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A Lawyer Interested In Upping the Ante
High-powered Washington lawyer by day, high-roller poker maniac . . . when he can squeeze it in. (Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:24:10 GMT)
Woman who police jailed and who miscarried gets $750,000 settlement
Nearly three years after a Sudanese woman accused Kansas City police of causing her baby to miscarry, Sofia Salva walked out of federal court with a $750,000 settlement Thursday. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:59:07 GMT)
If true, all kinds of legal codes were shattered
Judge Edward Nottingham has been naughty. Again. Will this latest disgraceful allegation lead to new trials for disappointed litigants whose cases had been heard by Judge Nottingham? Probably not, but you can bet that many in that situation are calling their lawyers to ask right now. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:20:56 GMT)
Phillies have region rejoicing
At this time, in this city, it is difficult, nay, impossible to overstate the healing power of the Phillies' National League championship. A triumph so rare and so sweet, the city woke up delirious yesterday morning, as if the Santa Ana winds had blown in from Los Angeles, dusting the city with mood-elevating confectioners' sugar. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:54:24 GMT)
Woman who miscarried settles KC police lawsuit
A woman who miscarried after two Kansas City officers failed to get medical treatment for her has reached a $750,000 settlement with police. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:10:12 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. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:16:47 GMT)
Regional news: Voting attire ruling; more
Campaign hats, buttons out; shirts, sweaters OK for voters at polling sites on election day (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:51:48 GMT)
$894 million deal ends pain of Pfizer's lawsuits
Drug giant Pfizer Inc. has reached an $894 million deal to end most of the lawsuits over its two prescription pain relievers, the popular Celebrex and a similar drug, Bextra, no longer on the market. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:47:40 GMT)
Utah Woman, Police Settle in Miscarriage Suit
The deal is reportedly worth $750,000. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:53:37 GMT)
$894M deal ends most of Pfizer's lawsuits
Drug giant Pfizer Inc. has reached an $894 million deal to end most of the lawsuits over its two prescription pain relievers, the popular Celebrex and a similar drug, Bextra, no longer on the market. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:50:26 GMT)
4 hurt in explosion at north Georgia law office
An explosion at a small-town law firm in northern Georgia injured at least four people Friday, and authorities were seeking someone they believe may have been involved in the attack. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:43:28 GMT)
Man Sues Club, Claims Injury From Stripper Shoe Incident
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Visiting a strip club has its risks and it's not just getting caught by your honey. A Florida man is suing the Booby Trap club in Pompano Beach. Charles Privette claims a stripper's shoe flew off while she was doing a pole dance. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:27:20 GMT)
Man Sues Club, Claims Injury From Stripper Shoe Incident
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Visiting a strip club has its risks and it's not just getting caught by your honey. A Florida man is suing the Booby Trap club in Pompano Beach. Charles Privette claims a stripper's shoe flew off while she was doing a pole dance. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:27:30 GMT)
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro: Phoenix Attorney Plays Role in Pfizer Settlement
Attorney Rob Carey, partner in the Phoenix office of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro, today announced the firm reached an $89 million settlement with Pfizer on behalf of purchasers of Celebrex and Bextra in a suit claiming the pharmaceutical giant launched misleading marketing campaigns for its drugs. (Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:43:00 GMT)
$894 million deal ends pain of Pfizer's lawsuits
Drug giant Pfizer Inc. has reached an $894 million deal to settle the bulk of the lawsuits over its withdrawn pain reliever Bextra, following the lead of rival Merck & Co., which is spending five times as much to settle Vioxx suits. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:05:42 GMT)
$894 Million Deal Ends Pain of Pfizer's Lawsuits
Drug maker Pfizer Inc. has reached an $894 million deal to settle most of the lawsuits over its withdrawn pain reliever Bextra, following the lead of rival Merck & Co., which is spending five times as much to settle Vioxx suits. The agreement also would end lawsuits over Pfizer's Celebrex, the only one of the three anti-inflammatory drugs still on the market. All three products have been linked ... (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:47:52 GMT)
Suspect dead, 4 hurt in Ga. law office explosion
A bitter family dispute over property in north Georgia apparently erupted Friday when a 78-year-old man threw an explosive into a law firm that represented his son, causing a blast that killed the father and injured four people in the office. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:13:28 GMT)
Pfizer reaches $894 million settlement over pain reliever
TRENTON, N.J. — Drug giant Pfizer Inc. has reached an $894 million deal to settle the bulk of the lawsuits over its withdrawn pain reliever Bextra, following the lead of rival Merck & Co., which is spending five times as much to settle Vioxx suits. The Pfizer agreement would also end lawsuits over its popular Celebrex, the only one of the three — all in the same class of anti-inflammatory drugs ... (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 05:13:25 GMT)
Business news in brief
