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Celebrating the legal legacy of Lincoln on his 200th birthday
Widely recognized as our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln is appropriately remembered for his presidential legacy, particularly his role in preserving the Union and ending slavery. Little attention, however, is paid to his lengthier profession as a lawyer. Yet, in a 24-year legal career, Lincoln handled more than 5,000 cases, appearing more than 330 times before the Illinois Supreme Court. ... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:04:52 GMT)
State prosecutor and Ruston representative interested in U.S. Attorney post
Sherb Sentell, a prosecutor in the Webster district attorney's office, and State Rep. Rick Gallot of Ruston are interested in being the next U. S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. Sentell, 42, has a private law practice in Minden, is an assistant district attorney and a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve. He has has submitted a letter to U. S. Sen. Mary Landrieu expressing his ... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:27:34 GMT)
Laid off paramedic warns employees
With layoffs of city workers imminent, a paramedic supervisor laid off last week in New Bedford wants to make sure others in his position get the employee rights they’re entitled to. Thomas Pimental said he and others who lost their job weren’t given wages for unused vacation, sick days or personal time. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:49:48 GMT)
Madoff Victims Turn to IRS to Get Relief
Investors burned by accused fraudster Bernard Madoff are hoping to get help from an unlikely white knight: the Internal Revenue Service. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:58:53 GMT)
Unpaid receivables a burden at tax time
NEW YORK -- It's a bit of insult added to injury: Small-business owners who had nonpaying customers in 2008 are likely to find they can't take the bad debts as deductions on their income tax returns. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:07:46 GMT)
Video deposition of Gary Coleman will not be released
A judge ruled Tuesday that the videotaped deposition of Gary Coleman will not be released to the public until a personal injury lawsuit against him has been settled. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:09:33 GMT)
New York Construction Accident Attorney Warns of Top Dangerous Practices
With Construction Jobs Likely Increasing Due to Federal Stimulus, New York Construction Accident Lawyer Warns of Top Dangerous Practices. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:58:00 GMT)
Judge rules Coleman deposition won't be released
Associated Press - February 18, 2009 3:23 PM ET PROVO, Utah (AP) - A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of actor Gary Coleman won't be released until a personal injury lawsuit against... (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:31:09 GMT)
Judge rules Coleman deposition won't be released
Associated Press - February 18, 2009 3:23 PM ET PROVO, Utah (AP) - A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of actor Gary Coleman won't be released until a personal injury lawsuit against... (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:37:10 GMT)
Judge rules Coleman deposition won't be released
A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of Gary Coleman won't be released to the public until a personal injury lawsuit against the actor over an incident at a Payson bowling alley is settled. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:51:37 GMT)
Judge Rules Coleman Deposition Won't Be Released
A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of actor Gary Coleman won't be released until a personal injury lawsuit against him over an incident at a Payson, Utah, bowling alley is settled. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:16:20 GMT)
Judge rules Coleman deposition won't be released
PROVO -- A judge has ruled that the videotaped deposition of actor Gary Coleman won't be released to the public until a personal injury lawsuit against him over an incident at a Payson bowling alley is settled. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:41:25 GMT)
Still No Clues in Attorney Killing
It's been a week since a Bucks County attorney was gunned down outside his office while walking into work. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:16:15 GMT)
Bank's Failure to Purchase Securities Alleged to Breach Consumer Fraud Act
The New Jersey Supreme Court is poised to decide whether a bank is liable under the Consumer Fraud Act for an employee's failure to deliver on a promise to buy securities for a client. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:02:21 GMT)
Sic transit! Payouts to litigants up 40% since '04
NYC Transit paid out nearly $50 million last year in personal injury lawsuits brought by its riders, a jump of nearly 40% from four years ago. The 2008 payouts came in a year when NYC Transit went to trial on 150 lawsuits that were settled by jury verdict. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:59:20 GMT)
New rules for lawyer ads postponed
