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Mother accused of child abuse arrested again
WORCESTER - The mother accused of abusing her 2-year-old son and who was released on personal recognizance this week was re-arrested yesterday by detectives for allegedly intimidated a witness in the case, police said last night. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:34:55 GMT)
Williamsville firm has ties to Silver
A Williamsville-based company that provides financial support to personal injury attorneys has received two separate loans from state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:22:32 GMT)
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Accused mom hit with more charges
WORCESTER - A Worcester woman arraigned Monday in Central District Court on a charge of assaulting and seriously injuring her 2-year-old son was back before the same judge yesterday on an intimidation of a witness allegation and additional child assault charges. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:23:33 GMT)
Firing of Flint Police Sgt. Rick Hetherington is 'travesty of justice', attorney says
FLINT, Michigan -- The attorney for a Flint police sergeant fired Thursday for talking to the media spoke further this morning about what he called "a travesty of justice." (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:50:37 GMT)
Chicago Heights man charged in crash with Pace bus
A 26-year-old Chicago Heights man is charged with leaving the scene of a personal-injury crash after he allegedly rear-ended a Pace bus and then ran away on foot. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:52:35 GMT)
Compassionate Attorneys Support Cutting-Edge Law School's Program to Help Abused and Neglected Children
San Diego personal-injury attorney Gordon Levinson has endowed the University of San Francisco School of Law Child Advocacy Clinic with a three-thousand dollar foundation grant. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
N.C. Motorists: How To Shield Yourself From Financial Ruin
New Book By Raleigh Lawyer Explains the Ins and Outs of Car Insurance. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Compassionate Attorneys Support Cutting-Edge Law School's Program to Help Abused and Neglected Children
San Diego personal-injury attorney Gordon Levinson has endowed the University of San Francisco School of Law Child Advocacy Clinic with a three-thousand dollar foundation grant. The Child Advocacy Clinic advances the rights and well-being of children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by their parents or guardians. University of San Francisco Law students enrolled in the Clinic ... (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:35:12 GMT)
N.C. Motorists: How To Shield Yourself From Financial Ruin
New Book By Raleigh Lawyer Explains the Ins and Outs of Car Insurance. (PRWeb Aug 23, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:36:21 GMT)
Kenney acted out of fear, defense tells jury
A "fear factor" forced a Carmel Valley man into fatally shooting his two "aggressive" neighbors, his defense attorney told jurors, while the prosecutor insisted the self-defense claim doesn't match the evidence. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:16:36 GMT)
Sexy Girls in Bikinis cat Fight About Atheism
Two young women fight poolside about the existence of God, rather than whether Miller Lite tastes great or is less filling. The ad promotes the newly released Beyond Reasonable Doubt: A Lawyer's Case for Disbelief in God by Geoff Henley, which provides an attorney's perspective in a debate often dominated by scientists and clergy. Throughout the work, Henley charges that all religious myths are ... (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:23:37 GMT)
Xenophon slams pokies manufacturers
ANTI-pokies campaigner and incoming senator Nick Xenophon today told the gaming industry's annual summit that poker machines were "inherently unsafe" and conference attendees were deliberately ignoring the damage they caused. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:59:00 GMT)
Pokies unsafe, Xenophon tells industry
Anti-pokies campaigner and incoming senator Nick Xenophon has told the gaming industry's annual summit that poker machines are "inherently unsafe". (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:22:13 GMT)
Local Artifacts Travel to Washington
Some Rochester history was on display this weekend before taking a trip out west. Several personal items belonging to Susan B. Anthony will be loaned out to museums in the state of Washington, including a cloak, an inkwell and Susan's eyeglasses. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:42:37 GMT)
Holliston resident president-elect of Mass. Bar Association
Holliston resident and Boston attorney Valerie A. Yarashus has been elected president-elect of the Massachusetts Bar Association for the 2008-09 year, beginning on Sept. 1.Association (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:30:33 GMT)
Man sentenced for ordering dog to attack officer
A Phoenix man was sentenced Thursday to 23 and a half years in prison, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office said Sunday. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:36:29 GMT)
Standing firm: Former firefighter Albert Arroyo takes case to airwaves
In a sympathetic interview with bodybuilding former firefighter Albert Arroyo, the axed jake claimed he cannot stand for long periods and that his legs go numb. "I... (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:37:02 GMT)
The Lobbyist Ties That Bind
It turns out Obama's newly selected running mate, Joe Biden, is bringing a some close and personal lobbyist ties to the table ... (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:33:45 GMT)
Don't Let a DUI Spoil Tailgating Fun ... or Worse