Wilmington Trust Corp. reported $22.9 million in third-quarter net income, 50 percent lower than in the same period a year ago. The Wilmington bank's results included a $19.7 million loss on preferred stock in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , which were taken over by the federal government last month. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:28:28 GMT)
Pfizer reaches deal to end Bextra suits
$894 million agreement will also settle cases over Celebrex Drug giant Pfizer Inc. has reached an $894 million deal to settle the bulk of the lawsuits over its withdrawn pain reliever Bextra, following the lead of rival Merck & Co., which is spending five times as much to settle Vioxx suits. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:32:26 GMT)
Pfizer settles for $894 million
Drug giant Pfizer has reached an $894 million deal to settle most of the lawsuits over withdrawn pain reliever Bextra, following the lead of rival Merck & Co., which is spending five times as much to settle Vioxx lawsuits. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:52:48 GMT)
Pfizer agrees to deal over pain reliever
Drug giant Pfizer has reached an $894 million deal to settle the bulk of lawsuits over its withdrawn pain reliever Bextra. The agreement also would... (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:16:11 GMT)
Music and legal system intertwine in life of West Long Branch man
Joseph G. Hughes is a lawyer who handles everything from personal injury to criminal defense cases at the firm where he's been a partner since 2002. He's also a songwriter, lead singer and rhythm guitarist for his band Goldenseal. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:17:13 GMT)
Former Student Who Alleged Rape Sues TCU
A former student who accused three former student athletes of sexual assault in 2006 has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the university, alleging that various administrators attempted to cover up the reported assault. The plaintiff, identified only by the initials K. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:22:37 GMT)
Students chat with a modern-day Atticus Finch
If the character from Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" practiced law today, he could have appealed his case. — Charles Huffman looks nothing like Gregory Peck, but his answers to questions about his passion for his profession echoed those of Atticus Finch, the lawyer Peck portrayed in the film adaptation of Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:59:41 GMT)
Suspect dead, 4 hurt in Ga. law office explosion
A bitter family dispute over property in north Georgia apparently erupted Friday when a 78-year-old man threw an explosive into a law firm that represented his son, causing a blast that killed the father and injured four people in the office. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:18:45 GMT)
Suspect Dead, 4 Hurt In Ga. Law Firm Blast
Georgia investigators say a 71-year-old man suspected of setting off an explosion at a small-town law office has died. Four other people were injured in the explosion. (Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:30:01 GMT)
Koster says attorney general's job requires his trial experience
Chris Koster views the office of attorney general as an extension of his work as a county prosecutor in Cass County. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:45:02 GMT)
Koster says attorney general's job requires his trial experience
Chris Koster views the office of attorney general as an extension of his work as a county prosecutor in Cass County. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:00:16 GMT)
Regional briefs: Miscarriage suit settled
KANSAS CITY Miscarriage suit settled A woman who miscarried after two Kansas City officers failed to get medical treatment for her has reached a $750,000 settlement with police. Sofia Salva’s attorney, Andrew Protzman, and police confirmed the settlement Thursday. The federal lawsuit alleged wrongful death and personal injury. Salva says the officers caused the death of her child when they ... (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:14:22 GMT)
Lawsuit filed against Reyna, Inland
KITTITAS COUNTY- A personal injury lawsuit on Oct. 7 was filed against Rafad Reyna and Inland Networks in Kittitas Superior Court. Reyna pleaded guilty to reduced charges of third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation on Sept. 19. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:38:51 GMT)
Jack Tenner, prominent L.A. judge and civil rights advocate, dies at 88
Judge Jack Tenner, a retired Los Angeles Superior Court judge who was involved in many of the city's civil rights struggles over the last 60 years, including fighting restrictive housing covenants in the 1940s and helping to elect some of the area's most prominent African American officeholders -- including the late Mayor Tom Bradley -- has died. He was 88. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:05:01 GMT)
People in Business
Senior Services Network has announced its board for 2008-2010: (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:23:08 GMT)
From law to medicine
LEWISTON - Stephen Kottler spent a career helping people get their due in court. Now, he wants to heal them. In a shaded office behind a Main Street mansion, Kottler helps people fight toothaches and back pain, sleeplessness and poor energy. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:05:12 GMT)
Boomers without family connections must plan for future
It's seldom voiced explicitly, maybe because it sounds so selfish, but one of the benefits of having children is the possibility that, someday, those kids can take care of Mom and Dad when they get old. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:11:54 GMT)
Woman who miscarried settles KC police lawsuit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A woman who miscarried after two Kansas City officers failed to get medical treatment for her has reached a $750,000 settlement with police. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:47:38 GMT)
Suspect dead, 4 hurt in explosion
