Jury duty reminds us who holds the power in a democracy
Commentary: Baltimore sheriff Sam Cogen reflects on jury duty and expresses concerns about federal law enforcement tactics impacting immigrant communities and justice.
Martin Wiley Littleton: NY lawyer known for high-profile defenses
Commentary: Martin Wiley Littleton was a renowned New York trial lawyer famous for defending Henry Kendall Thaw in a high-profile murder trial and his eloquent courtroom style.
How data centers can help lower electricity costs
Commentary: Data centers in Maryland can help lower electricity costs by funding grid modernization and supporting local economic growth, easing cost pressures for customers.
MD housing bills target rent algorithms but risk raising rents
Commentary: Maryland attempts to target rent pricing algorithms, but this may worsen the housing shortage and increase rents.
MD is right to crack down on exploitative pricing
Commentary: Maryland's attempt to stop companies from using personal data for undisclosed price discrimination is a good move.
Quality International v. McDonald’s, a lesson in trademark infringement
Commentary: McDonald’s sued Quality International over trademark infringement for using the MC prefix in MCSLEEP. The court ruled in favor of McDonald’s, affirming trademark protection.
Here’s how we can address MD’s teacher shortage
Commentary: Maryland faces a continuing shortage of teachers because it’s still too difficult to become one and, too often, the rewards are outweighed by the challenges.
Eight practical tips for effective business development
Commentary: Eight practical business development tips focused on relationship building, consistency, and providing value without aggressive sales tactics.
MD Supreme Court affirms disbarment for intentional dishonesty
Commentary: The Maryland Supreme Court reaffirmed that intentional dishonesty by attorneys leads to disbarment under Md. Rule 19-308.4(c) and the Vanderlinde standard.
MD General Assembly limits local zoning authority on energy, housing
Commentary: The Maryland General Assembly restricted local zoning power in energy projects and housing to advance statewide priorities.
Nonprofit workers missing out on lower-cost retirement options, coalition says
Commentary: A coalition urges the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow 403(b) plans to invest in collective investment trusts, lowering costs for nonprofit workers.
Greater Baltimore’s green infrastructure
Commentary: Greater Baltimore’s green infrastructure includes historic parks, rail trails, and the Baltimore Greenway Trails Network, a vision for interconnected urban green spaces.
















