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Chief defends officers’ actions
Chief Hubert J. Paquette says East Providence officers did not use excessive force in restraining a mentally ill man who died in their custody. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 04:34:18 GMT)
Silver Defends Appointment of a Law Firm Colleague to a Judicial Panel
Both Mr. Silver and the appointee Authur Luxenberg denied that there was any conflict of interest that would deem the appointment unethical. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:09:27 GMT)
Appeals court dismisses UW-L stadium naming lawsuit
MADISON — Despite another legal defeat, a La Crosse attorney said he will continue to seek to restore the name Veterans Memorial Stadium to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse football facility. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:03:06 GMT)
County hires Modesto lawyer as civil litigator '
Roger Matzkind, a former private and military attorney, has been hired as Merced County's new chief civil litigator. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:51:12 GMT)
Accused physical therapist may settle
A state administrative law judge was to decide this week whether to lift an immediate license suspension against Mark Melton, a physical therapist accused of sexual contact with patients and an employee. But the hearing was adjourned to "allow the parties to discuss a possible resolution." (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:46:52 GMT)
Hearing Offers Glimpse Into Bhutto Probe
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, March 1 -- Two men accused in the assassination of former prime minister and opposition leader Benazir Bhutto appeared in a special terrorism court here Saturday, offering a first glimpse into a government-led investigation shrouded in secrecy. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:31:40 GMT)
Inroads into the mind
This week two years ago, John Spiridigliozzi was checking in for the night at a bed and breakfast in Wichita when an inn employee started quizzing the Lawrence resident. “Are you here about BTK?” she asked. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:05:49 GMT)
Criticism of Texas Supreme Court, Court of Appeals motivates judicial candidates
HOUSTON – The court of public opinion has not been kind to the state's two highest courts. Usually not in the spotlight, the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court grabbed unwanted headlines in the last year. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:41:50 GMT)
Clippers' ship lost in a fog
Tick. Tick. Tick. That is the sound of the Los Angeles Clippers who, once again, appear to be on the verge of implosion. The coach and the owner aren't talking. The owner says the coach picks the players, then rejects a trade. One player (Sam Cassell) is leaving. Two others (Corey Maggette and Elton Brand) have a choice to leave. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:54:16 GMT)
Puff justice
Six days ago, Scott MacLeod faced a fevered press pack to tell the world that he had violated anti- doping regulations. Chief rugby writer Alasdair Reid hears the inside story of a dramatic month for the lock (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:42:53 GMT)
Starting over: New life, new career
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Kay Nicholls had worked for her insurance company for more than 30 years when she learned the rumor that she would either have to pack up and relocate or else be out a job was true. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:42:55 GMT)
Pharmaceutical, Healthcare & Life Sciences
Your CIO calls to tell you that the IT group has been working with a vendor to purchase and implement a new software system that will handle an important business function of your health system. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:40:28 GMT)
Drugs, sex and secret lives revealed at handless body trial
Daniel Moore lived the life of a gangsta rapper - but friends say he lacked the smarts to get away with murder. Lane Nichols reports. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:08:35 GMT)
News Summary - 3/03
Verizon has filed suit against the Maryland Public Service Commission, along with a smaller phone-service company, in the U.S. District Court for Maryland, claiming the agency violated federal law when it ordered Verizon to provide premium assistance to its competitor. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:43:26 GMT)
Southwest Florida business briefs: March 2, 2008
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Morgan's attractions going global
Attorney John Morgan is best known as the public face of Orlando's Morgan & Morgan personal-injury law firm, but his persona as a small-attractions operator could soon eclipse his "For the People" profile. Morgan is planning to open three more WonderWorks attractions in the U.S. and two in the Middle East. He's also about to open the Crime & Punishment Museum in Washington, D.C., an attraction ... (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:08:31 GMT)
DUI trial to begin
The trial begins today for the woman who police say struck a former student while driving intoxicated in December 2006, rendering him unconscious in the roadway. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:36:13 GMT)
Woodruff named SU graduation speaker
Syracuse University plans to announce today that ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff, whoÕ7WoodruffÕ suffered a traumatic brain injury while covering the Iraq war, will give this year's commencement address May 11 in the Carrier Dome. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:14:08 GMT)
SU picks Woodruff to speak at graduation
Syracuse University plans to announce today that ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff, who suffered a traumatic brain injury while covering the Iraq war, will give this year's commencement address May 11 in the Carrier Dome. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:16:28 GMT)
Barnhart establishes his own law firm