(ARA) - Football season is back and with it returns the tradition of tailgating. Good food, good friends, a great game and beverages to get you in the spirit. Several hours and several beers later, it's time to head home. Your head's humming, but you think you're okay to drive. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:24:26 GMT)
Quincy lawyer and Medford associate arraigned in connection with real estate fraud
A lawyer and his business associate were arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court earlier this month in connection with allegedly stealing mortgage payments from loan companies. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:06:09 GMT)
Suits against DHS "are hard cases to win"
Whenever a child suffers and dies at the hands of adults, as Danieal Kelly apparently did, it might seem logical that someone sues the city's Department of Human Services on his or her behalf. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:40:15 GMT)
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Holliston resident president-elect of Mass. Bar Association
Holliston resident and Boston attorney Valerie A. Yarashus has been elected president-elect of the Massachusetts Bar Association for the 2008-09 year, beginning on Sept. 1.Association (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:00:08 GMT)
Damages claims for Jersey abuse 'blocked'
Claims for compensation by victims of sexual abuse at a Jersey care home are being blocked by the island's government. (Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:09:40 GMT)
BLOGGING FOR BUCKS
A casually dressed employee kicks off his sandals, puts his feet up on the couch and proceeds to type away on his laptop. Nope, he's not slacking. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:50:17 GMT)
Lawyer Faces License Suspension
WHEELING - A Republican candidate for Ohio County prosecutor could have his law license suspended on allegations he hired a felon to collect money from those who owed him, and that he also asked the felon to get him a "throw away gun." (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:09:54 GMT)
Restitution and Unjust Enrichment.
Restitution has been defined as a body of law in which (a) substantive liability is based on unjust enrichment, (b) the measure of recovery is based on the defendant's gain instead of the plaintiff's loss, or (c) the court restores to the plaintiff, in kind, his lost property or its proceeds. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:24:03 GMT)
Family files suit on behalf of son
WORCESTER - A Grafton family has filed a civil suit in Worcester Superior Court against a city man they say injured their son in a January 2005 automobile accident even though the defendant was found not guilty of criminal charges stemming from the collision. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:44:57 GMT)
Driver sentenced for drunk-driving death
A Navajo Nation man was sentenced last week to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for the drunk-driving related death of his friend. (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:27:54 GMT)
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Sault's newest judge to be sworn in Sept. 3
Sault Ste. Marie’s newest judge will be sworn in Sept. 3 in a ceremony at the courthouse. Edward J. Koke, a St. Catharines lawyer, was named a Superior Court justice on July 31. He will replace Justice Gladys Pardu. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 4 [...] (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:17:31 GMT)
Update On Raven's WWE Lawsuit (WWE Comments), Cena, Adamle
» Law.com has an article up on the lawsuit filed by Raven, Kanyon, and Mike Sanders against WWE challenging the independent contractor status of WWE wrestlers. In the article, WWE attorney Jerry McDevitt calls the lawsuit "bogus." (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:43:56 GMT)
'A Lot of Barbara Kruger': Wife Gussies Up $3.2 M. Stopgap; $35 M. Mansion Awaits
Seven months after getting disbarred for his ties to a personal-injury practice in Long Island City that belonged to a non-attorney who’d made his money in taxicab medallions, and 10 months after closing on a $35 million mansion on East 62nd Street that Madonna had bid on, the lawyer turned real estate investor Keith Rubenstein has made another real estate deal. But it’s more modest. ... (Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:15:04 GMT)
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Attorney: Obese Texas woman didn't strike nephew
A nearly half-ton Texas woman charged in the death of her toddler nephew couldn't have beaten the boy to death because of her limited movement from weight problems, her attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:24:41 GMT)
James Sokolove: He loves to chase ambulances . . . and is proud of it
Personal injury mega-attorney James Sokolove is a local pioneer in advertising legal services, first blanketing the airwaves with "Have you been in an accident?"... (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:13:44 GMT)
Career victory list not driving force for Paterno, Bowden
The Penn State and Florida State coaches are good friends and downplay any personal rivalry. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:19:26 GMT)
NFL | Colts' Peyton Manning practices after being activated
More than a month after having knee surgery and enduring weeks of rampant speculation about whether the injury was worse than first feared... (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:07:00 GMT)
Peyton Manning 'back, right on schedule'
