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Maryland Takes the Lead After Federal Settlement in the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Aerial image of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

*Paige Lauenstein I. Introduction The March 26, 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge triggered numerous lawsuits from Maryland, the United States government, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and private citizens.[1] After the United States’ $102 million settlement,[2] the State of Maryland now leads the effort to recover over $1.7 billion for bridge replacement andContinue reading “Maryland Takes the Lead After Federal Settlement in the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse”

Gold Medals & Tainted Burgers: The Dope on Olympic Doping

*Alex Robinson I. Introduction The 2024 Summer Olympics performance may be firmly in the public’s rearview mirror, but the United States is not done with tension-filled showdowns on the international stage.[1] The 2021 and 2024 Summer Olympics featured dozens of Chinese swimmers who tested positive for banned substances but were ultimately cleared to compete byContinue reading “Gold Medals & Tainted Burgers: The Dope on Olympic Doping”