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Confusion lingers over health care of Grace claims
The settlement between W.R. Grace & Co. and the Official Committee of Asbestos Personal Injury Claimants, announced on April 7, is being met with skepticism by some in the Libby community. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:52:36 GMT)
Camillus House to recognize attorney Sherouse
For attorney Christienne Sherouse, the road to professional success runs parallel with the path of community service. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:13:31 GMT)
A threat once more
SAN FRANCISCO ( Map , News ) - A passenger on an American Airlines flight from India carrying a woman with drug-resistant tuberculosis has tested positive for the infection, federal health officials said. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:29:52 GMT)
A threat once more
SAN FRANCISCO ( Map , News ) - A passenger on an American Airlines flight from India who sat near a woman with drug-resistant tuberculosis has tested positive for TB, federal health officials said. (Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:59:17 GMT)
Defense begins case in hit-run trial
Epanthamie Barker's attorney says there's not enough evidence to convict her of any of the crimes with which she's charged. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:08:50 GMT)
ABC's Woodruff back after Iraq bomb injury
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The last time Bob Woodruff was in Iraq, the ABC News correspondent lost part of his vision, much of his memory and very nearly all of his life. Still, he wants to return. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:22:57 GMT)
Mother withdraws guilty plea for son’s death
Fifth District Judge Randy Stoker on Wednesday allowed a Burley woman accused of killing her 10-month-old son to withdraw her guilty plea to charges of voluntary manslaughter and felony injury to a child. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:12:29 GMT)
Customers complained five years ago about home builder now accused of fraud
The state attorney general this month shut down a dishonest home builder, Steven Wisniewski, for bilking customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:49:31 GMT)
Las Vegas Lawyer Neil G. Galatz to Receive ABA Award
CHICAGO, April 17, 2008 — The American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section will honor Neil G. Galatz with the Pursuit of Justice Award during its 2008 Spring Leadership Meeting on May 1 at 6 p.m. in the Cherry Club at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, Las Vegas, Nev. Galatz is a name partner in the Las Vegas firm of Galatz, Gillock & Associates. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:15:34 GMT)
Customers complained five years ago about home builder now accused of fraud
The state attorney general this month shut down a dishonest home builder, Steven Wisniewski, for bilking customers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:15:40 GMT)
Stress hooding noise nudity dogs
It was the young officials at Guantánamo who dreamed up a list of new aggressive interrogation techniques, inspired by Jack Bauer from the TV series, 24. But it was the politicians and lawyers in Washington who set the ball rolling. (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:20:42 GMT)
4/18 :: An interview with Justin Wilson, Oriol Servia, Alex Tagliani and Paul Tracy
Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Post-Qualifying Press Conference Friday, April 18, 2008 An interview with Justin Wilson, Oriol Servia, Alex Tagliani and Paul Tracy (Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:46:51 GMT)
Up off the mat
A Calgary native's dedication pays off with a berth at the Beijing Olympics (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:53:23 GMT)
Mother withdraws guilty plea for son’s death
Fifth District Judge Randy Stoker on Wednesday allowed a Burley woman accused of killing her 10-month-old son to withdraw her guilty plea to charges of voluntary manslaughter and felony injury to a child. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 06:28:37 GMT)
Sentencing in fatal crash delayed over plea bargain dispute
Attorney for Carbon County woman says she has medical issues. Danielle E. McCormick, who earlier admitted she nodded off while driving and slammed her car head-on into a truck, killing one of her passengers, showed up in Northampton County Court Friday morning expecting to be sentenced. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:12:34 GMT)
Middletown Man, 18, Faces New Charges
New charges filed against a Middletown man allege that he gave five minors alcohol and then sexually assaulted one in a Cromwell home on the night before Thanksgiving. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:34:27 GMT)
Irwin Gostin; longtime S.D. attorney fought for civil liberties; 80
Fighting racial discrimination and championing free speech were a way of life for Irwin Gostin, an attorney whose involvement with the ACLU included serving as local chapter president and representing folk singer Pete Seeger. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:11:37 GMT)
Relays bring in big bucks to battle cancer
Call it the softer side of Gary Martin Hays, the Duluth personal injury attorney whose TV commercials promise bulldog-tough results. (Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:03:22 GMT)
Pitt County Superior Court
The following cases were disposed of in Pitt County Superior Court during the week beginning April 7. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:02:03 GMT)
