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May the force be with you, Justice Hotten
Justice Michele D. Hotten was feted by her colleagues on the Maryland Supreme Court following oral arguments on April 9, her last day on the bench as an active judge. At that ceremony, her colleagues commented on the unique way Hotten closed her remarks given to new members of the bar at the twice-yearly admission […]
What employers need to know about noncompete rules
The Federal Trade Commission last week, in a 3-2 vote, approved a final rule banning noncompetes in almost all employment contexts. This sweeping rule, while not unexpected, has caused quite a stir among employers and workers alike. Here is what employers need to know. The FTC based its rulemaking authority to ban noncompetes on the […]
Your voice is your identity
In 1992 a jury awarded the singer Tom Waits the equivalent of $6 million in today’s dollars because Frito-Lay used a voice alike in its Doritos ad and in doing so misappropriated his right of publicity. Bette Midler, Shirley Booth and Bert Lahr also sued advertisers who used their voice alikes in ads. The reason […]
The new certificate of need rules
In October 2023, the Maryland Health Care Commission unanimously approved final regulations making significant changes to the Procedural Regulations for Health Care Facilities and Services. This adoption marks the last step in a multi-year process aimed at updating the certificate of need (CON) regulations to conform with significant statutory changes that have occurred since the […]
Why Moore should veto HB 1258
The members of the Maryland Delaware DC Press Association are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of HB 1258 on local journalism. This bill, which is on Gov. Wes Moore’s desk now, would upend the longstanding practice of publishing public notices in local newspapers and their associated websites, threatening the vitality of Maryland’s communities and […]
Why not ‘none of the above’?
The dissatisfaction that permeates the current political scene is hard to escape. We are bombarded with poll after poll and commentary after commentary that state what is fast becoming a commonplace: The American people are supremely unhappy with the choice that they are almost certainly will be presented with in the presidential election set for this […]
Dispelling 3 myths of Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22, 2024, and climate activists around the world are planning rallies and other events to draw attention to the growing threats posed by climate change. Many of these demonstrations will focus on what humanity can do to stop fueling the damage. But while activists are amplifying the dire findings from scientists, […]
MDEC finally comes to Baltimore
The day that many of us thought never would arrive finally is imminent. Baltimore City is becoming the last jurisdiction to implement electronic filing in its courts. The rollout of Maryland Electronic Courts began in Anne Arundel County in 2014. When Prince George’s County implemented MDEC in October 2022, Baltimore City was the last jurisdiction […]
Miscarriage of justice: The Dreyfus Affair
I am thankful that if Alfred Dreyfus were alive today and confronted with similar charges here in the United States, he would be entitled to due process and a fair trial.
The dark-money litigation industry
Investment firms seek to provide a strong return for their investors in various areas — from stocks, bonds, equity investments in companies and real estate. But what happens when a hedge fund, for instance, underwrites mass tort litigation against a life sciences company with FDA-approved products on the market and in the pipeline? If the […]
A rift that serves no one
On April 8, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced his endorsement of mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon. This announcement came after a disagreement and an exchange of words between Bates and current Mayor Brandon Scott. The center of the disagreement essentially boils down to which official’s policies are responsible for Baltimore City’s reduction in crime […]
Hope is not the same as optimism
On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.” Twenty-two hours later, […]
