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A ‘dog date’ as peer support, disability inclusion
I finally visited the house of my friend, who is a fellow lawyer with a disability and seasoned guide dog handler, for an afternoon of allowing our two new dog […]
Trust among adversaries
So much of the frustration people experience in negotiation and mediation stems from distrusting the other side. Of course, we know that litigation is adversarial. The mandate requiring lawyers to […]
Teaching personal finance to every student
Many students across the country are graduating high school without the basic financial skills necessary to navigate adult life.
Maryland’s many transit challenges
It’s no exaggeration that the Maryland Transit Administration is facing some enormous challenges. The MTA is that agency within the state’s Department of Transportation responsible for operating a system of […]
The Medicare drug price negotiations
In 2022, the U.S. Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which gave Medicare the authority to negotiate certain prescription drug prices with manufacturers for the first time. The intent of […]
Only use in commerce establishes ownership
Trademarks can be a business’s most valuable assets. Apple’s mark is estimated to be worth more than $355 billion. The Amazon mark lags behind by a hair at $350 billion. […]
Blasphemy laws and religious freedom
Some 79 countries around the world continue to enforce blasphemy laws. And in places such as Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, violation of these measures can result […]
Maryland’s crushing regulatory burden imperils its economic future
As Maryland voters prepare to cast ballots in a hotly contested election, one critical issue weighs heavy for taxpayers: the faltering Maryland economy. A revealing Goucher College and Baltimore Banner […]
Can U.S. Supreme Court justices be impeached?
The answer surprisingly is yes. In fact, Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase from Maryland was impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1805. He was ultimately acquitted […]
Treat the sick — don’t throw them in jail
The latest Harvard CAPS-Harris poll finds “crime and drugs” are among the most important issues for American voters. Since President Richard Nixon first declared a “war on drugs” in 1971, the criminal […]
A simple way to increase access to child care to help struggling families
America’s child care crisis is an ever-pressing reality increasingly affecting the middle class — stretching the wallets of families and slowing the country’s economic growth. Rising costs and growing wait […]
Online reviews still confuse shoppers
For the past 20 years, Yelp has been providing a platform for people to share their experiences at businesses ranging from bars to barbershops. According to the company, in that […]