Inside Slant
Cincinnati Bengals (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:16:34 GMT)
Judge's election a rare event
In almost all cases, judges are appointed in California, usually by a governor of the same political party. That makes the June 3 challenged election to replace retired Judge Stephen Sillman on the Monterey County Superior Court bench all the more historic. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:02:55 GMT)
FHA loans community seminar
A community seminar on Federal Housing Authority loans will be held at 2 p.m. today at 9015 Kern Ave. Martina Vandenberg, Human Rights Attorney, will speak at the Morgan Hill United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. tonight. (Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:02:30 GMT)
LawInfo.com Launches Online Preferred Listings for Attorneys Nationwide
LawInfo.com now provides an online listing forum for attorneys to gain maximum exposure nationwide through LawInfo affiliated sites and over 2,000 geographically focused and 80 media partner web sites. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
LawInfo.com Launches Online Preferred Listings for Attorneys Nationwide
LawInfo.com now provides an online listing forum for attorneys to gain maximum exposure nationwide through LawInfo affiliated sites and over 2,000 geographically focused and 80 media partner web sites. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:21:39 GMT)
Newsmakers
Construction (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:04:01 GMT)
Blood, sweat, tears and gas mix in dispute
A mineral rights leasing dispute in Southeast Fort Worth has some residents up in arms, a fledgling company looking to secure several million dollars while fending off the advances of other natural gas operators and one man in the middle of it all. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:07:29 GMT)
RJW's 4 Legal start-up to target bulk claims market
Russell Jones & Walker (RJW) has launched a company aimed at fast-tracking bulk claims work in a bid to become the leading player in the high-volume claims market. ... (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:20:08 GMT)
3 lawyers, 3 choices for district judge
Three lawyers -- one a minister, one a public defender and one a former prosecutor -- are vying for the judgeship of retiring Mecklenburg District Judge Hugh Campbell. Charlotte Brown-Williams, William Soukup and Stephen Kearney will square off in the May 6 nonpartisan primary. The top two vote-getters will face each other in the general election in November. Kearney says he learned about ... (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:13:55 GMT)
MARINA POLICE LOG: Vandalism on Rendova Road
04/15/2008 0713 CASE 594(A) PC VANDALISM \ RENDOVA RD MG0800992 A FEMALE ADULT WAS THE VICTIM OF A VANDALISM. THE SUSPECT(S) WAS CONTACTED. CASE REFERRED TO THE MONTEREY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE PROSECUTION OF THE SUSPECT(S). (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:27:25 GMT)
Pope Benedict XVI Departs U.S. After 6-Day Visit
Pope Benedict XVI's first trip to the United States since he was elected three years ago is over. The pope's plane, nicknamed "Shepherd One," departed Sunday night from John F. Kennedy airport in New York. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:59:12 GMT)
One on One with David Gregerson
What kind of law firm is Gregerson & Langsdorf? We are a small boutique firm formed in 1997 in Vancouver. We emphasize a general civil practice, including real estate, busi... (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:44:49 GMT)
Prosecutors: Husband’s prints found on note
After keeping a tight lid for months on the death of a Forest woman in her home, prosecutors Monday presented some of the evidence that led them to charge her estranged husband with murder. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:16:14 GMT)
South African court postpones Oprah Winfrey school trial
A court on Monday postponed the trial of a former dormitory matron accused of abusing pupils at a school set up by Oprah Winfrey for disadvantaged girls. (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:28:41 GMT)
View from the top: Deutsch active in civic causes
Name: Bob Deutsch. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:38:16 GMT)
USD Law Professor Baron Receives Jackson Award
VERMILLION - Professor Roger Baron is the 2008 recipient of The University of South Dakota School of Law John Wesley Jackson Outstanding Faculty Award. Baron was selected by a committee consisting of School of Law Dean Barry Vickrey, Justin Johns, president of the Student Bar Association, and Professor Charles Thatcher, last year's recipient. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:54:25 GMT)
Cutting incident ruled accidental
[ NEW LONDON - An argument between two rural New London men Sunday, April 20, that resulted in one being cut was originally investigated as an assault, but on Monday the injury was ruled accidental. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:07:41 GMT)
04-22-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE
JORDIN SPARKS PUT ON VOCAL REST BY DOCTORS: Career-threatening throat injury has her temporarily sidelined from Alicia Keys tour. *Jordin Sparks will miss the first month of her tour with Alicia Keys after suffering from an acute vocal cord hemorrhage, according to reports. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:10:43 GMT)
