Richland man pleads innocent to reckless burning; Sept. trial set
A 23-year-old man who said he just wanted to destroy some personal documents is accused of starting (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:04:50 GMT)
H Texas Magazine Names Ronald E. Reynolds as Houston's Top Personal Injury Lawyer
Ronald E. Reynolds, a Houston Lawyer that focuses on personal injury and civil rights cases, was recently recognized as Houston's top personal injury attorney by H Texas Magazine. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Local lawyer offers to pay for cab rides to avoid DUI
A local personal injury lawyer is opening up his wallet to keep drunk drivers off the road this holiday weekend. (Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:24:54 GMT)
Lawyer says veterans waiting, but VA silent on any compensation for colonoscopy mistakes
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VA silent on compensating for endoscopic mistakes
An attorney for veterans potentially exposed to HIV and other infections by colonoscopies at three Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals said his clients are waiting to hear if they will be compensated for mistakes that led to congressional hearings and new VA spending on patient safety. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:32:01 GMT)
Attorney general creates contractor credential registry
"We encourage consumers to use only contractors who are registered with our office," said state Attorney General Tom Corbett. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:03:45 GMT)
New Home Improvement Contractor Law Now in Effect; Attorney General Urges Consumers to Check on Contractor Registration
Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that consumers can now contact the Attorney General's Office to check on the registration status of any home improvement contractor in Pennsylvania by visiting www.attorneygeneral.gov or by calling 1-888-520-6680. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT)
Disbanding Of Subway Emergency Response Team Could Put Riders In Danger, Says N.Y. Lawyer
Elimination of emergency unit raises concerns about the safety of subways riders, says Attorney Steven J. Schwartzapfel. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT)
Injury Attorneys Neil Rosen and Jon Perry Featured as Top 50 Pittsburgh Attorneys
The law firm Rosen Louik & Perry, P.C. has announced that personal injury lawyers Neil Rosen and Jon Perry have been listed as 2 of Pittsburgh's top 50 attorneys, affirming the organization's excellence in the field of personal injury attorneys. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Improved Traffic Laws Needed For Motorcyclists, Bicyclists And Pedestrians, Says N.Y. Lawyer
New study shows those groups are involved in half of all fatal traffic accidents worldwide, says New York attorney Steven J. Schwartzapfel. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
'New GM' envisions initial public stock offering in 2010
If General Motors wins court approval for its asset sale this week, a "New GM" could be ready to make an initial public offering in 2010, a U.S. Treasury official testified in U.S. bankruptcy court Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:36:57 GMT)
Car Crash Driver Admits To Being High
A Weymouth man was sentenced to three years imprisonment today when he admitted that he was under the influence of heroine at the time he struck a pedestrian with his car last October, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office said. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:32:22 GMT)
Legendary Trial Lawyer William H. (Billy) Murphy Jr. To Join Henry & Associates in Filing Wrongful Death Action
Upper Marlboro, MD (BlackNews.com) -- The Murphy Firm of Baltimore and Henry & Associates of Largo today announced the filing of a 12-count civil suit that charges Prince George’s county officials and some of the County’s correctional and law enforcement officers with responsibility for the 2008 death of 19-year-old Ronnie L. White, who, according to the suit was “assaulted and killed by the ... (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:26:37 GMT)
Treasury official: If GM bankruptcy is delayed, U.S. will withdraw
General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson on Tuesday told a bankruptcy court judge that the automaker's only hope for survival is to sell off the good assets to the federal government and liquidate the rest. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:11:15 GMT)
U.S. to pull GM funding if sale not done by July 10
The only viable option to save General Motors Corp is a sale of its main assets to a "New GM" backed by the federal government, a U.S. Treasury official told a bankruptcy court on Wednesday as the automaker sought approval for the deal. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:41:08 GMT)
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Prosecutors seek life sentence for Madoff
Swindler Bernard Madoff should spend the rest of his life in prison, U.S. prosecutors argued Friday, citing the “unique scope and duration” of his crimes as the leader of Wall Street’s biggest fraud (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:32:22 GMT)
Local lawyer named to bar association
SPARTA Paris P. Eliades, a Sparta attorney and resident, has been appointed a trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting law-related education and giving residents a basic understanding of the legal system. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:14:00 GMT)
Jury: Home Depot owes $1.5 million in accident
A Cobb County jury has awarded a Home Depot customer and his wife $1.5 million in a personal injury case stemming from a forklift accident inside a store. (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:50:56 GMT)
Tom Reilly readies to return to courtroom
Two and a half years after leaving public office, former Massachusetts Attorney General Tom Reilly is returning to life as a litigator. "I love to work," said... (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:20:40 GMT)
Greg Griffin, Attorney At Law
