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Forrest City Lawyer Cautioned
LITTLE ROCK - Forrest City lawyer and former state Sen. Alvin Simes has been fined $500 and cautioned in connection with his handling of an appeal in a personal injury lawsuit. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:41:08 GMT)
Nye County district attorney cited for DUI after two wrecks
The wreckage of a Ford Expedition sits behind the Nye County sheriff's office in Pahrump. Nye County District Attorney Robert Beckett crashed the county-owned vehicle on a California highway about 30 miles southwest of Pahrump on Sunday afternoon. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:50:03 GMT)
I'm vindicated, Gage says
Attorney Noel Gage pages through court documents Thursday, days after Senior U.S. District Judge Justin Quackenbush dismissed a fraud case brought against him by federal prosecutors. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:50:44 GMT)
Personal Injury Attorney Jeff S. Korek Advises Visitors to New York City How to Protect Their Legal Rights When Injured
A specialist in construction accidents and medical malpractice and partner in the firm Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, Jeff S. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:25:00 GMT)
Forrest City lawyer cautioned
LITTLE ROCK - Forrest City lawyer and former state Sen. Alvin Simes has been fined $500 and cautioned in connection with his handling of an appeal in a personal injury lawsuit. (Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:14:13 GMT)
Jackson officer's seniority rights at issue
JACKSON TWP. Officer Andrew Kneffler's return to the Police Department has ignited a legal debate. Kneffler was reinstated as a patrol officer June 9. He left the force three years earlier because of an on-the-job injury and took disability retirement. (Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:34:26 GMT)
News of the Weird: "Nose-to-tail" restaurants make dishes out of previously little-used animal parts, even the ...
"Nose-to-tail" restaurants make dishes out of previously little-used animal parts, even the rooster's red comb. (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:00:04 GMT)
Attorney heading bridge compensation panel
At a time when most people's bookshelves are stacked with potboilers and whodunits, Susan Holden is leading off her summer reading with What is Life Worth?, the memoir by the man who managed the Sept. 11 victims' fund. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:12:00 GMT)
Raw milk: Should the state ban it? Or drink it up?
Consumers almost always links arms with government public health agencies banning the sale of food believed to contain dangerous pathogens. But that kumbaya spirit appears to vaporize when the consumable is raw milk. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:08:04 GMT)
Medicare policy may cause spike in medical-error suits
Increasing focus on preventable medical errors will create a spike in lawsuits, with two types of plaintiffs' attorneys picking up the slack, a local lawyer said. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:21:36 GMT)
Rochester, New York Personal Injury Law Firm Faraci Lange LLP Launches New Website
Leading Rochester, New York based Personal Injury Firm of attorneys, Faraci Lange LLP, announces the launch of their new website at www.faraci.com. The site, which is clear and easy to navigate, highlights the law firm’s breadth of experience in personal injury practice areas as well as the significant number of accreditations and high ratings it has achieved. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Movers
ACCOUNTING Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, a public accounting firm in Miami, has named Jeffrey Blinn and Leif Novie as partners. They were both previously directors at the firm, working in the tax and accounting department. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:22:36 GMT)
Ex-Holiday Hills officer accused of injuring family member
WOODSTOCK – A former Holiday Hills police officer convicted of intimidating a woman who he pulled over for speeding into having sex is back in McHenry County Circuit Court. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:22:49 GMT)
Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei Adds Personal Injury Attorney John "Jay" Pate
The Law Offices of Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei in Dallas is announcing the addition of personal injury attorney John "Jay" Pate. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:33:00 GMT)
Local attorney cautioned, fined by committee
A local attorney was recently sanctioned and fined by the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct for failing to file a record of appeal on time, causing a lawsuit to be dismissed. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:09:10 GMT)
Manitoba/National News
Displaying 30 items. Judges angry at capital Posted 5 mins ago in Manitoba/National News OTTAWA — The Conservative government is facing criticism for using the personal income-tax information of more than 500 sitting federal judges during salary negotiations. The lawyer [...] (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:33:34 GMT)
Final arguments in Ky. diet drug settlement case
