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West Palm seeks more leeway to meet privately
West Palm Beach is pushing for an addition to state law that would allow elected officials to meet in private to discuss upcoming tort lawsuits. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:27:15 GMT)
Problems pile up for helpless man
Harry and Alma Banecker, who met through a bread man and have been married 60 years, will renew their wedding vows in front of family, friends and fellows residents of Woodbury Mews Assisted Living Thursday, April 10, 11 a.m. at the Mews on Green Ave. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:52:31 GMT)
Milwaukee Law Firm Launches New Wisconsin Personal Injury Website
Rozek Law Offices is pleased to announce the launch of their innovative personal injury website. The firm's website provides Wisconsin personal injury victims with practical legal information in a convenient, consumer-friendly format. The website allows injury victims to access detailed legal and medical information covering many different types of Wisconsin accidents and injuries. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Super Seal Personal Injury Attorney Scott P. Callahan Now Representing Clients Nationwide
The law office of Scott Callahan is now representing clients that have suffered injuries from aerosolized consumer products. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
PEOPLE: Court gives attorney civil trial designation
Richard Grungo Jr., a partner at Archer & Greiner, P.C., Princeton, has been designated a certified civil trial attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:21:38 GMT)
Milwaukee Law Firm Launches New Wisconsin Personal Injury Website
Rozek Law Offices is pleased to announce the launch of their innovative personal injury website. The firm's website provides Wisconsin personal injury victims with practical legal information in a convenient, consumer-friendly format. The website allows injury victims to access detailed legal and medical information covering many different types of Wisconsin accidents and injuries. (PRWeb Apr ... (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:32:58 GMT)
Super Seal Personal Injury Attorney Scott P. Callahan Now Representing Clients Nationwide
The law office of Scott Callahan is now representing clients that have suffered injuries from aerosolized consumer products. (PRWeb Apr 1, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/su (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:40:00 GMT)
Company News
Ö Joshua Gillette, of Eastwood, and Amy Vanderlyke, of Fayetteville, recently joined Sugarman Law Firm as associates. Gillette is a graduate of Michigan State University and Syracuse University College of Law. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:07:40 GMT)
The ghost workers
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Former Plymouth High coach files legal notice
PLYMOUTH -- Emily Edison, wife of former Plymouth High School varsity basketball coach Michael Edison, has confirmed they have filed a tort claim against Plymouth Community Schools Corp. in connection with Edison's resignation Oct. 10. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:04:09 GMT)
ABCP committee hits the road to sell its restructuring plan
Toronto lawyer Purdy Crawford faced disgruntled retail investors Monday morning at the first stop on a five-city tour across Canada to explain the restructuring plan for $33 billion in asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP). (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:32:30 GMT)
Pathologist was product of flawed system: lawyer
His mistakes may have helped jail innocent people, but Dr. Charles Smith must not be made the scapegoat for a deeply flawed system that investigated child deaths in Ontario, lawyers for the disgraced pathologist argued Tuesday as the public inquiry probing his errors drew to a close. (Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:16:44 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, 01 Apr 2008 20:01:39 GMT)
PEOPLE: Cureton Clark hires Taylor
Cureton Clark, P.C., in Mount Laurel has hired Devon L. Taylor as an associate attorney focusing in civil litigation. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:22:28 GMT)
Mold fears continue at Emerson
GARY -- Parents of students at Emerson School for the Visual and Performing Arts have retained personal injury attorney I. Peter Polansky to address fears that mold remains in the building despite a spring-break cleaning. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:19:21 GMT)
3 nominees up for Sheehan's Kenton District Court seat
KENTON COUNTY - Three lawyers have been nominated to fill the Kenton District Court seat vacated by Judge Martin Sheehan, who was elected to Kenton Circuit Court in November. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:33:45 GMT)
Litigators Fritz Zimmer and Brenda Buonaiuto Join King & Spalding
Completing the second phase of its expansion into California six weeks after establishing a Silicon Valley office in Redwood Shores, King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, announced today that it has opened an office in San Francisco. Joining the firm there are experienced product liability litigators Donald F. (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Workers on cell phones cost their companies big bucks in wrecks
Vanessa McGrogan never noticed the car ahead of her own speeding vehicle until it was too late. Jeffrey Stasium didn't see the auto crossing the intersection until his pickup truck slammed into the driver's door. The crashes, separated by three years and 160 miles, had two things in common. Both drivers were distracted by their cellphone use, according to lawsuits filed against them. And their ... (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:00:05 GMT)
Attorney to trade wills for donations
On the anniversary of an ugly four-year legal battle over whether to remove the feeding tube and end the life of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, a Dixon attorney is encouraging people to think about the unthinkable: What if such an injury happened to you? (Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:18:27 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, 02 Apr 2008 18:08:27 GMT)
She Cites the Dark to Shed Light
Heart-rending stories, rather than lofty oratory, have become a staple of Hillary Clinton's speeches. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:14:58 GMT)
Bengals WR Henry Charged With Assault
Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has been accused of punching an 18-year-old in the face and breaking a car window with a beer bottle. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:56:27 GMT)
SB attorney was big Trojans fan
On a trip with a Boy Scout troop to the San Gorgonio wilderness, Kirk Moore carried the backpack of a boy who could not make it up a steep trail. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:13:08 GMT)
'I'm sorry. I'm sorry.'
