The Daily Record (Baltimore)

Full Back Pay Includes State-Offered Benefits, Rules Md. Court of Appeals

A state property assessor who lost his job more than 10 years ago for allegedly storing building permits haphazardly is entitled to reinstatement and back pay - including state-offered benefits, the Court of Appeals held. The top court went beyond the Court of Special Appeals' decision in March, finding that the "full back pay" David Reier was to be awarded under the State Personnel and Pensions Article includes such benefits as retirement credit, leave, and medical, dental and life insurance.

Discount Card Regulations Sought by Maryland Lawmaker

The use of personal information gathered through the use of discount cards at grocery stores and other retailers could be seriously curtailed if freshman Del. Saqib Ali, D-Montgomery, gets his way. Ali said he planned to submit legislation Monday night that would limit the exposure of consumers who have signed up for discount cards offered by retailers as diverse as grocery and book stores. The legislation would prevent retailers from selling the personal information.

Broadway Market in Baltimore's Fells Point May Get Update

An ambitious plan to overhaul a swath of land along Broadway in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood has moved closer to reality, securing approval from a city design panel and neighborhood groups. The Marketplace at Fells Point is the brainchild of Baltimore businessmen Daniel Winner and David Holmes, who two years ago began quietly buying up properties between Thames and Fleet streets. The two want to push investment further north from the Fells Point waterfront to rejuvenate the onetime sh...

Mike Rowe No Longer Host of Sunday Morning Infomercial 'Your New Home'

For Discovery Channel fans, Mike Rowe probably is most recognizable for being knee-deep in cow patties, covered in bat guano or crouched in the innards of a sewage treatment plant. But among Baltimoreans, the face of the popular Discovery show, "Dirty Jobs," has been known for more than a decade in a much cleaner capacity - as host of the Sunday morning infomercial "Your New Home."

Teen's Waiver of Counsel Wasn't Binding, Md. Court of Special Appeals Says

A Western Maryland teen did not waive his right to a lawyer despite failing to bring one along to an assault hearing. The juvenile, referred to as Shawn P., could not waive his right unless he first consulted with counsel and then knowingly refused representation, the Court of Special Appeals held Monday.

Baltimore County Judge Vacates $13m Award Against Doctor

A Baltimore County judge has vacated a jury's $13 million verdict against a doctor in an informed consent case. Once Dr. Donald Spangler decided it was too risky to perform a Cesarean section on Peggy McQuitty in her 28th week of pregnancy, he had no duty to advise her of that option, Judge Michael Finifter ruled.

Pjm Interconnection Predicts Monday's Cold Weather Would Break Record for Electricity Demand

Vocus Inc. Of Lanham Reports Fourth-Quarter Net Income

Dodge Plant in Delaware Faces Closure

Glen Burnie Bank Earns Less

Earnings Dip for Shore Bancshares Inc. Of Easton

Aai Services Corp. Picked by Boeing

General Physics Awarded New Contract with Boeing

Abc Television Station in Baltimore to Begin Simulcasting Morning News Show On the Radio

Avatech Solutions Inc. Of Owings Mills Closes On Private Placement, Raises $1.65 Million

Avatech Solutions Board Member Thom Waye Named As Its Chairman

Sc&H Group of Sparks Hires Ann Quinn

Reid Miller, Son of Agency Founder Jack Miller, Named New President for Towson-Based Miller Group

Velvetrevolution.Us Files Suit Against Zogby International Inc.

Morgan State University Coach Charged with Misdemeanor Assault