The Daily Record (Baltimore)

Jones Falls Valley Industrial Property Targeted for Redevelopment Safe for Now

Sweeping changes proposed recently to the industrial face of Baltimore's Jones Falls Valley are not likely to be implemented any time soon, the city's top economic development official said. Two separate plans commissioned by the Baltimore Development Corp., released earlier this year, envision a mix of offices, shopping and residences replacing warehouses, trucking companies and repair shops that occupy the streets along the Jones Falls River, which sits in the shadow of the elevated Jones F...

Jailed Dad Gets Respite, Not Reprieve, From Support Obligation

A father incarcerated in federal prison in Atlanta received a proper response to his motion to modify child support when the Prince George's County Circuit Court chose to suspend his obligation until his release from jail, the Court of Special Appeals has held. In an opinion issued Dec. 1 but released this week as a reported opinion, the appellate court concluded Vyron Wheeler received the relief he requested when the circuit court deferred his $280-per- month obligation - as well as an addit...

Ocean City Expecting Big Crowds for New Year's Celebrations

A deserted beach and cold weather at an off-season resort is probably not the first place that comes to mind when planning a New Year's trip. But Ocean City anticipates a big crowd for the holiday weekend starting today, fueling optimism among hoteliers and restaurant owners.

Minnesota Appellate Court Upholds Missing-Money Verdict Vs. Dunbar

The Minnesota Court of Appeals said it will not grant a new trial in a case in which a jury found Hunt Valley-based Dunbar Armored Inc. liable for more than $400,000 in cash discovered missing from automatic teller machines. Judge James Harten ruled there were no grounds to revisit the 2003 case in which Fidelity Bank and Cash Systems Inc. accused Dunbar of negligence and breach of contract. The two companies said Dunbar mishandled Fidelity's money, which it used to service ATMs owned by Cash...

Insurer's Liability Reduced in Will Drafting Case, Court of Special Appeals Holds

A Montgomery County lawyer's legal malpractice insurance covered a settlement agreement over a disputed residuary clause in a will he prepared - but not a related declaratory judgment action, the Court of Special Appeals has held. The intermediate appellate court sent the case back to a Montgomery County circuit judge to recalculate Pacific Employers Insurance Co.'s reduced liability in its coverage of Wayne D. Eig in matters relating to a second will he prepared 17 years ago for Mildred Colo...

Md's New Sales Tax Deduction Won't Help Many Here, Say Experts

Few Marylanders will benefit from a new two-year offer allowing taxpayers to deduct the state sales taxes they paid from their federal tax bills, according to tax advisors. Senior citizens with substantial income from municipal bonds are among the exceptions. It is going to be really hard for anyone in Maryland to see any benefit out of this, said Michael E. Kitces, director of financial planning at Pinnacle Advisory Group Inc. in Columbia.

Gov. Ehrlich Looks Past Md's Med-Mal Session

Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. all but declared the special session a failure yesterday. As the House and Senate hashed out differences between their medical malpractice liability insurance reform bills, Ehrlich discussed reintroducing his original bill, which was quickly killed Tuesday, during the regular session of the General Assembly that begins Jan. 12.

The Hagerstown Herald-Mail Co. Editor, Publisher Elected President of Md-Delaware-D.C. Press Assn.

Md's Vetcentric Inc. Names New President, Ceo

American Capital Strategies, Bethesda, Invests $89m in Pasternack Enterprises

Greater Baltimore Committee Marks 50th Anniversary

Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce Announces Staffing Changes