The mother of Liquarry Jefferson did everything she could to appear composed for her court arraignment yesterday. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:17:27 GMT)
Tour helps vets learn their rights
John Threats, 59, of Liberty City may be entitled to hefty financial compensation from the U.S. government. He may not be. But he does not know. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:40:34 GMT)
Attorney to trade wills for donations
On the anniversary of an ugly four-year legal battle over whether to remove the feeding tube and end the life of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, a Dixon attorney is encouraging people to think about the unthinkable: What if such an injury happened to you? (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:26:39 GMT)
Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed Against Baxter for Near Fatal Adverse Reaction From Contaminated Heparin Drug
CAMDEN, N.J.----Plaintiff's counsel announced today that a personal injury lawsuit against Baxter Healthcare for a near fatal adverse reaction from its contaminated prescription drug Heparin was filed in federal court in New Jersey, where Baxter Healthcare, a division of Baxter International, manufactured and marketed Heparin. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:33:00 GMT)
Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed Against Baxter for Near Fatal Adverse Reaction From Contaminated Heparin Drug
Plaintiff's counsel announced today that a personal injury lawsuit against Baxter Healthcare for a near fatal adverse reaction from its contaminated prescription drug Heparin was filed in federal court in New Jersey, where Baxter Healthcare, a division of Baxter International, manufactured and marketed Heparin. The claimant seeks damages for physical pain and medical expenses, as well as ... (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:48:40 GMT)
Court Overturns Tobacco Suit Ruling
An appeals court has overturned class-action status for a lawsuit seeking $200 billion from tobacco companies for suggesting that light cigarettes might be less harmful than regular cigarettes. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:38:22 GMT)
Cincinnati Bengals cut wide receiver Chris Henry after latest arrest for assault
CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Bengals decided Thursday they've had enough of Chris Henry's legal problems, cutting the wide receiver after his fifth arrest since 2005. (Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:32:00 GMT)
Bengals Cut Receiver Henry After Arrest
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry lost his job while in jail awaiting arraignment on assault charges on Thursday. The Bengals cut him after his fifth arrest since 2005. An attorney for Henry, 24, entered not guilty pleas for him after Henry was accused... (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:49:59 GMT)
Friend: Bengals' Henry baited with slur before assault
A friend of an NFL wide receiver who was cut from the Bengals after being charged with misdemeanor assault said the player hit another man after being called a racial slur. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:47:01 GMT)
Bengals cut receiver Henry after arrest
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry lost his job while in jail awaiting arraignment on assault charges on Thursday. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:44:31 GMT)
Bengals cut Chris Henry after latest arrest for assault
CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry lost his job while in jail awaiting arraignment on assault charges on Thursday. | NFL page (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:12:52 GMT)
Personal foul
Fallen hero? Scott Morrison was MVP in the Pipers' 2004 B.C. title win. Recently freed North Van hoops hero Scott Morrison says he was falsely accused of a Mexican bar beating by a man looking for a big payoff — and he wants to clear his name in order to pursue a pro basketball career. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:35:33 GMT)
Kelley vs. Ferraro lawsuit gets personal with millions at stake
CLEVELAND -- A widow with millions now wants more than $3 billion from her husband's former law partner. (Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:32:31 GMT)
Bengals cut Henry after latest arrest
CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry lost his job while in jail awaiting arraignment on assault charges on Thursday. The Bengals cut him after his fifth arrest since 2005. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:08:56 GMT)
Judicial hopefuls' GOP credentials become focal point in Tarrant County election
