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Saturday, January 17, 2009
Anthony Angelone, an Erie lawyer who has practiced in his native county for 20 years, wants to be elected as the next judge of Erie County Court. (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:36:34 GMT)
Court suspends Las Vegas lawyer
The Nevada Supreme Court has temporarily suspended a Las Vegas attorney accused of misappropriating client funds and accepting retainers without performing any services. Philip Singer is accused of not distributing settlement funds and mixing his personal... (Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:40:03 GMT)
Can we have the state investigate him?
WOONSOCKET — Calling World War II Veterans Memorial State Park’s Social Ocean a place with “a long history of deaths and injuries,” an attorney representing a Woonsocket man who broke his neck diving into shallow water at the park last summer has filed a $10 million personal injury claim against the city. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:57:05 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:26:23 GMT)
Manuel Arrieta named judge for 3rd Judicial District
LAS CRUCES — Las Cruces attorney Manuel Arrieta was appointed Friday as state district judge for New Mexico's 3rd Judicial District, which includes Las Cruces. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:29:53 GMT)
South Burlington man sues VW alleging Jettas are unsafe
Vermonter left a quadriplegic in 2002 crash says Volkswagen model suffers design flaws in roof and seat belts. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:19:34 GMT)
Marc Narducci: Taliaferro a worthy recipient of this award
Adam Taliaferro has turned tragedy into triumph. He always remembered the help he received in time of need and is now spending the rest of his life giving back. Isn't that the definition of a humanitarian? (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:01:08 GMT)
Woman convicted of mortgage fraud
A Sudbury woman who used forged documents to obtain a $140,000 mortgage to buy a house in Coniston in 2005 will serve a six-month house [...] (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:51:26 GMT)
Beauty and the beast inside - She may be `nice', but tennis brings out the mongrel in Serbian Ana Ivanovic
She has killer instinct, Ana Ivanovic tells LINDA PEARCE on the eve of the Australian Open. But Ivanovic is still getting to know herself ... NA Ivanovic is beautiful, obviously, and so sweet and lovely that it hard not to wonder if this genuine tennis superstar can really be so nice. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:32:09 GMT)
Woman says menopause was reason for dismissal
OMAHA (AP) - A North Platte woman is suing Union Pacific Railroad, alleging she was temporarily pulled off her job as a diesel machinist and directed to undergo psychological evaluations - all because she was perceived to be menopausal. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:42:48 GMT)
State Supreme Court suspends Las Vegas attorney
The Nevada Supreme Court has temporarily suspended a Las Vegas attorney accused of misappropriating client funds and accepting retainers without performing any services. Philip Singer is accused of not distributing settlement funds and mixing his personal funds with client accounts. (Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:29:58 GMT)
'Community service lawyer' shines among peers
Samuel Bobbitt “Sambo” Dixon could be said to lead a double life — as an attorney and a community activist. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:25:33 GMT)
Settlement Week
The paper is signed and one more civil case is off the calendar in Rhode Island’s Superior Court. Judge Daniel A. Procaccini hands a “stipulation agreement” to one of his staff. The case, mediated by lawyer Bill Poore, background, is one of about 200 cases being mediated during Settlement Week. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:48:18 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:40:47 GMT)
Interest Rate Drop Has Dire Results for Legal Aid
Scores of legal aid societies are being forced to cut their staffs and services, even as requests for help have soared. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:52:35 GMT)
Hurricane Ike Victims Still Feeling Abandoned by Insurance Companies Get Help from Leading Houston Law Firm
Personal Injury Attorneys of Walker Texas Lawyer Offer Recourse for Victims Still Waiting on Insurance Money (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Court Suspends Valley Lawyer
The Nevada Supreme Court has temporarily suspended a Las Vegas attorney accused of misappropriating client funds and accepting retainers without performing any services. (Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:02:47 GMT)
Nebraska Disaster Response Volunteers Have Immunity, AG Rules
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters in Nebraska have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That's the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning's office in ... (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:16:55 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:37:31 GMT)
LegalView Updates Peanut Butter Recall Information Portal With Info On Salmonella Contaminations Among Several Tainted ...
