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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
News
December 9, 2024
As MD legislators prepare gun-related bills, Trump administration looms
During the upcoming General Assembly session, Maryland legislators plan to introduce at least two bills focused on gun safety.
News
November 27, 2024
MD high court grants review of five cases; majority are family law appeals
The Maryland Supreme Court said it would take up five cases, three of which are family law matters.
Law
November 27, 2024
Moore appoints business lawyer to Baltimore City District Court
Gov. Wes Moore announced a new appointment to the Baltimore City District Court.
News
November 26, 2024
Baltimore firm reaches $57M settlement with estate, firm of Peter Angelos
A Baltimore-based law firm has reached a $57 million class-action settlement with the estate and the law firm of the late Peter G. Angelos.
News
November 25, 2024
Prosecutors respond to ex-Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s 4th Circuit appeal
The U.S. government has filed its response to former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s 4th Circuit appeal.
News
November 22, 2024
Bethesda lawyer disbarred for failure to communicate with clients
A Maryland attorney has been disbarred after findings that he failed to communicate with clients and “effectively abandoned” clients.
News
November 20, 2024
MD high court chief justice names St. Mary’s County administrative judge
Maryland Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Fader has named a new county administrative judge for the St. Mary’s County Circuit Court.
Law
November 19, 2024
‘Two-thirds’ of challenges like MD is bringing are successful, AG says of Key Bridge litigation
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown says the state will likely defeat the claim to limit liability by the owner and operator of the ship that crashed into the Key Bridge.
News
November 18, 2024
MD appeals court finds moot parents’ claim that Baltimore City public schools are deficient
Parents of Baltimore public school students cannot resurrect their claim that the school system was deficient, the Maryland Appellate Court held.
News
November 15, 2024
MD rules committee approves anti-bias language, landlord-tenant rules change
A committee voted to approve multiple changes, including the addition of anti-bias language to rules to which Maryland judges are subject.
Law
November 14, 2024
MD court vacates Montgomery County man’s 25-year assault sentence
A Montgomery County man had his conviction for first-degree assault vacated by the Maryland Appellate Court.
News
November 14, 2024
Federal judge denies Marilyn Mosby’s renewed request to end home confinement
A federal judge has denied former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s renewed request to end her home confinement.