If you have been wondering about the newly painted red building situated in a prominent location at the corner of Martin Avenue and West Pine Street in Canton, the guesswork is over. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:47:28 GMT)
Business and professional news
• Lynn Clarey, vice president of business development for Sterling State Bank in Rochester, was recently re-elected by the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota Board of Directors to serve a second term as chairman of the board of the Lupus Foundation (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:09:52 GMT)
Ulmer & Berne´s Product Liability Group Grows with the Addition of Two Attorneys
Ulmer & Berne LLP, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year, announced the addition of (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:28:21 GMT)
People in the News
Brandon Advertising and Public Relations has hired Dan Benner as an art director and Sarah Swingle as an account coordinator. Benner will oversee the creation, development and production of advertising materials for the agency’s clients. Swingle’s will attend client meetings, prepare media requests and assist the account management team with production and creative ads. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:39:09 GMT)
Uncertain Economy May Hurt Associates' Compensation
By most accounts, associates at Pennsylvania's small and midsize firms enjoyed salaries and bonuses in 2007 that were consistent with or higher than those of the year before. But now some associates may feel the effects of a downturn depending on their firms' philosophies toward compensation. Manny Pokotilow, managing partner of Caesar Rivise, says he's no more or less nervous about the ... (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:09:37 GMT)
Driver acquitted of felony
Katherine Applegate burst into tears yesterday after being exonerated of a felony charge and allegations that she left a Penn State student critically injured in the roadway after hitting him while driving intoxicated. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:16:14 GMT)
Trial begins for man who allegedly stole from son
Trial began Monday for a Vancouver father accused of mishandling his disabled son’s money while he served as guardian of his son’s estate. Ronald J. Cuthbert, 64, faces 17 charges... (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:16:33 GMT)
Badeaux sent to state prison from local jail
A Jeanerette man convicted in a high-speed fatal crash in Lafayette has been transferred to a state prison after a brief stay in the Iberia Parish Jail. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:20:38 GMT)
$5 million suit filed against city
The diabetic bodybuilder allegedly beaten while being arrested outside a Redwood City movie theater last year by police officers who mistook the man's insulin shock for intoxication has filed a $5 million suit against the city. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:02:24 GMT)
Bodybuilder sues Redwood City over 2007 arrest
The diabetic bodybuilder allegedly beaten while being arrested outside a Redwood City movie theater last year by police officers — who allegedly mistook the man's insulin shock for intoxication — has filed a $5 million suit against the city. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:08:40 GMT)
Johnson & Bell, Ltd. Receives ''Not Guilty'' Verdict in Favor of Restaurant Chain; Plaintiff Asked for More Than ...
CHICAGO----On Friday, February 29, 2008, a twelve-person jury sitting in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, returned a defense verdict on behalf of Johnson & Bell, Ltd., client, TGI Friday's, in a personal injury case wherein plaintiff, a 54 year-old Florida woman, sought a verdict in excess of $850,000. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Arthrocare puts itself up for sale
Embattled surgical device maker Arthrocare announced yesterday that it is seeking an end-run around its bitter battle with short-sellers and has hired a major investment bank to explore "strategic alternatives," including a possible sale of the company. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:09:05 GMT)
I-Team: Conspiracy, Fraud Trial of Lawyer Enters Week Three
The case against Las Vegas attorney Noel Gage is beginning to take shape in federal court. Gage is accused of conspiring with doctors and middlemen to take millions of dollars away from his own clients and insurance companies in personal injury cases. Chief Investigative Reporter George Knapp recaps what the government has presented so far. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:40:46 GMT)
Silver Hires His Boss
There are thousands of lawyers in Manhattan, and, in case you hadn’t heard, a fair number of them are active in politics. Some of them even practice politics as well as law. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is one of the latter. When he’s not cutting deals on behalf of the people of the State of New York, Mr. Silver works part-time for the personal injury law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg. ... (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:19:27 GMT)
Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:51:05 GMT)
District courts: Dems Weiman, Isenberg head to runoff
The majority of state district court candidates in Harris County ran unopposed in Tuesday's primaries. But some races remained close early Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:57:37 GMT)
Miami Injury Lawyer Files Lawsuit For Accident Victim Injured at Denny's Restaurant in North Miami, Florida
Miami Injury Attorney Justin Ziegler filed a lawsuit and discovery in Miami-Dade County Florida which alleges that a resident of Miami, Florida was injured when eating at a Denny's restaurant in North Miami Beach, Florida when his booth seat came loose sending him to the floor resulting in serious injury. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Miami Injury Lawyer Files Lawsuit For Accident Victim Injured at Denny's Restaurant in North Miami, Florida
Miami Injury Attorney Justin Ziegler filed a lawsuit and discovery in Miami-Dade County Florida which alleges that a resident of Miami, Florida was injured when eating at a Denny's restaurant in North Miami Beach, Florida when his booth seat came loose sending him to the floor resulting in serious injury. The lawsuit seeks medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The Defendant has ... (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:29:14 GMT)