NEW ORLEANS -- The Louisiana Supreme Court has postponed the implementation of new restrictions on the content of lawyers' advertising. Chief Justice Catherine Kimball announced... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:29:11 GMT)
New rules for lawyer ads postponed
Associated Press - February 19, 2009 6:04 AM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Louisiana Supreme Court has postponed the implementation of new restrictions on the content of lawyers'... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:07:23 GMT)
HIZZONER STUMPED BY SUBWAY DRUNK'S $2M
A flummoxed Mayor Bloomberg yesterday said it was "incomprehensible" that a Manhattan jury awarded $2.3 million to a man who lost his leg under a subway train after falling drunk onto the tracks. "Sometimes, juries do things that you find a... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:41:26 GMT)
Judge rules Coleman deposition won't be released
PROVO, Utah (AP) -- A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of Gary Coleman won't be released to the public until a personal injury lawsuit against the actor over an incident at a Payson bowling alley is settled.Fourth District Judge Samuel Mc ... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:19:45 GMT)
New rules for lawyer ads postponed
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Louisiana Supreme Court has postponed the implementation of new restrictions on the content of lawyers' advertising. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:43:05 GMT)
People,Places and Things
PROVO, Utah - A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of Gary Coleman won't be released to the public until a personal injury lawsuit against the actor over an incident at a Payson bowling alley is settled. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:27:24 GMT)
People,Places and Things
PROVO, Utah - A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of Gary Coleman won't be released to the public until a personal injury lawsuit against the actor over an incident at a Payson bowling alley is settled. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:21:15 GMT)
Bloomberg Not Happy About $2.4 Million Subway Lawsuit Payout
Mayor Bloomerg ( pictured ) expressed dismay yesterday over a jury's recent decision to award $2.3 million to 25-year-old Dustin Dibble, who lost part of his right leg under a subway train after falling drunk onto the tracks in 2006. Hizzoner told reporters, "I wasn't sitting in the courtroom. I wasn't on the jury. But on the face of it, you'd think there's a personal responsibility ... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:02:24 GMT)
Woman's lawsuit against casino settled for $500,000
An El Cajon woman's lawsuit against an Indian tribe that broke new legal ground for personal injury suits against tribes has settled for $500,000. Celeste Bluehawk slipped, fell and injured her back in 2002 on a newly mopped floor at the Golden Acorn Casino, operated by the Campo Band of Mission Indians. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:19:29 GMT)
Judge rules Coleman deposition won't be released
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of Gary Coleman won't be released to the public until a personal injury lawsuit against the actor over an incident at a Payson bowling alley is settled. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:30:18 GMT)
PUBLIC SPARED GARY COLEMAN'S VIDEO DEPOSITION: Judge says it will stay under wraps until a personal injury lawsuit is ...
*A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of Gary Coleman won't be released to the public until a personal injury lawsuit against the actor over an incident at a Payson bowling alley is settled, reports the Associated Press. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:09:10 GMT)
Suit against Indian tribe is settled for $500,000
A personal injury lawsuit against an East County Indian tribe that broke new legal ground in tribal litigation has been settled for $500,000. The case stems from an incident in 2002 when Celeste Bluehawk of El Cajon slipped, fell and injured her back on a newly mopped floor at the Golden Acorn Casino, operated by the Campo Band of Mission Indians. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:04:59 GMT)
The need for a Bill of Rights
The recent kerfuffle over whether it was safe to run buses and other public services in the snow got me thinking again about perceived limits on what we can and can't do. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:26:58 GMT)
Friday February 20, 2009 - 09:56 EST
SAN DIEGO, California -- As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune: "An El Cajon woman's lawsuit against an Indian tribe that broke new legal ground for personal injury suits against tribes has settled for $500,000. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:56:02 GMT)
New venue sought for woman accused of hitting, killing pedestrian near La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. — The attorney for a driver accused of fatally striking a pedestrian on New Year's Eve near La Crosse wants a change of venue for the woman's trial. (Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:03:21 GMT)