DALTON, Ga. (AP) — A man suspected of setting off an explosion Friday at a small-town law firm in northern Georgia died in the blast that also injured four people at the office, authorities said. (Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:34:07 GMT)
Perk gives judge paid leave for 14 months
Nobody would want to go through what Waukesha County Judge Mark Gempeler has endured in the past 1 1/2 years - a... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:40:31 GMT)
Turf Wars
The rich and famous are used to getting what they want, when they want it. But in New York, where real estate is a contact sport, a boldface name doesn't mean others will automatically back down when it comes to hearth and home. "Because of the ease at which great things come to them, some celebrities are deluded about how the real world operates," says luxury real estate broker Leonard ... (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:10:22 GMT)
Jack Tenner, prominent L.A. judge and civil rights advocate, dies at 88
Judge Jack Tenner, a retired Los Angeles Superior Court judge who was involved in many of the city's civil rights struggles over the last 60 years, including fighting restrictive housing covenants in the 1940s and helping to elect some of the area's most prominent African American officeholders -- including the late Mayor Tom Bradley -- has died. He was 88. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:15:05 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, 20 Oct 2008 09:23:49 GMT)
Lawyer disbarred for adultery
MANILA, Philippines -- For leaving his wife and 12 children and cohabiting with a married woman, the Supreme Court has disbarred a lawyer whose conduct it described as "willful, flagrant or shameless." (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:10:55 GMT)
Suspect dead, 4 hurt in explosion
DALTON, Ga. (AP) — A man suspected of setting off an explosion Friday at a small-town law firm in northern Georgia died in the blast that also injured four people at the office, authorities said. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:40:37 GMT)
Lawyer disbarred for abandoning wife of 66 years, 12 kids
MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court has ordered a lawyer disbarred for abandoning his own wife of 66 years and his 12 children to live with his mistress, who's also married, with whom he has four other children, GMANews.TV learned on Monday (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:49:21 GMT)
Tehama County Court roundup
The following sentencings in the Tehama County Superior Court were provided by the Tehama County District Attorney's Office: ------ Jessie Borg was sentenced to three years in state prison for possession of a controlled substance for sale. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:27:22 GMT)
David H. Perecman Again Selected In Top 5% Of Personal Injury Lawyers In New York
Personal Injury Attorney In New York, David H. Perecman Has Been Voted By His Colleagues Nationwide To Be Among Super Lawyers (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:46:00 GMT)
Lawsuit filed against Reyna, Inland
KITTITAS COUNTY- A personal injury lawsuit on Oct. 7 was filed against Rafad Reyna and Inland Networks in Kittitas Superior Court. Reyna pleaded guilty to reduced charges of third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation on Sept. 19. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:43:12 GMT)
Judge's ruling could put couple's wedding on ice
A judge has ordered a woman to stay away from her fiance, two weeks before their wedding. Johnson County Judge Stephen Gerard ordered a 23-year-old woman on Monday not to have contact with the man after she was charged with domestic abuse causing injury. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:17:46 GMT)
Judge rules; jury set to be picked in Joyce case
PITTSBURGH -- In one of his final pretrial rulings, a federal judge today limited the scope of the testimony of an Erie lawyer who is scheduled to be a defense witness in the trial of former state Superior Court Judge Michael T. Joyce on insurance fraud charges. (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:03:04 GMT)
Attorney general candidates traveled diverse legal paths
JEFFERSON CITY | If the race for Missouri attorney general reveals anything, it's the breadth and diversity of legal practice. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:18:06 GMT)
Attorney general candidates traveled diverse legal paths
JEFFERSON CITY | If the race for Missouri attorney general reveals anything, it's the breadth and diversity of legal practice. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:26:57 GMT)
Fatal crash yields not guilty verdict
WHEATON – A DuPage County judge found a Wheeling man not guilty Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 accident that killed a St. Charles man, a DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office spokesman said. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:21:37 GMT)
DiMasi's ally gets scrutiny from AG
The state attorney general has launched an investigation into the financial dealings of House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi's personal accountant, according to multiple government officials, in a move that escalates the level of scrutiny of the profits and influence of DiMasi's close cadre of friends. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:06:40 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. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:25:57 GMT)
Government & Public Sector
It wasn't so long ago that mergers and acquisitions were the axes around which London's legal universe evolved. Indeed, elite UK law firms spent 2006 and the first half of 2007 basking in the radiance of record-breaking M&A activity. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:38:00 GMT)
Unlikely sight in Chicago: Orton playing above-average at QB
When Bears quarterback Kyle Orton met reporters following Sunday's wild win vs. the Vikings, he'd have had every reason to do so with the swagger one would expect from the leader of an offense that's become the face of a franchise long associated with punishing defense. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:00:15 GMT)
