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Recent Articles from Commentary:
Maryland’s provisional license rule is failing workers and employers
Commentary: Maryland’s 18-month provisional driver’s license rule blocks job-ready adults from full employment, says Abell Foundation report and NCIA Vocational Training Center.
MD’s punitive damages law protects both justice and everyday Marylanders
Commentary: Maryland’s punitive damages law maintains a high standard to ensure fairness, predictability, and protect families from excessive costs and litigation.
When transparency has a price, fee-shifting covers the cost
Commentary: Maryland's fee-shifting provision under the MPIA is under threat, risking access to public records and government accountability through costly litigation.
Adjunct faculty at UMD schools deserve collective bargaining rights
Commentary: Adjunct faculty at University of Maryland seek collective bargaining rights through legislation to improve pay, etc.
Can I put a lien on that?
Commentary: Attorney’s liens in Maryland include retaining liens and charging liens, each with specific rules and ethical considerations.
10 early intervention tips for parents of children with autism
Commentary: Learn 10 practical early intervention tips for parents of children with autism to foster communication, social skills, and independence.
When power markets reward scarcity, customers lose
Commentary: Maryland's power market under PJM auctions drives costs and highlights the need for regulatory reform and utility involvement.
Maryland’s outlier law fails to protect Marylanders
Every day in Maryland, workers and families are seriously harmed by corporations and bad actors that cut corners, ignore safety warnings, and put profits ahead of people. Yet even when […]
The path to more Black educators starts in higher education
Maryland is grappling with a persistent educator shortage. The challenge is especially acute in schools serving students of color.
The art of influence
As lawyers and executives, we are in the business of persuading others. Yet sometimes patience, professionalism and objectivity fail to persuade or influence the right people. Since we need an […]
What I learned from giving away millions of dollars
In my time stewarding millions in philanthropic investments across Baltimore, I’ve discovered something counterintuitive: the most important part of giving away grant dollars isn’t about determining where the money should […]
Letter to the Editor: Savage Highlands State Park – A viewpoint for local taxpayers to consider
From the start, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’s purchase of the former Savage River Lodge raised large concerns in the minds of many citizens as to what impact DNR’s […]