Comic becomes a lawyer
Max Lavit Rosenberg, whose early career was as a joking, singing and harmonica-playing entertainer, took a dramatic U-turn in becoming a lawyer several years ago. (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:55:00 GMT)
Ex-finance officer sues Springfield
SPRINGFIELD - Former City Treasurer-Collector Salvatore R. Calvanese has filed a civil suit against the city, claiming he was wrongfully terminated and should be awarded lost wages and damages for emotional distress. (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:14:16 GMT)
Book Festival: Scott Turow writes about what he knows — the law
“I recognized this tune. Over twenty-some years, the folks sitting in that leather club chair in front of my desk have found only a few old standards in the jukebox. I Didn’t Do It. The Other One Did It. Why Are They Picking on Me. His selection, I’m Sorry, made the easiest listening. But they all wanted the same song from me: Maybe I Can Get You Out of This. I said it usually, although I knew ... (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:16:31 GMT)
Judge rules Coleman deposition won't be released
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of Gary Coleman won't be released to the public until a personal injury lawsuit against the actor over an incident at a Payson bowling alley is settled. (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:28:49 GMT)
Field Fisher Waterhouse Recovers Record Compensation in Asbestos Cancer Case
Field Fisher Waterhouse recovers over quarter of a million pounds compensation in asbestos cancer case. (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Mayfair Health Services owner picks up new charges
The list of charges against the owner of a former St. Louis Park nursing home has lengthened to 15 counts, with multiple felony tax crimes added to allegations relating to a patient's death and defrauding Medicaid. (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:45:05 GMT)
Field Fisher Waterhouse Recovers Record Compensation in Asbestos Cancer Case
Field Fisher Waterhouse recovers over quarter of a million pounds compensation in asbestos cancer case. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:22:25 GMT)
Nonpaying customers can hurt small businesses at tax time
It's a bit of insult added to injury - small business owners who had non-paying customers in 2008 are likely to find they can't take (Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:32:34 GMT)
Regional Briefs
Human rights activist Anna Dolidze will give a presentation on the issue of international human rights, followed by an informal dialogue at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Art Exhibit Room, Macmillan Hall, Wells College. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:46:55 GMT)
Euless lawmaker taking leadership in contentious partisan issue
By DAVE MONTGOMERY AUSTIN — After being confined to what he called the "back benches" of the state House of Representatives, Rep. Todd Smith, R-Euless, is now getting his first taste of life on the inside as a committee chairman and a member of House Speaker Joe Straus’ leadership team. His reversal of fortune, however, will be far from serene. As head of the House Elections Committee, Smith ... (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:13:38 GMT)
Euless lawmaker taking leadership in contentious partisan issue
Rep. Todd Smith may face a lot of heat as a member of the House speaker's leadership team. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:28:31 GMT)
Mickelson wins at Riviera — barely
Los Angeles — Phil Mickelson nearly blew the biggest lead of his career, then had to scramble for par to avoid a playoff. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:16:25 GMT)
Mayfair Health Services owner picks up new charges
The list of charges against the owner of a former St. Louis Park nursing home has lengthened to 15 counts, with multiple felony tax crimes added to allegations relating to a patient's death and defrauding Medicaid. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:51:16 GMT)
Movers
BANKING Coconut Grove Bank announced the promotions of Haydee Orozco to senior vice president and trust officer and Alex Ortiz to assistant vice president and investment officer. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:18:45 GMT)
Movers and shapers in the business world
Accomplishments and advancements (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:18:37 GMT)
City won't stop sounding of train whistles
For safety and liability reasons, Barrie would be blowing smoke to silence GO train whistles at three level crossings. City staff have recommended the whistles [...] (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:05:26 GMT)
Big settlements expected for Flight 3407 families
Losing a beloved family member in an airplane crash is a horrible way to become a millionaire. (Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:37:26 GMT)
Eddy Curry off one court and in another
Eddy Curry was in Chicago Monday to attend a mediation proceeding with his lawyers, who are working toward a settlement in a $93,000 lawsuit filed against him by his former limo driver, David Kuchinsky. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:45:50 GMT)
