AI Rising: The End of “Trust the Judge” Has Already Begun
For generations, lawyers have offered clients the same uneasy reassurance: “It depends on the judge.” That phrase has always been an admission—one we rarely say out loud—that trial-court outcomes often hinge less on law than on who happens to be wearing the robe that day. Discretion fills the gaps. Experience smooths the edges. Human judgment carries the weight. But that …
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Maryland’s New Child Custody Law: What Parents Need to Know About Best Interests and Appeals
Maryland custody law just changed in a way that will affect every parent involved in a custody case—whether you’re negotiating access schedules, litigating in a high-conflict separation, or considering whether a recent ruling is worth appealing. As of October 1, 2025, Maryland now has a codified list of “best interests of the child” factors that judges must consider in every …
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Trump’s Biden Autopen Declaration: Constitutional Law or Political Theater?
Presidential politics always generate noise, but the law underneath the noise is usually much quieter — and much clearer. On December 2, 2025, President Trump announced that he was “permanently terminating” every executive order, proclamation, pardon, and commutation from the Biden administration that bore an autopen signature. As always, this blog avoids the partisan food fight and focuses solely on …
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