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All file, no trial
One of the rarest sights in civil litigation is a trial. Less than 2 percent of cases that move through the legal system in a given year end in a trial, according to the Judicial Council of California. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:43:46 GMT)
Missing Fla. Girl's Mom Re-Arrested
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. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:30:04 GMT)
Civil courts to switch to random filing system
Calvin Hawkins was slated to be a traveling judge when he first was appointed as a Lake County Superior Court judge in 2007. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:50:06 GMT)
County decision stirs angst with fire board
MISSOULA - The Missoula County commissioners' decision last week to hire Frenchtown Fire Chief Scott Waldron to review proposed subdivisions in the area has fire board members scratching their heads. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:08:07 GMT)
James Morris has raised six times as much as Phil Urie in race for San Joaquin judge
Spanos. Stone Brothers. Alegre. Attorneys. Doctors. Republicans. Democrats. What do they have in common? They're all donating money to the two candidates running in San Joaquin County's judicial race. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:14:14 GMT)
Howard Kennedy and Douglas-Mann seal merger
Howard Kennedy has merged with personal injury boutique Douglas-Mann & Co with the aim of bolstering its client base. ... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:17:43 GMT)
Kryzan, Powers parry claims in debate
Alice Kryzan's record as a lawyer for Occidental Chemical Corp. surfaced Sunday as an issue in her race for Congress, as Jon Powers, another of the candidates for the Democratic nomination in the 26th District, continued to fend off questions about the charity he founded to aid children in Iraq. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:28:14 GMT)
Iroquois prosecutor upset man won't be extradited in death of Buckley teen in 2004
WATSEKA – Iroquois County's top prosecutor said he's disappointed that the Mexican government has decided not to return a man accused of killing a Buckley teen four years ago to this country for prosecution. State's Attorney Jim Devine said he learned in early August from a Department of Justice attorney that Mexican authorities have decided not to allow the extradition of Fernando Nunez, 24. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:12:46 GMT)
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When renting out house is unethical
Q: Do I have the right to rent out a property that is subject to foreclosure without telling the new tenant about the foreclosure but stipulating a notice period of one month to vacate the property? Does a Realtor marketing the property need to be made aware of the foreclosure lawsuit? (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:29:04 GMT)
Close call for citizen during robbery
PICKERING -- A man who attempted to collar a robbery suspect Friday afternoon in Pickering narrowly avoided injury when the fleeing bandit swiped at him with a knife, police said. The incident ... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:01:43 GMT)
Killable hour
Of all the tedious tasks that lawyers have to do, time-recording is perhaps the most deadly. Private-practice lawyers account for their time in increments of 15 minutes, or even five or six minutes at some firms, and then send the bill to clients. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:03:24 GMT)
COPS EYE DAUGHTER OF 100-YR.-OLD SLAY VICTIM
Investigators consider the daughter of a murdered 100-year-old Long Island woman a person of interest in the East End slaying, a police source said yesterday. The body of Jessie Burke, who had just reached the century mark on Aug. 7, was found at... (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:11:27 GMT)
J.Lo hubby dogged by lawsuit
Marc Anthony will soon be starring with wife Jennifer Lopez in a federal suit that claims their guard dog attacked a flight attendant on a private jet. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:33:55 GMT)
Fund for victims slow to pay
HARTFORD — There is a $1.1 million backlog in state payments to crime victims, even though a special compensation fund has $5 million available. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:34:28 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. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:12:23 GMT)
After a Night as an EMT, Everyday Stress Is a Breeze
There is nothing like relaxing after a hard day at work with a book, sitting on the deck with a cold beer or strolling through the neighborhood. But I've found my own way of managing stress: riding in the back of an ambulance assisting someone who needs urgent care. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:18:26 GMT)
Report Describes Careless Handling of U.S. Secrets
Former attorney general Alberto R. Gonzales told investigators that he could not recall whether he took home notes regarding the government's most sensitive national security program and that he did not know they contained classified information, despite his own markings that they were "top secret... (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:18:43 GMT)
Marc Anthony to Be Named in Dog-Attack Suit Along J-Lo
Jennifer Lopez's husband Marc Anthony will be added this week to a lawsuit by a flight attendant who says the couple's guard dog attacked her on a private jet, the New York Daily News reports. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:15:01 GMT)
Asset Protection For The Business Owner
Could incorporating your business help protect it? Find out here. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:44:12 GMT)