By MAX B. BAKER FORT WORTH -- Local Republican Party activists are worried about being trampled by Rinos. Not rhinos, the big gray beasts tromping through the African bush, but candidates that the activists say are Republicans in Name Only -- former Democrats who threaten to dilute the candidate gene pool by running on their ticket. The issue has been around since the GOP took control of the ... (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:19:36 GMT)
Firm told not to touch fallen bridge platform
A federal judge Friday granted a temporary restraining order to prevent a Texas construction company from moving or altering any part of a 5,000-pound platform that fell Wednesday morning from the Interstate 430 bridge into the raging Arkansas River, taking three workers with it. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:22:42 GMT)
Current, former road chiefs indicted
DANVILLE – A Vermilion County Grand Jury has indicted Newell Township Road Commissioner Pete Powell and former Newell Township Road Commissioner Bruce Andrews on charges of official misconduct. Vermilion County State's Attorney Frank Young said Friday that a grand jury indicted Powell on several counts of theft of government property, official misconduct and misconduct of officers. Powell was ... (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:43:45 GMT)
Our Towns: A Bridge’s Grim Allure for Damaged Souls
As two recent suicides seem to indicate, the Tappan Zee remains an inviting final tread. (Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:40:56 GMT)
For Spokane attorney, Bush pardon completes journey
Pharmacist William L. Baker lost his freedom, his savings and his wife after a Wyoming federal judge sentenced him in 1980 to two years in prison for improperly refilling prescriptions, an early battle in the controversial “war on drugs.” (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:29:21 GMT)
For lawyers, the fight for 35W bridge victims is personal
Anoka attorney Fred Soucie got a frantic call from the husband of school bus driver Kim Dahl, who had jammed her foot against the brake to keep her busful of kids — including two of her own — from sliding into the Mississippi River when the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:17:56 GMT)
Counterterrorism, Laws and the Constitution
Oct. 23, 2001 An Office of Legal Counsel memo titled "Re Authority for Use of Military Force to Combat Terrorist Activities Within the United States" states that domestic military operations involving terrorism are not regulated by the Constitution's Fourth Amendment, which bars unreasonable searches and seizures on U.S. soil. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:15:40 GMT)
Investigation now inactive Not likely to be reopened
It was just after 7:30 p.m. on April 6, 1983, and attorney Lincoln Soldati was helping police document the discovery of five dead infants found bundled up and packed into a trunk that had gone untouched for two decades. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:24:04 GMT)
'... and the geeks (from MIT) shall inherit the Earth'
Off the top of my head I can recall seeing only two movies set at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and both involved geniuses. (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:11:21 GMT)
Redress hard to get from foreign travel suppliers
You prepay for an “inclusive” vacation in Mexico, but when you arrive, instead of a dream vacation, you encounter a nightmare: air conditioning that doesn’t work, rooms full of mosquitoes, no hot water, a surly staff that ignores your needs and instead hits on your teenage daughters, and on – and on. Your repeated complaints to the hotel’s management fall on deaf ears. After a few days, you ... (Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:53:51 GMT)
Motor sport: Mosley stands by his story after further details emerge
Formula one: The Max Mosley scandal continues after the News of the World published more details about his private life (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:01:45 GMT)
WILSON: Kilpatrick's Secret Spending
Under strong pressure to resign, vowing never to quit, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is holding fast to his penchant for hiding information the law says taxpayers have a right to... (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:34:28 GMT)
Davydenko outlasts Nadal
Nikolay Davydenko began the Sony Ericsson Open in a supporting role, competing on smaller courts while the likes of Roger Federer and Andy Roddick slugged it out in the stadium in Key Biscayne, Fla. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:07:53 GMT)
What are a bar owner's liabilities?
