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Driver's crash never reported to Calif. agencies
California agencies had no record that the driver of a tour bus that crashed, killing himself and four French tourists, had struck a woman in Nevada in 2005 despite requirements to report infractions by commercial drivers, a state official said Thursday. (Fri, 01 May 2009 03:08:29 GMT)
Six students charged with hazing at Tivy
Six Tivy High School students formally were charged with personal hazing after videos surfaced last week showing fights taking place in school bathrooms. (Fri, 01 May 2009 04:43:21 GMT)
United States of America: Too much cruelty, too little clemency: Texas nears 200th execution under current governor
United States of America: Too much cruelty, too little clemency: Texas nears 200th execution under current governor (Fri, 01 May 2009 07:34:43 GMT)
Lavish legal costs leave trail of unhappy clients
The high-profile NSW personal injury firm Keddies Lawyers was paid fees and expenses of more than double the amount of compensation payouts obtained by six of its clients in cases settled following a special sitting of the NSW District Court in Hong Kong. (Fri, 01 May 2009 11:25:55 GMT)
Negligent property owners targeted
Private property owners in Hawai'i who neglect trees, rocks or waterways that pose a safety hazard to others could see the state step in to correct the conditions at the property owner's expense. (Fri, 01 May 2009 12:41:47 GMT)
Ben DuBose Recognized Among the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine
Ben DuBose, of DuBose Law Firm, PLLC, has been recognized by his peers as one of the "Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas" in the May, 2009 D Magazine "Best Personal Lawyers in Dallas" edition. (Fri, 01 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
Court briefs - May 1
A man who claims he grew 29 marijuana plants for personal use to ease the pain of a back injury received a conditional sentence in Red Deer court Thursday. (Fri, 01 May 2009 14:09:59 GMT)
Jury delivers mixed verdicts in Stephen M. Frankel case
A jury acquitted former local attorney Stephen M. Frankel of felony aggravated assault on a police officer for an incident that began outside his York Township home. (Fri, 01 May 2009 15:05:21 GMT)
Stolen computers raise red flags
Deputies are concerned that the computers taken in three commercials burglaries this past week will be used to mine personal information. According to Sgt. Dave Pedersen, with the sheriff's Valley substation, the three burglaries had the same characteristics. (Fri, 01 May 2009 19:19:01 GMT)
Lawyer's sentence increased
A HIGH-PROFILE Hobart lawyer who stole more than $500,000 from his clients to buy artwork and expensive watches has had his jail sentence increased to six years. (Fri, 01 May 2009 19:50:42 GMT)
Former Seminole resident lands post at OBA
Oklahoma City lawyer Gina L. Hendryx was named Oklahoma Bar Association general counsel. Hendryx is a former resident of Seminole and still has business and property interests in Seminole County. She graduated from Seminole High School in 1976 and is the daughter of the late longtime Seminole residents Hershell and Reba Hendryx. (Sat, 02 May 2009 00:13:07 GMT)
Six students charged with hazing at Tivy
Six Tivy High School students formally were charged with personal hazing after videos surfaced last week showing fights taking place in school bathrooms. (Sat, 02 May 2009 04:58:18 GMT)
The Zalkin Law Firm's Response to the Newsday Article that Advocates Protecting Church Money Over Helping Sexual Abuse ...
Attorney Irwin Zalkin of The Zalkin Law Firm's takes on the editors of the Newsday Editorial calling for State Legislature to abandon the principle of accountability to survivors. (Sat, 02 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
The Zalkin Law Firm's Response to the Newsday Article that Advocates Protecting Church Money Over Helping Sexual Abuse ...
Attorney Irwin Zalkin of The Zalkin Law Firm's takes on the editors of the Newsday Editorial calling for State Legislature to abandon the principle of accountability to survivors. (PRWeb May 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 02 May 2009 07:21:06 GMT)
Lawsuit Claims Police Task Force Beat Suspect
A lawsuit filed in federal court today accuses members of a regional police task force of "savagely" beating a suspect during a drug bust in Glastonbury, giving him what his lawyer called "a hole in his head." (Sat, 02 May 2009 10:23:44 GMT)
EXCLUSIVE
CRAIG "Lion Man" Busch was the pride of animal fans the world over as the star of the TV show based around his big cat park. (Sat, 02 May 2009 12:10:07 GMT)
District attorney candidates discuss alternative sentencing
The Centre Daily Times asked each of the four candidates for Centre County district attorney to resp (Sun, 03 May 2009 02:26:04 GMT)
Lawyer receives state bar award
William E. "Ned" Manning Jr., of Kinston's White & Allen, P.A. law firm, has received the Harold L. Gum Service Award for his service to the North Carolina State Bar. Manning, 41, has practiced law with White & Allen since 2001. His practice (Sun, 03 May 2009 04:13:11 GMT)
Allegheny County Common Pleas Court candidates
Allegheny County Common Pleas Court (5 seats) The Courts of Common Pleas are the trial courts of Pennsylvania. Major civil and criminal cases are heard in these courts. (Sun, 03 May 2009 04:50:35 GMT)
Elder law: Dynasty trusts can protect children and grandchildren
Some readers have asked what "dynasty trusts," sometimes called "asset protection trusts," are. (Sun, 03 May 2009 05:16:56 GMT)
Michigan buyers find little help in gutted law