LegalView.info, the most comprehensive legal resource available on the Web, recently updated its peanut butter recall information portal to include news on the tainted batch of Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) peanut butter, which has been causing salmonella poisonings among individuals across the country. According to a Reuters news report from Jan. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:07:59 GMT)
Flying Through Squabbles of the Turbulent
Despite strict liability governed by the Montreal Convention, airlines have options to minimize passenger-on-passenger torts. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:27:05 GMT)
Lawyer Fighting Budanov's Release Shot Dead
20 January 2009 By Natalya Krainova, Alexandra Odynova / The Moscow Times A lawyer for the family of a Chechen woman murdered by former army Colonel Yury Budanov was shot dead Monday in central Moscow after holding a news conference decrying Budanov's early release from prison last week. (Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:58:46 GMT)
Chandler man sentenced to prison for assault
A Chandler man was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for stabbing a man at a 2008 New Year’s Party, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:18:58 GMT)
Jane's wife told lies for gain: court
The wife of tyre magnate Bob Jane was motivated by personal gain when she told lies about a fight the couple had after they separated, a court has been told. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:37:12 GMT)
Jane's wife 'told lies for personal gain'
THE wife of tyre magnate Bob Jane was motivated by personal gain when she told lies about a fight the couple had soon after they separated, a court has been told. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:47:00 GMT)
Jane's wife 'told lies for personal gain'
THE wife of tyre magnate Bob Jane was motivated by personal gain when she told lies about a fight the couple had soon after they separated, a court has been told. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:47:00 GMT)
Jane's wife 'told lies for personal gain'
THE wife of tyre magnate Bob Jane was motivated by personal gain when she told lies about a fight the couple had soon after they separated, a court has been told. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:47:00 GMT)
Jane's wife 'told lies for personal gain'
THE wife of tyre magnate Bob Jane was motivated by personal gain when she told lies about a fight the couple had soon after they separated, a court has been told. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:47:00 GMT)
Tycoon's wife 'just not credible'
Bob Jane's wife was motivated by personal gain when she told lies, court told. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:57:21 GMT)
Understanding attorney fees in the Vail Valley, elsewhere
There may come a time when you need a lawyer, whether in the Vail Valley or elsewhere. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:27:53 GMT)
Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Gets Largest Overall Settlement, Largest Auto Negligence Verdict in State
Steven M. Gursten of Michigan Auto Law receives $3.9 million truck accident settlement and $5.65 million car crash verdict, beating out countless 2008 awards from thousands of Michigan personal injury lawyers (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Lawyer to Receive Private Attorney General Fees in Form of Gift Card for Dresses, Shoes, Handbags
Yorba Linda attorney Neil B. Fineman will soon have enough womens’ apparel to be able to open a dress store. (Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:37:25 GMT)
Missouri's Moore hopes to prove himself at Senior Bowl
MOBILE, Ala. — Largely because of an ankle injury, safety William Moore didn't have the kind of production during his senior season at the University of Missouri that he did as a junior. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:37:10 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:26:44 GMT)
ATV Injury Attorney Terry Bryant Reminds of Possible Yamaha Rhino ATV Dangers
Federal safety regulators investigate 30 deaths linked to ATV accidents (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
2nd Circuit to Hear Arguments on Lawyer Ad Restrictions
Three judges on the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments today into whether restrictions put on lawyer advertising by New York courts in 2007 violate attorneys' constitutional right to free speech. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:02:21 GMT)
ATV Injury Attorney Terry Bryant Reminds of Possible Yamaha Rhino ATV Dangers
Federal safety regulators investigate 30 deaths linked to ATV accidents (PRWeb Jan 22, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/at (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:09:04 GMT)
Assault charges in Tuba City double stabbing
Federal investigators have identified a man who allegedly committed a double stabbing in Tuba City. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:21:15 GMT)
Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske - Stop as yield
Ask any motorist what irritates them most about cyclists, and you’re likely to get an earful about cyclists who behave as if stop signs and red lights don’t apply to them. It’s a sore point in relations between motorists and cyclists, and is the single most cited contributor to the negative stereotype that cyclists are arrogant scofflaws. It’s even a sore point between those cyclists who do ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:14:04 GMT)
