own Justice Center.

Feb 3, 2026

Appeals court revives discrimination lawsuit against Prince George's County

Appeals court revives discrimination lawsuit against Prince George's County

Black business owner Randy Richardson can proceed with his claims that county officials blocked his restaurant while letting large corporations operate freely.

Jan 22, 2026

Maryland tax dispute settles with $31 million assessment reduction

Maryland tax dispute settles with $31 million assessment reduction

Property owners who faced bankruptcy secure dramatic reversal on eve of court hearing.

Jan 15, 2026

Montgomery County fires whistleblower who reported police department fraud

Montgomery County fires whistleblower who reported police department fraud

A longtime public servant says the County terminated him less than a month after he flagged suspected financial misconduct to the Inspector General.

Nov 24, 2025

Justly Prudent Files Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit Against WMATA

Justly Prudent Files Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit Against WMATA

Lawsuit alleges that Metro transit authority terminated employee just 22 days after she reported an unauthorized firearm in the workplace.

Aug 4, 2025

Justly Prudent Represents Client in Employment Retaliation Case

Justly Prudent Represents Client in Employment Retaliation Case

Lawsuit challenges coordinated campaign that weaponized decades-old criminal history to punish employee for exercising constitutional rights.

Jul 22, 2025

Justly Prudent Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Aerotek

Justly Prudent Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Aerotek

Federal lawsuit alleges racial discrimination and retaliation against accomplished Black director with 17-year career at staffing company.

Jun 30, 2025

June 2025 Newsletter now available!

June 2025 Newsletter now available!

Our latest newsletter covers recent case developments, legal insights, and firm updates.

Jun 10, 2025

Credle v. Virginia Community College System Scheduled for Fourth Circuit Oral Arguments

Credle v. Virginia Community College System Scheduled for Fourth Circuit Oral Arguments

Important employment law case scheduled for special session at University of Richmond School of Law in September 2025.

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