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Aug 3, 2026

ABA House of Delegates adopts four civil rights resolutions prepared by Attorney Howlette

ABA House of Delegates adopts four civil rights resolutions prepared by Attorney Howlette

The resolutions urge Congress to narrow two Federal Tort Claims Act exceptions and to standardize deadlines for filing employment discrimination complaints.

Jun 11, 2026

She went to war. Maryland shelved her harassment complaint.

She went to war. Maryland shelved her harassment complaint.

A decorated combat veteran says the State paused her sexual harassment investigation because she deployed—and never picked it back up.

Apr 14, 2026

Maryland's top Black wildlife officer spoke out against racism. Then his agency destroyed his career.

Maryland's top Black wildlife officer spoke out against racism. Then his agency destroyed his career.

Federal lawsuit describes how officials at the Maryland Natural Resources Police fabricated a disciplinary case against their highest-ranking Black officer after he challenged racist remarks.

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 23, 2026

Prince George's County property owner petitions U.S. Supreme Court in takings case

Prince George's County property owner petitions U.S. Supreme Court in takings case

A retired county mechanic spent $40,000 and three years in court trying to build a house on land he has owned for nearly fifty years, and no judge has yet ruled on whether the government took it from him.

May 18, 2026

Judge allows client's case to proceed to trial after denying defendants' motion for summary judgment

Judge allows client's case to proceed to trial after denying defendants' motion for summary judgment

A Manatee County judge has refused to throw out our client's case against her homeowners insurance companies, ruling that her story belongs in front of a jury.

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.

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