Offering Attorney Services in Clinton, NC for over 30 years, clients from all over North Carolina and the United States have turned to Mr. Griffin for legal services in civil matters including bankruptcy, personal injury, family law and domestic issues (divorce), business law, estate planning (wills) & traffic matters (tickets, dwi, dui). (Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:51:18 GMT)
Hutt hair stylist fined over dealings with employee
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) has awarded $17,600 to a hair stylist, who was sacked after arguably turning up to work five minutes late, and slated her boss for not showing up at personal grievance hearings. (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:38:30 GMT)
Legendary DeLand attorney Joe Scarlett dies
Legendary DeLand attorney Joseph Scarlett III died Sunday evening, June 28. He was 79. Services are planned Friday, July 3: A graveside service at 9:30 a.m. in Oakdale Cemetery, and a memorial service afterward in Courtroom No. 1 upstairs in the Volusia County Historic Courthouse, 125 W. New York Av ... (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:31:24 GMT)
New Orleans same-sex couple sues for marriage license
Two New Orleans men want a federal judge to rule that they have a fundamental right to a marriage license under the U.S. Constitution and international law despite Louisiana's prohibition of same-sex marriages.... (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:52:41 GMT)
Sports in brief
Doctor: Yao's injury may be 'career-threatening'HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets center Yao Ming's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury.Dr. Tom Clanton, the Rockets' team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday that Yao's injury ... (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:39:49 GMT)
The California Serious Injury Lawyers Group Has Added Food Poisoning Attorneys
Supplementing its General Personal Injury Practice, as Auto And Motorcycle Accident Lawyers, Premises Liability Attorneys, Medical Malpractice and Drug Product Liability Lawyers--The California Serious Injury Lawyers Group Has Added Food Poisoning Attorneys (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Local lawyer named to bar association
SPARTA Paris P. Eliades, a Sparta attorney and resident, has been appointed a trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting law-related education and giving residents a basic understanding of the legal system. (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:34:28 GMT)
'Political Intrigue' in a Personal Injury Case
The law topic page focuses on court decisions that have an impact on the city's public policy. The sheer size of NYC government requires its extensive legal involvement in countless issues. Over 700 attorneys are employed in the Office of the Corporation Counsel alone. (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:08:40 GMT)
Bond reduced in child injury
Bond for a 20-year-old Billings woman charged with causing severe and disabling head injuries to an 8-month-old boy was reduced from $50,000 to $30,000 Monday by District Judge G. Todd Baugh. As of late Monday, Nevada Rae Ugalde remained in ... (Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:19:18 GMT)
Bond reduced in child injury
Bond for a 20-year-old Billings woman charged with causing severe and disabling head injuries to an 8-month-old boy was reduced from $50,000 to $30,000 Monday by District Judge G. Todd Baugh. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:59:04 GMT)
Wendel Rosen Attorney William Acevedo Appointed to Healthy Child Healthy World Organization Board
The organization was founded in 1991 to combat the use of hazardous household chemicals that may cause or contribute to chronic diseases and illnesses in young children. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:18:12 GMT)
Deadline nears for state contractors
More than 22,000 Pennsylvania home improvement contractors have already registered with the state attorney general’s office to comply with a new law that goes into effect Wednesday. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:45:07 GMT)
Techmeier Law Firm merging with The Cochran Firm
Will Techmeier considered teaming up with national personal injury litigation firms in the past, but never found the right fit. Until now. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:55:03 GMT)
Seven Allen & Allen Attorneys Make the Virginia Super Lawyers 2009 List
Only 5% of lawyers in the state of Virginia are named the 2009 Virginia's Super Lawyers. Among them are seven personal injury attorneys from Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen: George E. Allen, III, W. Coleman Allen, Jr., Douglas A. Barry, P. Christopher Guedri, Jason, W. Konvicka, Malcolm P. McConnell and Matthew B. Murray. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009) Read the full story at ... (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:12:09 GMT)
Local lawyer named to bar association
SPARTA Paris P. Eliades, a Sparta attorney and resident, has been appointed a trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting law-related education and giving residents a basic understanding of the legal system. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:04:56 GMT)
Seven Allen & Allen Attorneys Make the Virginia Super Lawyers 2009 List
Only 5% of lawyers in the state of Virginia are named the 2009 Virginia's Super Lawyers. Among them are seven personal injury attorneys from Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen: George E. Allen, III, W. Coleman Allen, Jr., Douglas A. Barry, P. Christopher Guedri, Jason, W. Konvicka, Malcolm P. McConnell and Matthew B. Murray. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
California Auto Defects Lawyers File Wrongful Death Action Against General Motors, Seat-Belt Manufacturer and Car Dealer
The California personal injury attorneys of Bisnar | Chase have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against General Motors, GMC Truck Division; Takata Restraint Systems, a seat-belt manufacturer; and Dave Smith Motors, a Kellog, Wyoming car dealer. (Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
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Deadline nears for state contractors
More than 22,000 Pennsylvania home improvement contractors have already registered with the state attorney general’s office to comply with a new law that goes into effect Wednesday. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:18:20 GMT)