Consumer advocates say the Michigan Supreme Court court has turned one of the nation's best consumer protection laws into one of the worst. (Sun, 03 May 2009 07:32:31 GMT)
Estate Planning column: Opening the reader mailbag
Q: I've read a lot about living wills and a person's right to refuse medical care. Is there anything that a person can do to see that he does receive medical care? (Sun, 03 May 2009 09:36:08 GMT)
City must pay $5.9M for crash
An 83-year-old St. Clair Shores woman won a $5.9 million jury verdict against the city of Roseville for injuries she suffered in a car crash caused by an on-duty police lieutenant in a police car. (Sun, 03 May 2009 10:45:21 GMT)
Bryant, wife face lawsuit
A former housekeeper for Newport Coast resident Kobe Bryant is suing the Lakers star and his wife, alleging Vanessa Bryant demanded she put her hand in a bag of dog feces and that she verbally abused her constantly. (Sun, 03 May 2009 11:59:59 GMT)
Former bakery associates run afoul of the law
As the defunct Your Black Muslim Bakery's last CEO faces charges in the 2007 killings of Oakland journalist Chauncey Bailey and two others, bakery associates recently have run afoul of the law again. (Sun, 03 May 2009 12:47:06 GMT)
Edward Glennon fought for NFL free agency
The Minneapolis trial lawyer challenged NFL owners over the "Rozelle Rule," which restricted player transfers. (Mon, 04 May 2009 01:08:57 GMT)
Six students charged with hazing at Tivy
Six Tivy High School students formally were charged with personal hazing after videos surfaced last week showing fights taking place in school bathrooms. (Mon, 04 May 2009 03:58:26 GMT)
Estate Planning column: Opening the reader mailbag
Q: I've read a lot about living wills and a person's right to refuse medical care. Is there anything that a person can do to see that he does receive medical care? (Mon, 04 May 2009 05:36:02 GMT)
2 Min. Bio: The CDC's Dr. Richard E. Besser
America's swine flu doctor has a sparkling resume and a TV bedside manner even the pros envy (Mon, 04 May 2009 06:00:00 GMT)
Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer James Parrish Obtains Five Million Dollar Judgment for Client
Northern Virginia personal injury attorney and car accident lawyer James Parrish obtained a $5,000,000 judgment in the Fairfax County Circuit Court on behalf of a longtime and well-deserving client. This personal injury case, which had been in the Courts for several years, involved numerous allegations of sexual abuse and assault, negligence and gross negligence against both an individual and ... (Mon, 04 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Voyagers, beware of resort disclaimers
Tragic accidents can happen when traveling out of the country. For example, a child could drown in a hotel pool, a fall from a parasail could lead to paralysis, or a shore excursion accident could cause serious injuries to cruise ship passengers. (Mon, 04 May 2009 07:08:19 GMT)
Local men advised in pot complaint
MONTROSE — Months after sheriff’s investigators came knocking with a search warrant, two relatives were advised on multiple drug charges Thursday. Jason Hubbell and Shawn Hubbell appeared on summonses issued after a January search of their Chipeta Drive residence. (Mon, 04 May 2009 10:22:11 GMT)
State House News Briefs
As the House prepares to tackle a budget that looks to close a $3.5 billion gap between annual revenues and spending, the left-leaning Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center checked in Thursday with an comparative overview of the $27.4 billion spending plan approved by the House Ways and Means Committee and a broad suggestion for how to proceed. (Mon, 04 May 2009 11:08:45 GMT)
Houston Family Law Attorney Announces Opening of Branch Office in Katy
Houston family law attorney Michael G. Busby, Jr. announces the opening of a second branch of his law office in Katy, Texas. The new office is located at 1804 Snake River Road, Suite C, Katy, Texas 77449, north of I-10 off Fry Road. (Mon, 04 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
Beware: No Soliciting Crash Victims -- a free Legal Article from Clifford Law Offices of Chicago
Clifford Law Offices provides free educational articles at http://www.cliffordlaw.com. The Chicago law office posts legal articles (such as this one on soliciting crash victims) on their website in an effort to educate the public about legal matters. An introduction is provided, with a link to the full article. (Mon, 04 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
Houston Family Law Attorney Announces Opening of Branch Office in Katy
Busby & Associates to Provide Full Service Including Bankruptcy and Family Law (Mon, 04 May 2009 13:04:44 GMT)
Bryant, wife face lawsuit
A former housekeeper for Newport Coast resident Kobe Bryant is suing the Lakers star and his wife, alleging Vanessa Bryant demanded she put her hand in a bag of dog feces and that she verbally abused her constantly. (Mon, 04 May 2009 13:10:21 GMT)
Texas ambulance chasers getting away with it
The stealthy, illegal practice of barratry, the formal name for improper solicitation of clients, is flourishing in South Texas — and legislative reform efforts in Austin appear to be stumbling. (Tue, 05 May 2009 03:48:50 GMT)
Six students charged with hazing at Tivy
Six Tivy High School students formally were charged with personal hazing after videos surfaced last week showing fights taking place in school bathrooms. (Tue, 05 May 2009 04:30:14 GMT)
Superior Court Races: Nine vying for three seats
In a crowded race for a spot on the state Superior Court, nine candidates are vying for just three open seats. (Tue, 05 May 2009 04:30:40 GMT)
Missouri Lawsuit Filed by Ferguson Family in Dottie Rambo Accident by Springfield, MO Personal Injury Law Firm, Aaron ...
