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Having practiced in the District Courts in Maryland for several years, I've observed people's actions that were not so pleasing to the court. Here are a few tips to ensure that the court is pleased to have you in front of it.

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A few tidbits of unsolicited advice that I’ll throw your way now that you have earned your law degrees

Election season is entertaining no matter where in the world you go.

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The Justice Reinvestment Act puts a focus on treatment for drug offenders statewide. I've already seen it work in Howard County.

Paid time-off is a benefit of your job. Why not take advantage of all the benefits provided by your employer, not just the health insurance?

Here are some of the lessons I’ve learned throughout the hiring process that might save you some time on your next hire.

No system is perfect, but our District Court could use a better, more efficient one that would benefit all parties involved.

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 is a rule that federal practitioners should revisit, and it is not an easy one to parse out.

'I had my whole workday planned out. I had no idea I would wind up at CNN a few hours later being interviewed for a story about Prince.'

Although I studied the Dred Scott case as a political science student, I had forgotten I was in the very town where such an unfortunate part of our history took place.