21 Injury Reports Filed For Same Broken Tooth
A Brookline man was accused Thursday of filing 21 fake injury reports for the same broken tooth, according to Attorney General Martha Coakley. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:28:28 GMT)
Settlement limits insurers' claims in Vioxx deal
Former Vioxx users getting part of a $4.85 billion settlement ending most personal injury suits over the withdrawn painkiller will get a bigger piece of the pie, thanks to an unusual settlement Thursday with their health insurers. (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:48:40 GMT)
Settlement limits insurers' claims in Vioxx deal
By LINDA A. JOHNSON Former Vioxx users getting part of a $4.85 billion settlement ending most personal injury suits over the withdrawn painkiller will get a bigger piece of the pie, thanks to an unusual settlement Thursday with their health insurers. Insurers who paid medical expenses for claimants in the settlement - one of the largest ever in the pharmaceutical industry - have been trying to ... (Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:54:58 GMT)
Settlement limits insurers' claims in Vioxx deal
Former Vioxx users getting part of a $4.85 billion settlement ending most personal injury suits over the withdrawn painkiller will get a bigger piece of the pie, thanks to an unusual settlement Thursday with their health insurers. Insurers who paid medical... (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:25:44 GMT)
Two appointed to vacant seats in Superior Court
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday appointed a court commissioner and a lawyer in private practice to two vacant seats on the San Diego Superior Court bench. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:46:01 GMT)
2nd Circuit Skeptical Over Restoration of Rules Curbing Content of Ads
Questioning from a panel of federal appeals judges Thursday swamped New York state's primary argument for reinstating a series of restrictions on lawyer advertising that were enjoined in July. Within minutes of the start of the argument in the 2nd Circuit, all three members of the panel had swept past the state's main argument that the restrictions are outside the reach of free speech ... (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:02:12 GMT)
Settlement limits insurers' claims in Vioxx deal
TRENTON, N.J. -- Former Vioxx users getting part of a $4.85 billion settlement ending most personal injury suits over the withdrawn painkiller will get a bigger piece of the pie, thanks to an unusual settlement T (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:14:27 GMT)
Hamilton lawyer disbarred by court
Russell Kivler, a local lawyer, was disbarred this month by the state Supreme Court. Kivler, whose office was in Hamilton Square, had been suspended from practicing law since February 2007. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:14:05 GMT)
Oops, Sorry, Wrong Guy!
New York False Arrest Lawyer Advises Victims of Their Rights (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Oops, Sorry, Wrong Guy!
New York False Arrest Lawyer Advises Victims of Their Rights (PRWeb Jan 23, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:24:14 GMT)
Losing your job can be taxing
It's tough enough losing your job, but tax laws add insult to injury. If you collect unemployment, it's taxable. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
Tax help after a layoff
Talk about adding insult to injury. As if it weren't bad enough to be laid off from a job, workers who apply for unemployment compensation might be shocked to learn that they have to pay federal income tax on those benefits. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:05:08 GMT)
Pacman Jones’ Role in Shooting Being Investigated, ESPN Reports
The Dekalb County district attorney’s office confirmed to the cable sports network that investigators opened an examination of the June 2007 incident, which two weeks ago was the subject of an ESPN feature story. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:48:45 GMT)
Governor fills two seats on S.D. Superior Court
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed a court commissioner and a lawyer in private practice to two vacant seats on the San Diego Superior Court bench yesterday. (Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:20:37 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:45:24 GMT)
Scranton man who fled sues police, DA, lawyer
SCRANTON – A man who was injured while fleeing police on an all-terrain vehicle has filed a federal lawsuit against his attorney and several law enforcement officials, alleging a video that would have aided his defense was never provided to him and was later destroyed, impeding his efforts to file a personal injury suit against an officer. (Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:58:39 GMT)
Treasure Lake borough issue raises concerns to lawyer with experience in that field
DuBOIS - Some issues are black or white. Treasure Lake's initiative to become a borough has "gray" areas. Treasure Lake is a private residential gated community located in Sandy Township, 4 miles from DuBois. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:41:38 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:42:29 GMT)
New Book Helps South Carolina Lawyers Detect Securities Fraud
A new book published by the S.C. Bar is especially timely in the wake of the Bernard Madoff financial scandal, says co-author and Charleston attorney Joe Griffith. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