Lawsuit filed against Reyna, Inland
KITTITAS COUNTY- A personal injury lawsuit on Oct. 7 was filed against Rafad Reyna and Inland Networks in Kittitas Superior Court. Reyna pleaded guilty to reduced charges of third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation on Sept. 19. (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:13:19 GMT)
Attorney says motorist changed story in bike-two vehicle accident
An attorney representing an MU student severely injured on a bicycle in an accident with two vehicles said the first motorist who struck the cyclist has changed her story about whether the light she saw was red or green. The assertion was part of the opening statements that began Tuesday in a personal injury lawsuit filed against the city of Columbia and the Missouri Highway and ... (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:15:31 GMT)
Fatal crash yields not guilty verdict
WHEATON – A DuPage County judge found a Wheeling man not guilty Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 accident that killed a St. Charles man, a DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office spokesman said. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:15:32 GMT)
Lilly takes $1.4 billion charge for Zyprexa
The drug that helped Eli Lilly and Co. broaden its drug empire is continuing to drain the Indianapolis company's coffers. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:16:36 GMT)
Who Pays For Lives Lost in Recent NYC Apartment Building Fires?
Noted New York Building Accident Lawyer Richard Gurfein Singles Out No One, Yet. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Metiva, Rupright in runoff for Wasilla mayor
WASILLA — As if Wasilla didn’t already have enough going on, the city is having its first runoff for a mayoral race in years on Tuesday. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:03:33 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, 22 Oct 2008 10:24:39 GMT)
Jurors weigh death penalty for Torres
Published: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 2:02 a.m. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:34:14 GMT)
Remains may belong to woman who disappeared at D-FW airport in 2001
Personal items found Monday near Lake Lewisville might help solve the disappearance of Margie Dabney, a 70-year-old woman last seen at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in 2001. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:26:56 GMT)
Justice served? Family, lawyer question handling of rape case
ELLENSBURG — This past summer a rape case involving a 27-year-old Internet installer and a 15-year-old Upper County girl drew much attention. But before the case went to trial the Kittitas County Prosecutor’s Office offered the suspect a plea deal that reduced the charges. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:24:01 GMT)
Pfizer completes part of painkiller settlement
Pfizer Inc. said Wednesday it finalized part of a larger, $894 million deal to settle lawsuits over its promotion of the painkillers Celebrex and discontinued Bextra. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:49:56 GMT)
'Conflicts' cost accident victims dear
Lax regulation and ‘systemic conflicts of interest’ have deprived motor accident victims of legal advice and encouraged them to accept reduced compensation from insurers, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) alleged this week. (Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:11:12 GMT)
Court Tosses Claim by Basketball Player Punched During Lawyers' League Game
A Manhattan judge has tossed a negligence suit against the Lawyers Athletic League by a former college basketball player who was punched while playing on a team for the Milberg law firm. The judge found that nonattorney Devone Stephenson had submitted a valid online waiver form. Stephenson had alleged that an unauthorized player for opposing team Food Bank for New York City fractured his jaw, ... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:32:52 GMT)
16th District judge: Kavanagh is our choice
Livonia voters will decide on a new district judge Nov. 4 for the 16th District Court to replace Judge Robert Brzezinski who is not seeking re-election due to age. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:01:49 GMT)
Fatal crash yields not guilty verdict
WHEATON – A DuPage County judge found a Wheeling man not guilty Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 accident that killed a St. Charles man, a DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office spokesman said. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:09:03 GMT)
Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske - The brutality of the buzz
I’ve often written in this column with my perspective on the aftermath of bike-on-car collisions. This week, I’ve got a different perspective to share ─ the perspective of a cyclist who was actually involved in a bike-on-car collision. On July 26, 2007, racers Diana Panchyk and Matthew Barrowclough were on a training ride when they were struck from behind by the mirror of a truck that passed too ... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:57:16 GMT)
Judicial candidates tout experience and fairness
Sean Kavanagh believes his experience and background suit him well to be the next judge of the 16th District Court. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:06:01 GMT)
Dade Clerk of Courts Harvey Ruvin draws 3 challengers
Three political unknowns -- an attorney who once played Minor League Baseball, a concert promoter who represented the 1980s boy band Menudo and a Hialeah air conditioning contractor -- are challenging one of the county's longest-serving politicians for the post of county clerk. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:29:42 GMT)
Driver charged with leaving scene of Devils Lake accident that killed Fargo man
