Recent Articles from Commentary:
Safer ways to raid your retirement, if you have to
You’re still better off leaving retirement funds alone for retirement. If you can’t, though, you could at least limit the damage from taking the money out early.
A commitment to equal justice
The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its most recent term with a bang. The Court’s opinions in Moore v. Harper, 303 Creative, LLC v. Elenis, and Students for Fair Admission, Inc. […]
Bringing banking to all Marylanders
America’s long-standing issue of equitable access to banking has been exacerbated by recent headlines in the industry and beyond. Facing significant downside risks from inflation, rising market interest rates, and […]
Proven productivity tips for law firms of all sizes
In today’s ever-evolving world, technology has become a key differentiator for lawyers, driving productivity and profitability in a highly competitive market. According to a recent report, the correlation between technology […]
Trump’s fate in hands of citizen peers
It is not the federal government that will hold Donald Trump’s future in its hands. It will be 12 jury members in his eventual trial. Trump’s defenders have alleged that […]
The beginning of future pandemic planning
A major COVID-19 milestone was achieved last month that indicates the downward infection and hospitalization rates caused by it have now receded to justify dropping its designation as an active […]
Have health care licensing fees gone too far?
Licensing in health care is one of the most complex and intricate systems in the United States. While physician licensing is relatively straightforward, with a medical degree and residency hours […]
The impact of the Sackett ruling
On May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision that ends decades of debate over the extent to which the federal government can regulate wetlands and other […]
The fight against antisemitism
As reported antisemitic incidents in the U.S. in 2022 soared to an all-time high, the White House began developing plans to combat this hate, proclaiming in an official statement, “antisemitism […]
Communication makes clients happy
Happy clients do not complain to the Attorney Grievance Commission, fire lawyers, or pursue malpractice claims. The easiest way to make a client unhappy is not to communicate. Over the […]
How to attract, develop and retain top law firm associates
BOSTON — Our industry has seen concerning associate attrition over the past few years, highlighting associate retention as a significant market pressure on firms going forward. Law firms are struggling […]
Key questions for adaptive reuse projects
Across the DMV and the rest of the country, commercial real estate professionals are monitoring the supply and demand trends in office and housing. Even pre-pandemic, office space was abundant […]
















