Goodell DeVries

I’ve written previously about the importance of providing mitigation evidence in attorney discipline cases. (See "The Impact of Mitigators and Aggravators in the Attorney Disciplinary Process"). A recent attorney discipline case, AGC v. Yates, 467 Md. 287, 225 A.3d 1 (2020), reinforces why evidence of mitigation can be particularly powerful in cases alleging Rule 19-308.4(c) violations.

Psilocybin is having a moment. Like cannabis before it, psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in so-called magic mushrooms, is slowly becoming more mainstream.

Unfortunately, patients can sometimes be dissatisfied with the nurses in charge of their care and may complain to the Board of Nursing. Receiving an envelope from the Maryland Board of Nursing (BON) with a Complaint can be daunting. How you respond may impact the outcome. Here are essential steps to take: Contact the Right People for Assistance. If you work within a practice group or a hospital system, notify your employer, the risk manager, or in-house counsel promptly.