Group home client dies after recent incident
NEW CHARLESTON -- A Graywood Foundation client died on Monday at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, where he had been hospitalized after suffering a head injury last week at a group home. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:08:43 GMT)
KENNEY UPDATE: Attorney told Kenney he should avoid confrontation with neighbors, not shoot them
3 p.m. — The attorney who represented murder defendant John Kenney in early 2007 warned his client that he could not "shoot somebody just because they're on your property," according to testimony this afternoon. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:08:50 GMT)
Maryland Republican Delegates
WILFRED R. BLEAKLEY JR. of Arnold could not be reached. DAVID BRUCE HAYS, of Arnold is a lawyer and a retired battalion chief for the Anne Arundel County Fire Department where he worked for 26 years until 2002. Hays is pledged to McCain. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:48:52 GMT)
Gonzales' handling of data criticized
WASHINGTON — Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales told investigators that he could not recall whether he took home notes regarding the government's most sensitive national security program and that he did not know they contained classified information, despite his own markings that they were "top secret — eyes only," according to a Justice Department report released Tuesday. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:23:23 GMT)
NAMES & FACES
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Man dies in wake of fight at group home
CHARLESTON — An autopsy on Tuesday confirmed that a 21-year-old man died Monday from a head injury he suffered during an assault at a group home several days ago, according to the Champaign County coroner’s office. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 06:09:43 GMT)
ITTY BITTY BITS: Marc Anthony joins wife in doggie lawsuit; American Cancer Society vs. Michael Jordan; Diddy's Sarah ...
*Marc Anthony has been dragged into a personal injury lawsuit filed against his wife, Jennifer Lopez, for the actions of her guard dog – who allegedly attacked a flight attendant while she was traveling on a private jet. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:06:32 GMT)
Kanalakis testifies Kenney 'agitated'
An attorney testified Tuesday that he warned murder defendant John Kenney in 2006 that he should avoid confrontation with neighbors Mel and Elizabeth Grimes and that "you can't shoot somebody just because they're on your property. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:56:33 GMT)
New court will focus on complex business cases
Nearly 180,000 new civil cases pile into the Ohio court system every year, and business owners and their attorneys have complained for years that complex lawsuits between businesses usually get short shrift. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:20:58 GMT)
Litigation and Arbitration
Beachcroft LLP United Kingdom: Legal Costs: Another Stealth Tax? To understand the continuing disputes over claimants' costs in personal injury cases, you need to appreciate where the true cost will fall, argues Andrew Parker. Ultimately the premium paying public will foot the bill for any excesses. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:28:03 GMT)
Fund for victims slow to pay
HARTFORD — There is a $1.1 million backlog in state payments to crime victims, even though a special compensation fund has $5 million available. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:34:28 GMT)
Nifong guitars may be auctioned
The trustee overseeing Mike Nifong's estate in federal bankruptcy court has asked a judge to order a public auction of the former Durham prosecutor's cherished guitars. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:32:42 GMT)
Growing sick list puts force in bind
FOXBORO - Two Foxboro police officers were hospitalized Wednesday with personal medical conditions, bringing to five the number of officers out of work in the 31-member department and compromising some operations, Police Chief Edward O'Leary says. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:32:56 GMT)
Man admits fleeing police
SPRINGFIELD - A 57-year-old West Springfield man Tuesday admitted to a wild flight from police in August 2007 that included running his car into a police officer in Springfield, and leading police on a chase on Interstate 91 and Route 5 that ended in the parking lot of the Holyoke Mall. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:31:47 GMT)
ALABAMA VOICES: Alabama's high court targeted
The recent anguish Huntsville trial lawyer Kenneth Cole generated in an Alabama Voices column about outrage was itself outrageous and false as any hoax ever perpetrated. It was a political rant reinforcing the trial lawyers' dark plan to reassume control of the Alabama Supreme Court. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:08:23 GMT)
Yule backs Mendoza for Superior Court post
After following Sal Mendoza Jr.'s career for 11 years, retiring Judge Dennis Yule sees the "young, energetic" lawyer as the best candidate to help expand and reform the bicounty justice system. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:12:58 GMT)
Man gets prison in Mechanicsburg hit-and-run fatality
A man who entered guilty pleas in an October 2007 hit-and-run death in Mechanicsburg was sentenced Tuesday to a year in Cumberland County Prison and a year of probation. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:32:07 GMT)
Nifong might lose 3 guitars
Former prosecutor Mike Nifong might have to part with his cherished guitars. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:43:34 GMT)
Nineteen area residents among 76 arraigned