Wells out with injury
Jays’ Wells could miss most of spring training with injury Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells injured his left hamstring during drills yesterday and could be sidelined for most of spring training. It’s the same hamstring that kept Wells out for a month last season. The two-time all-star was scheduled for an MRI late in the day and the team was waiting for results. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:13:30 GMT)
Colts agree to release Harrison
Marvin Harrison refused to take a pay cut. The Indianapolis Colts couldn’t afford to keep him without one. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:17:06 GMT)
Mayfair Health Services owner picks up new charges
The list of charges against the owner of a former St. Louis Park nursing home has lengthened to 15 counts, with multiple felony tax crimes added to allegations relating to a patient's death and defrauding Medicaid. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:45:35 GMT)
An inventor pays a price for his dream
"Flash of Genius" is an intriguing mix of intellectual discovery, entrepreneurial challenge, corporate malfeasance and the potential damages of a relentless personal quest. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:54:56 GMT)
Prosecutors want two who fled scene of hit-and-run to face felony charges
The Luzerne County district attorney’s office alleges a district judge overstepped his authority when he ruled that prosecutors cannot pursue felony charges against two women accused of running over a pedestrian and fleeing last year on Wyoming Avenue in Kingston. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:18:46 GMT)
Cops and Courts: Feb. 24, 2009
SANTA CRUZ Judge deniesnew trial motion A Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge ruled Monday that Luis "Danny" Rios will not get a new trial, so the Watsonville man convicted of gunning down three young Salvadoran immigrants on Bixby Street more than eight years ago will be sentenced Tuesday, according to the District Attorney's Office. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:40:39 GMT)
N.C. plant boss sought in tainted syringes that killed 5
Federal authorities are hunting for the mastermind behind a “horrific case” in which bacteria-laden syringes shipped from a North Carolina plant sickened hundreds of people and killed as many as five. Two men pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court for their roles in ignoring sterility standards at the former AM2PAT plant in Angier, about 25 miles south of Raleigh. Conditions there appeared ... (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:45:35 GMT)
The Clarion News: General News: State police and district attorney warn of local heroin scourge
CLARION - “There seems to be a common reaction to the heroin issues in Clarion County that ‘It’s not my kid,’” said Clarion County District Attorney Mark T. Aaron. “We have to remember people 18 to 21 years old are famous for taking risks. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:08:04 GMT)
N.C. plant boss sought in tainted syringes that killed 5
(By Sarah Avery, sarah.avery@newsobserver.com) Federal authorities are hunting for the mastermind behind a “horrific case” in which bacteria-laden syringes shipped from a North Carolina plant sickened hundreds of people and killed as many as five. Two men pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court for their roles in ignoring sterility standards at the former AM2PAT plant in Angier, about 25 ... (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:21:24 GMT)
Authorities still seek mastermind in syringe case
RALEIGH -- Federal authorities are hunting the mastermind behind a ``horrific case'' in which bacteria-laden syringes shipped from an Angier plant sickened at least a hundred people and killed five. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:35:29 GMT)
Two plead guilty after tainted syringes kill 5, sicken hundreds
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Federal authorities are hunting the mastermind behind a “horrific case” in which bacteria-laden syringes shipped from an Angier, N.C., plant sickened hundreds of people and killed as many as five. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:42:07 GMT)
Supreme Court panel suspends local lawyer
JONESBORO — The law license of Jonesboro attorney Frank David Rees has been suspended by the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct for 102 days, effective Monday. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:53:22 GMT)
Woman Charged In Stabbing Death Of Boyfriend
A Somerville woman has charged in connection with the stabbing death of her boyfriend, Arnaldo Amado, 42, of Somerville, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone said Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:56:30 GMT)
Injury lawyer tied to metal bats ban