Q: Our group bought our favorite Florida Keys bar when the former owner decided to retire. We used to ask whether the bar would be liable for lawsuit damages if a drunken customer drove away and injured someone. Now the answer to that question directly affects us. We formed an LLC to operate the business and we bought liquor liability insurance. What else can we do to be legally protected from ... (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:14:09 GMT)
The Worst Places To Get Sued In America
Be warned. Even lawyers dread heading to court in these jurisdictions. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:08:27 GMT)
The Worst Places To Get Sued In America
Be warned. Even lawyers dread heading to court in these jurisdictions. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:10:29 GMT)
Motor sport: Mosley stands by his story after further details emerge
Motor sport: The Max Mosley scandal continues after the News of the World printed further details of his meeting with five prostitutes in London. By Alan Henry (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:19:41 GMT)
W.R. Grace to Settle Asbestos Claims for $1.8 Billion (Update4)
April 7 (Bloomberg) -- W.R. Grace & Co ., the chemical maker forced into bankruptcy seven years ago by more than 135,000 asbestos injury claims, agreed to settle the remainder of those cases by paying as much as $1.8 billion. (Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:04:17 GMT)
W.R. Grace to Settle Asbestos Claims
W.R. Grace & Co. said Monday it has reached an agreement to resolve current and future asbestos claims against the company, which would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy without further obligations for asbestos injury. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:41:45 GMT)
W.R. Grace Agrees to Settle Asbestos Claims
HELENA – W.R. Grace & Co. said Monday it has reached an agreement to resolve current and future asbestos claims against the company, which would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy without further obligations for asbestos injury. Attorneys for the plaintiffs valued the agreement at $3 billion in cash and equity. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:29:05 GMT)
From Staff Reports
CHICAGO -- Bill Hetland can't escape the effects of alcohol, though he has been sober 27 years. His job takes him into a Waukegan, Ill., courtroom, where he provides a judge with evaluations of people caught drinking and driving. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:06:11 GMT)
Former Mark Morris coach's trial pushed forward
A former Mark Morris softball coach accused of 10 counts of sexual misconduct with a minor still awaits trial. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:30:36 GMT)
Exclusive: Phil Donahue's Body of War
ComingSoon.net talks to veteran TV talk show host Phil Donahue and Tomas Young, the main subject of his new anti-war doc Body of War . (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:48:54 GMT)
Jury grants BNSF worker $1.2M
A Yellowstone County District Court jury has awarded $1.2 million in damages to an injured BNSF Railway worker. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:51:29 GMT)
Planning for a happier ending
Marilyn Morenz teaches seminars on making medical decisions at the end of life and how to fill out living wills. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:06:31 GMT)
Planning for a happier ending
Marilyn Morenz teaches seminars on making medical decisions at the end of life and how to fill out living wills. Of all people, this nurse and director of community education for Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region knows what to expect and how to prepare for death. Still, last February when her 80-year-old mother became seriously ill with advanced breast cancer, Morenz was surprised by ... (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:07:23 GMT)
Lawyer sticks up for victims rights
The new Association of Personal Injury Lawyers president is to defend people’s right to compensation at the organisation’s annual conference. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:11:05 GMT)
Asbestos victims offered billions
W.R. Grace reaches deal to settle suits, clear bankruptcy W.R. Grace & Co. said yesterday that it has reached a deal that could be worth more than $3 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits by people who say they were sickened by exposure to the company's asbestos products. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:42:06 GMT)
Assets of exchange program frozen
Couple also banned from bringing more foreign students to U.S. A Lehigh County judge Monday ordered an Allentown couple's assets be frozen and they be prohibited from bringing any more foreign students to the United States. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:00:29 GMT)
Forbes: Starr County Among 'Worst Places in America to Get Sued'
A Monday report in Forbes magazine listed Starr County as one of the "Worst Places to Get Sued in America". (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:39:00 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, 08 Apr 2008 16:59:11 GMT)
Socastee Mini Mart owner charged in wife's murder reopens business
The man charged with killing his wife, 40-year-old Farah Abbasi, inside the couple's 8545 Highway 544 Socastee Mini Mart reopened the store. Eliaderani's attorney, Russell Long, posted Eliaderani's bond on March 28 using Eliaderani's personal property as bail. News13 stopped by Eliaderani's business Tuesday afternoon, but Eliaderani declined an interview, but said he appreciated the ... (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:24:35 GMT)
Court Filings Drop in First Quarter
Civil court filings in the first three months of 2008 were down from first quarter 2007.The business of Chancery and Circuit courts continued to be do.... (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:09:51 GMT)
W.R. Grace reaches agreement to settle asbestos claims
HELENA - W.R. Grace & Co. said Monday it has reached an agreement to resolve current and future asbestos claims against the company, which would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy without further obligations for asbestos injury. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:02:25 GMT)
Internet Expert To Share The Ten Golden Rules Of Internet Marketing For Attorneys At Legal Marketing Association ...