Attic Insulation May Contain Deadly Asbestos, Cautions N.Y. Lawyer
Joseph W. Belluck, a partner at the New York law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP, says asbestos-contaminated vermiculite in millions of homes and businesses underscores the need for caution. (PRWeb Jun 28, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:11:59 GMT)
Local lawyer named to bar association
SPARTA Paris P. Eliades, a Sparta attorney and resident, has been appointed a trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting law-related education and giving residents a basic understanding of the legal system. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:11:21 GMT)
Attic Insulation May Contain Deadly Asbestos, Cautions N.Y. Lawyer
Joseph W. Belluck, a partner at the New York law firm of Belluck & Fox, LLP, says asbestos-contaminated vermiculite in millions of homes and businesses underscores the need for caution. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Shortlist Announced for this Year's Aspect Prize, Scotland's Premier Award for Painting
GLASGOW.- A former lawyer, a renowned glassmaker, a community artist and an ex-builder’s labourer have all been shortlisted for this year’s Aspect Prize , the premier award for Scottish artists, and one of the UK’s largest independently funded art prizes. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:26:15 GMT)
Column: Does lawyer who bares sole have an ace in the hole?
The holes in the soles of a lawyer's shoes have become a legal issue during a civil trial in the Palm Beach County Courthouse. (Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:02:56 GMT)
Leesburg Attorney Sworn In As Virginia State Bar President
In the 1980s, Jon Huddleston had finished his second year of law school at The College of William & Mary and began interviewing for clerkship positions. (Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:02:54 GMT)
Leesburg attorney sworn in as Virginia State Bar president
Leesburg attorney sworn in as Virginia State Bar president (Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:21:02 GMT)
Sports Briefs
NFL NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has started his review of the Plaxico Burress shooting incident under the league's personal conduct policy. The league confirmed Friday that Goodell was examining the incident in which Burress shot himself in the thigh in late November in a New York City nightclub. The commissioner could suspend him if he finds that the receiver violated the NFL policy on ... (Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:16:11 GMT)
Obituary: Lawyer Thomas Tweedy's personal injury cases included hospital sex scandal
Thomas A. Tweedy, a colorful Sacramento lawyer who defended major personal injury cases, including scores of lawsuits related to a notorious Sutter Memorial Hospital anesthesiologist, has died at age 80. (Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:03:50 GMT)
Local lawyer named to bar association
SPARTA Paris P. Eliades, a Sparta attorney and resident, has been appointed a trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting law-related education and giving residents a basic understanding of the legal system. (Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:54:27 GMT)
Chicago cop indicted in fatal hit-and-run
WBBM-AM reports : An indictment announced Friday charges a police officer with striking a 13-year-old South Side boy in May. Richard Bolling, 39, was indicted on two counts of aggravated driving under the influence, one count of reckless homicide and for leaving the scene of an accident with death or injury, according to the Cook County state's attorney's office. Get the full story : wbbm780.com (Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:24:52 GMT)
Ride for Roswell a fitting memorial for lawyer dedicated to community
A determined man. An adventurous father whose outgoing traits were rededicated through his passion for his family and his sense of community. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:16:28 GMT)
WNY attorney to lead state group
Richard S. Binko, a Buffalo personal injury lawyer, was sworn in Thursday night as the 42nd president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:27:01 GMT)
Report on Traffic Fatalities Underscores Need For Enforcement of Safety Laws, Says New York Lawyer
Authorities should do more to prevent injuries and deaths, says N.Y. personal injury attorney Steven J. Schwartzapfel. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Asbestos Contamination In Libby, Montana, A "National Tragedy," Says New York Mesothelioma Lawyer
NY attorney Joseph W. Belluck says EPA action underscores the need for further action and health care for area residents exposed to asbestos. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Local lawyer named to bar association
SPARTA Paris P. Eliades, a Sparta attorney and resident, has been appointed a trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting law-related education and giving residents a basic understanding of the legal system. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:34:27 GMT)
Comcast Pulls Ad After GM Challenges Its Claims
Comcast pulled a cable television advertisement criticizing General Motors' bankruptcy plan earlier this week after the automaker challenged the spot's claims. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
$55 million crash award judgment upheld
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 25 (UPI) -- An 11-year-old girl and her mother should receive nearly $55 million from the U.S. government for a 2007 judgment, their attorney says. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:12:59 GMT)
Hardison & Associates Retained by Workers Affected by ConAgra Plant Explosion
RALEIGH, N.C.----Traumatic experiences yield physical injuries, but they also leave those involved with the terrifying experience etched in their memory. Hardison & Associates, a well respected Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation law firm in Raleigh, NC, has been hired by several ConAgra workers who were involved in the incident. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:40:00 GMT)
The Douglas County Attorney has filed criminal charges against two women suspected in a deadly hit and run accident.
