Business development without the awkward handshakes: 10 tips that actually work
Commentary: 10 practical tips for effective business development focused on building genuine relationships, not sales pitches.
Federal judiciary praised for independence amid legal challenges
Commentary: The independent federal judiciary has asserted its role by ruling against the administration on key legal issues, demonstrating judicial independence and adherence to the law.
Understanding trademark strength and protectability in business
Commentary: The conceptual and commercial strength required for trademarks to be protectable, citing several examples.
MD’s youth charging reform needs adult recruiter accountability
Commentary: Maryland's youth charging reform narrows automatic adult charging but lacks strong measures against adult recruiters exploiting minors in violent crimes.
Understanding fair market value in today’s M&A environment
Commentary: Fair market value in mergers and acquisitions reflects buyer types and synergies, influencing company buyout prices.
ChatGPT and attorney client privilege
Commentary: Maryland attorneys confront confidentiality risks as clients use ChatGPT, raising attorney-client privilege concerns.
Collection of outstanding debts owed Baltimore needs attention
Commentary: Baltimore struggles with delinquent parking fines as city faces a budget deficit and calls for stronger collection efforts.
DOJ, Trump’s settlement and ‘weaponization’ fund is ‘outrageous’
Commentary: The DOJ settlement with Donald Trump establishes a $1.7 billion fund for alleged victims of government weaponization, sparking criticism over lack of oversight.
‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs
Commentary: There's a pattern: When the pressure to show returns builds, headcount becomes the easiest lever to pull.
Are trains in our future?
Commentary: Those of us in greater Baltimore should welcome anticipated rail transportation improvements for our region.
It’s time to bring MD’s medical records law into the digital era
Commentary: Maryland's medical records law is outdated, limiting patient access to digital communications and system data that inform clinical decisions.
Veto of SB 459 misses the reality of modern local media
Commentary: Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is a disappointing and misguided decision that overlooks the capabilities of Maryland’s local news organizations.













