Image by Christian Joudrey For homeowners and prospective buyers, property taxes play a pivotal role in determining the overall cost of owning a home. While these taxes fund essential public services, they can also be a significant financial burden. Fortunately, some states offer more favorable property tax rates, providing relief to residents. Based on the … Read more
Partner Andy Freeman, who, along with Lauren Kelleher, represents the National Association of Postal Supervisors in its lawsuit against the United States Postal Service, spoke to the NAPS executive board on April 10 regarding the status of the lawsuit. The complaint highlights the Postal Service’s violation of the Postal Reorganization Act’s requirements for an “adequate … Read more
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a “widespread and ongoing” SMS phishing campaign that’s been targeting toll road users in the United States for financial theft since mid-October 2024. “The toll road smishing attacks are being carried out by multiple financially motivated threat actors using the smishing kit developed by ‘Wang Duo Yu,’” Cisco Talos researchers … Read more
Private military and security companies (PMSCs) are expanding like wildfire across the world, diversifying clients and operations. They offer services ranging from protection and training to direct participation in hostilities, arms dealing, and humanitarian evacuations. Their impact on human rights—particularly on civilians, women, children, and migrants—as well as on the environment, has been widely reported … Read more
Brown, Goldstein & Levy is delighted to congratulate former partner Chelsea Crawford on being appointed to the position of United States Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. Chelsea took the oath of office during an informal ceremony on March 24. A formal ceremony will be held at a … Read more