As aldermen Wednesday begin debating whether to ban metal bats from Chicago's youth baseball diamonds, campaign finance disclosures show a major political supporter of the proposal's sponsor is leading the effort to enact a ban. Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd) received almost $75,000 in contributions and loans from personal-injury lawyer Antonio Romanucci, who has argued that state and local ... (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:53:32 GMT)
Sentencing in syringe case could affect Lincoln widower’s lawsuit
The news that a federal judge sentenced to prison two people who helped produce tainted medical syringes could affect a lawsuit filed by a Lincoln widower. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:39:18 GMT)
Soprano's TV Star Topped By New York City Personal Injury Lawyer
Soprano's TV Star Cracks under Pressure as Personal Injury Lawyer From New York City Tops Him during Trial. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Lindenwold man admits to role in insurance fraud
WOODBURY A Lindenwold man has pleaded guilty to insurance fraud for attempting to steal more than $68,000 in Personal Injury Protection benefits, Attorney General Anne Milgram announced. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:34:26 GMT)
Andruw Jones has homer, double in intrasquad game
Andruw Jones is starting to find his hitting groove at a good time. Jones homered and doubled in his only at-bats of the Texas Rangers' intrasquad game Tuesday afternoon, the team's final tuneup before Wednesday's Cactus League opener. "We've been working on things to get the bad habits out of my swing and getting on a good pace," said Jones, who is trying to find a spot in an already ... (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:17:29 GMT)
Milton R. Jones
The workers' compensation lawyer reveled in trial work and also served as a volunteer firefighter M ilton R. Jones, a retired workers' compensation attorney and former volunteer firefighter who enjoyed collecting vintage electric trains and toys, died Saturday of pneumonia at Lorien Mays Chapel Health Care Center. He was 89. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:43:58 GMT)
Injury lawyer tied to sponsor of metal bat ban
Attorney has given nearly $75,000 to Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd), records show As aldermen Wednesday begin debating whether to ban metal bats from Chicago's youth baseball diamonds Wednesday, campaign finance disclosures show a major political supporter of the proposal's sponsor is leading the effort to enact a ban. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:41:52 GMT)
Letters to the Editor
Feb. 17 and#8212; To the Editor: (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:20:32 GMT)
Mum's the word with Anderson
SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds' personal trainer is likely to tell a federal judge on Friday that he has no plans to testify at the home run king's perjury trial. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:22:22 GMT)
Baseball Notes: Ready for the worst, Yanks' Rodriguez says
Alex Rodriguez said he would be prepared for the worst when he plays in the New York Yankees' spring-training opener today. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:01:54 GMT)
New Web Site Serves As a Resource for Injured Virginians
One of the oldest and largest law firms in Virginia, limiting its practice solely to personal injury and medical malpractice, launched a new web site today. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:20:00 GMT)
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
A judge has ordered two hospitals to turn over 5-month-old Savonnia Davis' medical records to the Erie County District Attorney's office. Erie County Judge Shad Connelly signed the orders this morning. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:46:43 GMT)
Ruling near on privacy issues in Seroquel case
Does the world have the right to know about negative studies on AstraZeneca's potent antipsychotic drug Seroquel? (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:31:21 GMT)
Alderman tries for metal bats ban, but support isn't there
Alderman tries for ban in city youth games but support isn't there Despite a lineup of emotional testimony Wednesday, a rookie Chicago alderman struck out in his pitch to ban metal baseball bats in organized city youth and high school games. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:40:00 GMT)
Jury will hear gruesome details of young kids' deaths
Prosecutors say Christopher Mathew Payne was more concerned with his drug habit and his new family than his two older children, who he is accused of keeping in a closet and starving to death. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:12:15 GMT)
ROBINSON: Nacchio's number not up yet
Numbers have not been kind to Joe Nacchio lately. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:14:41 GMT)
Legere indicted for hitting pedestrian in Roslindale
A Suffolk County Grand Jury indicted a Weymouth man on Wednesday whose driver’s license was suspended when he allegedly drove into a 50-year-old pedestrian, Jose Gomes, in Roslindale while high on heroin last fall, District Attorney Daniel F. Conley announced. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:33:46 GMT)
Is Pay-Per-Click Marketing Worth It for Small Firms?
