The transformation of Baltimore Peninsula
The level of construction activity and the variety of commercial and residential uses strongly suggests that 2024 will be the year that Baltimore Peninsula comes into its own.
Responding to bar counsel inquiries
I love the “Lawyers Behaving Badly” podcast. The show’s premise is the hosts’ love of professional messes. They excel at finding true stories about dumb lawyers. Each episode has me […]
Main Street Lending Program morphs from lifesaver to anchor
The Federal Reserve Board’s Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) emerged as a critical lifeline for many small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. But while […]
Illinois shows how bail can work better
Fear still fuels the bail reform debate, but new data from Illinois show that holding on to cash bail may make communities less safe. A year ago, Illinois made headlines […]
On delivery taxes, look at the evidence
The rise of e-commerce means consumers can now easily compare prices, read reviews and access a global selection of goods. For many Americans, online delivery isn’t a convenience; it’s essential. […]
New OIG compliance guidelines
In the first major update in 15 years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently released new voluntary compliance program guidelines for health care […]
Virtual care at risk for arthritis patients
Arthritis is often simplified as joint pain or disease. While accurate, this barely conveys the real-life, lasting effect on 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children living with […]
Providing a soft landing for immigrants
The burden of supporting asylum-seekers with food and housing often falls to cities, creating severe budget crunches. But Denver is piloting a new approach designed to integrate immigrants into the […]
Recalling one of history’s great orators
Daniel Webster is known as one of the greatest orators in the history of the United States. He served as a trial and appellate advocate, the secretary of state, a […]
A new legal minefield in the nation’s abortion debate
Almost half of the states in the country have made it harder to get an abortion since the Supreme Court in 2022 overturned the federal right to get an abortion. […]
The rising threats to election workers
In the wake of the 2020 election, the safety of election workers has become a growing concern. The surge in threats and harassment targeting these dedicated public servants is more […]
How does a divorce impact predivorce estate planning?
Divorce is serious business and should be treated as such related to financial and estate planning. Divorcing spouses need to change their estate plans to ensure that their children or […]
