MINNEWAUKAN, N.D. - The driver of a pickup truck that plunged into Devils Lake on Aug. 3, resulting in the death of a Fargo man, was charged today with leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injury, a felony. Advertisement: JUST WEDDINGS UNLIMITED Add a Touch of Magic to YOUR Special Day! Receive a free toss bouguet with the booking of any wedding package! (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:41:30 GMT)
Justice served? Family, lawyer question handling of rape case
ELLENSBURG — This past summer a rape case involving a 27-year-old Internet installer and a 15-year-old Upper County girl drew much attention. But before the case went to trial the Kittitas County Prosecutor’s Office offered the suspect a plea deal that reduced the charges. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:09:31 GMT)
Two seconds could have prevented 2005 accident, civil engineer testifies
A couple more seconds might have prevented a 2005 accident at the intersection of College and Rollins Avenues that resulted in the amputation of a bicyclist’s left leg from the knee down, according to testimony by civil engineer Ronald Hensen. He was called by the plaintiff's attorney in a personal injury lawsuit filed against the city of Columbia and Missouri Highway and Transportation ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:48:07 GMT)
PEP EXCLUSIVE: (Updated) Gabby's lawyer issues brief statement about Rose's "new complaint"
Two weeks before his 45th birthday, Gabby Concepcion is in for another "surprise" from his manager, Rose Flaminiano. This time, it is in form of a complaint for Estafa and Deceit, which was filed at the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office last Tuesday, October 21. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:31:31 GMT)
Castle honest in bid for White House on Constitutional ticket
A Germantown personal injury lawyer who opposes the income tax, illegal immigration and entangling alliances that result in war is running for vice president on the Constitution Party ticket. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:09:14 GMT)
Driver charged in Fargo passenger's death
The driver of a pickup truck that plunged into Devils Lake resulting in the death of a Fargo man Aug. 3 was charged Thursday with leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injury, a felony. Advertisement: ROAD WOLF MOTORCYCLE SPECS $65 Oil Change @ Road Wolf Motorcycles Text this to your phone and bring it in to Road Wolf Motorcycles and receive an oil change for ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:11:45 GMT)
Fatal crash yields not guilty verdict
WHEATON – A DuPage County judge found a Wheeling man not guilty Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 accident that killed a St. Charles man, a DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office spokesman said. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:08:55 GMT)
The Law Office of Ronald Z. Berki's 30 Years of Experience Featured in San Jose Magazine
Ronald Z. Berki, a personal injury lawyer with experience in criminal defense, felony and misdemeanor, wills and trusts, and more was recently featured in the "Best Lawyers" publication of San Jose Magazine. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Ad blitz questions change in elections
Opposition has emerged for a plan to eliminate the partisan election of Greene County judges. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:05:25 GMT)
Ottawa arsonist jailed 11 years
A man who said a series of fires he set at a Bank St. office complex last month were "nothing personal" was sentenced yesterday to 11 years in prison. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:58:56 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. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:32:25 GMT)
Justice served? Family, lawyer question handling of rape case
ELLENSBURG — This past summer a rape case involving a 27-year-old Internet installer and a 15-year-old Upper County girl drew much attention. But before the case went to trial the Kittitas County Prosecutor’s Office offered the suspect a plea deal that reduced the charges. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:39:31 GMT)
Kentucky Attorney Jason S. Matuskiewicz Joins The Frank Jenkins Law Office
New associate will focus on personal injury law with the Lexington, KY firm. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:03:00 GMT)
No curbs on Wall Street pay despite crisis
Despite the Wall Street meltdown, the biggest banks are preparing to pay their workers as much as last year or more, including bonuses tied to personal and company performance. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:06:50 GMT)
Persinger named best natural resource attorney in nation
WILLIAMSON — Having accepted many honors during his 44 years of practicing law in Williamson, Howard M. Persinger Jr. is basking in the national spotlight as one of “The Best Lawyers in America.” (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:29:11 GMT)
Expert Michigan Truck Accident Lawyer Will Share Secrets to Winning Big with Other Trial Lawyers
Steven Gursten of Michigan Auto Law is speaking at the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America conference on "Maximizing Personal Injury Damages in Trucking Cases." (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:05:00 GMT)
Bonuses 'adding insult to injury'
NEW YORK — Despite the Wall Street meltdown, the nation's biggest banks are preparing to pay their workers as much as last year or more, including bonuses tied to personal and company performance. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:16:30 GMT)
After 16 years, Ruvin faces first challenge
Three political unknowns -- an attorney who once played Minor League Baseball, a concert promoter who represented the 1980s boy-band Menudo and a Hialeah air-conditioning contractor -- are challenging one of the county's longest-serving politicians for the post of county clerk. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:41:41 GMT)
Rochester news briefs
Police search for bank robber Rochester lawyer to head state panel Lutheran Church hails its 140th Not guilty plea given in hit-and-run (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:11:35 GMT)