Disease scare adds to glut of lawyer ads on local TV
Wed, Mar 5, 2008 (2 a.m.) (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:06:42 GMT)
Ex-Hurricane Sapp officially calls it quits after 13 seasons
Warren Sapp 's 13-year NFL career officially ended when his retirement was posted on the Oakland Raiders ' Web site. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:45:49 GMT)
HIGHLIGHTS: 16 memorable moments
Brett Favre's 16 most memorable games in 16 years with the Green Bay Packers: (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:26:36 GMT)
Dr Chandra Stands By Remarks Despite RM20 Mil Suit Threat (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Political scientist Prof Dr Chandra Muzaffar said he stands by his remarks made two days ago on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, despite being threatened to be sued more than RM20 million. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:20:26 GMT)
Lawsuit Reform Advocates Win Key Races in Texas Primaries; Both Democrat and Republican Wins Support a Sound Civil ...
AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2008 -- Advocates of a fair and balanced civil justice system won key victories in both Democratic and Republican primaries in Texas on Tuesday, beating back a deluge of cash from personal injury trial lawyers and once again demonstrating the commitment of Texas voters to ending lawsuit abuse. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:22:07 GMT)
Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:45:43 GMT)
Mayberry/Rich, Tampa Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorneys Announce Grand Opening
Attorneys Jason M. Mayberry and Jeffrey M. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Deborah Brown puts hat in ring for judge seat
Former Assistant District Attorney Deborah Brown has entered the race for a new district court judge's seat. Brown, who is now in private practice, filed Friday to seek the seat created by separating Iredell and Alexander counties into its own judicial district. Brown will face attorney Peter Smith in the election to determine who will get the new seat. Brown is a graduate of the University of ... (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:10:12 GMT)
Mayberry/Rich, Tampa Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorneys Announce Grand Opening
Attorneys Jason M. Mayberry and Jeffrey M. Rich today announce plans for the grand opening of Mayberry/Rich, a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law Firm in downtown Tampa. The firm specializes in DUI, general Misdemeanor and Felony offenses, in addition to plaintiff's Personal Injury suits in the Tampa Bay area and its surrounding counties. Mayberry and Rich are former law school roommates ... (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:47:57 GMT)
Wernick: You can pay taxes using ITIN - but it's no job OK
The IRS told me that an ITIN isn't valid for employment. How can someone use an ITIN to have taxes taken out of his salary if the ITIN isn't valid for employment? (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:58:07 GMT)
Man gets 33 months in prison for drunk-driving death
A Rockpoint man was sentenced Monday to nearly three years in federal prison for the drunk-driving death of his young daughter. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:08:37 GMT)
Facing Suit, Bridgeport Doctor No Longer Missing
A Bridgeport-area radiologist who was missing for months has reappeared and is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit against him that alleges RICO and civil conspiracy, racketeering and fraud. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:09:09 GMT)
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Tent City hypocrisy Ontario's Tent City is an affront to human dignity. Good intentions and faux compassion do not justify this bad public policy. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:14:40 GMT)
Some officials chafe under ethics reforms
Alaska's newly beefed up personal-disclosure laws for public officials may be a violation of their privacy, according to some city-level officeholders. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:00:49 GMT)
Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:15:39 GMT)
Public Defender Michael P. Judge Named an Attorney of the Year
California Lawyer magazine has recognized Los Angeles County Public Defender Michael P. Judge as one of its California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:53:02 GMT)
Northeast Ohio chiropractic clinics named in Allstate fraud suit
Four Northeast Ohio chiropractic clinics were named in a federal fraud lawsuit filed Thursday by Allstate Insurance Co. that says they gave unneeded treatment to people solicited through a telemarketing scheme. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:52:46 GMT)
State, federal agencies investigating clinic
Fri, Mar 7, 2008 (2 a.m.) The owners, managers and employees of the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada could all face an onslaught of criminal charges — and not just from the district attorney’s office. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:07:17 GMT)
Stratham's Tim Copeland throws hat in Board of Selectmen ring
STRATHAM — Tim Copeland hopes to have a positive impact on Stratham town government and knows from personal experience that compassion is a key component to making a difference in one's community. He may have that opportunity after Election Day on... (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:19:43 GMT)
Analysis: Vaccine Payment No Landmark
For those convinced that vaccines can cause autism, the sad case of a Georgia girl, daughter of a doctor and lawyer, seems like clear-cut evidence. The government has agreed to pay the girl's family for injury caused by vaccines. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:27:56 GMT)
Amid $4.5B Vioxx Deal, More Merck Suits