Ferguson Family uses Springfield, MO personal injury law firm to seek damages from bus firm in Rambo accident. The suit was filed May 1, 2009 in Lawrence County Missouri on behalf of Larry & Judy Ferguson and children Joseph and Pierce, who have chosen Aaron Sachs & Associates to represent them. (Tue, 05 May 2009 07:05:00 GMT)
Group pursues driver's license reform
A state lawmaker, three local attorneys and a national auto insurance organization have concerns with how New Jersey allows its drivers to mask their residential addresses on licenses. (Tue, 05 May 2009 07:16:21 GMT)
Operating Room Fire Victim Awarded $1.3 Million in Ohio Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A Cuyahoga County, Ohio jury has returned a favorable verdict after finding a plastic surgeon responsible for causing a fire in an operating room. Cleveland Attorney, Peter H. Weinberger with the Ohio law firm of Spangenberg, Shibley & Liber LLP represented the victim of this medical malpractice lawsuit . (PRWeb May 5, 2009) Read the full story at ... (Tue, 05 May 2009 07:30:14 GMT)
Firefighter banned for alleged threats
ALTON - A city firefighter's future remains unclear after he was banned from department firehouses for allegedly making threats of violence. The firefighter, who had been on injury leave, allegedly had been called to work at Don Twichell Fire Station No. 1 on light duty in late March or early April. (Tue, 05 May 2009 08:05:22 GMT)
The Zalkin Law Firm Explains Why a Compromise with Institutions that Harbored Pedophiles is Bad Policy
Sexual Abuse Attorney Irwin Zalkin explains why a compromise with the institutions that harbored pedophiles is bad policy. (PRWeb May 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 05 May 2009 09:14:37 GMT)
Colleagues, friends honor Bailey as top lawyer
Frank Bailey speaks for those who are unable to speak for themselves. (Tue, 05 May 2009 10:16:17 GMT)
DA oversees spending of pretrial diversion receipts totaling $310,000
Criminal cases which went to pre-trial diversion last year in Houston and Henry counties netted the local district attorney’s office $310,000. (Tue, 05 May 2009 11:20:52 GMT)
Detective's son accused in fiery crash, assault
WORCESTER - A Paxton man, who is the son of a Worcester police detective, was arraigned yesterday on a drunken-driving charge stemming from a fiery crash more than a week ago that left a 61-year-old city woman seriously injured. (Tue, 05 May 2009 13:26:53 GMT)
Demjanjuk to ask Supreme Court to stop deportation
CLEVELAND -- A lawyer for alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk said Tuesday that he is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the deportation of the 89-year-old suburban Cleveland resident to Germany, where he faces 29,000 counts of accessory to murder. (Tue, 05 May 2009 20:08:00 GMT)
SC court halts thousands of home foreclosure sales
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina's highest court on Tuesday temporarily stopped thousands of pending foreclosure sales in the state to give homeowners more time to take advantage of a new federal program to help them refinance mortgages. (Tue, 05 May 2009 20:19:42 GMT)
Louisiana Supreme Court disbars high-profile personal injury lawyers
The Louisiana Supreme Court today permanently disbarred law partners E. Eric Guirard and Tommy Pittenger for running their personal injury law firm on a "business first" model to collect paychecks as quickly as possible. (Tue, 05 May 2009 20:51:01 GMT)
Supreme Court bound
Lehighton lawyer to argue case that will affect bankruptcy rules in 37 states (Tue, 05 May 2009 21:06:57 GMT)
Court disbars La. lawyers known for ads
Associated Press - May 5, 2009 6:04 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Two personal-injury lawyers whose firm is known for ads that urge clients to "Get The E Guarantee" have been disbarred by the... (Tue, 05 May 2009 22:08:05 GMT)
Court disbars La. lawyers known for ads
NEW ORLEANS -- Two personal-injury lawyers whose firm is known for ads that urge clients to "Get The E Guarantee" have been disbarred by the Louisiana Supreme Court. (Tue, 05 May 2009 22:13:31 GMT)
Woman indicted in deadly January crash
The Llano County District Attorney Tuesday confirmed that the woman accused of causing a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl and injured several others has been indicted on six counts. (Tue, 05 May 2009 22:24:07 GMT)
Court disbars lawyers known for 'E Guarantee' ads
NEW ORLEANS -- Two personal-injury lawyers whose firm is known for ads that urge clients to "Get The E Guarantee" were disbarred Tuesday by the Louisiana Supreme Court. (Wed, 06 May 2009 01:43:21 GMT)
