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Misappropriation by trademarked dilution
Mar 9, 2026

Collecting trademark infringement judgements takes care

Commentary: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that trademark infringement profit recovery is limited to named defendants, affecting a $43 million judgment in Dewberry Group case.

Adjunct faculty at UMD schools deserve collective bargaining rights
Mar 6, 2026

Adjunct faculty at UMD schools deserve collective bargaining rights

Commentary: Adjunct faculty at University of Maryland seek collective bargaining rights through legislation to improve pay, etc.

Legal ethics: The intersection with our daily lives
Mar 5, 2026

Can I put a lien on that?

Commentary: Attorney’s liens in Maryland include retaining liens and charging liens, each with specific rules and ethical considerations.

10 early intervention tips for parents of children with autism
Feb 27, 2026

10 early intervention tips for parents of children with autism

Commentary: Learn 10 practical early intervention tips for parents of children with autism to foster communication, social skills, and independence.

Rethinking regional train service
Feb 27, 2026

Modular housing expanding its footprint

Commentary: Modular housing in Baltimore aims to reduce costs and accelerate affordable construction through factory-built components and workforce development.

Hospital immunity for data bank filings
Feb 23, 2026

Gender-affirming care guidelines bring complex issues

Commentary: Supreme Court ruling, federal guidelines bring complexities to gender-affirming care for states.

When power markets reward scarcity, customers lose
Feb 20, 2026

When power markets reward scarcity, customers lose

Commentary: Maryland's power market under PJM auctions drives costs and highlights the need for regulatory reform and utility involvement.

Paul Mark Sandler
Feb 18, 2026

Two great trial lawyers in times past

It is sometimes fortunate that we can look to the past for guidance — and to expand our views — in present times. Consider the following two outstanding trial advocates, […]

Maryland’s outlier law fails to protect Marylanders
Feb 13, 2026

Maryland’s outlier law fails to protect Marylanders

Every day in Maryland, workers and families are seriously harmed by corporations and bad actors that cut corners, ignore safety warnings, and put profits ahead of people. Yet even when […]

The path to more Black educators starts in higher education
Feb 13, 2026

The path to more Black educators starts in higher education

Maryland is grappling with a persistent educator shortage. The challenge is especially acute in schools serving students of color.

Jeff Trueman and Patrick Coughlan: Managing multiparty construction disputes
Feb 11, 2026

The art of influence

As lawyers and executives, we are in the business of persuading others. Yet sometimes patience, professionalism and objectivity fail to persuade or influence the right people. Since we need an […]

What I learned from giving away millions of dollars
Feb 6, 2026

What I learned from giving away millions of dollars

In my time stewarding millions in philanthropic investments across Baltimore, I’ve discovered something counterintuitive: the most important part of giving away grant dollars isn’t about determining where the money should […]

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