Merck & Co. is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but the drugmaker still faces substantial litigation over the one-time blockbuster painkiller it yanked from the market in 2004 because of cardiovascular risks. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:58:26 GMT)
Despite US$4.5B Vioxx settlement, Merck faces host of lawsuits in Canada, elsewhere
More than 44,000 plaintiffs have enrolled in a proposed $4.85 billion settlement for U.S. personal injury cases involving a heart attack, stroke or death, the company said this week. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:30:58 GMT)
Merck still faces many lawsuits
Merck is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but it still faces substantial litigation. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:37:11 GMT)
Merck still faces many lawsuits
Merck is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but it still faces substantial litigation. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:37:11 GMT)
Merck still faces many lawsuits
Merck is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but it still faces substantial litigation. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:37:11 GMT)
Merck looks to settle Vioxx lawsuit
TRENTON, N.J. — Merck & Co. is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but the drugmaker still faces substantial litigation over the one-time (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:35:16 GMT)
'Human Dummy' Crash-Test Data Held Admissible in Accident Case
The plaintiffs bar calls it junk science, but the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled last week that expert testimony based on data from low-impact crashes with human test subjects was properly admitted in a fender-bender case that ended with a paltry jury verdict. The ruling, though narrow, has the potential to spur automobile-negligence defense lawyers' use of biomechanical engineering evidence ... (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:08:36 GMT)
Merck's fight on Vioxx far from over
Merck & Co. is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but the drugmaker still faces substantial litigation over the one-time blockbuster painkiller it yanked from the market in 2004 because of cardiovascular risks. More than 44,000 plaintiffs have enrolled in a proposed $4.85 billion settlement for U.S. personal injury cases involving a heart attack, stroke or ... (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:40:05 GMT)
Settlements provide Merck some relief
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Merck Co. is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury... (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:52:16 GMT)
Despite $4.5B Vioxx settlement, Merck faces host of lawsuits
TRENTON, N.J. — Merck & Co. is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but the drugmaker still faces substantial litigation over the one-time blockbuster painkiller it yanked from the market in 2004 because of... (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:03:55 GMT)
Deal won't end Merck's legal issues
Merck & Co. is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but the drugmaker still faces substantial litigation over the one-time blockbuster painkiller it yanked from the market in 2004 because of cardiovascular risks. More than 44,000 plaintiffs have enrolled in a proposed $4.85 billion settlement for U.S. personal injury cases involving a heart attack, stroke or ... (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:06:59 GMT)
No end in sight to Vioxx lawsuits
Merck & Co. is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but the drugmaker still faces substantial litigation over the one-time blockbuster painkiller it yanked from the market in 2004 because of cardiovascular risks. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:39:48 GMT)
Despite $4.5B settlement, Merck still faces lawsuits
Merck & Co. is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but the drugmaker faces lots of litigation over the onetime blockbuster painkiller it yanked from the market in 2004 over cardiovascular risks. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:58:12 GMT)
Despite $4.5B Vioxx Settlement, Merck Faces Host Of Lawsuits
Trenton, N.J. — Merck & Co. is on the verge of settling most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but the drugmaker still faces substantial (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:17:14 GMT)
Soos aide involved in suit against city
NORTH TONAWANDA — A member of the administration of Mayor Lawrence V. Soos is representing someone in a personal injury lawsuit against the City of North Tonawanda that is technically still open. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:00:17 GMT)
Merck near Vioxx settlement
TRENTON -- Merck & Co. is on the verge of settling its most serious personal injury lawsuits over Vioxx, but the drugmaker still faces substantial litigation over the onetime blockbuster painkiller it yanked from the market in 2004 because of cardiovascular risks. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:42:41 GMT)
'Human Dummy' Crash-Test Data Held Admissible in Accident Case
The plaintiffs bar calls it junk science, but the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled last week that expert testimony based on data from low-impact crashes with human test subjects was properly admitted in a fender-bender case that ended with a paltry jury verdict. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:02:29 GMT)
Attorney's office in budget squeeze
The Amherst town attorney's office is handling so many major lawsuits that it's running out of money to cover the printing costs associated with them. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:45:37 GMT)
Teens were 'punks,' Jervis lawyer says
The attorney for Gerard Jervis, the former Bishop Estate trustee who was arrested for allegedly ramming his BMW into the rear of a sport utility vehicle full of Saint Louis School football players, said yesterday that the teenagers are "punks who caused their own demise" by allegedly throwing eggs at Jervis' Lanikai home Friday night. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:48:28 GMT)
Anti-SLAPP Statute Does Not Protect Anti-Attorney Protest—C.A.Anti-SLAPP Statute Does Not Protect Anti-Attorney ...