Jay Berkowitz, dissects latest http://tengoldenrules.com/tgr-le [search engine optimization techniques for law firms ] and Internet marketing for attorneys. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Belluck & Fox Partner Joseph W. Belluck to Speak at NYSBA Event "Practical Skills-Basic Tort and Insurance Law Practice"
Belluck & Fox Partner Joseph W. Belluck to speak at NYSBA Event "Practical Skills-Basic Tort and Insurance Law Practice" (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Democratic delegates' Denver dilemma
Their job description has been to make noise, wave placards and cheer triumphantly at a four-day infomercial touting a presidential candidate. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:08:47 GMT)
Students witness judiciary process
Some of Rapides Parish's young adults -- some of whom are interested in law careers -- saw one of the state's appeals courts in action Monday and Tuesday. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:46:19 GMT)
Local lawyer buys Gary pro team
GARY, Ind. -- The Gary SouthShore RailCats will introduce a new owner today, a Waukegan lawyer who encourages investment in the city and wants to be a visible member of the community. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:17:25 GMT)
RailCats: Chicago attorney to be introduced as owner
GARY -- The Gary SouthShore RailCats will introduce a new owner today, one who encourages investment in the city and wants to be a visible member of the community. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:21:11 GMT)
Lawyers: Patient safety lies in the hands of medical field
Patient safety should be left to physicians and nurses for the most part, said officials with the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:01:27 GMT)
Mirbeau-Hummel files notice of injury against Lake Geneva, city council
Mirbeau-Hummel claims Lake Geneva and the city council have harmed the company and its attempt to move ahead with a big development. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:51:29 GMT)
Father of Girl Found Dead in D.C. Home Sues District
WASHINGTON -- The father of one of four girls whose bodies were found decomposing in a southeast Washington rowhouse in January has filed a $25 million lawsuit against the city, alleging its agencies failed to adequately handle complaints that the girl was endangered. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:48:52 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, 09 Apr 2008 18:14:23 GMT)
Ex-Miss Nevada USA takes plea deal
A dethroned Miss Nevada USA agreed Wednesday to pay fines for five misdemeanor traffic violations in exchange for prosecutors dropping a charge of resisting arrest. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:19:53 GMT)
Record lawsuit decision
A Fairbury woman left the Livingston County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon with a $14.6 million jury award — believed to be the largest personal-injury award in the county's history. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:44:58 GMT)
News of the Norm
Bruning: Shut down the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission Attorney General Jon Bruning called for the Legislature to eliminate the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission last week after being asked to file a housing discrimination suit on behalf of an illegal immigrant. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:14:48 GMT)
Bond reduced again in bloody burglary case
YORK -- Bond was reduced, for the second time, for a man who is accused of burglarizing a rural York home last summer. Clifton Matlock, 35, of York, appeared in York County District Court with his attorney, York County Public Defender Eric Williams. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:52:56 GMT)
Winona judge finalists announced
Two attorneys who cut their legal teeth in the Winona County attorney’s office are competing with each other and a Rochester, Minn., attorney for a judge vacancy that will be open in May in Winona County. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:31:22 GMT)
Motorist who hit cyclist near Meadville sentenced
MEADVILLE -- A Saegertown man will spend at least the next three months in jail after pleading guilty to hitting a bicyclist with his van and then fleeing the accident scene. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:04:22 GMT)
04-10-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
50 CENT, UNIVERSAL SUED BY YAYO'S TEEN VICTIM: Rapper accused of promoting 'gangsta lifestyle.' Plus, artist in talks to join indie film. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:06:48 GMT)
Lawyers: Patient safety lies in the hands of medical field
Patient safety should be left to physicians and nurses for the most part, said officials with the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:15:37 GMT)
State looking into workers' comp complaints: Lawyer: Workers labeled independent contractors so that employers can cut ...
When carpenter Celso Mena fell six feet from a piece of scaffolding on a Hinsdale construction site in July and nearly severed his left foot, the Nashua man couldn't collect workers' compensation money because he was classified as an independent contractor. ... - By ASHLEY SMITH Telegraph Staff (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:44:05 GMT)
Family of Soldier Slain in Standoff Files Wrongful-Death Suit
The family of James E. Dean, the St. Mary's County veteran who died after being shot by a Maryland state trooper in 2006, has gone to federal court seeking $20 million in damages in connection with the incident. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:24:25 GMT)
Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske - Blaming the victim
