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As we near the midpoint of the year it’s shaping up to be another grim one for Baltimore in terms of violent crime. As of June 26, there were 152 homicides in the city, compared to 133 at the same ...

Tagged with: Donald C. Fry

A friend and colleague pointed out to me that the entire eight-year run of the hit television series “Game of Thrones” – where sustained conflict inflicted countless deaths and drained unimaginable resources – resulted in a form of alternative dispute ...

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In 2017, the construction industry saw 61,670 OSHA violations resulting in more than $87 million in penalties, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s website. The same site tells us that there were 971 deaths in construction that year. ...

What if the music industry could be used as a guide to important principles in business and the economy? It would sure make introductory economics courses more fun. The idea is not as fanciful as it might sound: As Alan ...

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Whatever Kyle Kashuv’s defenders would have you believe, using the N-word 12 times in one sentence is not a youthful indiscretion. It’s not like Senior Skip Day or drinking Natty Boh in someone’s basement; it’s not a word that accidentally ...

Maryland has taken great strides to improve access to courts to many classes of litigants perceived to be denied justice. Strides have included speedy trials for criminal defendants, expedited resolution of guardianships and child welfare cases, and a District Court ...

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If you have been out and about in offices from downtown Baltimore to Hunt Valley, you’ll have noticed the rapid evolution of workplace wardrobes. Dressing for successful business relationships is still as important as ever, but now there is a ...

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There’s a famous saying that if you expect nothing from somebody you are never disappointed. Famous? Sure. Commonly undertaken? Not in the world of mergers and acquisition. Quite the opposite. During the course of my 30-plus year career as an ...

Tagged with: Christopher Helmrath

For so many of us in professional services, when you reach a certain point in your career there is an inflection point when you evolve beyond being a service provider to becoming a trusted adviser. With this role comes an ...

Tagged with: Dorie Fain

Every June, LGBTQ individuals and allies recognize Pride Month as a way to celebrate their unity and to recognize the progress the gay community has made in terms of legal protections and overall acceptance. This year is particularly poignant, as ...

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