The state’s Anti-SLAPP law does not protect a man who parked a pickup truck bearing a sign criticizing his former lawyer outside the lawyer’s church on Sunday morning from liability for defamation, the Third District Court of Appeal has ruled. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:23:02 GMT)
Charges Dismissed in Corrupt Lawyer Trial
There were major developments in the conspiracy and fraud trial of personal injury attorney Noel Gage Monday morning. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:10:50 GMT)
Man Tossed From Wheelchair Confirms New Counsel
RIVERVIEW - Brian Sterner, the quadriplegic man who was dumped out of a wheelchair by a Hillsborough County jail deputy, confirmed today he has retained a new attorney to represent him. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:54:09 GMT)
Winona County CJCC picks new leader
The Winona County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council unanimously selected local personal injury attorney Kalene Engel to be its coordinator. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:07:19 GMT)
$22.5 million awarded in injury case
A Ventura County jury has awarded a local woman more than $22.5 million, the biggest award in a personal injury case in recent county history, attorneys said Monday. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:12:20 GMT)
Longtime attorney agrees to 18-month suspension
Tuesday, March 11 PITTSFIELD — A longtime Pittsfield lawyer has agreed to an 18-month suspension of his law license, beginning April 14, in (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:00:33 GMT)
Longtime attorney agrees to 18-month suspension
PITTSFIELD — A longtime Pittsfield lawyer has agreed to an 18-month suspension of his law license, beginning April 14, in connection with what he asserted to the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers was an office employee's mishandling of client account funds. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:08:00 GMT)
Mortgage mess becomes prime territory for law firms
The collapse of the subprime-mortgage market has turned into a legal free-for-all not seen in the financial-services industry since the savings-and-loan crisis. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:08:19 GMT)
Nebraska OL's sexual-assault case pushed back
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Nebraska football player Andy Christensen remained in jail after the judge in his case recused herself and his attorney withdrew. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:30:37 GMT)
Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:03:04 GMT)
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how Speaker slipped through borders despite orders to detain him. ABC said Speaker defended his actions and apologizes for them in an interview to be aired later on Friday. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:50:36 GMT)
Court sets guidelines on enhanced disability benefits
The state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday a worker can suffer mental frailty and be entitled to enhanced disability benefits without any physical wound or injury, although the court added that an eligible worker has to have endured a horrific or terrifying on-the-job moment. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:20:57 GMT)
$40 million verdict for burned heart may be largest in Snohomish County history
A jury Monday awarded $40.1 million to a man whose heart was cooked during a 2004 operation in Everett when a medical device malfunctioned. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:23:24 GMT)
Ten apply for Davidson County judgeship
Ten candidates are vying for a seat on the Davidson County Circuit Court when Judge Walter Kurtz retires March 21. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:30:10 GMT)
City attorney no stranger to Pineville
PINEVILLE -- Something about Pineville keeps calling Mark Vilar back. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:54:05 GMT)
Court refines mental frailty test
The state Supreme Court Tuesday ruled a worker can suffer mental frailty and be entitled to enhanced disability benefits without any physical wound or injury, although the court added that an eligible worker has to have endured a horrific or terrifying on-the-job moment. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:54:38 GMT)
Clark takes over as POA staff attorney
BELLA VISTA — The Bella Vista Property Owners Association has named Chastity Clark its new staff attorney. (Benton County Daily Record) (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:48:01 GMT)
Iron County Board establishes sick leave bank for employees
CRYSTAL FALLS — Iron County employees will have extra protection against long-term injury or illness with a new employee sick bank approved Tuesday. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:06:43 GMT)
William F. McMurry Featured in Louisville Magazine's Annual Top Lawyers Issue
William F. McMurry is featured in Louisville Magazine's March issue and selected as a top lawyer in the practice areas of Insurance, Legal Malpractice, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:06:00 GMT)
$40 million verdict for burned heart may be largest in Snohomish County history