Mother withdraws guilty plea for son’s death
Fifth District Judge Randy Stoker on Wednesday allowed a Burley woman accused of killing her 10-month-old son to withdraw her guilty plea to charges of voluntary manslaughter and felony injury to a child. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:29:21 GMT)
10 candidates vying for District 1 seat on St. Lucie County Commission
The number of people running for outgoing Commissioner Joe Smith's seat just grew by one more this week, bringing the total to 10 candidates. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:54:26 GMT)
Like father, NC man fatally shot by police
Nearly two decades after his father was fatally shot by police, a 22-year-old Greensboro man has died the same way. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:40:05 GMT)
Ex-EPA Chief Is Ruled Not Liable for 9/11 Safety Claims
NEW YORK, April 22 -- Christine Todd Whitman, the former head of the Environmental Protection Agency, cannot be held liable for assuring residents near the burning detritus of the World Trade Center after the 2001 attacks that the air was safe to breathe, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:07:58 GMT)
Proposals Abound for Doling Out $580 Million to Claimants With Smoking-Related Illnesses
Sick smokers in Florida have until mid-June to line up for part of a $580 million pile of cash set aside unconditionally by cigarette makers -- and prospects for claiming a share are heating up. Tobacco companies created the fund to avoid a constitutional challenge to a law drastically lowering the appeal bond needed to challenge a landmark $145 billion jury award. Claimants must prove they ... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:17:44 GMT)
Mother withdraws guilty plea for son’s death
Fifth District Judge Randy Stoker on Wednesday allowed a Burley woman accused of killing her 10-month-old son to withdraw her guilty plea to charges of voluntary manslaughter and felony injury to a child. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:59:04 GMT)
Proposals Abound for Doling Out $580 Million to Claimants With Smoking-Related Illnesses
Sick smokers in Florida have until mid-June to line up for part of a $580 million pile of cash set aside unconditionally by cigarette makers -- and prospects for claiming a share are heating up. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:02:03 GMT)
Man killed by police was 4 when he saw dad die same way
Nearly two decades after seeing his father fatally shot by police, a Greensboro man has died the same way. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:53:26 GMT)
Sheriff looks at chase investigation
Yellowstone County Sheriff Chuck Maxwell said Tuesday he will consult with the county Attorney's Office about whether an internal investigation is necessary in the wake of a pursuit that ended in the death last week of a Billings nurse. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:50:01 GMT)
Terry Bryant Law Firm Wins Largest Texas Personal Injury Award for 2007
Recently published ALM's Verdict Search Top 100 Verdicts of 2007 lists the Terry Bryant Law Firm as the state record-holder for the largest personal injury verdict of 2007. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Fatal pursuit could warrant internal investigation Posted on April 23
BILLINGS - The Yellowstone County sheriff said Tuesday that he would seek advice from the County Attorney's Office on whether to open an internal investigation of a pursuit that ended in the death of a Billings nurse. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:48:01 GMT)
Seeking legal advice? Saturday is Ask a A Lawyer Day in Illinois
If you need any legal help or simply want to ask a lawyer a question at no cost, then Saturday is your day. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:58:19 GMT)
Driver charged in Cottonwood bus crash indicted on federal identity theft charges
The woman accused of crashing a van into school bus near Cottonwood, killing four children and injuring over a dozen others, was indicted of federal charges today for allegedly stealing another person's social security number to get employment in the United States. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:53:00 GMT)
Camden inmates face new charges
They're accused of coercing and stealing from fellow inmates. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:16:29 GMT)
Hearing today on move to disbar veteran lawyer
Clayton — A veteran Clayton attorney who has been active in area religious affairs could lose his law license after the Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments in his case today. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:37:06 GMT)
Mother withdraws guilty plea for son’s death
Fifth District Judge Randy Stoker on Wednesday allowed a Burley woman accused of killing her 10-month-old son to withdraw her guilty plea to charges of voluntary manslaughter and felony injury to a child. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:00:49 GMT)
Nuance Asks: ''Do You Speak Dragon?'' Second Annual Contest Offers GPS Systems, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Upgrades
BURLINGTON, Mass.----Nuance Communications, Inc. , a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions, today launched the "I Speak Dragon!" contest whereby Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® users can share their unique experiences using the world's most popular speech recognition solution. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT)
Fieger criminal trial set for opening statements
