Brockstedt Mandalas Federico represents more than 80 school districts in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) against TikTok, Meta, and YouTube, alleging that social media platforms contributed to student addiction and related harms. Law360 covered the recent hearing before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in which she set the first bellwether trial...
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Brockstedt Mandalas Federico is proud to announce that five of the firm’s partners have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental Lawyers – The Green 500, a nationally recognized guide honoring attorneys at the forefront of environmental law, sustainability,...
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A federal judge has allowed the second of two environmental lawsuits against Perdue Farms in Salisbury to move forward.The lawsuit, brought by local residents Stephen Jones and Richard Renshaw, challenges Perdue’s discharge of PFAS (“forever chemicals”) into Eastern Shore...
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The Cape Gazette covered Brockstedt Mandalas Federico’s announcement that attorneys Matt Legg, Michele Muldoon, and Tim Fisher were promoted to partner, reflecting the firm’s continued growth and commitment to leadership across a broad range of practice areas. Matt Legg, who joined BMF’s Baltimore office in 2022,...
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Brockstedt Mandalas Federico is proud to announce that six of our partners have been recognized in Maryland Super Lawyers 2026. Super Lawyers highlights outstanding lawyers who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional accomplishment. The selection process is rigorous, combining independent research, peer...
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Brockstedt Mandalas Federico is proud to announce that Partner Tara Clary has been recognized as a 2026 Top Lawyer by Baltimore Magazine. Tara is among the attorneys honored in the publication’s first annual Top Lawyers special section, which highlights leading legal...
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Matthew Legg, Michele Muldoon, and Timothy Fisher join the firm’s partnership Brockstedt Mandalas Federico, LLC (BMF), one of the largest and most prominent law firms in the mid-Atlantic, is pleased to announce the promotions of Matthew Legg, Michele Muldoon, and Timothy Fisher to Partner. Their elevations strengthen leadership across mass torts...
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Brockstedt Mandalas Federico Partner Chase Brockstedt spoke to WMDT about new concerns raised by a Johns Hopkins expert regarding PFAS contamination at Perdue’s Salisbury facility on Zion Church Road.Dr. Carsten Prasse, an environmental chemist and professor at Johns Hopkins...
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Brockstedt Mandalas Federico Partner Phil Federico was featured in The Daily Record discussing an important federal court ruling that allows Elkton residents Cheryl and Stephen Martin to intervene in Maryland’s environmental enforcement action against W.L. Gore & Associates. The...
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BMF attorneys hosted a town hall for Salisbury residents last week to address ongoing PFAS contamination linked to Perdue AgriBusiness and to share updates on the firm’s investigation.At the meeting, Partner Phil Federico challenged Perdue’s recent report on the...
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Brockstedt Mandalas Federico is proud to announce that thirteen of our attorneys have been named to Delaware Today’s Top Lawyers 2025 list across ten practice areas. This list recognizes excellence and leadership across the state’s legal community. This annual list honors attorneys...
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BMF Partner Phil Federico spoke with WYPR about the ongoing PFAS contamination lawsuits against W.L. Gore & Associates, including the recent court ruling granting a Maryland family’s motion to intervene in the state’s case and become equal parties in...
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