@Section Head:Schuylkill County court (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:43:17 GMT)
Stephen Frankel remains in jail
Former local attorney Stephen M. Frankel must serve six to 23 months in prison for violating his probation on a 2006 case in which he and his father were convicted of taking money from clients. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:18 GMT)
Indian-American doctors held for defrauding medical system
Dr Rudra Sabaratnam, a physician and long-time Los Angeles marathon runner who is frequently quoted in The Los Angeles Times on the subject of sports injury, was arrested last week by federal authorities on the charge that he conspired with social worker Estill Mills to recruit people from homeless shelters to receive unnecessary health services. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:05:59 GMT)
Judge: Grupo Mexico defrauded creditors
Battle for control of copper miner intensifies. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:35:55 GMT)
Law and reorder: Debate on tort reform has reached N.J.'s courtrooms
Tort reform. In the legal world, those are fighting words. While it's been a hot topic in places such as Mississippi and Texas, New Jersey has been pretty quiet -- until now. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:33:48 GMT)
Final tigers to leave Wesa-A-Geh-Ya
The remaining tigers at the Wesa-A-Geh-Ya exotic animal center are to be relocated this weekend. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:02:18 GMT)
Litigation funding violates usury laws, appeals court rules
When is a loan not a loan? That depends on how you define “loan.” The simple definition could bring big changes for dozens of companies that give money to personal injury victims who need cash while they’re suing for damages. Opponents contend these litigation-funding companies are lenders that charge high interest rates — as much as 100 percent a year. The companies contend they are ... (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:04:37 GMT)
Cellphone executive takes up a new calling
Cyriac Roeding completes a 6-week world tour in which he traveled to such places as Nepal and Brazil to witness how people use their mobile devices. Most people take a vacation to get away from their jobs. Cyriac Roeding took a vacation for his job. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:11:02 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. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:24:26 GMT)
Man gets prison in Mechanicsburg hit-and-run fatality
A man who entered guilty pleas in an October 2007 hit-and-run death in Mechanicsburg was sentenced Tuesday to a year in Cumberland County Prison and a year of probation. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:45:47 GMT)
Four candidates jockey for D.C. in 26th District race
The three Democrats and one Republican running in the 26th Congressional District are working to distinguish themselves from one another. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:55:46 GMT)
Misery attends each hearing when state must seize children
The young mother stands before Judge Darlene Byrne, chewing gum and staring vacantly at the floor. If the hearing about her 5-year-old son interests her, it doesn't show. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:40:34 GMT)
Family mourns trooper-related crash victim, awaits investigation's end
An investigation into a fatal crash involving a state trooper might be forwarded to the Winnebago County state’s attorney’s office for review as early as next week. And the move might result in the answers that the family of 65-year-old Carole Tierney has sought since the accident occurred July 12 at U.S. 20 and Winnebago Road. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:45:42 GMT)
Narrow Zyprexa Class Certified, Sealed Files Released
New York Times reporter in a controversial legal end-run. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:08:23 GMT)
King of the road? Bikes need license plates just like cars
In case you had any lingering doubts about who is winning the bike wars here in P-town, you might want to check out a little story in the current Willamette Week called “DIY Justice” — which, I am informed, is texting language for “Do It Yourself Justice.” The story ... (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:09:42 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. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:24:14 GMT)
False papers
How a 'doctor' bought her degree for £700 (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:41:37 GMT)
Raymond severance totals $43,654
Former Police Chief Langdon Raymond could receive $43,654.81 in severance pay and other compensation from the town of Fletcher after resigning in July amid department turmoil. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:12:33 GMT)
Judge: Foundation laudable, but ‘you are also a thief’
WAILUKU - While acknowledging that Glenn Mabson may have raised public awareness of epilepsy, 2nd Circuit Judge Richard Bissen on Friday said the executive director of the Epileptic Foundation of Maui is still a criminal. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:36:04 GMT)
Estate files lawsuit against nursing home
A negligence lawsuit was filed recently on behalf of a former nursing home resident for injuries she allegedly received while being moved from her bed to a wheelchair. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:44:54 GMT)
Man gets prison in Mechanicsburg hit-and-run fatality
A man who entered guilty pleas in an October 2007 hit-and-run death in Mechanicsburg was sentenced Tuesday to a year in Cumberland County Prison and a year of probation. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:00:47 GMT)
Can Fighting Irish rebound in 2008?