Nineteen-year-old Courtney Antillon is charged with manslaughter and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. She is also charged with second degree assault. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:51:30 GMT)
Former attorney under house arrest for 6 months
Former local attorney Stephen M. Frankel must spend six months under house arrest for assaulting a York Area Regional Police officer, a judge ordered Wednesday. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:04:16 GMT)
Carpark battle claims casualties
A TRIP to the shops is becoming an increasingly dangerous affair, as pedestrians are being struck by drivers desperate to claim a carpark. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
Board of Health rules, in 5-4 vote, dog isn’t dangerous
The Sampson County Board of Health has declared the controversy-stricken dog, Bruno, not “potentially dangerous.” (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:22:13 GMT)
County insurer settles injury claims
Injury victims and the family members of three teenagers who were killed in a car crash in March 2007 near Hesperus will receive $500,000 in an out-of-court settlement with La Plata County's insurance carrier. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:10:25 GMT)
Fort Worth attorney elected to lead state bar says helping others has always been his goal
The Fort Worth attorney is praised for his ability to manage difficult situations and bring people together. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:08:19 GMT)
Family of gas death children face wait for justice
The family of two children gassed to death in a holiday tragedy almost three years ago hit out today after a trial linked to the case was delayed for six months. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:17:50 GMT)
Marriott gets a wake-up call
Next time you order breakfast at a Marriott, you may notice something new about the bacon. Instead of being served in identical six-inch strips, it now comes in an assortment of sizes. That's because senior executives of Marriott, after sampling four or five varieties of bacon in a blind taste test, found that an irregular cut, which costs less, tastes just as good as the rectangular slices ... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:15:20 GMT)
Pharmacy Malpractice & Medication Error Personal Injury Cases on the Rise
The Law Office of Donald W. Singleton (a personal injury attorney in Cumming GA) is focusing on negligence by pharmacies when filling patient prescriptions that can result in serious injuries, from long term or permanent disability to wrongful death. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Local lawyer named to bar association
SPARTA Paris P. Eliades, a Sparta attorney and resident, has been appointed a trustee of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting law-related education and giving residents a basic understanding of the legal system. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:58:54 GMT)
Jurors to decide who abused whom
VALPARAISO | Defense attorney Larry Rogers predicted correctly Wednesday when he said this week's abuse case against his client would involve diametrically opposed versions of the events from Sept. 11, 2008. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:34:08 GMT)
For your protection, home contractors now must register
A new law that requires home improvement contractors to register with the state attorney general's office goes into effect Wednesday. It's about time. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:23:06 GMT)
Mom, daughter get $55 million award in 2002 crash
It is largest personal-injury award in Orange County history. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:57:48 GMT)
Dykema Gossett, Miller Canfield confirm attorney layoffs
Whats good news for struggling automakers may be bad news for some of their attorneys, if recent layoffs at Detroit law firms Dykema Gossett P.L.L.C. and Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone plc are any indicator. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:09:20 GMT)
Last of Remco lawsuits denied
US District Court Judge Susan Illston ruled Thursday in favor of PesiAmericas in the Remco litigation, which has gone on for more than 10 years. The ruling involved all outstanding personal injury lawsuits against Remco Hydraulics, et al. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:09:11 GMT)
Lawyer Edward Fagan is disbarred in N.J. for misusing Holocaust victims' funds
TRENTON -- Only a few years ago, Edward Fagan was a world-renowned lawyer for the underdog, brash and audacious enough to take on Swiss banks and even whole countries to win judgments for Holocaust survivors and victims of South African... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:54:35 GMT)
Former Miami-Dade Judge Rosemary Jones dies at 80
Rosemary Holmes Usher Jones, a former Miami-Dade County Circuit Court judge in the juvenile and civil divisions, died Tuesday of cancer. She was 80. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:06:50 GMT)
Children Found Alone, Living in "Deplorable" Conditions
A mother from St. Albans faces criminal charges after investigators found her three children living in a home described as "filthy and deplorable." (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:22:28 GMT)
Hammer brought down on fly-by-night contractors
Beginning July 1, most home improvement businesses must register with the state and update advertising materials. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:02:57 GMT)
Urbana man charged with attempted murder in hit-and-run
