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In a Labor Day wreck? Know your rights
The summer vacation season is coming to an end, but not before we will experience bumper-to-bumper Labor Day traffic jams.
Country-of-origin labels should be mandated for online sales
With unsafe imports causing safety issues, it’s time for Congress to mandate country-of-origin labeling (COOL) for all internet transactions.
Why August is a top month for divorce
Think of August as Black Friday for divorce filings. It’s one of the top months to say “I don’t.” According to a study out of the University of Washington, divorce […]
Accomplishing DEI through workplace design
As a people & culture leader, I have long advocated for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Recently, my daughter experienced a major injury which confined her to a wheelchair for […]
The challenge of first impressions
I doubt I’m the only one who grew up hearing, “Make sure you make a good first impression.” At the time, I probably wondered whether that was my parents just […]
Maryland lawyers and student loan debt
According to the American Bar Association, the average law school graduate owes approximately $160,000 in educational loan debt after graduation. In Maryland, the starting median salary for first-year lawyers is […]
How to stop kids from vaping
At a recent congressional hearing, Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Washington, expressed concern about the illegal Chinese-manufactured flavored, disposable vaping products widely available nationwide. He noted that many of these products are made […]
CEOs want you back in the office. Why?
To my fellow CEOs, with all due respect, maybe this “back to office” mandate is more about your comfort than team performance. The most recent American Time Use survey shows […]
What to do when leaving a law firm
Departing a law firm is stressful for clients, departing lawyers and the law firm. Fortunately, Maryland provides good guidance on ethical departures.
Generative AI in law: Resistance is futile
I started writing this column on legal technology in 2007, and over the years I’ve noticed a pattern. Time and time again, whenever a new technology comes along that impacts […]
The doctrine of ‘apparent agency’
In July 2022, Maryland’s highest appellate court issued a decision in Williams v. Dimensions Health Corporation, dealing with a hospital’s liability for the negligence of an independent contractor treating emergencies […]
Deep distrust of government is dangerous
The majority of Americans distrust the federal government. They don’t believe the government helps people or listens to them. It may be a surprise to learn that, with few exceptions, Americans […]