New Book Helps South Carolina Lawyers Detect Securities Fraud
A new book published by the S.C. Bar is especially timely in the wake of the Bernard Madoff financial scandal, says co-author and Charleston attorney Joe Griffith. (PRWeb Jan 25, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:17:25 GMT)
Michael S. Burg Selected as Lawyer of the Year for 2008 by Law Week Colorado
Michael S. Burg, shareholder and founder of the firm of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. has been named as 2008 Lawyer of the Year by Law Week Colorado. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT)
Uptown couple beaten; son is booked in death
'Just tired of them,' he tells N.O. police (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:36:46 GMT)
Enabled veterans
BROCKTON - Craig Cascella grasps a bowling ball, takes aim at the three remaining pins, and leans far left with some serious body english. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:30:36 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:28:23 GMT)
Service Channels
Barak Hosting, a web host, design, development and Internet solutions provider, has completed a new website for Donald Brooks Law a law form based in North Palm Beach, Florida. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:52:52 GMT)
City faces slip-and-fall lawsuits
Vier Guy stopped dead in her tracks, the laneway extending before her like a snow and ice covered obstacle course. She had seen it in this perilous state before. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:00:28 GMT)
Greenwoods broadens reach with City branch
Personal injury boutique Greenwoods is to open a City office as part of ongoing expansion plans. ... (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:17:57 GMT)
On the move
Brian Dubas has joined Devon-based Meridian Bank as its new senior business development officer. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:25:01 GMT)
Franken-Coleman Senate race goes to trial
QUESTION FOR EVERYONE... Realistically, can Coleman win after the Canvassing Board's ruling? Not what YOU yourself want, but REALISTICALLY?! I am still interested … read more but I'm also tired of the drama. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:38:25 GMT)
Houston Personal Injury Lawyer Assists Victims of Hurricane Ike
Houston personal injury lawyers at the Walker Texas law firm continue their efforts to help insured Hurricane Ike victims find recourse months after the devastating storm that resulted in more than 730,000 insurance claims filed. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
Tax Planning for Life's Major Events
As your life changes, so does the set of tax rules that affect you. Here are the breaks you're entitled to when you marry, have a child, retire and more. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:06:10 GMT)
Police: Son 'just tired' of slain father
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Police say a 28-year-old New Orleans man allegedly beat his father to death and injured his mother because he was "just tired of them." (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:30:12 GMT)
EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT
Kelly Watson took the long road to success as an attorney. The founding partner of Nevada-based Watson Rounds fell in love with skiing in college and decided a law career could wait. The then-22-year-old took a year off before graduate school. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:17:00 GMT)
SJC to hear appeal by ex-priest in abuse case
Nearly four years after defrocked priest Paul R. Shanley was convicted of repeatedly raping and fondling a young boy while working at a Newton parish in the 1980s, the state's highest court agreed yesterday to hear an appeal that challenges the reliability of the victim's "repressed memories." (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:35:11 GMT)
Local briefs
MENOMONIE - Two people escaped a smoke-filled Menomonie home early Sunday without injury after one occupant awoke coughing and then heard a smoke detector sounding. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:01:57 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:40:41 GMT)
Los Angeles-area Consumer Protection Attorneys Robert F. Brennan and Robert A. Wiener of Brennan, Wiener & Associates ...
Los Angeles-area Consumer Protection Attorneys Robert F. Brennan and Robert A. Wiener was both honored by their selection as 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers. This is the fourth straight year Mr. Brennan has been honored with this selection. It is Mr. Wiener's first year as a Southern California Super Lawyer. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Sheriff charged
The U.S. Attorney, the paperwork shows, charges that William E. Keating, 62, committed “deprivation of civil rights under color of law,” when he forced a female to engage in oral sex during an incident Nov. 18. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:08:00 GMT)
Mass. High Court To Hear Former Priest's Appeal
One of the key figures in the clergy sexual abuse crisis, Paul Shanley, could get a new trial. The highest court in Massachusetts has agreed to hear an appeal to look at whether or not he was fairly represented. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:32:30 GMT)
On the Record / January 27, 2009
Hires/Promotions/ Honors (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:22:03 GMT)
US Airways passengers get $5,000 each; is it enough?