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'40-Year-Old Virgin' actor faces new charges
Prosecutors have brought additional charges against a Hollywood actor accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend 20 times. (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:23:48 GMT)
Oprah says no to Palin interview
Storm as TV star refuses to have Republican vice-presidential candidate as a guest on her show (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:30:40 GMT)
US election: Storm as Oprah says no to Palin interview
US daytime TV star refuses to have Republican vice-presidential candidate as a guest on her show (Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:35:36 GMT)
'40-Year-Old Virgin' Actor Faces New Charges
Shelley Malil, 43, who played a supporting role in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," was charged with residential burglary and assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly attacking a man who was with Malil's ex-girlfriend, Kendra Beebe, on Aug. 10. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:15:01 GMT)
'40-Year-Old Virgin' actor faces new charges
Shelley Malil is accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend 20 times. Prosecutors have brought additional charges against Hollywood actor accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend 20 times. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:43:25 GMT)
New charges for actor accused in stabbing
VISTA, California (AP) -- Prosecutors have brought additional charges against a Hollywood actor accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend 20 times. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:00:20 GMT)
40-year-old Virgin actor's new charges
Hollywood actor from India accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend 20 times faces new charges. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:17:11 GMT)
Your tax dollars flow to a family of companies: Who really runs them?
Follow the connections among families and companies in a Plain Dealer graphic (PDF) This is the first of a two-part series. Monday: RTA officials didn't know about all the family ties on the Euclid Corridor project.CLEVELAND'S McTECH CORP. was quietly... (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:42:29 GMT)
'40-Year-Old Virgin' Actor Faces New Charges
An actor from the movie "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend 20 times has his bail reduced, but new criminal charges were filed against him. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:08:13 GMT)
Tales from a world cell phone tour
Most people take a vacation to get away from their jobs. Cyriac Roeding took a vacation for his job. Instead of relaxing on a beach, Roeding — a mobile technology expert and enthusiast — took a ’round-the-world odyssey to see how the rest of the world uses cell phones. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:07:13 GMT)
Opinions remain divided over insurance act
This is exactly how the Insurance Fair Conduct Act was designed to work, its advocates say. An insurance company cut off payments to a Selah man, and the man's attorney wielded the act like a hammer to get the company to pay up. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:43:54 GMT)
Oprah says no to Palin interview
The map will replace this text. If any users do not have Flash Player 8 (or above), they'll see this message. Oprah Winfrey, America's favourite daytime TV star, has refused to have Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin as a guest on her talk show. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:31:03 GMT)
Sunday, September 7, 2008
A California judge has reduced by millions the bail amount of the Indian-origin US actor Shelley Malil, who is accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend. The 43-year-old actor allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend Kendra Beebe more than 20 times at her home in San Diego, California, last month. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:44:07 GMT)
Governer to choose among three for Supreme Court - or not
JEFFERSON CITY — Zel Fischer, a little-known judge from Tarkio in Missouri's northwestern corner, has all the right connections to be considered the front-runner for Gov. Matt Blunt's nod for the Missouri Supreme Court. Fischer is the lone Republican among the three court nominees. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:45:26 GMT)
People do the darndest things with cell phones
Most people take a vacation to get away from their jobs. Cyriac Roeding took a vacation for his job. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:18:20 GMT)
Records cast doubt on McTech autonomy
In an interview last March, McTech Corp.’s chief executive, Mark Perkins, said Anthony and Joseph Cifani had “no role” in McTech’s operations after they sold their stakes in 1999. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:00:13 GMT)