As taxpayers lose, banks plan bonuses
Despite the Wall Street meltdown, America's biggest banks are preparing to pay their workers as much as last year or more, including bonuses tied to personal and company performance. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:09:35 GMT)
Tribute to sister's fight
Susan Lucianna was a top paralegal, the kind that knows every client and holds an office together. Diane M. Lucianna, her sister, is a personal injury lawyer who worked shoulder-to-shoulder with Susan at the family's Hackensack office. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:01:05 GMT)
Tribute to sister's fight
Susan Lucianna was a top paralegal, the kind that knows every client and holds an office together. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:40:53 GMT)
Fatal crash yields not guilty verdict
WHEATON – A DuPage County judge found a Wheeling man not guilty Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 accident that killed a St. Charles man, a DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office spokesman said. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:48:47 GMT)
A scheme that stretched across the globe
Fraud cases raise questions about the work of attorneys whose clients later faced criminal charges SARATOGA SPRINGS ? The money was supposed to come from overseas: a $100 million deal to finance a ski resort in Utah.The wealthy investor on the other end of the telephone line listened closely to three men from Saratoga County, including an attorney, who cast themselves as international ... (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:13:55 GMT)
Business People
The Annapolis law firm of Hyatt and Weber recently hired attorney Linda T. Cox, company officials announced in a release. Ms. Cox will focus her practice on estate planning, administration and business law. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:15:51 GMT)
AIG to pay $18 million to N.C. man
American International Group, the major insurance company that received an $85 billion federal bailout for risky financial practices, has agreed to pay $18 million to a former North Raleigh man who was completely disabled when a pickup truck hit him in the parking lot of his apartment. The settlement appears to be one of the largest in the state's history for a personal injury case, local ... (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 12:03:09 GMT)
Lawsuit seeks to block tough La. lawyer ad rules
Personal injury attorney Morris Bart has spent millions of dollars to make "one call, that's all" his familiar refrain for television viewers, but new lawyer advertising rules in Louisiana may ruin the return on his investment. Catchy phrases and mottos like Bart's have been seen and heard on televisions across the country, prompting some states to silence what have been called deceptive, ... (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:20:18 GMT)
La. prepares to have some of the US' toughest rules on attorney ads; lawyers sue to block them
NEW ORLEANS - Personal injury attorney Morris Bart has spent millions of dollars to make "one call, that's all" his familiar refrain for television viewers, but new lawyer advertising rules in Louisiana may ruin the return on his investment. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:21:16 GMT)
Catchy lawyer ads running afoul of new laws
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AP) -- Personal injury attorney Morris Bart has spent millions of dollars to make "One call, that's all" his familiar refrain for television viewers, but new lawyer advertising rules in Louisiana may ruin the return on his investment. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:29:58 GMT)
AIG agrees to $18 million in quick injury settlement
American International Group, the insurance giant rescued by $85 billion in federal loans last month, has agreed to an $18 million settlement with the father of a disabled former Raleigh man. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:20:36 GMT)
Fatal crash yields not guilty verdict
WHEATON – A DuPage County judge found a Wheeling man not guilty Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 accident that killed a St. Charles man, a DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office spokesman said. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:01:48 GMT)
Danger overhead
As city crews and private contractors continue to clean up in the wake of a heavy fall snowstorm two weeks ago, thousands of broken or damaged branches are still dangling dangerously overhead. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:15:03 GMT)
Danger overhead
As city crews and private contractors continue to clean up in the wake of a heavy fall snowstorm two weeks ago, thousands of broken or damaged branches are still dangling dangerously overhead. That situation has some people wondering who's responsible ... (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:24:23 GMT)
Lawyers, consumer advocacy group fighting Louisiana crackdown on attorney ads
NEW ORLEANS – Personal injury attorney Morris Bart has spent millions of dollars to make "one call, that's all" his familiar television commercial refrain, but new lawyer advertising rules in Louisiana may ruin the return on his investment. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:56:26 GMT)
No curbs on Wall Street pay despite meltdown
NEW YORK -- Despite the Wall Street meltdown, the nation's biggest banks are preparing to pay their workers as much as last year or more, including bonuses tied to personal and company performance. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:18:57 GMT)
Wall Street salaries continue to grow despite meltdown
NEW YORK — Despite the Wall Street meltdown, America’s biggest banks are preparing to pay their workers as much as last year or more, including bonuses tied to personal and company performance. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:49:37 GMT)
Lawyers, consumer advocacy group fighting Louisiana crackdown on attorney ads
