Law

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined 20 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing a Tennessee law that criminalizes helping minors seek reproductive health care outside the state, arguing that it infringes on constitutional rights and impacts access to legal medical care in other states.

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Law

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has issued a consumer alert highlighting the Federal Trade Commission’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule, effective Sunday, April 13, which requires companies to offer a simple online method for consumers to cancel subscriptions and memberships, aiming to reduce confusion and prevent unwanted charges. (more…)


DC Sports

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Washington Nationals are mourning the loss of Tony Blanco, Jr., who tragically died in the roof collapse at a Dominican Republic nightclub that killed 221 people.

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Events

Beyond Comics at 18749 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg will celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, with free comics, a food drive benefiting the Frederick Food Bank, and a special appearance by comic creator John Watkins Chow.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County has issued a news release warning residents about a recent increase in driveway paving scams involving unlicensed contractors who use high-pressure tactics and perform substandard or incomplete work, urging homeowners to stay alert and report suspicious activity to the Office of Consumer Protection. (more…)