Three lawyers accused of defrauding their clients in a $200 million diet drug settlement were greedy, a prosecutor charged Monday during closing arguments of their high-profile trial. But a defense attorney said the attorneys did not commit any crime. (Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:57:38 GMT)
Attorney: Off-Duty Officer Who Shot Ex-Charger Followed Department Policy
An off-duty rookie was trying to stop the perceived threat of a drunken driver when he shot Steve Foley, the officer's attorney told a jury. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:37:43 GMT)
Greedy or Unsophisticated? Opposing Arguments Paint Differing Portraits of Fen-Phen Lawyers
Three lawyers accused of defrauding their clients in a $200 million diet drug settlement were greedy, a prosecutor charged Monday during closing arguments of a high-profile trial. But a defense attorney described the three men as personal injury lawyers who may not have been able to grasp the complexities of the class action settlement. "I don't think they've figured out how to read that ... (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:39:50 GMT)
Judge Scolds Lawyer for 'Verbal Assault' of Opposing Counsel
In a strongly worded order, a Georgia judge has called the conduct of a solo "so ignoble as to bring the legal profession in disrepute." Judge David R. Sweat rebuked James W. Smith for "disturbing" remarks he made about a pin worn by opposing counsel Andrew H. Marshall at a deposition. The Army gave Marshall the pin to honor his 21-year-old son, who was killed in combat in Iraq. Sweat termed ... (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:40:23 GMT)
Hand throws hat into Division B judge race
Covington lawyer A.J. Hand has announced his candidacy for the Division B judgeship on the 22nd Judicial District Court for St. Tammany and Washington parishes. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:52:16 GMT)
Judge Scolds Lawyer for 'Verbal Assault' of Opposing Counsel
In a strongly worded order, a Georgia judge has called the conduct of a solo "so ignoble as to bring the legal profession in disrepute." Judge David R. Sweat rebuked James W. Smith for "disturbing" remarks he made about a pin worn by opposing counsel Andrew H. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:02:45 GMT)
Awards & Achievers
Attorney Brian D. Risley has opened a solo law practice at 1200-C E. Woodhurst St. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:04:26 GMT)
POLLOCK: Thoughts on Lynch case and Russert
JUST WONDERING, what was accomplished by Marshawn Lynch’s three-week refusal to talk to police - supposedly on the advice of attorney Michael Caffery - after an early-morning personal injury hit-and-run on May 31? Other than Lynch trashing his reputation and embarrassing the Bills, of course. (Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:47:16 GMT)
Martin County Commissioners pay for lawsuits
SHOALS — The Martin County Commissioners begrudgingly paid $4,000 for two personal-injury lawsuits against them. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:29:53 GMT)
Keddies' chief fined $10,000
Personal injury lawyer Russell Keddie found guilty of professional misconduct. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:15:56 GMT)
Lawyer's jabs draw objection
[ A Clarke County Superior Court judge has rebuked a local attorney for ridiculing another attorney about his star-shaped lapel pin, a pin the U.S. Army gave in recognition of his son's service and death in Iraq. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:14:38 GMT)
Lawyers' divergent career paths cross in Fresno trial
Fresno attorney Gregory Arthur Morris used to be famous. He ran a big law firm with offices in six states, and his face was plastered on billboards, TV commercials and phone book advertisements. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:59:48 GMT)
New Website for Miami Florida Injury Law
By visiting the website, people with questions about personal injuries or wrongful deaths will see that the trial attorneys at Law Offices of Brian M. Davis, P.A. are highly skilled and experienced lawyers who will fight aggressively and relentlessly to hold those responsible for causing an injury or death accountable for their actions. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Baltimore Law Firm Makes News in Lawsuits against Makers of Shoulder Pain Pumps
Baltimore lawyer Robert K. Jenner, a partner at Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LLC, is one of the attorneys leading the way in product liability lawsuits against the makers of shoulder pain pumps. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Attorney Winfield joins race for mayor
City Hall served as a backdrop Monday for the first announced challenger to Mayor Laurence Leyens, as local attorney Paul E. Winfield kicked off his first campaign for public office with a message of change. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:55:53 GMT)
POLLOCK: Thoughts on Lynch case and Russert
JUST WONDERING, what was accomplished by Marshawn Lynch’s three-week refusal to talk to police - supposedly on the advice of attorney Michael Caffery - after an early-morning personal injury hit-and-run on May 31? Other than Lynch trashing his reputation and embarrassing the Bills, of course. (Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:32:27 GMT)