(AP) NEW ORLEANS – Personal injury attorney Morris Bart has spent millions of dollars to make "one call, that's all" his familiar television commercial refrain, but new lawyer advertising rules in Louisiana may ruin the return on his investment. (Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:54:37 GMT)
50 Percent Legal Fee Questionable but Not Forbidden in N.J. Consumer Cases
The New Jersey Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics has declined to place a proscription on lawyers charging a 50 percent contingency fee in consumer rights cases. The committee's opinion addressed a lawyer's inquiry on whether it is permissible to agree with a client to split evenly the net amount recovered, after disbursements, in a consumer protection case, where ... (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:19:34 GMT)
Grand Jury to Investigate Allegations of Police Attack
The Brooklyn district attorney has decided to have a grand jury examine evidence in the case of a man who has accused the police of beating and sodomizing him. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:56:03 GMT)
Fatal crash yields not guilty verdict
WHEATON – A DuPage County judge found a Wheeling man not guilty Monday on charges stemming from a 2007 accident that killed a St. Charles man, a DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office spokesman said. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 05:16:30 GMT)
50 Percent Legal Fee Questionable but Not Forbidden in N.J. Consumer Cases
The New Jersey Supreme Court's Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics has declined to place a proscription on lawyers charging a 50 percent contingency fee in consumer rights cases. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:03:52 GMT)
PEOPLE: Archer & Greiner partner honored
Attorney Frank D. Allen has been presented the Trial Bar Award by the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey in recognition of his distinguished career, dedication to the law and commitment to a fair and just legal system. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:25:29 GMT)
Minnesota Vikings Team Report
The Vikings returned from the bye week surrounded by questions about a report from Fox Sports that Pro Bowl defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams are both facing four-game suspensions after being in a group of NFL players who tested positive for water pills. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:50:09 GMT)
Immigrant hoping to "give back' seeks office
Marina Kats came to the United States from Ukraine when she was 18. After a successful legal career, she now eyes a seat in Congress. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:04:52 GMT)
Attorneys challenge tougher La. lawyer-ad rules
NEW ORLEANS — Personal injury attorney Morris Bart has spent millions of dollars to make "one call, that's all" a familiar refrain for television viewers, but Louisiana’s new rules on lawyer advertising may ruin the return on his investment. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:06:44 GMT)
Man charged with trying to extort thousands from lawyer
Federal prosecutors say Twin Cities businessman Tom Petters swindled investors for billions. Now, a Minneapolis man is charged with trying to swindle Petters' attorney. (Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:41:52 GMT)
Boone County jury awards $1.8 million in bike accident
COLUMBIA — A Boone County jury awarded $1.8 million late Tuesday night in a personal injury lawsuit filed by the parents of an MU student severely injured in a 2005 accident. The lawsuit was filed against the City of Columbia and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, among others. The jury deliberated for 10 hours, returning a verdict at about 10:30 p.m. The verdict assessed the ... (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:45:30 GMT)
Rochester man admits fleeing scene of accident
A Rochester man has admitted that he drove away from an accident that seriously injured an 8-year-old boy, but said he fled because a crowd began to attack him. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:09:55 GMT)
Two vie for town selectman seat
TOPSFIELD and mdash; If lawn signs are any indication, the selectmen's race between Karen Dow and Eldon Goodhue is far more important than a mere U.S. presidential race. Goodhue, an independent attorney, and Dow, a particle physicist, both know the handy skill of crunching numbers. They're both worried that whoever gets elected Nov. 4 will have to work well with other people to cut the municipal ... (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:44:56 GMT)
The party committees twist the truth
Sponsor: National Republican Congressional Committee (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:41:13 GMT)
AIG Settles North Carolina Injury Case for $18 Million
American International Group, the insurance giant rescued by $85 billion in federal loans last month, has agreed to an $18 million settlement with the father of a disabled former Raleigh man. AIG's (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:52:56 GMT)
Michael Bamberger: A Game with Tea Breaks
The half-dozen Jamaican cricketers crowded into Barrington Bartley's sagging Ford Windstar and left Brooklyn, bound for suburban Washington, D.C., and the title game of the Washington Cricket League. Midnight came and went as they rode through the trapped fog and odd yellow light of the New Jersey Turnpike. They drank Red Bull and played home-burned mixes of reggae and dance hall. Beenie Man ... (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:55:23 GMT)
8 Day Report: A Tsunami of Trial Lawyer Cash
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29, 2008 -- Personal injury trial lawyers poured millions of dollars into Texas elections this cycle and the latest campaign finance reports reveal a last minute tsunami of campaign contributions from wealthy trial attorneys determined to roll back lawsuit reform in Texas. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:00:48 GMT)
Injured bicyclist wins damages; MU student ran red light into traffic.