URBANA – An Urbana man accused of running down his former boyfriend and another man is being held in the Champaign County Jail on $500,000 bond after being charged Tuesday with attempted murder. Patrick Ohiku, 24, of the 2500 block of Prairie Green, was also charged with aggravated battery and leaving the scene of a personal-injury accident. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:13:11 GMT)
Man pleads guilty for fatal crash
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Enfield Man Pleads Not Guilty To Obama Death Threats
A local man charged with spewing death threats against President Barack Obama pleaded not guilty Tuesday through his lawyer. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:53:36 GMT)
Man admits guilt in fatal crash
For The Reporter NORRISTOWN — A Bucks County man has admitted to driving under suspension while causing a two-vehicle Montgomery Township crash that claimed the life of a Sanatoga man. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:47:40 GMT)
Crash victims fighting the claim cap
Four years ago, Renée McLaren's car was struck by another vehicle while she waited at a red light in Moncton. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:00:39 GMT)
The O'Sullivan Denver Personal Injury Law Firm Launches A New Website And Blog
The O'Sullivan Personal Injury Law Firm, located in Denver, Colorado, launches a new business website and blog. As a former insurance company lawyer, Scott O'Sullivan brings unique experience to bear on his personal injury clients' cases. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Page Prosecutor Returns To Private Practice
LURAY - Page County Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Arthur Goff has left his government job to practice law in the private sector. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:19:20 GMT)
Megan Fox apologizes for snubbing young fan; Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick welcome twins; Jon & Kate to ...
Megan Fox apologizes for snubbing young fan; Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick welcome twins; Jon & Kate to divorce (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:06:49 GMT)
Crash victim remembered as kind man
From his former days as a Brookhaven police officer to his job offering in-home care and companionship to seniors, new moms, working parents and those recuperating from illness or injury, Adam Brown always made friends easily, his grieving wife said Monday night. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:12:25 GMT)
New Book Provides Help for Florida Auto Accident Victims
"Secrets Exposed: 7 Deadly Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Auto Accident Case" by Ft. Lauderdale Attorney David M. Benenfeld helps Florida residents understand their legal rights should they be involved in an auto accident. [PR.com - June 23, 2009] (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:39:07 GMT)
States: GM using court to ditch dealers
General Motors came under attack Monday from another quarter when 37 states, including Maryland and Virginia, filed an objection in the automaker's bankruptcy proceedings. The objection, filed by Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning on behalf of the other states, argues that the company should not be able to use bankruptcy court to skirt state laws, including franchise laws protecting dealers' ... (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:48:26 GMT)
Crash victim remembered as kind man
From his former days as a Brookhaven police officer to his job offering in-home care and companionship to seniors, new moms, working parents and those recuperating from illness or injury, Adam Brown always made friends easily, his grieving wife said Monday night. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:26:45 GMT)
Bail upped for driver in cyclists' fatalities
A Sand Springs woman who is accused of driving into three bicyclists and killing two of them was back in jail Monday after a judge tripled her total bail to $300,000. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:40:15 GMT)
'Hoax mom' waives preliminary hearing
She came, she waived and she left. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:23:26 GMT)
'Hoax mom' waives preliminary hearing
Bonnie Anne Sweeten's next court appearance is for an arraignment scheduled for July 24 in county court. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:09:31 GMT)
Sweeten waives hearing
Bonnie Anne Sweeten's next court appearance is for an arraignment scheduled for July 24 in Bucks County court. She allegedly faked her own abduction. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:07:00 GMT)
Slippery slope? "Bananas!*" a dubious documentary
Screening at the Los Angeles Film Festival amid a welter of controversy and the threat of a lawsuit, Fredrik Gertten's "Bananas!*" offers something of a reality check on the whole nature of documentary filmmaking. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:43:15 GMT)
ASK THE LAWYER: Expunging criminal records
Q: I have a misdemeanor conviction for battery from October 2002, and one count of misdemeanor assault with deadly weapon that was dismissed from the same incident. What steps can I take to expunge these? I haven't been in trouble with the law before or since. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:30:25 GMT)
Bonnie Sweeten gives up right to hearing
The Bucks Co. mom who allegedly faked her abduction and took her daughter to Fla. was in court. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:51:36 GMT)
Woman accused in bicyclists' deaths back in jail
A Sand Springs woman accused of killing two bicyclists when she drove into them June 9 is back in jail Monday after a judge increased her bond to $300,000. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:51:38 GMT)