Oprah compromised as she refuses to interview Palin
Oprah Winfrey, America's favourite daytime television star, has refused to have Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin as a guest on her talk show. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:40:08 GMT)
Republicans hope to stay afloat in Minnesota
As the dust settles in Minnesota’s Twin Cities after the Republican National Convention, candidates in several Tuesday primaries hope to kick it back up again. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:37:23 GMT)
Avery talks of Bryant hangover
CROOKED lawyer John Avery felt his life changed after acting for Port Arthur gunman Martin Bryant, a court has heard. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:50:00 GMT)
Attorney will focus on basics as new bar association president
Rai Saint Chu intends to focus on the basics when she becomes president of the Hawaii State Bar Association Jan. 1. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:39:23 GMT)
Final tigers to leave Wesa-A-Geh-Ya
The remaining tigers at the Wesa-A-Geh-Ya exotic animal center are to be relocated this weekend. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:16:56 GMT)
Wealthy? Be sure to insure yourself
For the first time in his life, Rich's friends are ribbing the Manhattan Beach entrepreneur about something other than his absent-minded-professor demeanor. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:19:03 GMT)
Fund for victims slow to pay
HARTFORD — There is a $1.1 million backlog in state payments to crime victims, even though a special compensation fund has $5 million available. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:52:09 GMT)
CO victim claims firm following her
New England Air Systems was sued in 2005 gas poisoning. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:23:39 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, 08 Sep 2008 09:39:23 GMT)
Borsheim makes first appearance since accident | By Adam Dunivan Loveland Reporter-Herald
Once an athlete in body, always an athlete in mind. That might be the best thing going for Les Borsheim in a long, personal road to recovery. As it stands, there still are more questions than answers for the former Colorado Eagles player, now three months removed from a near-fatal motorcycle accident that has confined him to a motorized wheelchair, not knowing whether he will walk again. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:40:46 GMT)
Borsheim makes first appearance since accident
Once an athlete in body, always an athlete in mind. That might be the best thing going for Les Borsheim in a long, personal road to recovery. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:05:55 GMT)
Helping Bryant made me steal says lawyer
A DISGRACED lawyer is blaming the pressure of representing Port Arthur serial killer Martin Bryant for a stealing spree stretching almost five years. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:31:00 GMT)
Tort reform has cash flowing in governor race
JEFFERSON CITY — In the battle over big money, the race for Missouri governor boils down to this: Big Business vs. Big Law. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:29:59 GMT)
Foes try to block Farmers Branch illegal immigrant ban
By ANABELLE GARAY Opponents of the Dallas suburb's latest effort to drive away illegal immigrants asked a federal judge Monday to restrain Farmers Branch officials from enforcing a ban on rental housing to people who can't prove they are in the country legally. They're are seeking a temporary restraining order to keep Farmers Branch from requiring prospective apartment and house renters to ... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:20:13 GMT)
NEW: Prominent attorney quits YTB board
EDWARDSVILLE — Prominent local attorney John Simmons has resigned from the board of YTB, the controversial travel sales firm, but Simmons and the company management are choosing their words carefully. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:30:46 GMT)
Final firms offer to settle in Station case
PROVIDENCE –– Seven insurance inspection companies and insurance brokers, along with the former owner of The Station nightclub, where a disastrous fire claimed 100 lives, have agreed to out-of-court settlements with the victims –– the last parties with whom lawyers intend to strike agreements. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:32:10 GMT)
Final firms offer to settle in Station case
The insurance inspection companies and brokers offer $262,500, bringing the total to more than $176 million in proposed settlements. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:41:02 GMT)
Want your stuff back after RNC? Most who were arrested get theirs, others go away empty-handed.
