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New rules for privacy protections
Providers will have until Feb. 16, 2026, to comply with announced changes to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations, better known as Part II regulations, that better […]
Here’s how to support a grieving loved one during the holidays
The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a loss. Nearly 95% of […]
A new law can prevent campus hazing
We urge the president to sign the Stop Campus Hazing Act, which has finally made its way to his desk after more than a decade. The critical legislation is the […]
The best advice we ever got
“Every day’s a jump ball.” This sage advice from a longtime friend and colleague proved to be excellent counsel over our past two decades as business owners. It reminds us […]
Succeeding in business as a husband-and-wife duo
“I could never work with my spouse.” It’s a phrase we’ve often heard over the past 20 years when people learn that we run a business together as a married […]
What employers should know about Maryland’s new pay transparency laws
Earlier this year, the Maryland legislature passed two laws to improve pay transparency: the Wage Range Transparency Law and the Pay Stub and Pay Statement Law. Effective October 1, 2024, […]
Might Trump boost legal immigration?
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a mass deportation effort that will remove all undocumented immigrants from the country. However, is he planning on dramatically increasing legal immigration simultaneously? Some pundits expressed surprise […]
Government and presidential powers are limited by design
For many voters, the recent presidential election was devastating. For others, it was exhilarating. For both, a reminder that the president is America’s chief executive and military commander in chief, […]
Why Bluesky is drawing millions of users
What would you say at Twitter’s funeral? That’s the question my collaborators and I asked over 1,000 people on social media as part of a broader research project on Twitter […]
The fee rule for Md. attorneys may be changing. You don’t have to
I regularly check the posts in the Maryland Lawyers group on Facebook. Posts often contain useful general information about the courts, such as with MDEC. Other times, lawyers share potential […]
Nursing home awarded $1.1M from whistleblower
Under the False Claims Act, relators, commonly known as whistleblowers, are individuals with non-public information who bring qui tam claims against companies that fraudulently obtain government funds. Generally, relators are […]
Survey of lawyers reveals legal GenAI, remote work trends
The 2024 Wolters Kluwer Future Ready Lawyer Report was released last month and highlights key trends impacting the legal profession. The survey findings from legal professionals across the U.S. and […]