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I bought this car from a Carmax. It was under $7K and seemed like a good car to get me through my next few years of college. Wrong. In the first month I had it, the check engine light came on 3 times. Twice it was a generic misfire, so I was told. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:47:56 GMT)
Bonnie Sweeten due in court today
The Bucks Co. mom who allegedly faked her abduction and took her daughter to Fla. is due in court. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:21:36 GMT)
Bloggers Should Consider Libel Liability Insurance
When Courtney Love fell into a dispute with a clothing designer earlier this year, she aired her beef on MySpace and Twitter. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:27:26 GMT)
06-22-09 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
OBAMA TAKES DAUGHTERS FOR ICE CREAM: President, Malia and Sasha motorcade to Alexandria's Dairy Godmother. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:05:05 GMT)
Pettit Kohn Ingrassia & Lutz Attorneys Earn Super Lawyer Recognition
Douglas Pettit and Thomas Ingrassia are named Super Lawyers, David Halm named Southern California Rising Star (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Attorney Aaron Sachs is the Presenting Sponsor of 'I Love America' at James River Assembly
The Springfield, Missouri law firm of Aaron Sachs & Associates is the presenting sponsor of the 'I Love America' celebration, which will be held in Springfield on Friday, July 3rd. Gates open at 11 am on Friday, July 3rd at the Springfield Underground located at Highway 65 and Division street in Springfield, Mo. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Team Leiden
Terry Leiden has been in the game for a long time. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Greg Bird jailed for glassing
UPDATE: FORMER NRL star Greg Bird has been granted bail pending his appeal against his eight-month jail term for glassing his American girlfriend. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:55:00 GMT)
Bird's girlfriend providing support
The girlfriend of former NRL star Greg Bird has provided a character reference to a Sydney court. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:09:23 GMT)
Bird's glassed girlfriend supporting him
The girlfriend of former NRL star Greg Bird has provided a character reference to the Sydney court where he's being sentenced for glassing her in the face. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:06:39 GMT)
Bird girlfriend 'may have fallen on glass'
GREG Bird's girlfriend may have fallen on a glass rather than being struck with it, a lawyer says. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:57:00 GMT)
Bird girlfriend 'may have fallen on glass'
THE American girlfriend of former NRL star Greg Bird has provided a character reference to the Sydney court where he's being sentenced for glassing her in the face. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:57:00 GMT)
Rockville solo avoids disbarment by one judge’s vote
A retired Rockville lawyer has avoided disbarment by the slimmest of majorities on the Court of Appeals, which concluded that his commingling of client funds and misrepresentations to bar counsel were negligent and unintentional. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:54:31 GMT)
Your Legal Corner: Divorce and how it affects children
Happy Father's Day to all you wonderful dads out there! OK, let's talk divorce, and how it affects children. Whether or not a couple chooses to end their relationship; there's one relationship which will continue, that of a parent and child. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:14:21 GMT)
Thieves, drunks and lawyers are why your rates are so high
Nevadans are burdened with some of the highest auto insurance premiums in the country, according to a Sun analysis. The state’s residents spent a bit more than $1,000 per year, per vehicle, in 2006, the most recent year for which statistics are available. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:09:09 GMT)
On home defect legislation, lobbyists went to the wire
The construction industry had just captured a huge victory, pushing legislation through the state Senate that would limit the ability of homeowners to win settlements against developers for construction defects. Builders needed only a victory in the Assembly to save themselves millions in settlements and legal fees. Their lobbyists, gathered in the hallway of the state’s 1970s-era concrete slab ... (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:08:49 GMT)
Paying claims: Cost of doing business for Tacoma
Lawsuits and claims for damages are part of the cost of doing business for any city government. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:25:19 GMT)
Gleason's Sporting World: Fans get soaked by greedy USGA
Points to ponder while wondering how far we are from seeing corporate patches on NFL game uniforms. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:02:48 GMT)
Dole Claims Bananas! Film Documents Fraud
Nicaragua is one of Latin America 's poorest countries, but one industry there has been booming. Its product is legal claims on behalf of legions of workers who say they were made sterile after exposure to pesticide on banana farms operated by Dole Food in the 1970s. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:22:57 GMT)
Ensign Says Payout Was Sought
Republican senator accuses the husband of his former mistress of trying to extract a payment. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:50:13 GMT)
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Chrysler won’t pick up taxes tab