More than 800 people arrested during Republican National Convention protests had their first opportunity on Monday to get their belongings — keys, wallets and cell phones — back from police, but some were stymied. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:28:03 GMT)
Judge eyes race question in ferry crash payout
A federal judge in Brooklyn is questioning whether the law should permit race to have as much weight as it does in calculating life expectancy, an issue that will help decide how much a black Staten Island Ferry crash victim deserves for his injuries. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:05:06 GMT)
Man Dies in Latest Construction / Crane Accident - New York State Labor Laws Need to Stay Strong
While New York upstate groups like "Unshackle Upstate", insurance companies, developers and contractors fight to weaken http://perecman.com/AboutUs.htm [New York State Labor Laws ], David Perecman, New York construction accident lawyer, calls for New York to stand behind their workers and protect New York State Labor Laws. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Law Offices of Carlos A. Canet Announces the Launch of Redesigned Website
Expert DUI defense attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and Miami Florida launches newly redesigned website with Florida DUI Laws & Penalties. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Using one cycle to help break another
Lori L'Ecuyer rode her bicycle onto the sun-splashed campus of Assumption College on a glorious Sunday afternoon, tired from her 50-mile trek but energized because it marked a milestone in her emotional journey. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:15:19 GMT)
Foes aim to block immigrant ban
DALLAS -- Opponents of a Dallas suburb's latest effort to drive away illegal immigrants asked a federal judge Monday to restrain Farmers Branch officials from e ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:18:52 GMT)
NewsMakers September NewsMakers
General manager Brad Schow accepted the first Frontline Partner of the Year Award from HP/Microsoft Frontline Partnership. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:41:08 GMT)
Lawyer Press Release Distribution Service JusticeNewsFlash.com Introduces Attorney Susan Ramsey as Legal News ...
South Florida Injury Lawyer - Attorney Susan Ramsey, R.N., of Gary Roberts & Associates, P.A., in West Palm Beach, FL, becomes a legal news contributor / mesothelioma lawyer news desk editor for JusticeNewsFlash.com. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:50:03 GMT)
Cuomo Warns of College Loan Market
New York's attorney general calls it a dangerous place that preys on our young people; he speaks of the private college loan market. Now that New York has passed a law protecting students from banks who payoff schools to get kids' business, Andrew Cuomo is educating the public. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:33:31 GMT)
Palin's Strange Probe of a Trooper
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin – collaborating with her husband Todd and several senior aides – conducted what amounted to a rogue investigation into suspicions that her ex-brother-in-law was faking a job-related injury as a state trooper, according to state documents, law enforcement officials and former aides to Palin. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:11:09 GMT)
Federal Judges: Fla. High Court Got It Wrong in Historic Tobacco Case
Federal judges in Florida have thrown a legal monkey wrench into thousands of lawsuits filed on behalf of sick smokers by rejecting a pivotal part of the Florida Supreme Court decision that threw out a record-breaking $145 billion verdict and dismantled a statewide class action. The state high court ruled that future plaintiffs could use jury findings on illnesses and industry negligence in ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:55:05 GMT)
Man injured on 9/11 sues insurer
A Princeton Township man who suffered a back injury due to falling debris in the collapse of the Twin Towers on 9/11 is suing an insurance company, claiming it forced him to run up $85,000 in legal fees to fight its denial of his disability claim. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:11:26 GMT)
Little relief in Canadian asbestos settlement
A court settlement called "absurd and disturbing" would give Canadians with homes contaminated with asbestos-containing Zonolite insulation virtually nothing, while their lawyers get millions from W.R. Grace. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:10:35 GMT)
Franken Primary Win One of Many Key Results From Tuesday's Primaries
Entertainer-turned-candidate Al Franken easily won the nomination of Minnesota Democrats to challenge Republican Sen. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:32:20 GMT)
Federal Judges: Fla. High Court Got It Wrong in Historic Tobacco Case
Federal judges in Florida have thrown a legal monkey wrench into thousands of lawsuits filed on behalf of sick smokers by rejecting a pivotal part of the Florida Supreme Court decision that threw out a record-breaking $145 billion verdict and dismantled a statewide class action. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:02:41 GMT)
Citys retired attorney takes job
Wausaus former city attorney and human resources director has a new job after spending nearly a month in retirement. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:32:15 GMT)
Zuma weighs legal action against Zapiro
Michael Hulley has confirmed that the ANC president is considering new legal action against the controversial cartoonist. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:22:49 GMT)
Lakin scheduled to plead guilty
Former Metro East legal and Democratic Party powerhouse Tom Lakin is scheduled to plead guilty this morning to federal drug charges. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:19:06 GMT)
Sheldon Silver Stays on Top
ALBANY, N.Y. In a year when New York City's biggest newspapers endorsed one of his opponents and a tabloid portrayed him as 'Count Dracula,' Democratic Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver came out on top. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:47:38 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. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:12:05 GMT)
South Africa: Zuma May Act Against Zapiro
