Posts by Murphy Falcon & Murphy
Help to Overcome a Fear of Swimming
Aquaphobia, or a fear of water, can translate into a fear of swimming and a fear of drowning. These are common fears that affect thousands of people around the world. Being afraid to get in the water, however, can put a damper on your summer. If you or your child is trying to overcome a…
Read MoreAre People Experiencing Media Fatigue Over Police Brutality?
Media fatigue is a very real problem in the Age of Technology. With thousands of messages coming at the average consumer every day, becoming overwhelmed by media is common. “Media fatigue” describes a user pulling back from the media after becoming overwhelmed by too much press on a certain subject – or any subject at…
Read MoreHow Common Is It for Police to Plant Evidence in Baltimore?
Planting evidence means to establish proof of someone’s guilt by changing or adding false evidence to the scene of the crime. It is an illegal practice that can lead to the courts wrongfully convicting an innocent person. Police officers, the ones employed to protect and serve the people of Baltimore, might be the last people…
Read MoreHow Common Is Sexual Assault in Schools?
Parents of teens and adolescents have a lot to worry about when it comes to raising children these days. They worry about app use and screen time, driving and cyberbullying. One thing they may not consider, however, is the prevalence of sexual assault in schools. Sexual assault is not something any parent wants to think…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Traffic Stop With Drugs in the Car
A routine traffic stop happens to everyone at one time or another. On the other hand, you may face serious consequences if you face a traffic stop with drugs in your vehicle. Knowing how to proceed could provide valuable help to your situation, especially if it results in a criminal charge. Here are a few…
Read MoreEquifax Data Breach: What You Need to Know
In 2017, Equifax consumers suffered a massive data breach, which affected more than 147 million consumers (about half the country). Among other things, the hackers stole driver’s license information from the major credit reporting company’s database. Equifax, Inc., began sending written letters to affected consumers by U.S. mail on March 1, 2018. Learn your rights,…
Read MoreAffected by a Data Breach? What A Lawyer Can Do For You.
Data breaches are more than just invasions of privacy. They can result in significant financial losses, stolen identities, and harm to your reputation. Large-scale data breaches such as the recent Facebook Cambridge Analytica scandal can affect tens of millions of innocent people at once. Contact the office of Murphy, Falcon & Murphy free legal consultation…
Read MoreMurphy Falcon Murphy Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Saint Frances Academy
Today, we filed a class action lawsuit against Saint Frances Academy, a private Roman Catholic high school located in Baltimore City, on behalf of Jill Doe[1], a current Saint Frances Academy student, and all current and former students at Saint Frances Academy who were harassed, sexually assaulted, abused, exploited, and/or inappropriately touched by Ryan Penalver,…
Read MoreNews Links: Lawsuit Filed Against Maryland High School, Teacher Accused Of Sex Abuse
Links to different media outlets covering this lawsuit filed against Saint Frances Academy can be found here: Lawsuit filed against Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy, former teacher in sex abuse case Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Saint Frances Academy Teacher at Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy charged with sexual abuse, accused of relationship with student http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2018/05/16/lawsuit-filed-against-md-high-school-teacher-accused-sex-abuse/ http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2018/05/14/teacher-arrested-for-inappropriate-relationship/…
Read MoreBaltimore gets in your bones
Will Zerhouni – Partner, wrote a compelling and timely article and we are proud to share it here: Baltimore gets in your bones I didn’t know Ray Glasgow, but he was everything we want our children to be: a hard-working student, a two-sport star, a devoted son. He was the hope for a new Baltimore…
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