Taxing units in Howard County will not receive $6.1 million in personal property taxes owed by the former Chrysler LLC for the spring and will be down $12.3 million for the year unless an agreement is reached. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:31:08 GMT)
New York Construction Accident Lawyer Comments On New Study Revealing Direct Link Between Safe Workplaces and Sleep
The number of construction related injuries increases when workers suffer from lack of sleep. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:12:00 GMT)
Wisconsin Auto Accident Victims Now Have A New Free Resource
Milwaukee personal injury law firm, Rozek Law Offices, announces the release of their newest legal information booklet, A Consumer's Guide: Auto Accidents in Wisconsin. Rozek Law Offices offers the guide for free to all Wisconsin auto accident victims. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Police: Liquor store owner’s son fires Taser on shoplifter
BRADENTON — An accused shoplifter felt the force of a Taser stun gun for a full minute and had to be hospitalized with an injury to the face from falling. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:55:46 GMT)
Computer Containing Attorney-Client E-Mails Is Fair Game for Police Probe, Judge Rules
When a plaintiff's computer that contained e-mail exchanges with his lawyer ended up in the defendant's hands, the lawyer figured he could get the federal judge in the case to order the machine's return. But the judge said no, in a dispute that adds a weird chapter to the annals of lawyering in the age of e-mails, blogs and online chat rooms. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:39:07 GMT)
Drafting Trouble-Free Social Media Policies
Social networks are under the corporate radar, either because GCs believe that existing policies are sufficient to manage risk, or worse, that social media pose minimal risk to the corporation. Attorney James Wong warns that existing policies are unlikely to cover evolving situations (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:48:21 GMT)
Schuylkill County Area residents among 71 arraigned by the DA
Several area residents were among 71 who were arraigned Monday morning in the district attorney's office at the Schuylkill County courthouse and all entered pleas of not guilty and requested trial by jury. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:03:17 GMT)
Helmet head now a good thing
Personal injury lawyers may have the reputation of chasing ambulances to drum up business. But in London, contrary to the stereotype, personal injury lawyers tried again yesterday to reduce their business. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:11:40 GMT)
Former attorney Matthew Graff arrested
ST. GEORGE - St. George Police arrested former Southern Utah personal injury attorney Matthew Graff, on Tuesday, on charges of communication fraud, theft of more than $5,000 and issuing a bad check of more than $5,000, all second-degree felonies. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:06:35 GMT)
Mental exam sought in attempted murder case
FOREST CITY — An attorney for a Lake Mills man accused of attempting to kill his mother wants her client evaluated to determine if he is mentally competent to stand trial. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:12:30 GMT)
Customer bankruptcies to be discussed
Attorney K.T. Williams will give a presentation, "Dealing with Customers' Bankruptcies: Tips for Small Business," at a Henderson Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag lunch next week. The event will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Monday in the boardroom of the downtown offices of The Bank of Henderson. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:53:41 GMT)
Conn. woman gets mixed verdict in dehydration case
A judge has found a woman not guilty of manslaughter in the dehydration death of a baby last year, but guilty of criminally negligent homicide and risk of injury to a minor. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:23:33 GMT)
Prominent Attorney Suffers Stroke
Some sad news tonight concerning the prominent local attorney and spiritual leader, Albert Huerta. He has reportedly suffered a stroke, and is currently hospitalized in Houston (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:11:17 GMT)
Attorney, spiritual leader Albert Huerta hospitalized
CORPUS CHRISTI — Longtime Corpus Christi personal injury attorney Albert Huerta, 64, also a spiritual leader at My Father’s House, was hospitalized Wednesday in stable condition at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston following a stroke. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:15:15 GMT)
Lawyer, agent, world traveler
In about 30 seconds — the time it’ll likely take you to read the next paragraph — you are going to be envious of Paul Healy in some capacity. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:56:29 GMT)
Lawyer for Holocaust Victims Claims Trust-Fund Dipping Was Inadvertent
The Supreme Court of New Jersey on Tuesday heard Edward Fagan, a Livingston, N.J., lawyer who helped secure a multibillion-dollar settlement for Holocaust victims and survivors, argue why he should not be disbarred for misappropriating clients' funds. Appearing pro se in response to an order to show cause, Fagan disputed findings made last year by a special master that he improperly disbursed ... (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:23:01 GMT)
Hearing set for lawyer accused of extorting Dole
A lawyer accused of taking part in a scheme to extort Dole food company for billions of dollars is under orders to appear at a contempt hearing Wednesday. Juan Dominguez is accused of bringing fraudulent claims against Dole by men pretending to have been... Sponsored Topics: Dole Food Company - Juan Dominguez - Lawyer - Business - Products and Services (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:38:28 GMT)
