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“Reallocating and Managing Economic Risk and Relationships”
Beneath the headlines generated by the debate and the drama surrounding Governor O’Malley’s renewed legislative campaign to abolish the death…
2013 New Year’s Resolutions for Politicians and Policy Makers
As each new year approaches, all of us traditionally hope for a better time than the past year provided us….
Comedy and Drama Precede 2013 Session of the Maryland General Assembly
The most recent Presidential election took place about 90 days ago. Seems like it has been longer than that. The…
Simpson Bowles Should Mediate Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
The election is over. The result, which is “divided government” is clear. But the “Fiscal Cliff” remains and the projected…
How Will They Govern If Elected? Part One
“How will they govern if elected?” That is the question with which I ended my last column and it is…
Knowing the Causes of the Aurora Tragedy- Then What?
As I watched the visual of the violent reality unleashed on innocent movie goers who sought diversion or perhaps refuge…
Courage on the 4th of July
As we approach the anniversary of this country’s independence on July 4, I will exercise my “pundits privilege” by declining…
Dubai – A City of Contrasts
rom April 19, 2012 through April 29, 2012, Retired North Carolina Special Superior Court Chief Judge (Business Court) Ben F….
Prosecuting Corruption Cases in an Economy of Influence
The consensus reaction by readers to my last few columns on the subject of “corruption” and its pervasive effect on…
“The Economy of Influence” – Can We Live With It / Can We Live Without It?
Last month’s Pursuit of Justice column editorially headlined by The Daily Record as “To Control Corruption, We Must First Define It” drew a number of…