Bob, Thank you for an outstanding article on the facts and media bias in the fatal Cupertino accident. I wanted to let you know that in the wake of the accident the San Francisco Chronicle ran a story in which they analyzed accident data, and reported that "Bicyclists were twice as likely as to be at fault." D.C., Napa, California Dear D.C., Thank you for the link, and for your kind comments. In ... (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:24:32 GMT)
Fortune 's Stanley Bing: More Good News For Lawyers
Deaths from allergic reactions to the blood thinner heparin have risen to 62, up from 19 a month ago. This news, disturbing to just about everybody, was reported widely yesterday, and did not go unnoticed in the one sector that might find it reason for a bit of grim good cheer. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:54:05 GMT)
UNL graduate opens all female law firm
Women have been outnumbered by males in professional legal jobs, but NU alumna Melanie Knoepfle is tipping that scale. In January, she opened Knoepfle and Kracl, Attorneys at Law, the first all-female law firm in Columbus. She and her associate, Denise Kracl, handle family law, personal injury cases, criminal defense and more. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:02:45 GMT)
Court rules on stadium liability
By TOM HOWELL JR. NEWARK — A divided New Jersey Supreme Court on Thursday declined to break legal ice, and dismissed a lawsuit by a woman who was injured by a puck during warm-ups at a minor league hockey game in Trenton. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:50:27 GMT)
Battery charges dropped
WOODSTOCK – New evidence undermining their case forced prosecutors to drop charges Wednesday against a home day-care provider from Lake in the Hills alleging that she violently shook and injured a baby in her care. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:37:09 GMT)
Leon Plevin named honorary art museum trustee
The Cleveland Museum of Art has named Leon M. Plevin, a personal-injury lawyer and partner at Plevin & Gallucci Company LPA, an honorary trustee. Plevin, who was a managing partner at Nurenberg, Plevin, Heller & McCarthy for nearly 40 years, has served on several committees at the art museum. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:54:27 GMT)
Speeders beware in Burns Harbor
The Police Department has been cracking down on speeding, Police Chief Jerry Price said, and for the month of March had only eight accidents, with no fatalities and just two of those accidents caused personal injury. “You can see the effect,” he told the council. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:17:29 GMT)
First Edition Cycling News, April 12, 2008
After a tremendous performance in the Ronde van Vlaanderen, the Belgian Quick Step team is ready to conquer Hell next Sunday. Paris-Roubaix has been a race that was dominated by the Belgian team in the past, until more recent editions where CSC took over control of the pavé. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:22:39 GMT)
Yuma family at center of national autism case awaits ruling
For the Cedillo family, their personal struggle for their daughter's health has become a public cause that could affect thousands of families dealing with autism. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:48:26 GMT)
Virginia Tech Running Back Lewis, Expected to Start, Out 4-6 Months
Kenny Lewis, counted on to be Virginia Tech's starting tailback this season, will be sidelined four to six months with a shoulder injury. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:07:23 GMT)
Derailment checks to be mailed soon
Minot residents affected by a train derailment and chemical spill more than six years ago should have lawsuit settlement checks in their mailboxes by early next month. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:15:47 GMT)
Bullying migrates from schoolyard to courtroom
The videotaped beating of a 16-year-old Florida girl -- splashed across the Internet and television screens this week -- was a stark example of the state of bullying today. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:21:47 GMT)
Warrants served at strip club, attorney's office
SPARTA - Federal authorities served search warrants Wednesday on the law office of Sparta City Attorney Larry Lawrence and a strip club to which he has business ties. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:29:12 GMT)
City Gets a 'B' in First Survey
The city of Rochester wanted to know how it was doing, so it went right to its customers. The 664 city residents, business owners and landlords who took part in the Customer Satisfaction Initiative Survey gave the city a "B." Eighty-four percent of those questioned said the city was improving. (Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:14:21 GMT)
Business Notebook 04.13.08
Davis Kinard certification Debra Goodheer, CPA, of Davis, Kinard & Co., P.C., has earned the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analyst. With the extensive training and certification, Goodheer is able to provide valuation services for businesses and estates. Goodheer, an Abilene Christian University graduate, has been with Davis Kinard ... (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:31:00 GMT)
The Malaysian Insider
We, who care about the future of this country, must make a conscious decision, on a personal level, to reject the idea of race as a defining factor, and embrace instead the values and virtues underpinning the very essence of Malaysian-ness. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:45:18 GMT)
Derailment checks to be mailed soon
Minot residents affected by a train derailment and chemical spill more than six years ago should have lawsuit settlement checks in their mailboxes by early next month. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:15:44 GMT)
More police photo ops?