A jury Monday awarded $40.1 million to a man whose heart was cooked during a 2004 operation in Everett when a medical device malfunctioned. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:16:53 GMT)
Grassini & Wrinkle Law Firm Are Awarded Largest PI Verdict in Ventura County History
A civil jury returned with the largest personal injury award in Ventura County history, late Friday afternoon, just before the Ventura County Hall of Justice closed its doors for the weekend. (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:49:00 GMT)
Charleston Lawyer Makes S.C. Large Verdict List
Charleston lawyer Joseph P. Griffith Jr. has been credited with winning South Carolina's third largest verdict or settlement in 2007. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Charleston Lawyer Makes S.C. Large Verdict List
Charleston lawyer Joseph P. Griffith Jr. has been credited with winning South Carolina's third largest verdict or settlement in 2007. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:29:52 GMT)
The impostor in the ER
Could a stranger get care in your name? The scary new crime that threatens your health. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:17:09 GMT)
$2M suit not a cash grab: Cabbie's family lawyer
The lawyer representing the family of a taxi driver killed in a high-speed car crash says the $2 million civil lawsuit they are pursuing is not a cash grab. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:05:06 GMT)
Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:15:57 GMT)
Trial lawyer joins 'million dollar club'
Thomas P. Fischer has been certified a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which bills itself as "the top trial lawyers in America." He specializes in personal injury and criminal defense law as a partner in Broscious Fischer & Zaiter in Washington Borough. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:31:34 GMT)
Lawyer clocked driving 140 mph
A Landrum lawyer with a criminal history including assault and battery was arrested Tuesday after officers said they caught him driving his 1989 Porsche 140 mph in a 70-mph zone. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:24:07 GMT)
Officials investigating attempt at emasculation
The state Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Bowman police are investigating whether a man attempted to sever his penis or if he was the victim of a crime. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:19:03 GMT)
Human Rights Attorney Terry Collingsworth to Head Washington Office of Conrad & Scherer Lawfirm
The litigation firm of Conrad & Scherer LLP announced today that Terry Collingsworth, the internationally-recognized labor and human rights attorney, has been named managing partner of the Florida-based law firm's new Washington, D.C. office. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Indian gets Rs 160 cr in damages after machine burns heart
Silicon Valley, Mar 14 (PTI) In one of the largest personal injury verdicts in the US, an Indian-American man has been awarded a whopping USD 40.1 million (Rs 160 crore) as compensation after a malfunctioning machine burnt his heart, forcing him to go for a transplant. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:37:30 GMT)
Events
SENIOR GAMES: The 29th annual Good Life Games, the Pinellas County Senior Games for people 50 and older, will be held through April 27 at a variety of locations in Pinellas County. Activities include basketball today at the Long Center in Clearwater, horseshoes on March 26 at Ed Wright Park in Clearwater and Field Events on March 29 at Clearwater High School. For information, call (727) 230-3776 ... (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:39:50 GMT)
Indian compensated for 'heartburn'
SILICON VALLEY: An Indian-American man has been awarded USD 40.1 million as compensation in the US after a malfunctioning machine burnt his heart, forcing him to go for a transplant. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:57:47 GMT)
Indian gets Rs 160 cr in damages after machine burns heart
In one of the largest personal injury verdicts in the US, an Indian-American man has been awarded a whopping USD 40.1 million as compensation after a malfunctioning machine burnt his heart, forcing him to go for a transplant. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:34:08 GMT)
Landrum lawyer clocked driving 140 mph in 70-mph zone
A Landrum lawyer with a criminal history including assault and battery was arrested Tuesday after officers said they caught him driving his 1989 Porsche 140 mph in a 70-mph zone. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:25:18 GMT)
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Silicon Valley, Mar 14 In one of the largest personal injury verdicts in the US, an Indian-American man has been awarded a whopping USD 40.1 million (Rs 160 crore) as compensation after a malfunctioning machine burnt his heart, forcing him to go for a transplant. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:27:31 GMT)
Jeff Hardy's Personal Issues/Suspension, Steve-O Hospitalized, More
