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Columns

Jim Ries_Column
Jul 10, 2026

10 business development mistakes you can’t afford to make

Commentary: 10 common business development mistakes and how to avoid them to build stronger client relationships and grow your business.

thomas_Column
Jul 10, 2026

Understanding what unaffordability means to MD residents

Commentary: Residents report rising unaffordability in a variety of areas, highlighting issues beyond a single solution.

Jeff Trueman
Jul 9, 2026

Here we go again: Responding to familiar frustrations in mediation

Commentary: Jeff Trueman advises lawyers to prepare before mediation and use strategic opening moves to improve outcomes.

Mickey Rubin_Column sig
Jul 7, 2026

Why Is Maryland still waiting while other states move ahead?

Commentary: Maryland has yet to adopt the federal scholarship tax credit that 27 states have embraced to help families afford education and therapy at no state cost.

CRAIG BRODSKY_Column
Jul 2, 2026

Using a retainer agreement to set client expectations

Commentary: Maryland attorneys should use retainer agreements to clarify fee policies, enhancing client communication and protection.

James Astrachan column
Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court rules marijuana use alone does not bar gun possession

Commentary: The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that marijuana use alone does not disqualify someone from possessing firearms under the second amendment.

ZEPEDA_Column
Jun 26, 2026

The Third Option: Why your best employees are quietly losing their edge

Commentary: Why employees lose their edge between burnout and boreout, highlighting the need for supported stretch in the workplace.

NATHANSON_Column
Jun 26, 2026

Immigration summit highlights a welcoming Baltimore

Commentary: Baltimore immigration summit showcased immigrant success stories and city efforts to support newcomers amid enforcement fears.

Del. Jason Buckel
Jun 25, 2026

Maryland families are paying the price for failed energy policies

Commentary: Maryland families face rising energy bills due to insufficient in-state power generation and limited relief from the Utility Relief Act, says Del. Jason Buckel.

Jonathon Fello
Jun 25, 2026

Maryland’s nonprofits are more than service providers — They’re economic drivers

Commentary: Fello's report shows Maryland nonprofits generate $465.6 million and support 2,602 jobs, highlighting their role as key economic drivers.

Albert Wynn Column
Jun 24, 2026

It’s time to protect the 67 million Americans in the crypto economy

Commentary: The Clarity Act aims to establish federal consumer protections for million Americans in the crypto economy amid congressional delays.

SHAKESHAFT_Fort_Bragg_Column
Jun 23, 2026

Defense health agency policy leaves MD military families without medication coverage

Commentary: The Defense Health Agency's removal of anti-obesity medication coverage for TRICARE For Life beneficiaries over 65 is causing coverage gaps for Maryland military families.