The Daily Record announces winners of 2023 Leaders in Law
The Daily Record and the Maryland State Bar Association honor outstanding lawyers and judges annually through the Leaders in Law awards program.
During COVID-19 crisis, the law becomes a balancing act
Every law and every regulation invariably obstruct liberty, and the challenge in a constitutional democracy is balancing the majoritarian interests of the community with the minority interests of the individual. In times of crisis, such as the 9-11 attacks of 20 years ago and the pandemic we are combatting right now, that challenge becomes a […]
Judge grants new trial to Baltimore man tried for murder 4 times
A Baltimore judge has granted a new trial to a man who has been tried four times for murder in the shooting death of a security guard.
Despite setback, councilman to continue pushing affordable housing overhaul
Councilman Bill Henry said he will continue to try and overhaul the city’s inclusionary housing law even after his attempt this week was soundly defeated. On Monday, legislation closing a loophole in the current law that allows developers to get out of building affordable housing because of the expense to the city failed, with nine […]
Top court explains why 17-year-olds can vote in primaries
The state constitution "is not in conflict with" the election law allowing 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections, according to the Court of Appeals.
Gun control bill passes, but gun advocates make their voices heard
Many in the crowd wore stickers reading “2014,” a not-so-subtle reminder to delegates that a vote for the measure could have consequences at the polls next year.
Gun-control supporters say time is now for legislation
'This is Maryland. If we can’t do it here, where?'
The Eye on Annapolis Podcast
The Eye on Annapolis Podcast returns with an update on gun control and the death penalty.
Daily Record staffers win 59 awards
Staff members for The Daily Record have won 49 journalism awards and 10 advertising awards in state and national competitions this year. The newspaper’s “Too Big To Fail?” series on the $1.8 billion East Baltimore Development Inc. project took top honors for investigative reporting in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association contest. The five-part series by Melody […]