From Chris Scanlan: For what its worth I went to a Hardy Boy's autograph singing back on November 11th. Matt was lucid and very talkative to fans but Jeff came on looking like he was going to fall over. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:16:20 GMT)
McDonnell Responds to State Budget
Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell highlighted the success of his 2008 legislative agenda Friday. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:08:31 GMT)
Bellevue lawyer indicted in tax evasion case
A Bellevue lawyer has been indicted on charges he evaded taxes and obstructed an IRS investigation. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:18:37 GMT)
'Heavy Hitter' hit with a fine
He calls himself the 'Heavy Hitter', but local attorney Glen Lerner is the one being slapped by a fine. District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt ordered the punishment after Lerner failed to show up on the first day of his client's murder trial. (Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:36:51 GMT)
The Next Target in Elder Abuse Suits: Assisted Living Facilities
Since the mid-1990s, John Supple has kept busy defending skilled nursing homes. But now he's on to what lawyers say is the next frontier in elder abuse litigation: assisted living facilities. "Assisted living companies are more vulnerable today because they are not licensed health care providers," says the San Francisco partner, who heads the health care practice group for Gordon & Rees. That ... (Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:02:27 GMT)
Woman pursues claim of abuse
NIAGARA FALLS — A city woman who claims a city police officer used unnecessary force and fractured her skull during a domestic call three weeks ago came to court Friday with one of the region's top lawyers. (Sat, 15 Mar 2008 11:16:27 GMT)
"Heavy Hitter" attorney in Las Vegas hit with fine
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A personal injury lawyer who calls himself "The Heavy Hitter" in TV ads has been hit with a fine for missing the first day of a client's murder trial. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:59:30 GMT)
A lawyerâ€s misdeeds spur state bar to revisit proposal
It took one really bad lawyer to force the Virginia State Bar to do an about-face. It started Oct. 19, with a plan to protect clients from dishonest lawyers. The proposal would make it harder for lawyers to secretly settle lawsuits and other claims for insurance without their clientsandrsquo; kno ... (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:06:53 GMT)
Legal aid available for Valley's poor
HARLINGEN - In a high poverty area such as the Rio Grande Valley, many people cannot afford to hire a lawyer to defend themselves against criminal charges. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:17:51 GMT)
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Why it is so hard to find a lawyer to take a case?
Have you recently been in an auto accident which was entirely the fault of the other driver? Car damaged, sustained injuries, had a difficult time with insurance companies, and yet unable to find a lawyer to take your case? (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 08:57:43 GMT)
Courting dress and attitude in sentencing
Judges: Both are key factors in sentencing (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:34:36 GMT)
Flood victims can still exhaust not-so-apparent venue's for help
PONTIAC -- Victims of the January flooding in Livingston and Iroquois counties still may not have all the information they need to get the help for which they are eligible, but a public meeting may fix that, federal and local officials said Saturday. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:41:09 GMT)
Leave no Stone unturned in appeals court race
Laredo has been a "home away from home," for Justice Catherine Stone of the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio.Laredo was the first place she campaigned when she became the Democratic nominee for the position in 1994, Stone said. (Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:13:18 GMT)
Dateline Pittsburgh
Accounting Roland Gargani was named director of taxation at Global Tax Network's Shadyside office. McClintock & Associates P.C. ... (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:26:26 GMT)
Boca race keeps names in game for McCarty seat
It's a long way until 2010, but Susan Haynie's victory over Al Travasos in a Boca Raton City Council contest last week could have implications for the race two years from now to replace term-limited Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:28:37 GMT)
Memphis firm certifies nurses to take the stand
For years, when Elizabeth Rudolph -- a registered nurse and attorney -- spoke to national nurses' groups about liability issues, a funny thing would happen. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:13:58 GMT)
New York City Construction Crane Accidents are latest example of the risk of Loose Laws Favoring Contractors and ...
New York City construction accident lawyer David Perecman explains how laws do not protect construction workers, local residents and passersby. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
New York City Construction Crane Accidents are latest example of the risk of Loose Laws Favoring Contractors and ...