More than a month after having knee surgery and enduring weeks of rampant speculation about whether the injury was worse than first feared, two-time league MVP Peyton Manning finally provided his doubters with one emphatic answer Tuesday: He's back, right on schedule. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:06:12 GMT)
Lawyer Al Cone dies at 87
OCALA - Al Jennings Cone, Jr. - successful lawyer, celebrated community leader, and decorated war hero - died last Friday morning at the Legacy House Hospice, from respiratory complications. He was 87. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:44:33 GMT)
Marshall travels to N.Y. to appeal suspension
ENGLEWOOD - Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall was in New York on Tuesday to appeal his three-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:10:18 GMT)
Judge to be sworn in next week
Sault Ste. Marie's newest judge will be sworn in Sept. 3 in a ceremony at the courthouse. Edward J. Koke, a St. Catharines lawyer, was named a Superior Court justice on July 31. He will replace Justice Gladys Pardu, who has moved to the Superior Court in [...] (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:18:29 GMT)
Hit-and-run deaths up this year
In Philadelphia, there's a death count that never makes it to the city's homicide tally. The circumstances are varied and the deaths may not be premeditated, but in each case, those wielding the deadly weapons do the unconscionable - they run. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:34:08 GMT)
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Colm Condon: Former Irish Attorney-General
Colm Condon's long and eventful career as a Dublin barrister placed him at the stormy intersection of politics and the law at one of the most tumultuous times of 20th century Irish history. His time at the apex of the Dublin legal profession coincided with two hugely traumatic moments for the Irish state: the eruption of the troubles in the north and the hugely divisive rise of Charles Haughey. (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:11 GMT)
Small Firms Team Up for a New Growth Strategy
At San Francisco's Brydon, Hugo & Parker, about 70 percent of firm revenues come from product liability litigation. To help diversify, partner John Brydon is looking to expand the firm's bad-faith insurance coverage and commercial trucking litigation work. Rather than merge the 32-lawyer firm into a bigger one to get the benefits of geography and resources -- something its leaders are not ... (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:03:49 GMT)
New York-Based Sanders Law Firm Files Claim for Good Samaritan Beaten by New York City Police Officers
Leading personal injury law firm files notice of claim against City of New York and New York City Police Department. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Mom fights to have gymnast's plight recognized
Though Taylor Lindsay-Noel is optimistic she will walk again despite the doctors' prognosis, there seems little question that the 14-year-old's Olympic dream is out of reach (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:21:56 GMT)
New York-Based Sanders Law Firm Files Claim for Good Samaritan Beaten by New York City Police Officers
Leading personal injury law firm files notice of claim against City of New York and New York City Police Department. (PRWeb Aug 28, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:22:42 GMT)
Les Kuczynski dies: Led efforts to help Poland
Leszek "Les" Kuczynski, 61, attorney, humanitarian and leader in the Polish-American community, died Aug. 19 after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:34:56 GMT)
Age of man accused in quints fraud scheme in question
BEAUFORT -- Is the "father" in the quintuplets fraud scheme that police say bilked several local residents out of goods and money a minor or an adult? That's the question that will come before Judge Carmen Mullen in a general sessions court hearing today. The determination could affect how Juan Salvador Solis is tried and where he is detained. Solis and "mother" Erika Nieves-Abrigo, aka Nancy ... (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:13:46 GMT)
UNC tennis player to face additional charges
Chris Kearney is expected to be charged Thursday with two counts of felonious serious injury by motor vehicle in connection with an Aug. 17 hit-and-run. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:47:00 GMT)
Attorney Who Stole From Clients Could Get Life In Prison
HOUSTON -- Prosecutors want to send a personal injury attorney who stole from clients to prison for life, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday. Steven Bearman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1.5 million. (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:41:01 GMT)
RPD Sergeant Faces Misdemeanor Charges
A veteran of more than 21 years with the Rochester Police Department has been charged with 13 counts of petit larceny. Sgt. Carlos Garcia is accused of using his department-issued gas credit card for personal use, convenience and profit. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:33:13 GMT)
Lobbying, financial dealings in Biden family face scrutiny
When Sen. Joe Biden's son Hunter needed investors to help buy a New York-based hedge fund, the first financier to step forward was a Chicago lobbying firm and one of the senator's top campaign contributors. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:55:20 GMT)
Jackson takes seat for finale
If you were wondering how valuable rookie DeSean Jackson has become in the eyes of Eagles coach Andy Reid, you got the answer last night. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:22:16 GMT)
Houston lawyer's thievery gets him 35 years
Former personal injury lawyer Steven Bearman was sentenced to 35 years in prison Thursday for stealing money from clients and then stealing from a law firm that hired him as he awaited trial on the earlier charge. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:28:30 GMT)