In the constant competition for new clients, small plaintiffs firms are relying on pay-per-click marketing campaigns to increase their odds. Business models vary, with some firms using pay-per-click ads regularly, and other firms preferring more traditional marketing methods. What's more, there's disagreement over the effectiveness of pay-per-click campaigns. Some plaintiffs lawyers say they ... (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:39:43 GMT)
Updated: Sheriff Harvey apologizes to crash victims
In response to Tony Wright's statements about Sheriff David Harvey not apologizing to Wright's wife for the hit-and-run crash, Sheriff Harvey said: 'I did call her the very next day and left her a voice mail and apologized. … In case that’s not enough I’d like to apologize again. I take full responsibility and I hope she and her daughter find it in their hearts to forgive me.' (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:05:48 GMT)
Dow Might Be Down, but Stock of One Law Firm Is Up
Australia's Slater & Gordon, the world's first publicly traded law firm, has reported a 22.4 percent increase in net profit for the six months leading up to Dec. 31. The 160-lawyer firm reported profits of $8.46 million, up from $6.9 million for the previous six-month period. S&G's revenue increased 35 percent to $50.5 million over the same time frame. The firm is reported to be looking at ... (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:55:15 GMT)
Connellsville attorney to run for district judge
Gretchen Mundorff has announced her candidacy to serve as district judge for Connellsville, South Connellsville and Connellsville, Bullskin, Saltlick and Springfield townships. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:01:06 GMT)
Woman charged with faking elevator fall
FALL RIVER — A woman was arraigned in Fall River District Court on Thursday, accused of claiming that she was injured in an elevator fall that an insurance company said never happened, according to a statement from Attorney General Martha Coakley's... (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:16:31 GMT)
Plaintiffs Awarded $1.3 Million for Slip and Fall Accident at Chicago Train Station
Personal injury attorney Jeffrey J. Kroll, of the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll, has secured a $1.3 million verdict for a plaintiff injured in a slip and fall incident at a major Chicago train station. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Wakulla sheriff offers victims apology
Watching a TV news interview Wednesday night, Karla Wright heard Wakulla County Sheriff David Harvey apologize to citizens and his family for leaving the scene of a crash Friday on Rehwinkel Road. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:07:19 GMT)
Officer guilty of harassment
NORTHAMPTON - Eric D. Wartel will never work in law enforcement again as a result of pleading guilty Thursday to harassing a fellow Northampton police officer. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:38:46 GMT)
Attorney Irwin Zalkin on Archbishop Timothy Dolan: Friend or Foe of Sex Abuse Victims?
Attorney Irwin Zalkin shares opinions of Archbishop Timothy Dolan and whether he will be a friend or foe of sex abuse victims. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:47:00 GMT)
Houston Personal Injury Lawyer Defends Against Insurance Companies
Houston personal injury lawyer Jim Walker has represented Houston and Gulf Coast area companies who have unresolved business interruption insurance claims. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
Housing complex faces questions about snow removal
To plow or not to plow. That is the question facing a housing complex in Farmington that houses elderly and disabled citizens. At issue was whether owners and management of Ben Nor Apartments would be liable for personal injuries from accidents if they plow the snow instead of leaving it on the lot. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:18:10 GMT)
Is It Improper for a Lawyer to Perform Magic Tricks for a Jury?
A pair of pleadings in a personal injury case have taken on a life of their own as lawyers have e-mailed them to friends for their sheer entertainment value. In a motion, plaintiffs lawyers begged a judge to forbid their opponent, Steven G. Leventhal of Reger Rizzo & Darnall, from performing magic tricks or even mentioning that he is a professional magician. Leventhal's response asked the judge ... (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:12:10 GMT)
MLB: Sizemore will miss WBC due to injury
All-Star center fielder Grady Sizemore will not play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic because of soreness in his left groin. The injury has been bothering Sizemore for about a week and he had been considering not playing in the WBC. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:24:02 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm Is Now Evaluating Potential Byetta® Injury Cases
The Mulligan Law Firm announces the addition of Byetta® to their list of prescription drug injury cases they are investigating / evaluating to potentially litigate on behalf of clients. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm Is Now Evaluating Potential Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH) Injury Cases
The Mulligan Law Firm announces the addition of PPH to their list of injury cases they are investigating / evaluating to potentially litigate on behalf of clients. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm Is Now Evaluating Potential Mesothelioma Injury Cases
The Mulligan Law Firm announces the addition of Mesothelioma to their list of injury cases they are investigating / evaluating to potentially litigate on behalf of clients. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm Is Now Evaluating Potential Reglan® Injury Cases
The Mulligan Law Firm announces the addition of Reglan® to their list of prescription drug injury cases they are investigating / evaluating to potentially litigate on behalf of clients. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm Is Now Evaluating Potential Fentanyl® Injury Cases
The Mulligan Law Firm announces the addition of Fentanyl® to their list of prescription drug injury cases they are investigating / evaluating to potentially litigate on behalf of clients. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm Is Now Evaluating Potential Digitek® Injury Cases
The Mulligan Law Firm announces the addition of Digitek® to their list of prescription drug injury cases they are investigating / evaluating to potentially litigate on behalf of clients. (Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
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