New York City construction accident lawyer David Perecman explains how laws do not protect construction workers, local residents and passersby. (PRWeb Mar 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:00:22 GMT)
Election preview: Outagamie County Circuit Courty Branch 2 judge
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Patrick's workers' comp judge pick panned
BOSTON and mdash; Governor's Councilor Mary-Ellen Manning is blasting Gov. Deval Patrick's choice of a political supporter for a $107,000-a-year post as a workers' compensation judge. Cheryl Jacques, a former Democratic state senator who backed Patrick's gubernatorial bid, was nominated in February to serve as an administrative judge for the Department of Industrial Accidents, which rules on ... (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:41:27 GMT)
Supreme court tests right to own guns
Legal challenge to Washington firearms ban will test constitution and could rock elections (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:06:47 GMT)
Legal Opinion: Fraud
If in the course of representation in a personal injury action the attorney learns the subject accident was fraudulently conceived or effectuated he may withdraw from the case. No specific reason need be given unless the client insists. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:44:47 GMT)
Deliberations to Resume in Noel Gage Trial
A Las Vegas federal court jury is scheduled to resume deliberations this morning in the trial of southern Nevada personal injury attorney Noel Gage. Eyewitness News will have the latest on this story. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:40:46 GMT)
Ellis, Ged & Bodden P.A., Expands
BOCA RATON, Fla.----The law firm of Ellis, Ged, & Bodden, P.A., is pleased to announce that Board Certified Admiralty and Maritime attorney John F. Billera has joined the firm. Mr. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:47:00 GMT)
People Killed in Manhattan Construction Crane Accident Latest New York Victims, Says New York Personal Injury Law Firm ...
NEW YORK----A 20-story-tall construction crane toppled at a construction site on Manhattan's East Side, demolishing a four-story townhouse, killing at least five people and injuring at least 20, according to various news sources. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:35:00 GMT)
People Killed in Manhattan Construction Crane Accident Latest New York Victims, Says New York Personal Injury Law Firm ...
A 20-story-tall construction crane toppled at a construction site on Manhattan´s East Side, (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:42:54 GMT)
Heavy Hitter Attorney in Las Vegas Hit With Fine
A personal injury lawyer who calls himself "The Heavy Hitter" in TV ads has been hit with a fine for missing the first day of a client's murder trial. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:45 GMT)
NYC businessman claims lap dance injury
A businessman claims in a lawsuit that he was injured when a stripper giving him a lap dance swiveled and smacked him in the face with the heel of her shoe. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:22:22 GMT)
Too-trusting lawyer gets 2nd sanction
Longtime lawyer Charles Jay Zuckerman said he has had it with private practice after a unanimous Court of Appeals on Monday suspended him a second time for mismanaging his client trust account, from which two successive paralegals stole more than $300,000 in all. (Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:29:40 GMT)
One of the State's Oldest Personal Injury Law Firms Moves to Charlottesville
New offices allows Allen and Allen to help residents of Charlottesville like never before. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
One of the State's Oldest Personal Injury Law Firms Moves to Charlottesville
New offices allows Allen and Allen to help residents of Charlottesville like never before. (PRWeb Mar 18, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:31:50 GMT)
Doctor ordered to pay $809,000
WORCESTER - A Worcester County Superior Court jury has awarded more than $809,000 in damages and interest to a New Jersey man who lost a testicle after an area emergency room doctor failed to correctly diagnose his testicular torsion, according to court records and the man's lawyer. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:52:26 GMT)
Lawyers: Siegel case 'poisoned' by juror misconduct
Three members of the Orlando jury that rendered a $5.4 million sexual-harassment verdict against time-share mogul David Siegel failed to tell the judge they had been involved in personal litigation, his lawyers allege in court documents. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:11:21 GMT)
Fort Lauderdale Criminal Lawyer's New Book Fires up the Feds!
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.----John Contini, a Fort Lauderdale criminal lawyer and author, announced the release of his new book, "Feeling the Heat." The book is based on a true story involving a client and trusted friend who sets up and betrays the lawyer as part of a plea deal with the Feds. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Gay couples want more awareness
HARTFORD -- Gay and lesbian couples legally joined together after the state's landmark 2005 civil-union law said Monday they need expanded mandatory protections and more public awareness of their rights.Holly Robinson, a 30-year-old Danbury lawyer, said New Milford Hospital briefly prohibited her name from her son Andrew's birth certificate last year after her partner, Lois, gave birth. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:14:22 GMT)
Umbrella Coverage for Preventing Your Ruin
For those with major assets, an extra insurance policy can take care of one’s liability for the nightmarishly unexpected. (Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:40:20 GMT)
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