Defense lawyer jailed for verbally abusing judge
A female lawyer in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province, was jailed for 15 days and fined 10,000 yuan ($1,464) after she cursed some judges during a court hearing on Monday. (Wed, 06 May 2009 02:16:19 GMT)
Six students charged with hazing at Tivy
Six Tivy High School students formally were charged with personal hazing after videos surfaced last week showing fights taking place in school bathrooms. (Wed, 06 May 2009 04:15:18 GMT)
'E Guarantee' lawyers disbarred by court
The Louisiana Supreme Court on Tuesday permanently disbarred law partners E. Eric Guirard and Tommy Pittenger for running their personal injury law firm on a "business first" model to collect paychecks as quickly as possible. (Wed, 06 May 2009 05:45:50 GMT)
15 in GOP, 2 Demos seek seat on state high court
PHOENIX — Fifteen Republicans hope to be the next justice of the Arizona Supreme Court. (Wed, 06 May 2009 14:06:05 GMT)
Trial involving Martin Memorial Medical Center over 2003 deportation set to begin in June
A civil trial pitting the Indiantown guardian of a brain-damaged Guatemalan native against Martin Memorial Medical Center over his 2003 deportation will begin June 23, an attorney in the case confirmed. (Wed, 06 May 2009 21:16:17 GMT)
Nixon appoints Columbia lawyer Pfeiffer to Missouri Court of Appeals
Columbia lawyer Mark Pfeiffer will join the bench of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. (Wed, 06 May 2009 22:47:03 GMT)
Judge Blasts Plaintiffs Firm Over Asbestos Suit
A Los Angeles judge has blasted one of the nation's leading plaintiffs firms in asbestos litigation for trying to get the upper hand in a case through what he called a "type of judicially sanctioned extortion." The judge concluded that Waters & Kraus had re-filed in California a case that was first filed in Texas as a way to force a settlement. Calling such tactics a "waste of the court's time," ... (Thu, 07 May 2009 03:10:21 GMT)
Judge Blasts Plaintiffs Firm Over Asbestos Suit
A Los Angeles judge has blasted one of the nation's leading plaintiffs firms in asbestos litigation for trying to get the upper hand in a case through what he called a "type of judicially sanctioned extortion." (Thu, 07 May 2009 07:02:35 GMT)
Chimp Attack: Judge Agrees To Freeze Woman's Assets
A judge agreed to freeze at least $10 million worth of assets belonging to the owner of a chimpanzee who savagely attacked a woman in February. (Thu, 07 May 2009 10:24:14 GMT)
Movement to make state bar membership voluntary gains steam
Doug Kammer, the incoming president of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and Steve Levine, who served as president in 2006-07, want to make fundamental changes to the way the bar does business. Both want to move the organization to a voluntary one. (Thu, 07 May 2009 13:18:18 GMT)
Lawyers on the lookout for jaded jurors
With a deep recession and a number of Ponzi schemes plaguing Long Island, attorneys are being extra careful to choose jurors who won’t let their personal economic hard times cloud their judgment when awarding monetary verdicts. Lawyers are also choosing their words carefully when questioning those jurors so as not to offend the entire jury [...] (Thu, 07 May 2009 16:03:59 GMT)
Berryessa a determined advocate for the injured
Attorney Samantha Berryessa specializes in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. She represents her clients with compassion and fights for their rights with unwavering persistence and commitment. My clients are like family members, she said, describing the relationship as a healing one. I want them to know that they are listened to and understood. Very selective when it comes to clients, ... (Thu, 07 May 2009 22:45:19 GMT)
Judge: Wilkins Township police officer should be repaid for withheld taxes
An arbitrator followed the law when he ordered Wilkins Township to repay a police officer money it withheld for taxes while the officer was not working because of an injury, a Common Pleas judge ruled this week. (Fri, 08 May 2009 05:06:15 GMT)
Western North Carolina Personal Injury Victims Have a New Online Resource From the Elmore Law Firm
New Web site will assist Asheville and Buncombe County residents with personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect cases. (Fri, 08 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Still no clues, no motives in Bucks lawyer's execution
Eric Birnbaum was, according to those who knew him, a loyal and generous man with a fierce love of family. (Fri, 08 May 2009 11:30:35 GMT)
New to the game, but no stranger to the D.A.