SAN BERNARDINO - The city's budget may be strained, but police leaders say they can have their traffic surveillance systems and be cost-conscious, too. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:32:04 GMT)
Triathlete tackling another type of grueling challenge
He’s one of the most familiar faces in Arizona’s triathlon community. He’s won countless races of all distances and coached numerous athletes from throughout the state. Interactive guide to Ironman Arizona Triathlon (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:24:49 GMT)
Online extra: Salem Film Festival synopses
Brief summaries of all the films playing at this year's Salem Film Festival. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:21:31 GMT)
Chevron Officials Contest Choice of Goldman Environmental Prize Recipients
----Chevron: What: Chevron officials will be available today and Monday to speak with reporters about the company's objection to the Goldman Foundation over its selection of personal injury lawyer Pablo Fajardo and his associate, Luis Yanza, who were revealed today as 2008 Goldman prize recipients. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:10:00 GMT)
Chevron Officials Contest Choice of Goldman Environmental Prize Recipients
13/04/2008 19:10:00 Business Wire Chevron: What: Chevron officials will be available today and Monday to speak with reporters about the company s objection to the Goldman Foundation over its selection of personal injury lawyer Pablo Fajardo and his associate, Luis Yanza, who were revealed today as 2008 Goldman prize recipients. (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:21:07 GMT)
Chevron Officials Contest Choice of Goldman Environmental Prize Recipients
Chevron: (Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:31:24 GMT)
Lawyers delve into thinking of jurors
Focus groups help trial attorneys prepare for real jurors responses. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:12:44 GMT)
Trial that could end Fieger's career starts
DETROIT -- When high-profile Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department on criminal campaign finance charges, he claimed he was the Democratic victim of a Republican witch hunt. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:28:50 GMT)
Ann Fisher commentary: Consent forms for sports play rough
Forms that require parents to promise they will not sue if their child is injured while playing sports are as common as bite guards these days. But they can intimidate some parents. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:37:47 GMT)
Tax Deadline Looms
The tax deadline looms at midnight April 15th. Area post offices are offering extended hours for customers to get the paperwork postmarked on time. The Jefferson Road post office in Henrietta is the only post office that will offer postmarks until midnight. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:01:25 GMT)
Chevron Officials Hold Media Briefing to Dispute Ecuadorian Plaintiff Attorney's Claims of Environmental Damage in ...
----Chevron: Time: 9 a.m. Date: Monday, April 14, 2008 Where: Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St., San Francisco What: Chevron officials will be available to speak with reporters about the company's objection to the Goldman Foundation over its selection of personal injury lawyer Pablo Fajardo and his associate, Luis Yanza, who were revealed this week as 2008 Goldman prize recipients. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:00:00 GMT)
Chevron Officials Hold Media Briefing to Dispute Ecuadorian Plaintiff Attorney's Claims of Environmental Damage in ...
Chevron: (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:32:05 GMT)
Blackstone, Matrix silks dash Govt's BAE defence
Dinah Rose QC of Blackstone Chambers and Philippe Sands QC of Matrix Chambers inflicted an embarrassing High Court defeat on the Government last week (10 April), when judges ruled that a decision by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to drop a corruption investigation into a BAE Systems arms deal with Saudi Arabia was unlawful. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:37:49 GMT)
Hearings for CHS boundary issue
The Christopher High School boundary committee has been conducting closed meetings for months and will propose a recommendation at two community forums to be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the Ascencion Solorsano Middle School multi-purpose room and 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the South Valley Middle School gymnasium. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:02:18 GMT)
Leon Plevin named honorary art museum trustee
The Cleveland Museum of Art has named Leon M. Plevin, a personal-injury lawyer and partner at Plevin & Gallucci Company LPA, an honorary trustee. Plevin, who was a managing partner at Nurenberg, Plevin, Heller & McCarthy for nearly 40 years, has served on several committees at the art museum. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:09:28 GMT)
Today’s Headlines
The following legal opinion was handed down by the Florida Bar July 15, 1990 and covers paying an attorney that has been disciplined by the Bar. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:14:16 GMT)
Injured fireworks volunteer files suit against Skylighters
A personal injury lawsuit has been filed by a man who sustained severe hand injuries July 4, 2004, while helping on a community fireworks display with Cody Skylighters. (Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:01:30 GMT)
Former deputy files suit against county
A former Curry County sheriff’s deputy and his wife have filed suit against the county, alleging injury, negligence and retaliation. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:04:18 GMT)
In the courtroom
Kelly S. Silvers vs. Anthony C. Magaldi, civil case. Yvonne L. Skidmore vs. Kevin McVay, civil case. State vs. Terry Eccles, oral probable cause. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:28:05 GMT)
Iraqi teenager wins record £2m compensation after he was accidentally shot by a British soldier
An Iraqi teenager has won a record £2million compensation pay out after being left paralysed by British forces. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:27:57 GMT)
Iraqi teenager wins record £2m compensation after he was accidentally shot by a British soldier
An Iraqi teenager has won a record £2million compensation pay out after being left paralysed by British forces. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:28:08 GMT)
D.C. auditor blasted for missing tax scam despite charging extra
