Recent Articles from Commentary:
The next energy shock could be far worse
Commentary: US natural gas prices remain low now but could rise as exports double by 2030, risking higher utility bills amid global energy shocks.
A tale of two states: How Maryland shortchanges its own
Commentary: Maryland law caps noneconomic damages below $1 million, restricting jury awards for catastrophic injuries unlike neighboring states such as Pennsylvania.
Letter to the editor: Former law clerks explain case processing times in Appellate Court of MD
Commentary: The Judiciary’s data shows that the Court not only keeps up with the increased workload but has actually decreased the time to turn around opinions since 2015.
Welcome to Beyond the Handshake: Understanding the roles of business development, sales and marketing
Commentary: Jim Ries explains the distinct roles of business development sales and marketing and how they complement each other for organizational growth.
Your best people are not leaving for more money — it’s because you stopped paying attention
Commentary: Jaime Raul Zepeda explains why employee retention depends more on growth opportunities than salary increases.
Three cash flow management tips for small and mid-sized businesses
Commentary: Three cash flow management tips for small and mid-sized businesses to improve financial stability and growth opportunities.
The fascinating case of State v. Houston
Commentary: State v. Houston highlights discovery violations, attorney-witness rules, and firewalls in a Maryland murder case involving James Houston.
Maryland should remove lead bullets from hunting
Commentary: Maryland should act to pass a law to ban lead in hunting ammo protecting public health and wildlife from lead poisoning.
MD has fallen behind on worker’s rights, but we can turn the tide this session
Commentary: Maryland pride is real. When it comes to workers’ rights, Maryland has every reason to be proud as well.
Why strong leaders ask for help before they need it
Commentary: Leaders gain strength by engaging consultants early as a way to innovate and prevent crises in the workplace.
Maryland’s health care bureaucracy hurts patients. This bill would make it worse.
Commentary: While Maryland leads the country in ER wait times, proposed bills would expand Certificate-of-Need laws, worsening access to care.
Building the financial education Maryland’s workforce actually needs
Commentary: Financial education and affordable banking tools are essential for Maryland workers' stability and economic competitiveness, beyond traditional job training.

