A Boone County jury returned a $1.8 million verdict last night in a personal injury case brought by a University of Missouri student who was seriously injured when she was struck by two vehicles in a 2005 bicycle accident near campus. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:09:16 GMT)
Cyclist will receive $450,000 in personal injury lawsuit
A bicyclist who sued the city of Columbia and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, among others, after a 2005 accident will receive $450,000 of the $1.8 million awarded Tuesday in the personal injury lawsuit. The net verdict of $450,000 and the total damage amount were reached through a “pure comparative fault” theory, which the Missouri Supreme Court adopted in 1983. Under this ... (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:01:23 GMT)
Biker Causes Accident and Gets Paid
After running a red light on her bike and being hit by two cars a women wins hundreds of thousands of dollars in a personal injury lawsuit. (Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:47:39 GMT)
Area attorney honored
LAKEWOOD — Pamela Madas Snyder, a partner with the law firm of Bathgate, Wegener and Wolf, P.C., in Lakewood, was recently named by the New Jersey Law Journal as one of its 2008 "40 under 40." (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:16:33 GMT)
LegalView Reports on Rare Traumatic Brain Injury Condition That Could Cause Complete Paralysis of A Victim
LegalView recently used its traumatic brain injury blog to report of a severely debilitating condition that can be derived from a brain injury and may cause complete paralysis of a patient. The condition is known as locked-in syndrome, and while it is rare, there is no cure available for current and future victims. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Chauncey mayor sues own village over injury
The mayor of Chauncey is suing Chauncey, adding more discord to government affairs in the southeastern Ohio village of about 1,000 residents. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:39:20 GMT)
Lawsuit seeks to block tough La. lawyer ad rules
NEW ORLEANS -- Personal injury attorney Morris Bart has spent millions of dollars to make "one call, that's all" his familiar refrain for television viewers, but new lawyer advertising rules in Louisiana may ruin the return on his investment. (Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:02:27 GMT)
Top Houston Attorneys of Walker Texas Lawyer Advise Victims as Insurance Companies Continue to Deny Hurricane Ike Claims
The Personal Injury Attorneys Advise Texas Hurricane Victims, Court System May Offer Only Recourse for Windstorm and Flood Insurance Claims Denied in Wake of Worst Hurricane Texas Coast Has Seen in Decades (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Doctor found no injury on Joyce
PITTSBURGH -- Dr. James DeMatteis told the FBI there came a time in 2002 that he wanted to give his friend and patient Michael Joyce a shake just to get it through to him -- Joyce was OK. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:17:49 GMT)
Juror injury halts testimony in retrial of Spector
LOS ANGELES — The first day of testimony in Phil Spector’s murder retrial was canceled Thursday after an alternate juror fell in the court parking lot and broke his foot. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:26:47 GMT)
Prison for ex-lawyer who bilked clients
A former lawyer was sentenced to prison Thursday and was ordered to pay back $432,000 after he pleaded guilty to stealing that amount from six clients, prosecutors said. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:49:55 GMT)
Government appeals medical fraud case dismissal
The U.S. Attorney’s office filed an appeal in the Noel Gage medical fraud case with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:33:18 GMT)
La. high court delays new rules for lawyer ads
Associated Press - October 31, 2008 5:44 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Louisiana Supreme Court is delaying the implementation of new rules governing the content of advertising by lawyers in the... (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:44:42 GMT)
91% of Applicants for Disability Pay Got It
More than 90 percent of Montgomery County police officers who applied for disability retirement benefits in the past decade received them, including one officer who qualified based on a finger injury, according to county records released this week. (Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:56:17 GMT)
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