After 20-odd years in private practice, quietly building a successful career defending corporations in liability cases, Michael Turner felt a strong temptation to return to the place he started as a lawyer - the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. (Fri, 08 May 2009 11:30:50 GMT)
Report faults nonprofit for client's injury
An investigation by La Plata County has concluded that Community Connections Inc. made several mistakes in its handling of a client who suffered a neck injury and had three fingertips gnawed on by a puppy. (Fri, 08 May 2009 13:40:32 GMT)
New York Personal Injury Lawyer Comments on Elevator Accident
New York Personal Injury Lawyer Says Act Speaks For Itself In Elevator Accident and Death Of A Blind Bronx Resident. (Fri, 08 May 2009 13:58:00 GMT)
Still no clues, no motives in Bucks lawyer's execution
Eric Birnbaum was, according to those who knew him, a loyal and generous man with a fierce love of family. (Fri, 08 May 2009 15:31:23 GMT)
Appellate court says Irvington must pay $5 million in damages
IRVINGTON -- A state appeals court panel Thursday reaffirmed a $5 million personal injury judgment against Irvington, a decision that could wreak further financial havoc in the already cash-strapped township. In issuing its decision, the three-judge Superior Court's Appellate Division... (Fri, 08 May 2009 22:54:34 GMT)
Berryessa a determined advocate for the injured
Attorney Samantha Berryessa specializes in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. She represents her clients with compassion and fights for their rights with unwavering persistence and commitment. My clients are like family members, she said, describing the relationship as a healing one. I want them to know that they are listened to and understood. Very selective when it comes to clients, ... (Sat, 09 May 2009 00:36:00 GMT)
Lawyer faces contempt charges in pesticide case against Dole
A judge orders a hearing for Juan J. Dominguez after Nicaraguan plaintiffs testify that they were recruited and promised lavish payouts to pose as victimized banana farmers. A Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will face contempt charges and possible prison time for an alleged scheme to defraud Dole Food Co. of billions of dollars by falsely claiming that Nicaraguan banana farmers were rendered ... (Sat, 09 May 2009 01:58:43 GMT)
Economic Downturn Raising Suicide Risk Factors Among Attorneys
As if long hours, high stakes and intense competition weren't enough, now lawyers are grappling with client cutbacks, lower pay and layoffs. And it appears some attorneys are cracking under the pressure. Reports of three suicides at major U.S. law firms during the past six months underscore the stress that lawyers are facing as the economic downturn raises the intensity for billable hours and ... (Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:12 GMT)
Assistant Principal Accused Of Arranging Student Drug Deal
An assistant principal turned herself in today on charges of risk of injury to a minor and tampering with a witness after she allegedly sent a student to buy drugs from another student "in an attempt to catch the other student selling drugs," police said. (Sat, 09 May 2009 07:23:33 GMT)
Shannon Burke fallout: Domestic violence, animal abuse often hand in hand | Injury photos
For domestic-violence and animal-abuse experts, the case of radio personality Shannon Burke, accused of shooting his wife and dog, sounds very familiar. (Sat, 09 May 2009 11:48:48 GMT)
Lackawanna County judge candidate ducks questions
A local attorney campaigning for judge has refused to discuss details of an arbitration award he received for an injury in a 2005 wreck, including his ties to a judge who appointed one of the arbitrators and whether his injury might preclude him from serving out a 10-year term on the Lackawanna County bench. James Tierney, a managing partner at the Scranton branch of the law firm Cipriani & ... (Sun, 10 May 2009 08:44:54 GMT)
COURT DOCKET: Judge declines to suppress note in double-murder case
A Livingston County judge last week denied an attorney's request to suppress a note his client — a Warren man accused in a double murder — wrote during an interview with a polygraph examiner. (Sun, 10 May 2009 09:05:52 GMT)
Despite injury, Page's final years a story of love, strength and selflessness
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - She has closed the door to his room, and can finally sleep through the night. Yet sometimes when she wakes, and the house is quiet, Patricia Page hears her husband calling her. (Sun, 10 May 2009 18:18:00 GMT)
Sullivan joins Lenoir County Committee of 100 board of directors
Matthew Sullivan, a Kinston lawyer, has been elected as a member of the Lenoir Committee of 100's board of directors. (Mon, 11 May 2009 04:07:55 GMT)
Economic Downturn Raising Suicide Risk Factors Among Attorneys
As if long hours, high stakes and intense competition weren't enough, now lawyers are grappling with client cutbacks, lower pay and layoffs. And it appears some attorneys are cracking under the pressure. (Mon, 11 May 2009 07:01:52 GMT)
Awards & Achievers
Aaron Sachs Associates, P.C., is pleased to make the announcement that Joel A. Block, formerly a partner associated with the Burkart firm in Springfield largely as a defense attorney, is joining his firm to practice in the field of personal injury. (Mon, 11 May 2009 08:03:38 GMT)
Lackawanna County judge candidate ducks questions
A local attorney campaigning for judge has refused to discuss details of an arbitration award he received for an injury in a 2005 wreck, including his ties to a judge who appointed one of the arbitrators and whether his injury might preclude him from serving out a 10-year term on the Lackawanna County bench. James Tierney, a managing partner at the Scranton branch of the law firm Cipriani & ... (Mon, 11 May 2009 08:41:19 GMT)