D.C. Council members challenged paying an outside company $1.5 million extra for an audit that failed to uncover "a fairly simple" scam that ripped off the city tax office of up to $40 million. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:47:27 GMT)
NEW LOCAL: Couple awarded $3 million in verdict
An Ellwood City area couple won a verdict of nearly $3 million in a job-related injury case. The award last week reflects lost wages, past medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost future earning capacity, lost enjoyment of life and loss of consortium. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:18:46 GMT)
Injured fireworks volunteer files suit against Skylighters
A personal injury lawsuit has been filed by a man who sustained severe hand injuries July 4, 2004, while helping on a community fireworks display with Cody Skylighters. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:31:30 GMT)
How to plan for a happier ending
Marilyn Morenz teaches seminars on making medical decisions at the end of life and how to fill out living wills. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:59:30 GMT)
Kenya: Lawyers Up in Arms Over New Insurance Law
The Government is headed for a collision with lawyers over a new law. (Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:36:20 GMT)
Chicken Little Was Right
Councilman Lew Fidler spends a lot of time dealing with other people’s misfortune. He makes his living as the general counsel for LawCash, a company that advances money to people who are expected to win personal-injury settlement suits. More publicly, in his capacity as an elected official, Mr. Fidler is the self-appointed Chicken Little of the mortgage crisis. read more » (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:59:45 GMT)
Prosecutors To Decide On Charges In Cop Shooting Case
The case of an off-duty police officer shooting is expected to go to the district attorney's office Wednesday. Prosecutors have to decide whether to file criminal charges. News 8 spoke to legal experts on both sides about the possibility of the officer being charged. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:30:14 GMT)
Prosecution ends case in hit-run death of woman
Defense attorney Pamela Logsdon Sibley will begin her arguments when the case continues Thursday. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:39:10 GMT)
California judge approves Ford Explorer settlement
A California judge on Tuesday approved the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that will compensate about 800,000 Ford Explorer owners whose vehicles lost value because of a perceived rollover danger. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:03:21 GMT)
What Law School Rankings Don't Say About Costly Choices
Deciding where to go to law school is a difficult decision for many applicants. Law school is expensive and becoming more so each year, making the choice of where to go often the biggest investment decision an applicant has made in his or her life. Yet many prospective law students lack knowledge about the entry-level legal market or what different types of lawyers do in their daily lives. ... (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:17:32 GMT)
DAILY DIGEST
Mayor proposes cheaper SFO rental for hybrid cars Drivers who rent hybrid vehicles at San Francisco International Airport would receive a $15 rebate under a proposed program outlined Tuesday by Mayor Gavin Newsom. Rental car company executives said hybrids... (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:44:42 GMT)
Chemical in plastic baby bottles poses risks
(Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:30:06 GMT)
Living will ... happier ending
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Marilyn Morenz teaches seminars on making medical decisions at the end of life and how to fill out living wills. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:39:43 GMT)
Md. Court Rules Women Can Withdraw Sexual Consent
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Women can say "no" at any time during intercourse, and a man can be convicted of rape if he doesn't stop, Maryland highest court ruled Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:25:31 GMT)
California Judge Approves Ford Explorer Settlement
A California judge on Tuesday approved the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that will compensate about 800,000 Ford Explorer owners whose vehicles lost value because of a perceived rollover danger (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:14:24 GMT)
Survivors say ship sailed through rough, broken ice
Crew members who survived last month's sinking of the fishing boat Alaska Ranger in the Bering Sea told a federal hearing Wednesday that the ship had sailed through rough, broken pack ice on recent voyages. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:18:39 GMT)
San Francisco Lawyer, Personal Injury Attorney Mary Alexander Interviewed By KTVU Channel 2 News
In the wake of a fatal crane collapse on Manhattan's Upper East Side, Mary Alexander was interviewed as an expert on construction accident law by San Francisco's KTVU Channel 2 News. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
San Francisco Lawyer, Personal Injury Attorney Mary Alexander Interviewed By KTVU Channel 2 News
In the wake of a fatal crane collapse on Manhattan's Upper East Side, Mary Alexander was interviewed as an expert on construction accident law by San Francisco's KTVU Channel 2 News. (PRWeb Apr 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:51:35 GMT)
Results of New AIG American General Study Illustrate Need to Educate Americans on Structured Settlements
AMARILLO, Texas----AIG American General announced today results of a new study that polled more than 1,000 Americans on custom scenarios and real-life experiences involving financial settlements received from personal injury and accidental death cases. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT)
New charges filed in Iraq war vet Daniel Beougher's death
The state attorney's office has filed more charges against Ashley Brooke East in the death of Iraq war veteran Daniel Beougher, who died in Cape... (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:29:04 GMT)
Attorney pleads not guilty in fraud case
Robert Caron, a Camarillo attorney accused of defrauding investors out of more than $1.2 million, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 13 counts of felony securities fraud. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:24:21 GMT)
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