DETROIT -- A packed courtroom is expected this morning as government and defense lawyers make their opening statements in the criminal trial of Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:11:25 GMT)
Tycoon's son who left toddler brain damaged in 70mph horror Range Rover crash jailed for 21 months
The son of a multi-millionnaire who caused a toddler permanent brain damage in a 70mph horror crash has escaped the maximum jail term for dangerous driving. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:14:36 GMT)
Peachtree LBP(R) Introduces Certification Program
NORCROSS, Ga.----Peachtree LBP, the Administrator for LBP 401 Plus®, has introduced the LBP 401 Plus Certification Program for producers marketing Peachtree's innovative LBP 401 Plus program. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:23:00 GMT)
Tycoon's son who left toddler brain damaged in 70mph horror Range Rover crash jailed for 21 months
The son of a multi-millionnaire who caused a toddler permanent brain damage in a 70mph horror crash has escaped the maximum jail term for dangerous driving. Antonio Singh Boparan, 21, was jailed for 21 months after causing a crash while speeding at 72mph in a 30mph zone in November 2006, which left one-year-old Cerys Edwards fighting for her life with horrific injuries (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:49:22 GMT)
Shoosmiths ready to welcome non-lawyer partners
Shoosmiths has joined the growing number of firms promoting non-lawyers to partnership level equivalent in its latest round of partnership promotions. ... (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:55:04 GMT)
Bankruptcy judge delays Nifong ruling
Mike Nifong, the former Durham district attorney, was in federal bankruptcy court today to find out whether a judge would lift the stay on the civil claims filed against him by the former Duke lacrosse players he tried to prosecute. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:42:38 GMT)
Nifong Wants All Cases Tried In One Court
DURHAM, N.C.—Former Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong stood before a bankruptcy judge Thursday morning asking for all the charges against him to be tried in one court room at one time. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:06:44 GMT)
Record total of indictments handed down
WILLIAMSON – A record total of 47 indictments was returned Thursday by the holdover Grand Jury serving the April term of Mingo County Circuit Court. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:13:32 GMT)
New York City Continues To See Construction Worker Accidents Due To Lack Of Implementation Of Stricter Laws
NYC Construction Accident Lawyer David Perecman Enlightens Public On Issues With Current Construction Laws Affecting New York City Construction Workers. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Look Out Below - But Don't Try Blaming New York City If You Get Hurt
All sidewalk sheds and scaffolds are now required by New York City Local Law No. 33 to have a twenty-five foot sign on the outer wall of the shed that displays the permit holders name, address, telephone number, permit number and the permit expiration date. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
New York City Continues To See Construction Worker Accidents Due To Lack Of Implementation Of Stricter Laws
NYC Construction Accident Lawyer David Perecman Enlightens Public On Issues With Current Construction Laws Affecting New York City Construction Workers. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/co (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:36:57 GMT)
Regional digest
OXFORD -- A 7-year-old boy was killed in a Wednesday-evening crash on Interstate 395 that seriously injured a 79-year old Worcester driver. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:47:31 GMT)
Be aware of statute of limitations
Q: I am owed a good deal of money from a partner of mine. He was supposed to pay me a few years ago, but I have held off suing him because I don't think he has the money to pay me yet. A friend of mine said he heard that if I do not sue within a specific time, I may lose my right to do so. Is this true? (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:02:56 GMT)
Pannone makes up nine new partners
Pannone has made up nine partners this year, with promotions being made across the board. ... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:19:28 GMT)
Gun range endures legal wrangling
WORCESTER - A city gun range that Police Chief Gary J. Gemme wants to shut down for allegedly allowing some patrons to target shoot without a firearm license will remain open for now, after the city License Commission put off any decision on the chief's request for at least two weeks. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:06:39 GMT)
Martinsburg City Council candidate faces charges
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - A former Martinsburg city councilman who announced his candidacy for a council at-large seat in February was arrested Thursday after witnesses told police he struck a woman in the head Thursday morning with a wooden club at his business. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:31:08 GMT)
Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske - Shootout at the UA Corral
Dear Readers,Wyatt Earp tried his hand at many things in his long and colorful life; at various times he worked as a farmer, teamster, buffalo hunter, saloon-keeper, gambler, and miner, among his many other occupations, but it was as a lawman in the Old Wild West that Earp found the immortality of lasting fame—and most of all, for his work as a sometime-lawman in Tombstone, Arizona. For a scant ... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:33:21 GMT)
