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Trust among adversaries
So much of the frustration people experience in negotiation and mediation stems from distrusting the other side. Of course, we know that litigation is adversarial. The mandate requiring lawyers to […]
Teaching personal finance to every student
Many students across the country are graduating high school without the basic financial skills necessary to navigate adult life.
Blasphemy laws and religious freedom
Some 79 countries around the world continue to enforce blasphemy laws. And in places such as Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, violation of these measures can result […]
Maryland’s crushing regulatory burden imperils its economic future
As Maryland voters prepare to cast ballots in a hotly contested election, one critical issue weighs heavy for taxpayers: the faltering Maryland economy. A revealing Goucher College and Baltimore Banner […]
Treat the sick — don’t throw them in jail
The latest Harvard CAPS-Harris poll finds “crime and drugs” are among the most important issues for American voters. Since President Richard Nixon first declared a “war on drugs” in 1971, the criminal […]
Online reviews still confuse shoppers
For the past 20 years, Yelp has been providing a platform for people to share their experiences at businesses ranging from bars to barbershops. According to the company, in that […]
Responding to bar counsel inquiries
I love the “Lawyers Behaving Badly” podcast. The show’s premise is the hosts’ love of professional messes. They excel at finding true stories about dumb lawyers. Each episode has me […]
Main Street Lending Program morphs from lifesaver to anchor
The Federal Reserve Board’s Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) emerged as a critical lifeline for many small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. But while […]
Illinois shows how bail can work better
Fear still fuels the bail reform debate, but new data from Illinois show that holding on to cash bail may make communities less safe. A year ago, Illinois made headlines […]
On delivery taxes, look at the evidence
The rise of e-commerce means consumers can now easily compare prices, read reviews and access a global selection of goods. For many Americans, online delivery isn’t a convenience; it’s essential. […]
New OIG compliance guidelines
In the first major update in 15 years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently released new voluntary compliance program guidelines for health care […]
Virtual care at risk for arthritis patients
Arthritis is often simplified as joint pain or disease. While accurate, this barely conveys the real-life, lasting effect on 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children living with […]