Money restored to state fund that protects clients from thieving lawyers
STAMFORD -- In 2007, a Norwalk attorney was accused of stealing $90,000 from a Florida retiree and smaller amounts from other clients. (Mon, 11 May 2009 12:56:17 GMT)
Health Club: Marathon training just three days a week
It sounds a little too good to be true: Finish a 26.2-mile marathon on just three days of training a week. But for time-pressed, injury-prone runners, this type of low-mileage marathon plan can be an attractive alternative to the traditional five- or six-day training programs. (Mon, 11 May 2009 15:17:33 GMT)
Gasquet Suspended After Positive Cocaine Test
LONDON -- French tennis player Richard Gasquet was suspended Monday following a positive cocaine test and will miss the French Open. (Mon, 11 May 2009 17:14:08 GMT)
Lawsuit reform deal reached in Oklahoma Legislature
House and Senate Republican leaders announced Monday an agreement on what they are calling a landmark comprehensive lawsuit reform package on how lawsuits are treated in court cases ranging from personal injury to medical malpractice."I believe we can now say Oklahoma is open for business,” said Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn Coffee, R-Oklahoma City, during a state Capitol news conference to ... (Tue, 12 May 2009 05:02:56 GMT)
Former Fresno lawyer makes case for his insanity
Gregory Morris once had a successful career as a personal injury lawyer. (Tue, 12 May 2009 05:55:47 GMT)
Judge issues bench warrant for no-show attorney
Brett J. Lennert, earlier guilty of cocaine charge, misses court dates in Northampton County. A local attorney who recently admitted to a cocaine charge in Lehigh County faces a bench warrant and the loss of his clients for failing to show for legal proceedings in another courthouse on Monday. (Tue, 12 May 2009 08:08:04 GMT)
ICBC on carpet as jurors' files disclosed
A B.C. Supreme Court Justice has demanded that lawyers for ICBC return to court next week to explain why the personal-claim history of jurors was improperly disclosed to lawyers for ICBC during two lawsuits. (Tue, 12 May 2009 11:33:36 GMT)
W.R. Grace attorney has wide range of experience
The New York Times calls W.R. Grace attorney David Bernick a "quiet corporate-rescue artist" and we sat down with the Chicago lawyer to find out more about his legal experience and how he presents evidence to a jury. (Tue, 12 May 2009 15:42:28 GMT)
Attorney: Police Not Objective In Use Of Force Probe
var nopreviewimage = ""; if (nopreviewimage == ""){ document.write(' '); document.write(' '); document.write(' '); } An attorney representing a suspect who was injured in an altercation with a Reading police officer says the police department cannot be objective about the case. Attorney Tom Kline says his client, Francis Nunez, suffered a brain injury after being beaten with a flashlight by ... (Tue, 12 May 2009 17:35:28 GMT)
Manhattan Personal Injury Attorney Blames Insurance Industry For Negative Perception Of Civil Justice System
David Perecman, founder of the personal injury attorney firm in Manhattan, is standing up against insurance companies and big business (Tue, 12 May 2009 17:54:00 GMT)
Wilmington attorney accepted to MDA panel
Wilmington attorney Kathleen Black Reynolds has been accepted by Boston-Middlesex Defense Attorneys (MDA) association to its panel of defense attorneys. (Tue, 12 May 2009 21:09:50 GMT)
Former Fresno attorney fires lawyer in sanity trial
A disbarred Fresno lawyer fired his attorney Tuesday and began defending himself in court against charges that he bilked clients out of settlement money. He says he was insane at the time. (Wed, 13 May 2009 05:29:24 GMT)
Judge orders disgraced Greece cop to prison for 3 to 7 years
Former Greece police Sgt. Nicholas Joseph was sent to prison for a crash that caused a woman to prematurely deliver her baby. (Wed, 13 May 2009 09:15:33 GMT)
PCC alum tells grads: ‘Never, never give up’
Darrell Robinson, who became a lawyer at the age of 40, told Pitt Community College's Class of 2009 to never give up. (Thu, 14 May 2009 03:20:45 GMT)
Disbarred Fresno lawyer questions himself at trial
Disbarred Fresno lawyer Greg Morris had no trouble answering questions in Fresno County Superior Court regarding charges that he bilked clients out of settlement money -- as long as he got to ask the question. (Thu, 14 May 2009 05:30:26 GMT)
Pittsburgh Personal Injury Attorney, Jason C. Tetlow, Selected for Prestigious Rising Star Award
Pittsburgh personal injury attorney, Jason C. Tetlow, voted one of Pennsylvania's elite rising stars by Super Lawyers magazine. (Thu, 14 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Pittsburgh Criminal Attorney Selected for Prestigious Rising Star Award
Pittsburgh criminal attorney, Phillip P. DiLucente, voted one of Pennsylvania's elite rising stars by Super Lawyers magazine. (Thu, 14 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Houston Attorney Terry Bryant Runs Public Service Announcement to Encourage Students to Refrain from Drinking and ...
Prom Season is upon us and Houston, Texas attorney Terry Bryant is on a mission to inspire local high school students to refrain from drinking and driving on prom night. (Thu, 14 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Houston Attorney Terry Bryant Runs Public Service Announcement to Encourage Students to Refrain from Drinking and ...
Prom Season is upon us and Houston, Texas attorney Terry Bryant is on a mission to inspire local high school students to refrain from drinking and driving on prom night. (PRWeb May 14, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Dr (Thu, 14 May 2009 07:07:29 GMT)
Letters to the editor: Can you answer these crucial questions?