Law and Utilities
Las Vegas lawyer Neil G. Galatz is being honored by the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) of the American Bar Association with its Pursuit of Justice Award. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:41:54 GMT)
Slim Fee, Harsh Words for Attorney's Handling of Record Dram Shop Case
High-profile lawyer Rosemarie Arnold was awarded a scant $227,000 in hourly fees last week for 4 1/2 years representing Antonia Verni, the girl whose paralysis caused by a crash with a drunken football fan focused national attention on binge drinking at sports events. The $105 million verdict against stadium vendor Aramark Corp. in 2005 set a dram shop record. Arnold, who was fired from the case ... (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:16:31 GMT)
Despite Recent Moves, Laterals Still Not Common in Plaintiffs Firms
The Legal Intelligencer recently spoke to attorneys from well-known plaintiffs firms to find out if they've noticed any recent trends in movement within the plaintiffs bar. Some law firm leaders said defections are rare among firms in the plaintiffs bar, while others said that they do happen but largely go unnoticed by most of the legal community. Still, there are those who feel plaintiffs ... (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:17:02 GMT)
Allen & Allen Attorney Writes New Bill To Protect Patient Rights
Allen and Allen case leads to bill protecting against future personal injuries (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Allen & Allen Attorney Writes New Bill To Protect Patient Rights
Allen and Allen case leads to bill protecting against future personal injuries (PRWeb Apr 26, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:24:34 GMT)
Mason City man sentenced for hit and run
Times staff writer HAVANA - A Mason City man was sentenced to prison Thursday for driving into and over a man in rural Mason City last year. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:31:44 GMT)
Tuscaloosa attorney is disbarred
By Stephanie Taylor Staff WriterTUSCALOOSA | A Tuscaloosa attorney has been disbarred after keeping 15,000 intended for a client s medical debts. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:37:30 GMT)
News Digest
Today's headlines: Civil War 'Meet the Sons' event today in Elgin; statewide 'Ask A Lawyer Day' is today; $1.3 million in open space grants come to Senate District 22; spaghetti dinner tonight at VFW in West Dundee (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:02:10 GMT)
Peabody cop puts up barricades, injures himself, police say
PEABODY and mdash; A Peabody cop charged with beating his elderly mother in 2004 barricaded his door to prevent police from coming inside his home yesterday and was later taken by ambulance to Salem Hospital for a self-inflicted injury, according to police. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:07:01 GMT)
Palm Bay lawyer gets appellate court commission role
O. John Alpizar, managing partner in the Palm Bay-based law firm of Alpizar Law, has been appointed to the Fifth District Court of Appeals Nominating Commission. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:59:56 GMT)
School librarian who stole from community may get off with no criminal record
A judge will likely allow a Montgomery County school librarian who stole $101,000 from a Gaithersburg community to serve her jail time this summer and get off with no criminal record so she can keep her school job. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:29:31 GMT)
The IoS happy list
The Wealth List, Power List, Influence List, Celebrity List... almost every week some publication or other is worshipping at the shrine of the wealthy and famous. Today, 'The Sunday Times' produces its famous Rich List, an entire magazine devoted to the moneyed. About time, then, we thought, that someone produced an antidote. So here it is: the Happy List, celebrating those Britons who have ... (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:43:24 GMT)
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
FOR ALL REGISTERING — A copy of your birth certificate and proof of residency is required. You can register online with a credit card at www.eteamz.active.com/escavalierbaseball or download application online and mail it in. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:33:48 GMT)
Elder Law: Trustees need to know spending rules
Not only does the family of the disabled person who has had funds placed in a d(4)a Special Needs Trust want to know what and who can be paid from... (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:24:56 GMT)
Three vie for Recchia's City Council seat
With the possibility of a special election looming, three Democratic City Council candidates have emerged in a packed race to succeed Coney Island Councilman Domenic Recchia. (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:11:11 GMT)
The IoS happy list - the 100
The Happy List was compiled with advice and nominations from the following organisations: Institute for Philanthropy, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Association of Charitable Foundations, Muslim Council, the Beacon Fellowship, the Department for Culture and Media, Impetus Trust, Dreams Come True, the National Lottery, the Church of England, the Community Channel, Institute of ... (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:24:27 GMT)
