Maryland Daily Record Maryland's trusted source for business and legal news

Baltimore’s Office of the Inspector General was created nearly 15 years ago, in July 2005. The instrument of creation: an executive order signed by then-Mayor Martin O’Malley. Reviewing the history of the office, the OIG’s most recent annual report noted ...

Baltimore was the hapless soul you sometimes saw in the neighborhood. Threadbare, in need of a bath, a shave and a haircut. But in this person you could see the character and bearing of earlier years, his onetime shine and ...

Tagged with: editorial advisory board

Is anyone else concerned about, bothered by or even aware of what seems to be the latest tactic by politicians accused of what would normally be considered, were it you or me, career-ending debacles? That tactic is: lie low, let ...

Tagged with: "Healthy Holly" Catherine Pugh del. aisha braveboy editorial advisory board Gov. Ralph Northam

The other day some of us saw the end of an old “Law & Order” episode in which District Attorney Adam Schiff remarked to ADA McCoy: “Three felony convictions. Everyone’s happy – except the victim.” Victims of crimes are too ...

Tagged with: CICB Criminal Injuries Compensation Board editorial advisory board

To paraphrase the Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver, if you’re not a part of the solution you’re a part of the problem. There must be no neutrality regarding the problem that clings to Baltimore like a fog. By the problem, we mean ...

Tagged with: editorial advisory board

Much like the biblical story of Cain denying his responsibility to watch over his brother Abel, it can be easy for us to turn a blind eye to a fellow attorney who is not meeting basic standards in our profession. ...

Tagged with: editorial advisory board Maryland Attorneys Rules of Professional Conduct Rules of Professional Conduct

Baltimore’s attempt to hold onto the Preakness Stakes through eminent domain is a sad spectacle, one that serves as a warning to businesses that the city will use the courts against them if public officials don’t like decisions private corporations ...

Tagged with: eminent domain Pimlico Race Course Preakness Stakes

On March 6, Rashad James, an attorney with Maryland Legal Aid, attended district court in Harford County. He was there to represent his client in an expungement matter. Mr. James did just that. While his client was not present, Mr. ...

In August of last year, this board called on the Maryland Rules Committee to consider whether the current rules of professional conduct were appropriately comprehensive to reflect issues of harassment and discrimination under Rule 19-308.4. Misconduct for attorneys. With recent ...

We have a huge problem in Baltimore; well, it is everywhere and is one that nobody wants to discuss. Most people do not even believe it to be true. But it is true, and it’s a problem that can be ...

Tagged with: bestiality