As a lifelong resident of Lake Forest and a personal injury lawyer, I recently spoke to our CROYA Board to explain the law and risk to anyone who is 18 years or older who supplies or allows minors to drink alcohol. (Thu, 14 May 2009 09:34:55 GMT)
New Television and Radio Advertising Campaigns Differentiate Sokolove Law From Other Personal Injury Attorneys
It is close to impossible to find anyone in New England who has not heard of the personal injury attorney, Jim Sokolove. Back in 1982, Attorney Sokolove was one of the very first lawyers to use television as a means of reaching out to potential clients. (Thu, 14 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT)
ICBC accused of improperly disclosing details to lawyers
B.C.'s privacy watchdog is investigating a complaint that ICBC improperly disclosed the personal-claim history of jurors to defence lawyers hired by the auto-insurance company in two lawsuits. (Thu, 14 May 2009 14:03:55 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm is Evaluating Reglan® Injury Cases and Tardive dyskinesia
The Mulligan Law Firm announces that it is evaluating and investigating cases where usage of the prescription drug Reglan® has led to the development of a serious condition called Tardive dyskinesia. (Thu, 14 May 2009 21:43:00 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm Is Now Evaluating and Investigating Potential Calaxo® Screw Injury Cases
The Mulligan Law Firm announces the addition of Smith & Nephew's Calaxo® Screw to the list of injury cases they are investigating and evaluating for potential litigation on behalf of clients. (Thu, 14 May 2009 21:50:00 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm Is Investigating Potential Calaxo® Screw Injury Cases
The Mulligan Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of Smith & Nephew's Calaxo® Screw to its medical-device litigation service. (Thu, 14 May 2009 22:05:00 GMT)
Ex-Fresno lawyer's insanity defense accepted
Disbarred Fresno lawyer Greg Morris was found not guilty by reason of insanity Friday in connection with the theft of funds from two of his clients. (Sat, 16 May 2009 06:03:48 GMT)
Law Offices of Bruce Egert Opens New Office in Hackensack
Full-service law office with focus on personal injury matters opens up New Jersey office to better serve Bergen County clients (Sat, 16 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Law Offices of Bruce Egert Opens New Office in Hackensack
Full-service law office with focus on personal injury matters opens up New Jersey office to better serve Bergen County clients (PRWeb May 16, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 16 May 2009 07:10:35 GMT)
McManis Faulkner Partner Marwa Elzankaly Honored with YWCA of Silicon Valleys TWIN Award
SAN JOSE – Marwa Elzankaly, a partner with McManis Faulkner, a leading Northern California trial firm representing both individuals and corporations, was honored by the YWCA of Silicon Valley with a Tribute to Women and Industry (TWIN) Award. (Sun, 17 May 2009 14:32:09 GMT)
Lawyers Make Pro Bono Leap Into Foreclosures
With so many homeowners trying to stay afloat in the recession, people need legal help more than ever. But they're also having more trouble than ever affording it. So some attorneys have been volunteering their services — even if it means diving into an area of law they've never practiced before. (Sun, 17 May 2009 14:39:30 GMT)
Monforton takes seat on bench
Bozeman’s newest municipal judge left Los Angeles in 2006, after filing a whistleblower lawsuit against a high-powered defense lawyer and former district attorney. (Mon, 18 May 2009 03:37:53 GMT)
As church abuse scandals dim, St. Paul lawyer keeps suing
Jeff Anderson, the St. Paul lawyer who's made a career of suing the Roman Catholic church over sexual abuse by priests, likes to draw a link between that crusade and his youthful devotion to the civil rights and anti-war movements. Over the past 25 years, the legal movement Anderson helped launch has produced the kind of tangible results that leaders of other social movements might envy: ... (Mon, 18 May 2009 05:44:41 GMT)
California Personal Injury Lawyers Seek Key Evidence in Coleman Defective Product Case
A California Appeals Court will decide on Tuesday whether a trial judge was right in ordering the release of key documents that may show whether Coleman knowingly violated a California statute, Health and Safety Code Section 19881. (Mon, 18 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Statewide campaign to stress pool safety
As the school year winds down and temperatures rise, South Jersey pools will soon be busy. (Mon, 18 May 2009 09:15:18 GMT)
Mark Isola is new Partner at Isola's
ISOLAS have welcomed a new Partner to the firm. He is Mark Isola, a senior lawyer in the local profession with over 20 years' experience who joins ISOLAS' commercial team to add to the depth and breadth of litigation experience at Gibraltar's longest established law firm. (Mon, 18 May 2009 09:21:40 GMT)
Town Hall Meeting to Be Held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 to Educate and Empower Garfield Residents on Medical and Legal ...