Auctioneers have plenty
By JIM BUTLER Eagle Staff Writer Any bidder who has seen the price on a hotly desired object go beyond his budget knows that auctions can be ... (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:24:24 GMT)
Questions/Answers
Questions and answers on Daily Bulletin stories from readers like you. This letter is in response to the April 21 story regarding the understaffed San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office. ("County caseload piling up," page A3.) (Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:43:33 GMT)
The humorous side of the law
A Minneapolis personal-injury firm is putting a little levity in its TV ads. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:27:42 GMT)
Cowboys make three more draft picks
IRVING - Jerry Jones certainly lived up to his reputation as a deal maker. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:17:30 GMT)
Slim Fee, Harsh Words for Attorney's Handling of Record Dram Shop Case
High-profile lawyer Rosemarie Arnold was awarded a scant $227,000 in hourly fees last week for 4 1/2 years representing Antonia Verni, the girl whose paralysis caused by a crash with a drunken football fan focused national attention on binge drinking at sports events. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:02:27 GMT)
Criminal trial to begin in deadly 2005 Metrolink train crash
Prosecutors are seeking a murder charge against Juan Manuel Alvarez. Defense attorney says Alvarez was trying to commit suicide when he parked his Jeep on the tracks. Juan Manuel Alvarez does not dispute that his actions led to the tragic Metrolink train collision three years ago in which 11 people were killed and more than 180 injured. What he does contest is that he intended to harm anybody ... (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:17:29 GMT)
All of city's mass transit will be watched
When a bus passenger asked a loud and obnoxious teenager to calm down, the teen threatened to return with a .38 special. The next day, the teen found herself staring down the barrel of a disorderly-conduct charge. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:34:01 GMT)
Exploring Vaccine Litigation Issues - Ringler Radio Internet Show
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.----Ringler Radio, the four-year-old Internet radio production arm of Ringler Associates®, the insurance industry's largest structured settlement firm, has released its latest production, "Vaccines & Litigation Issues," according to company President and CEO Robert J. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT)
Exploring Vaccine Litigation Issues - Ringler Radio Internet Show
Ringler Radio, the four-year-old Internet radio production arm of Ringler Associates(R), the insurance industry's largest structured settlement firm, has released its latest production, "Vaccines & Litigation Issues," according to company President and CEO Robert J. Blattenberg. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:56:51 GMT)
Judge Orders Doctor in Fraud Case Be Granted Immunity
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Attorney's office to grant immunity to a local surgeon. It's part of the so-called medical mafia conspiracy case involving local doctors and lawyers. (Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:56:51 GMT)
No headline - Digest
Pat Riley has resigned as coach of the Miami Heat, but remains team president. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:46:00 GMT)
Wolf Block Adds Five-Attorney Delaware Firm
Wolf Block is starting down the merger path with the acquisition of a small Delaware firm, Oberly Jennings & Rhodunda. Name partners Charles M. Oberly III and Kathleen M. Jennings will join as partners in the firm's business litigation practice and name partner William J. Rhodunda will join as a partner in Wolf Block's real estate and environmental land use practices. The addition brings a ... (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:16:15 GMT)
Wolf Block Adds Five-Attorney Delaware Firm
Wolf Block is starting down the merger path with the acquisition of a small Delaware firm, Oberly Jennings & Rhodunda. Name partners Charles M. Oberly III and Kathleen M. Jennings will join as partners in the firm's business litigation practice and name partner William J. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:03:08 GMT)
New Lions safety Kalvin Pearson released on bond
Lions safety Kalvin Pearson was released from a Tampa jail on $50,000 bond Sunday afternoon. Pearson was arrested Saturday morning on felony charges of aggravated battery on a pregnant woman and domestic battery by strangulation, plus a misdemeanor count of resisting an officer without violence. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:11:20 GMT)
Clemens admits relationship with singer
Notebook Clemens admits relationship with singer Roger Clemens had a decade-long relationship with Mindy McCready that began when she was a 15-year-old aspiring country singer, the Daily News reported.Clemens' lawyer, Rusty Hardin , confirmed a long-term relationship but said Clemens "has never had a sexual relationship with her." Clemens was 28 and a married father of two when he met ... (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:16:03 GMT)
Clemens had relationship with singer, 15, report says
Roger Clemens had a decade-long relationship with country star Mindy McCready that began when she was a 15-year-old aspiring singer and the pitcher was a Boston Red Sox ace, the New York Daily News reported. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:32:14 GMT)