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Get on Board with School Bus Safety: What You Must Know about Your Child's Ride to School
Parents feel confident putting their children on school buses. However, since 1995, 1,509 people nationally have died in school transportation-related crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA). Personal injury attorney, Jeffrey Kroll, wants parents to know they can take more protective action than they realize. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
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Despite Payments, Vioxx Legal Battle Drags On And On
At the same time that Merck's first payments are going out to people affected by side effects from the anti-inflammatory drug , more questions have arisen about Merck's marketing methods. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:14:01 GMT)
Despite Payments, Vioxx Legal Battle Drags On And On
Vioxx is turning into the story that won't go away. (Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:14:01 GMT)
Vikings’ McKinnie suspended four games for conduct violations
MINNEAPOLIS — The Vikings’ offensive line suffered a major, but not surprising, blow Friday when the NFL suspended left tackle Bryant McKinnie for the first four games of the season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:20:27 GMT)
Mother of missing Fla. toddler arrested again
The mother of a missing Florida girl was back in jail on check fraud and theft charges just over a week after being released on bond for charges related to her daughter's disappearance. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:29:38 GMT)
Mother of missing Fla. toddler arrested again
The mother of a missing Florida girl was arrested again Friday night this time on check fraud and theft charges just over a week after a bounty hunter bailed her out of jail. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:30:56 GMT)
McKinnie suspended for 4 games
The NFL suspended Minnesota left tackle Bryant McKinnie for four games without pay Friday for violating the league's personal conduct policy, a blow to the protection of Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson's blind side. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:17:25 GMT)
Relatives of Bonds's trainer scrutinized
Federal prosecutors are considering charging the wife and mother-in-law of Barry Bonds's personal trainer in an effort to pressure Greg Anderson to testify against the slugger during his perjury trial, The New York Times reported yesterday. A lawyer representing Anderson's wife, Nicole Gestas , and others familiar with the matter told the newspaper that prosecutors are considering charging her ... (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 08:53:36 GMT)
Weir fires 10-under 61 to vault into lead
Mike Weir birdied the first four holes and one-putted his final nine greens yesterday in the Deutsche Bank Championship to tie the course record at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass., with a 10-under 61, the lowest round of his PGA Tour career. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:06:00 GMT)
Sports Briefs: Costa out for season
EUGENE — Oregon quarterback Nate Costa will be out for the season after surgeons repairing a torn meniscus in his left knee also found a torn anterior cruciate ligament. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:23:53 GMT)
Mother of missing Fla. toddler arrested again
Orange County Sheriff's Office investigators took Casey Anthony into custody at her home Friday night. She was being held on $3,000 bond and was charged with uttering a forged instrument, fraudulent use of personal information and petty theft, Capt. Angelo Nieves said. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:00:44 GMT)
Mother of missing Fla. toddler arrested again
The $500,000 bond posted a week ago for the mother of a missing Florida girl was rescinded after she was taken back to jail on check fraud and theft charges, a bondsman said Saturday. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:43:17 GMT)
Falcons keep Shockley, cut Harrington
Quarterback D.J. Shockley, wide receivers Brian Finneran and Adam Jennings and tailback Jason Snelling made the cut. Quarterback Joey Harrington and guard Kynan Forney didn't. (Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:58:22 GMT)
Singer Thought Her Star Never Rose, but eBay Says Otherwise
Forty-eight years ago, an ambitious teenager with a whale of a voice and a dream born of evenings singing doo-wop on street corners found her way from Louisville to Detroit, to an apartment just upstairs from the Gordy family's recording studio. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 02:43:54 GMT)
Alleged scam costs firm
A prominent Knoxville law firm and at least 50 investors who pooled money in the firm's trust accounts were fleeced of nearly $4 million by a foreign currency trading firm that was forced into bankruptcy after it was exposed as a pyramid scheme, according to court records and two law firm partners. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:12:23 GMT)
Falcons release former Lions QB Harrington
CINCINNATI -- Offensive tackle Willie Anderson and running back Rudi Johnson lost their starting jobs with the Cincinnati Bengals during training camp. Now they've lost their roster spots, too. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:49:56 GMT)
Former prisoner of St. Tammany Parish jail sues sheriff for damages
A Jefferson Parish man jailed in St. Tammany has sued Sheriff Jack Strain after he fell off a top bunk and injured himself. (Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:59:34 GMT)
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