Patrick L. Falcon, Esq. Falcon Law Firm, LLC
Practice Areas: The Falcon Law Firm is dedicated to personal injury, medical malpractice and auto vehicle accidents. The firm offers a free initial consultation for personal injury, and workers' compensation matters, along with weekend and evening appointments. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:19:19 GMT)
News of the Weird: Practice what you preach
The prominent Texas personal injury attorney Brian Loncar, whose ubiquitous TV ads offer motorists a "strong arm" if they've been hurt by another driver's negligence, landed in critical condition after a Dallas accident caused, said police, when Loncar's 2008 Bentley failed to yield to an emergency vehicle and was struck by the speeding fire engine. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:38:20 GMT)
POLLOCK: Thoughts on Lynch case and Russert
JUST WONDERING, what was accomplished by Marshawn Lynch’s three-week refusal to talk to police - supposedly on the advice of attorney Michael Caffery - after an early-morning personal injury hit-and-run on May 31? Other than Lynch trashing his reputation and embarrassing the Bills, of course. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:02:27 GMT)
Belleville lawyer to become Illinois State Bar president
Belleville lawyer Jack Carey will become president of the Illinois State Bar Association Friday at the group’s annual meeting in St. Louis. Carey’s private practice concentrates on trial work, labor and personal injury law. (Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:09:26 GMT)
Private E-Mail, a Company Computer and a Question of Privacy
A lawsuit involves an unsettled area of the law, where changes in technology create tension between expectations of personal privacy and companies? rights to monitor equipment. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:01:20 GMT)
Question of privacy over personal e-mail at work
A lawsuit involves an unsettled area of U.S. law, where changes in technology create tension between expectations of personal privacy and companies' rights to monitor equipment. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:18:44 GMT)
N.Y. High Court Revives Malpractice Suit Over Representation of Convicted Lawyer
The New York Court of Appeals on Wednesday revived a legal malpractice suit against law firm Larossa, Mitchell & Ross over its representation of personal injury lawyer Morris J. Eisen, who was found to have defrauded New York City by fabricating evidence in tort cases. The accusations and subsequent prosecution of lawyers and investigators for Morris J. Eisen PC -- once one of New York's top ... (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:40:25 GMT)
Ex-Fresno lawyer's trial set to go to jurors today
Is Gregory Arthur Morris a white-collar criminal or a victim of mental illness? (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:45:05 GMT)
Lawyer doubts tale of Bronco
A day after Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall and his attorney publicly claimed that his March 6 arrest was the result of a "shakedown," his former girlfriend's attorney fired back. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:01:13 GMT)
A Company Computer and Questions About E-Mail Privacy
A lawsuit involves an unsettled area of the law, where changes in technology create tension between expectations of personal privacy and companies’ rights to monitor equipment. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:45:20 GMT)
A company computer and questions about e-mail privacy
A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Connecticut involves an unsettled area of the law, where changes in technology create tension between expectations of personal privacy and companies' rights to monitor the equipment they provide to employees. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:42:10 GMT)
Personal injury lawyer sues to block reprimand
Joel Bieber has filed suit asking a federal judge to stop a state disciplinary commission from pursuing a public reprimand against him over an ad that the panel claims makes misleading promises about job protection. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:59:26 GMT)
POLLOCK: Thoughts on Lynch case and Russert
JUST WONDERING, what was accomplished by Marshawn Lynch’s three-week refusal to talk to police - supposedly on the advice of attorney Michael Caffery - after an early-morning personal injury hit-and-run on May 31? Other than Lynch trashing his reputation and embarrassing the Bills, of course. (Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:47:56 GMT)
A Company Computer and Questions About E-Mail Privacy
A lawsuit involves an unsettled area of the law, where changes in technology create tension between expectations of personal privacy and companies’ rights to monitor equipment. (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:37:21 GMT)
Jurors find Morris guilty in thefts
Former millionaire Fresno attorney Gregory Arthur Morris was convicted on three counts of grand theft Friday for stealing money from his clients, capping a dramatic fall from grace for the once-famed personal injury lawyer. (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:45:08 GMT)
Increased Malpractice Damage Cap in Virginia is Still Unfair to Victims
Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Speaks Out Against July 1 Increase in Malpractice Damage Cap. [PR.com - June 28, 2008] (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:04:36 GMT)
5 indicted in fraud scheme
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) -- Five people have been indicted for allegedly falsifying bank documents to obtain fraudulent mortgage loans. State Attorney General Martha Coakley said Friday the suspects include bank employees and a mortgage broker. ... (Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:43:14 GMT)
Money ruling a remarkable woman's legacy
He thinks of her every time he gazes at the painting — a blazing orange sun she drew a few years after the tragedy. It is the only splash of color in his tiny K Street office and it gives him great joy, and a stab of sorrow. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:00:35 GMT)
Greenville lawyer fights disciplinary procedures
A personal injury lawyer has sued a state panel that disciplined him for an ad encouraging anyone hurt on the job to call him, saying there was nothing wrong with the commercial. Joel Bieber told The Greenville News he is asking for an injunction to stop the South Carolina Commission on Lawyer Conduct and the state Supreme Court’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel from continuing disciplinary ... (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:18:44 GMT)
Lawyers give mixed verdict on TV ads
If you've had your fill of personal injury law firms advertising on television, you'd better find some other way to entertain yourself because the ads aren't going away anytime soon. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:05:22 GMT)
Choosing a lawyer
Need legal help? It's there, but do your homework first Need legal help? It's there, but make sure you do your homework first. Whatever the situation, you might want to seek legal advice to make sure your rights are protected when it comes to civil matters in an increasingly complex society, but with more than 33,000 attorneys in Maryland alone, it can feel daunting. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:50:57 GMT)
E-mail lawsuit could settle privacy issues at workplace
When he was fired, Scott Sidell was angry enough. Then he found out that his former employer was reading his personal Yahoo e-mail messages after he had left the company. In a lawsuit that he filed in May against Structured Settlement Investments, the finance company he used to run, Sidell claims executives at the company went so far as to read e-mail messages that he had sent to his lawyers ... (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:09:07 GMT)
Targeting repeat DUIs: State, local officials strengthen penalties
Linda Mead’s attorney said the Marengo woman planned never to drive again as she was sentenced in her fourth case of driving under the influence. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:07:16 GMT)
Lawyer's lost love fuels money redesign quest
He thinks of her every time he gazes at the painting — a blazing orange sun she drew a few years after the tragedy. It is the only splash of color in his tiny K Street office and it gives him great joy, and a stab of sorrow. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:15:44 GMT)
New bar association president urges fifth judgeship
By TOM HOWELL JR. Jennifer Kovach, a versatile attorney with well-known clients such as Sussex Bank, is no stranger to responsibility. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:33:05 GMT)
Massey Energy Co. Agrees to Noteworthy Corporate Governance Improvements in Environmental Compliance and Worker Safety
Plaintiffs' litigation firm Motley Rice LLC today announces court approval of a shareholder derivative settlement with Massey Energy Company (NYSE: MEE). Institutional shareholder Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust (Manville Trust) commenced this action aiming to improve the company's policies and procedures in the areas of environmental compliance and worker safety. (Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:39:15 GMT)
Barrett takes over trial lawyers groups, will continue agenda
Michael Barrett of Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky has become president of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, succeeding Mark Tanner of Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner & Weinstock. Barrett will continue to fight additional attempts to limit damages in personal injury cases. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:21:43 GMT)
Leading New York City Trial Law Firm / Personal Injury Lawyers Go Online Using TrialLaw1.com as the Internet Brand
New York Trial Attorneys - Sullivan, Papain, Block, McGrath, & Cannavo, launches New website to provide citizens with access to convenient, prompt, legal assistance. (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Leading New York City Trial Law Firm / Personal Injury Lawyers Go Online Using TrialLaw1.com as the Internet Brand
New York Trial Attorneys - Sullivan, Papain, Block, McGrath, & Cannavo, launches New website to provide citizens with access to convenient, prompt, legal assistance. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Ne (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:23:09 GMT)
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