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Rachel is a legal affairs reporter for The Daily Record, covering the Maryland courts and U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Prior to joining The Daily Record, Rachel graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and most recently earned a master’s degree in investigative journalism from Arizona State University. She also earned her juris doctor degree from the University of New Hampshire School of Law, where she completed a certificate in intellectual property law.
Email Rachel at rkonieczny@origintdrdev.wpengine.com and follow her on Twitter @rachelkonieczny.
Recent Articles from Rachel Konieczny
Law
January 10, 2025
MD rules committee approves use of electronic service in child support modification cases
Maryland’s Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved a new rule that would allow electronic service as an alternative service in child support modification cases when the non-moving party’s address cannot be confirmed.
Law
January 9, 2025
Calvert County sheriff settles with ACLU over records request fees
The sheriff’s office sought to impose a charge of $12,000 for access to records documenting the use of body searches over a four-year period.
News
January 7, 2025
Baltimore man’s claim police framed him can proceed, 4th Circuit rules
A Baltimore man deemed wrongfully convicted of murder can sue the Baltimore police officers he claims framed him, the 4th Circuit ruled.
News
January 2, 2025
Appeals court reverses MD man’s restitution order in heroin death
A Maryland man’s $8,750 restitution order that would have paid for the funeral expenses of a man to whom he gave heroin was ruled an illegal sentence.
Law
January 2, 2025
Federal courts, including in MD, to close Jan. 9
Federal agencies, including federal courts in Maryland, will be closed on Jan. 9 for President Jimmy Carter’s funeral. The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and the U.S. […]
Law
December 30, 2024
MD high court orders new trial in Rockville stabbing case
The Maryland Supreme Court has ordered a new trial in the case of a man convicted of assault in a stabbing at a Rockville McDonald’s.
Law
December 27, 2024
MD appeals court rejects challenge to issuance of groundwater discharge permit
The Maryland Appellate Court has rejected a challenge that a groundwater discharge permit does not comply with water quality standards.
News
December 26, 2024
MD men indicted for unemployment insurance fraud during pandemic
Two Maryland men have been indicted for a fraud scheme to obtain more than $1 million in unemployment insurance benefits.
News
December 20, 2024
Queen Anne’s County sues manufacturers over ‘forever chemicals’ contamination
Queen Anne’s County has filed a federal lawsuit against 3M and other manufacturers, alleging they knowingly released toxic “forever chemicals.”
News
December 20, 2024
Moore appoints two lawyers to Howard, Talbot courts
Gov. Wes Moore has named two attorneys to seats on the Talbot County Circuit Court and Howard County District Court.
maryland news
December 20, 2024
Baltimore recommends closure of 3 city courthouses, citing indications of Legionella
The Baltimore City Mayor’s Office has recommended the closure of three courthouses after water quality testing results indicated elevated levels of Legionella bacteria.
Law
December 19, 2024
MD sues company over ‘forever chemicals’ released for decades
Maryland has filed a federal lawsuit against a materials science company, alleging it released toxic “forever chemicals” in Cecil County for decades.