Hearing set for lawyer accused of extorting Dole
A lawyer accused of taking part in a scheme to extort Dole food company for billions of dollars is under orders to appear at a contempt hearing Wednesday. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:04:14 GMT)
Supreme Court candidate process begins
The Albany County Democratic Committee's Law Committee has interviewed three lower-court judges and a defense attorney, all from Albany, for the party's nomination for state Supreme Court in the 3rd Judicial District. City Court Judges William Carter and Rachel Kretser, Albany County Family Court Judge Gerard Maney, who is the supervising judge of family courts in the Judicial District, and ... (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:16:45 GMT)
My Father, the First-Year Associate
Greg Bachand was burned out after selling life insurance for 35 years, but his daughter Tanya had a solution. She had just taken over a busy personal injury practice and Greg, who passed the bar exam but never practiced law, had the business acumen she needed. Now he's working as a first-year associate with his partner-level daughter at Bachand DiScala. He feels some pressure as the young ... (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:23:21 GMT)
Local attorney: GM suits may be fruitless
"Somebody phrased it as...I had a Friday night car," Scott recalled... (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:49:23 GMT)
Lawyer seeks ouster of LA judge in Dole case
A lawyer is seeking removal of a judge who denounced him as an engineer of a scheme to bring fraudulent claims against the Dole food company by men pretending to have been harmed by pesticides on Nicaraguan banana plantations in the 1970s. Juan Dominguez, who... Sponsored Topics: Dole Food Company - Juan Dominguez - Pesticide - Plantation - Home (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:23:29 GMT)
Lawyer seeks ouster of LA judge in Dole case
A lawyer is seeking removal of a judge who denounced him as engineering a scheme to bring fraudulent claims against the Dole food company by men pretending to have been harmed by pesticides on Nicaraguan banana plantations in the 1970s. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:12:08 GMT)
Lawyer seeks ouster of LA judge in Dole case
A lawyer is seeking removal of a judge who denounced him as an engineer of a scheme to bring fraudulent claims against the Dole food company by men pretending to have been harmed by pesticides on Nicaraguan banana plantations in the 1970s. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:45:44 GMT)
LA hearing for lawyer accused of extorting Dole
A lawyer accused of taking part in a scheme to extort Dole food company for billions of dollars is under orders to appear at a contempt hearing Wednesday. Juan Dominguez is accused of bringing fraudulent claims against Dole by men pretending to have been... Sponsored Topics: Los Angeles - Juan Dominguez - United States - California - Counties (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:23:18 GMT)
MCGEHEE LAWYER SENTENCED IN EMBEZZLEMENT CASE
A former McGehee attorney was sentenced Thursday to two years of probation and was ordered to pay more than $216,000 following an embezzlement case involving two clients during 2007. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:46:15 GMT)
Louisiana Divorce Lawyers Launch New Website
Gallagher Law Firm is located near New Orleans, Louisiana, and was founded in 2000. Recently, the firm has given their website a new look, a new feel, and a new way for people to get in touch. For nearly a decade, Gallagher has been protecting the rights of people involved in medical malpractice, accident, personal injury, abuse, and other lawsuits, and with their improved website, they are ... (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:50:00 GMT)
SC junks ‘Con-Ass’ petitions
The Supreme Court Tuesday junked two petitions seeking to nullify the controversial House Resolution 1109, which seeks to convene Congress into a Constituent Assembly—or “Con-Ass”—for the purpose of amending the Constitution. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:54:00 GMT)
New York Construction Still a Huge Risk, Warns New York Construction Accident Lawyer
New York construction accident lawyer David Perecman cites a recent construction accident involving a gas lines. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:16:00 GMT)
SC junks anti-con-ass pleas
The fight against the one-chamber constituent assembly to amend the Charter isn’t over as yet, despite a ruling by the Supreme Court (SC) dismissing for being premature two petitions that sought the nullification of moves in the House of Representatives to convene a con-ass in revising the 1987 Constitution. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:53:21 GMT)
Officer, bar sued in crash that killed four
JUNE 10, 2009 -- Sunset Hills police officer Christine Miller is wheeled from the St. Louis County Justice Center, where she was booked on four counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter and one count of second-degree assault in an early morning crash on March 21, 2009. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:35:48 GMT)
Eileen Ambrose: Instant comment brings risk of instant lawsuits
Eileen Ambrose -- Personal Finance People who post on blogs or Twitter may be sued if someone finds their posts defamatory, according to legal experts, and they may not have Courtney Love's many followers or her deep pockets. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:26:30 GMT)
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