Jacob Zuma's lawyer has confirmed that the ANC president is considering new legal action against cartoonist Zapiro after his controversial drawing published in a Sunday newspaper this week. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:17:19 GMT)
Palin's Strange Probe of a Trooper
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin – collaborating with her husband Todd and several senior aides – conducted what amounted to a rogue investigation into suspicions that her ex-brother-in-law was faking a job-related injury as a state trooper, according to state documents, law enforcement officials and former aides to Palin. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:56:01 GMT)
Zuma weighs legal action against Zapiro
Jacob Zuma's lawyer has confirmed that the ANC president is considering new legal action against cartoonist Zapiro after his controversial drawing published in a Sunday newspaper this week. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:05:31 GMT)
Crash that ignited San Juan debate headed to court
Boy, who lost his foot in the 2005 motorcycle accident, and his friend are called reckless by the city's attorney. Plaintiffs argue that the city maintained a dangerous roadway. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:52:42 GMT)
Bankruptcy on the rise
Since last year, Michigan has been near the top of a dubious list as the state has been consistently ranked in the top five in personal bankruptcy filings. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:55:36 GMT)
Trial by bloggers?
DeFUNIAK SPRINGS - Citing pre-trial publicity, an attorney for Herman Walker is requesting that a civil trial related to a fatal car accident he was involved in be held somewhere other than Walton, Okaloosa, Bay, Holmes or Washington counties.The motion for the change of venue states that Walker is "considered so odious to the inhabitants of Walton County, Florida, that he could not receive a ... (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:08:20 GMT)
U.S. claim deadline against Grace set for Oct. 31
SEATTLE — A court settlement described as “absurd and disturbing” would give Canadians owning homes contaminated with asbestos-containing Zonolite insulation virtually nothing, while their lawyers would get millions from W.R. Grace. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:59:05 GMT)
The Attorneys at Walker & Crawford Respond to Increasing Media Reports of Questionable Mortgage Lending Practices
Concerns grow as Media Spotlights Mortgage Crisis and Practices of Leading Financial Lenders (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
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MARIAH CAREY REASSIGNS BENNY MEDINA: Rumors confirmed; longtime manager will no longer represent entertainer. *E! News is confirming that Mariah Carey will no longer be represented by Benny Medina, who's been her manager for the past five years. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:07:20 GMT)
Thomas Lakin in custody awaiting six-year sentence on cocaine charges
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Falk says pipe safety check not done
An employee of the firm that installed a pipe that leaked and caused a fatal explosion at the Falk Corp. in 2006 failed to... (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:43:13 GMT)
3rd-party hopeful tries to seek votes
Exactly four people came to hear a lunch speech from Constitution Party vice presidential candidate Darrell Castle at Mullins Drive-In restaurant Wednesday. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:17:07 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. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:18:19 GMT)
Billionaire hit with lawsuit over injury at Kahala home
A Honolulu personal injury attorney who has criticized Japanese billionaire Genshiro Kawamoto for poor upkeep of numerous vacant Kahala homes filed a lawsuit yesterday against the real estate tycoon on behalf of a Ma'ili woman who said she was injured by debris from a Kawamoto property. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:15:26 GMT)
Lakin pleads guilty in drug case but may face more troubles
East St. Louis — Tom Lakin, a millionaire lawyer and major political contributor in the Metro East, pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal drug charges — but his troubles appear far from over. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:19:07 GMT)
UPDATE: Fatal watercraft driver 's blood alcohol twice legal limit
Toxicological tests showed a Yuba City man's blood alcohol content was 0.16 when the personal watercraft he was on struck and killed a toddler at a Feather River Beach, an official said Thursday. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:02:25 GMT)
Criminal law maven to serve in Manhattan
A prominent Brooklyn criminal defense lawyer - who counts corrupt judges among his clients - was sworn onto the Manhattan bench Thursday. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:01:41 GMT)
Tax Problem Didn?t Stop Brooklyn Judge Candidate
Devin P. Cohen, a Democrat running for Civil Court in Brooklyn, is said to have paid his taxes in full but did not file his actual tax returns until recently. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:48:07 GMT)
Special Reports
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin -- collaborating with her husband Todd and several senior aides -- conducted what amounted to a rogue investigation into suspicions that her ex-brother-in-law was faking a job-related injury as a state trooper, according to state documents, law enforcement officials and former aides to Palin. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:30:54 GMT)
Bankruptcy Law Blowback
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Tougher Bankruptcy Laws Bite the Lenders
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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. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:27:17 GMT)
Broward lawyer sentenced for stealing clients' money
A former Broward County attorney was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from his clients over a two-year period. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:08:35 GMT)
Pompano attorney stripped of license, sentenced to 10 years
A Pompano Beach attorney stripped of his law license will spend 10 years in prison for stealing more than $300,000 from clients, prosecutor David Schulson said Friday. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:08:43 GMT)
Google Chrome: Where's the Shine?
