--- title: Legal Updates Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. --- Legal Updates Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. ## In The News Trusted Content [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » Legal Updates Joseph Cammarata Argues Before Maryland Supreme Court in Landmark Premises Liability Case Premises liability law turns on a single question: When a landowner is aware of danger on its property and has the ability to intervene — but chooses not to — does inaction constitute negligence? That question went before Maryland’s highest court on April 9, 2026, when Joseph Cammarata argued Torney v. Towson Read More » Maryland Supreme Court to Decide Whether Student Shot at 2021 Party Can Sue Towson University When a university knows danger is unfolding on its campus and does nothing, who bears responsibility for the harm that follows? That question went before Maryland’s highest court on April 10, 2026, as WBAL-TV reported on oral arguments in Torney v. Towson University—a case that could reshape how institutions are held accountable Read More » Joseph Cammarata Weighs in on the Legal Risks of Trump’s Homelessness Policies Washington, D.C. – Context Media recently featured Joseph Cammarata, partner at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., in an article analyzing the legal implications of former President Trump’s proposed policies on homelessness in Washington, D.C. Cammarata addressed the constitutional concerns surrounding mass removal efforts, emphasizing the potential legal risks for the city if such Read More » Joseph Cammarata Discusses the Legal Challenges of Clearing D.C.’s Homeless Encampments on WTOP News Washington, D.C. – WTOP News recently interviewed Joseph Cammarata, partner at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., about the legal and financial hurdles associated with clearing homeless encampments in Washington, D.C. With former President Trump proposing executive action to remove encampments, Cammarata weighed in on the constitutional and liability risks if removals are conducted without due Read More » Profits Before Patients: When Corporate Decisions Override Patient Care When Hospitals Choose Profits Over Patient Dignity: Legal Accountability Matters Joseph Cammarata, partner at Chaikin Sherman Cammarata & Siegel, provides critical legal analysis in Healthcare Risk Management on a troubling case where hospital decisions appear motivated by profit rather than patient welfare. A transplant patient was kept alive artificially despite Read More » ## Get free advice about the compensation you deserve. At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., our car accident attorneys fight tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve, handling every aspect of your case to protect your rights. Trust us to stand by you and advocate aggressively on your behalf. 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