Many US Airways passengers who endured a crash landing in the Hudson River 12 days ago say they appreciate the $5,000 that the airline has offered but some say it's not enough. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:05:02 GMT)
It's a Contact Sport, Wis. Court Rules
The Nationals announce prices for their individual game tickets in 2009 with all seating prices either dropping or holding steady. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Prosecution pushes for delay in attempted murder trial
The prosecution in the case against a former Watertown High School wrestling star accused of driving into two Weston Police officers in late November successfully argued yesterday that there is probable cause for the case to head to a trial. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:04:39 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:30:13 GMT)
Former JP Files Appeal
Former Justice of the Peace Stephen Kennedy, filed notice last Tuesday through attorney Ernie Witt he is appealing his case. Kennedy, 65, was found guilty on Dec. 18 of leaving the scene of a personal injury accident involving his now ex-wife, son and stepson in December of 2007. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:19:38 GMT)
Holbrook selectmen appoint acting chief
Police Chief Jonathan R. Cordaro is out with an on-the-job injury and is unlikely to return to active duty, the Board of Selectmen announced Tuesday. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:56:14 GMT)
Holbrook selectmen appoint acting chief
Police Chief Jonathon R. Cordaro is out with an on-the-job injury and is unlikely to return to active duty, the board of selectmen announced Tuesday. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:23:23 GMT)
Personal-injury lawyer cooked up claims, prosecutor tells jury
A Center City personal-injury attorney cooked up false insurance claims, hired so-called "runners" and pocketed some of the money he received, a prosecutor said yesterday in opening statements in the attorney's fraud trial. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:31:20 GMT)
Lawyer accused of ripping off elderly, kids
A Brooklyn lawyer was charged with ripping off millions from guardianship accounts. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:04:06 GMT)
LJ native David S. Casey is a third-generation attorney
Senior partner at Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP Photo by: Courtesy David S. Casey Jr., a senior partner at Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP, was recently appointed by Sen. Dianne Feinstein to serve as statewide chair of four bi-partisan advisory committees in California. In this position, he will help Feinstein recommend federal ... (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:34:07 GMT)
Rosenblum, Firm Take Personal Approach to Practice
Jeff Rosenblum, co-founder of Rosenblum & Reisman Law Firm, has been chosen as a Mid-South Super Lawyer. The Super Lawyers list is compiled by Law.... (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:06:38 GMT)
Panel of special masters wrap up hearings with I-35W bridge collapse victims
Victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse finished telling their stories to a special panel this week, but their pain continues as they wait to hear how funds set aside to help them will be distributed. Still, many say the process has helped them heal. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:23:21 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:00:08 GMT)
New York Attorney Obtains $2.25 Million Verdict for Client Injured on Grounds of Bronx Eye Surgery Clinic
Burns & Harris law firm prevails on behalf of plaintiff after one-week trial (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
New York Attorney Obtains $2.25 Million Verdict for Client Injured on Grounds of Bronx Eye Surgery Clinic
Burns & Harris law firm prevails on behalf of plaintiff after one-week trial (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:21:42 GMT)
Briefs
The Stockton Fire Department is a recipient of the 2008 DNR Forest Fire Protection Grant, which will be used to help purchase personal protective equipment and additional tools and equipment. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:51:26 GMT)
Meltdown Madness
Across the US, people have been reacting to dire financial circumstances with extreme acts, including murder, suicide and suicide attempts, self-inflicted injury, bank robberies, flights from the law, and arson, as well as resistance to eviction and armed self-defense, says Nick Turse . (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:24:30 GMT)
Aide admits stealing from clients
BEVERLY and mdash; Sandra Morse thought she had found the perfect person to help her two adult sons, both disabled by a genetic disorder, maintain their independence in a new apartment. Judith Kelley was a friend who lived across the hall from the men and who had worked as a personal care assistant in the past. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:40:07 GMT)
Family of amoeba victim suing city Attorney: Public notice should have been given
The family of a boy who suffered a rare death caused by an amoeba in 2007 has filed suit against Lake Havasu City, Mohave County and the state of Arizona. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:04:20 GMT)
Bradford Cohen, Ex-Apprentice Contestant, Celebrity Criminal Lawyer, to Star on Dr. Phil Show, Friday, January 30, 2009
Bradford Cohen, Criminal Lawyer to individuals such as DMX, Vanilla Ice and Dennis Rodman as well as numerous NBA and NFL stars, featured on Dr. Phil Show (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:40:00 GMT)
Bradford Cohen, Ex-Apprentice Contestant, Celebrity Criminal Lawyer, to Star on Dr. Phil Show, Friday, January 30, 2009
Bradford Cohen, Criminal Lawyer to individuals such as DMX, Vanilla Ice and Dennis Rodman as well as numerous NBA and NFL stars, featured on Dr. Phil Show (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:42:43 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:44:53 GMT)
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE?