As a Google stockholder and avid fan of its products, attorney Rod Kovel took its new browser, Chrome, through its paces. Hotly touted by spokesmen who insisted that Chrome was a complete rethinking of the concept of Web browsers, Kovel found it fast, but overall, dissatisfying. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:14:06 GMT)
Houston Personal Injury Law Firm Williams Kherkher Provides Informational Resources for Injured Oil Rig Workers
Firm Offers Legal Assistance as Injury and Fatality Rates Rise in One of Nation's Most Dangerous Industries (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Fleming & Palermo Form New Firm Board Certified Specialists Announce New Partnership
Former Harris County Attorney Michael P. Fleming & Well-known Houston trial lawyer Sam Palermo form partnership. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Houston Personal Injury Law Firm Williams Kherkher Provides Informational Resources for Injured Oil Rig Workers
Firm Offers Legal Assistance as Injury and Fatality Rates Rise in One of Nation's Most Dangerous Industries (PRWeb Sep 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:19:53 GMT)
Fleming & Palermo Form New Firm Board Certified Specialists Announce New Partnership
Former Harris County Attorney Michael P. Fleming & Well-known Houston trial lawyer Sam Palermo form partnership. (PRWeb Sep 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:20:53 GMT)
Lawyer given 10 years for theft of money
A former attorney from Broward County was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from his clients over a two-year period. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:21:25 GMT)
Time is ticking for clock-watching lawyers
Of all the tedious tasks lawyers have to do, time-recording is perhaps the most deadly. Private-practice lawyers account for their time in increments of 15 minutes, or even five or six minutes at some firms, and then send the bill to clients. This structure has been in place for decades. But co... (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:11:02 GMT)
Conflict of interest? School board VP is contractor's lawyer
STAMFORD - In May, Alfonso Barbarotta filed a lawsuit against UBS after injuring himself in a fall on its property. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:49:11 GMT)
Walsh: Judge renders statute unenforceable
Dear sirs (legislators, governor, attorney general): I'm writing to you . . . No, wait! Don't tear this up. I know I'm a despised member of the "media elite," but give me a minute to explain: Utah has a problem. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:05:19 GMT)
Conflict of interest? School board VP is contractor's lawyer
STAMFORD - In May, Alfonso Barbarotta filed a lawsuit against UBS after injuring himself in a fall on its property. The attorney who represents him in the suit against the bank is Board of Education Vice President James Rubino. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:31:07 GMT)
Conflict of interest? School board VP is contractor's lawyer
STAMFORD - In May, Alfonso Barbarotta filed a lawsuit against UBS after injuring himself in a fall on its property. The attorney who represents him in the suit against the bank is Board of Education Vice President James Rubino. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:22:59 GMT)
Conflict of interest? School board VP is contractor's lawyer
STAMFORD - In May, Alfonso Barbarotta filed a lawsuit against UBS after injuring himself in a fall on its property. The attorney who represents him in the suit against the bank is Board of Education Vice President James Rubino. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:24:26 GMT)
Former Roseville lawyer facing embezzlement charges
Michael Angst of Roseville couldn't figure out why he'd gotten so little money in a personal-injury lawsuit involving a restaurant. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:04:06 GMT)
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