Fire suit hits $100M
Meribeth Mermall can't stay on the elevator if someone presses the 27th floor. Carol Melton covers her ears when 911 calls are replayed from that day. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:08:21 GMT)
Florida hammer killer found dead in cell on death row
A former Broward County librarian condemned for fatally beating his girlfriend with a hammer was found dead in his cell on Florida's death row from what appeared to be a self-inflicted injury, authorities said Tuesday. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:59:35 GMT)
Paper: Clemens, singer had a relationship
Roger Clemens had a decade-long relationship with country star Mindy McCready that began when she was a 15-year-old aspiring singer and the pitcher was a Boston Red Sox ace, the New York Daily News reported. (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:04:54 GMT)
Port Authority Liable in 1993 Trade Center Attack
An appeals court upheld a jury’s verdict that the agency was liable for the attack and might have to pay damages. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:46:19 GMT)
Local Attorney Gives Back to the Organization that Saved His Life
San Diego personal-injury attorney Gordon Levinson pledged a $3,500 charitable contribution to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The grant will help support an upcoming MADD walk-a-thon known as Walk Like MADD. Levinson credits MADD with saving his life because as a teenager he exited a car driven by a drunk driver minutes before the car crashed. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Wrongful Deaths Occur Each Year from Improper Treatment During Heart Surgeries, According to Miami-Dade Attorney ...
Fort Lauderdale-based personal injury attorney notes that experienced legal counsel can help families obtain compensation for their loss and hold responsible parties liable. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:05:00 GMT)
Kenya: AG Given Last Chance in Insurance Policy Case
Attorney-General, Mr Amos Wako, has been given a last adjournment in a suit challenging a new law on insurance policy. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:38:58 GMT)
Local Attorney Gives Back to the Organization that Saved His Life
San Diego personal-injury attorney Gordon Levinson pledged a $3,500 charitable contribution to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The grant will help support an upcoming MADD walk-a-thon known as Walk Like MADD. Levinson credits MADD with saving his life because as a teenager he exited a car driven by a drunk driver minutes before the car crashed. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008) Read the full story ... (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:04:45 GMT)
Wrongful Deaths Occur Each Year from Improper Treatment During Heart Surgeries, According to Miami-Dade Attorney ...
Fort Lauderdale-based personal injury attorney notes that experienced legal counsel can help families obtain compensation for their loss and hold responsible parties liable. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:14:59 GMT)
Wrongful Deaths Occur Each Year from Improper Treatment During Heart Surgeries, According to Miami-Dade Attorney ...
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Lexis Nexis) April 30, 2008 -- Most Americans are aware that heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but many do not know that a significant number of deaths result each year from improper treatment either before, during or after a major heart surgery. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:40:21 GMT)
Defense tries to undermine medical examiner in Lake County murder trial
Prosecutors called upon child-abuse experts Tuesday, hoping to strengthen a murder case against a Lake County man charged with killing the 2-year-old granddaughter of former world-champion boxer Wilfredo Vazquez. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:32:43 GMT)
Ray, Mills spar over direct-mail ads
Just days after a tense public forum, the two candidates for the N.C. House of Representatives seat in district 95 are sparring again. This time, incumbent Karen Ray and Mooresville lawyer Grey Mills are trading barbs over two direct-mail advertisements that Ray has sent to voters. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:24:25 GMT)
Attorney William Marler Recognized for Public Health Advocacy
William Marler, managing partner of Seattle-based Marler Clark, has been selected for a prestigious law award recognizing his work on behalf of a safer food supply. The Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (WSTLA) has selected him for the 2008 Public Justice Award, which is bestowed upon "an individual or organization whose efforts, courage, litigation, or innovative work results in the ... (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:26:28 GMT)
Attorney William Marler Recognized for Public Health Advocacy
William Marler, managing partner of Seattle-based Marler Clark, has been selected for a prestigious (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:32:15 GMT)
Indiana GOP Shuns 'Extremist' Candidate for Racial Views
On the face of it Tony Zirkle looks like the perfect candidate for Congress. There’s only one problem — or maybe more: He’s the candidate the Republican party would love to see disappear. (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:19:02 GMT)
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