WILKES-BARRE — Attorney Robert J. Powell, whose holding company allegedly paid kickbacks to Luzerne County Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr., won nearly $16 million for his clients in Ciavarella’s courtroom from June 2005 through February 2008, county court records show. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:44:02 GMT)
Lawsuit: Youth Crisis Center violated disabled worker's rights
According to a lawsuit filed by an employee's attorney in U.S. District Court this week, the Youth Crisis Center violated the Americans with Disabilities Act after it refused to reinstate an employee whose back was severely injured after an assault by a resident. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:47:47 GMT)
Apprentice contestant sues recycling company after lorry causes wall to collapse on his leg
Apprentice contestant sues recycling company after lorry causes wall to collapse on his leg (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:12:19 GMT)
Controversial Cecava case gets attention
Photo by Maunette Loeks . Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub spoke briefly about the case that has been the centerpiece for the ousting of Judge Kristine Cecava. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:22:18 GMT)
Apprentice lawyer sues over leg injury
A TRAINEE lawyer who was kicked off TV's The Apprentice is suing for up to £100,000 after being crushed by a wall in south London. Nicholas De Lacy-Brown had several operations to repair his leg, which was badly crushed when a lorry reversed into a wall which then fell on him. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:30:57 GMT)
'Runner' fingers lawyer in insurance-claims scam
A "runner" who said he participated in a Center City lawyer's scam to rake in money through false insurance claims testified yesterday that it was the attorney, and not he, who had been pulling the strings. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:01:03 GMT)
Appeals Court to hear Miss. judicial bribery case
A federal court has set arguments for the week of March 30 in the appeals of former Mississippi attorney Paul Minor and two ex-judges convicted of bribery. (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:37:58 GMT)
Lawsuit Filed for Baby Born Alive at Abortion Clinic then Killed and Hidden from Police
MIAMI, Jan. 30 / Christian Newswire / -- On Tuesday, January 27, 2009, suit was filed in Miami on behalf of Shanice Denise Osbourne, an infant girl who was murdered in July, 2006. Thomas More Society retained the prominent Miami personal injury attorney, Tom Pennekamp, to prepare and prosecute the case, which alleges that Shanice was born alive and then murdered by defendant, abortion clinic ... (Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:00:31 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:41:18 GMT)
Controversial Cecava case gets attention
Photo by Maunette Loeks . Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub spoke briefly about the case that has been the centerpiece for the ousting of Judge Kristine Cecava. (Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:51:06 GMT)
Jacksonville Attorney Expands Personal Injury Website
Local Law Firm Hopes to Better Provide Information to Injury Victims (Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Lawsuit: Youth Crisis Center violated disabled worker's rights
According to a lawsuit filed by an employee's attorney in U.S. District Court this week, the Youth Crisis Center violated the Americans with Disabilities Act after it refused to reinstate an employee whose back was severely injured after an assault by a resident. (Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:42:03 GMT)
Monroe driver charged in fatal crash claims anesthesia, not alcohol, was found in blood test
State Sen. James Rhoades died after October accident Without offering proof, the Monroe County man charged in the fatal crash of state Sen. James Rhoades accused authorities Friday of bias and blamed a high blood-alcohol level on anesthesia, not booze. (Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:36:00 GMT)
DUI + Super Bowl = $20,000
Before you decide to have one more drink before leaving that Super Bowl party, consider the financial devastation it could bring you and your family. (Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
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