All Garfield Residents Invited to VFW from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (Mon, 18 May 2009 14:30:00 GMT)
Oklahoma Lemon Law 1 vote away from passage
Five years after she launched her one-woman campaign to improve consumer protections for car and truck buyers, Angie Gallant is just one vote away from wrapping up one of Oklahoma's greatest civics lessons. (Mon, 18 May 2009 14:49:01 GMT)
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St. Paul Lawyer Continues To Sue Catholic Church
Jeff Anderson, the St. Paul lawyer who's made a career of suing the Roman Catholic church over sexual abuse by priests, likes to draw a link between that crusade and his youthful devotion to the civil rights and anti-war movements. (Mon, 18 May 2009 17:16:37 GMT)
N.C. House approves changing personal injury awards
By Gary D. Robertson RALEIGH, N.C. In North Carolina courts, an injured person hurt in a car accident or slipping on a wet floor can't recover damages in court if a jury determines the plaintiff was even slightly to blame for the trouble. (Mon, 18 May 2009 21:39:44 GMT)
Protect jurors' anonymity, court advisory panel says
VIRGINIA BEACH An advisory committee has recommended state circuit courts move closer to using anonymous juries in criminal cases by referring to jurors by a number "at all times during the course of a trial." The Advisory Committee on Rules of Court released the proposal last week. Public comment will be accepted until Sept. 1. (Tue, 19 May 2009 03:25:04 GMT)
Va. Girl's Death Highlights Discord Over Releasing Abuse Data
When a letter from Prince William County's Department of Social Services arrived in the mail recently, Wes Byers was hoping for answers. (Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Trial set for alleged Cooper Street sex assault suspect
The former bar manager of the defunct Cooper Street Pier is scheduled to stand trial on allegations that he sexually assaulted one of his employees. Sohan Shrestha, 37, waived his constitutional right to a speedy trial Monday and agreed to a two-week jury trial that will begin on Monday, Nov. 30. He pleaded not guilty to the charges in April. read more (Tue, 19 May 2009 10:11:19 GMT)
Coverage helps prevent collision with disaster
Most Ontario motorists are not inclined to pay more than is required by law for auto insurance. But there is optional coverage that could bail you out if you or family members are ever seriously injured in a collision. (Tue, 19 May 2009 11:21:34 GMT)
Prominent New York Personal Injury Lawyer Says Insurance Companies Thwart Efforts Of Employees Seeking Workers ...
New York personal injury and workers compensation attorney, David Perecman, is speaking out against the insurance companies and their legal battles against the injured (Tue, 19 May 2009 13:01:00 GMT)
WCL Mourns the Loss of Two Distinguished Alumni
WASHINGTON, DC, May 1, 2009 – American University Washington College of Law mourns the loss of two distinguished alumni, criminal defense attorney William B. Moffitt ‘75 and personal injury lawyer Charles H. Schulze ‘65, who both passed away last week. (Tue, 19 May 2009 15:26:36 GMT)
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After years of litigating sexual harassment lawsuits, Salt Lake City attorney Randall Edwards says the case he’s filed on behalf of Jeanne Marshall, a former paralegal at personal injury law firm Siegfried & Jensen, is unique—and not just because, as the lawsuit alleges, that founding partner Ned Siegfried and other attorneys on staff “routinely referred to women employees as... (Tue, 19 May 2009 15:42:22 GMT)
Lawyer charged with stealing clients' money
Associated Press - May 19, 2009 2:25 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A Manhattan lawyer has been charged with stealing $652,000 in settlement funds from 11 personal injury and medical malpractice... (Tue, 19 May 2009 18:38:26 GMT)
Disclosure of personal information by ICBC gets further look
An incident involving ICBC's improper disclosure of the personal claim history of jurors to a defence lawyer hired by the auto insurance company has been forwarded to the Attorney General's ministry to seek further action as necessary. (Tue, 19 May 2009 20:40:55 GMT)
Disclosure of personal information by ICBC gets further look
Attorney General's ministry to get report (Tue, 19 May 2009 20:51:53 GMT)
Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers Adds Two Experienced Litigation Attorneys to Connecticut Team
One of fastest-growing personal injury law firms in Connecticut sets new standard in client service with 25-person case management team that stays in frequent contact with clients (Wed, 20 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
District Attorney Robert Morgenthau calls injury attorney a $650G crook
This won't do much for the good name of personal injury lawyers. Prosecutors charged a shady "hit-and-run" lawyer Tuesday with ripping off his badly injured clients by pocketing $650,000 of their settlement money. (Wed, 20 May 2009 09:04:12 GMT)
Chrysler Plan Could Block Car Owners’ Suits
If Chrysler ’s bankruptcy plan is approved, current owners of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles may find that their right to sue the automaker for injury-causing defects is a matter of debate, The New York Times’s Christopher Jensen writes. (Wed, 20 May 2009 11:18:10 GMT)
Britney Spears sued by former bodyguard for negligence
Kerry M. Vine of Richmond, Calif., a retired cop and aspiring screenwriter who worked as a bodyguard for Britney Spears, is suing the pop star for at least $25,000 claiming her negligence caused him personal injury on the job. (Wed, 20 May 2009 13:18:54 GMT)
ICBC improper-disclosure file goes to attorney general's office
An incident involving ICBC’s improper disclosure of the personal-claim history of jurors to a defence lawyer hired by the auto insurance company has been forwarded to the attorney general’s ministry to seek further action as necessary. (Wed, 20 May 2009 20:21:37 GMT)
Anderson attorney to take new role in law
Lawton McIntosh named circuit court judge (Thu, 21 May 2009 02:16:55 GMT)
New York Personal Injury Lawyer Seeks to Protect Bicyclists From Harm
New York Manhattan based personal injury lawyer David Perecman defends the personal injury rights of bicyclists hit by motor vehicles. (Thu, 21 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Martin, Harding & Mazzotti Donation Puts Emphasis on Safety as More Than 1,300 Community Members Receive CPR and First ...
Albany based personal injury law firm, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti donations help police officers, fire fighters, EMT's, Boy Scouts and the public receive CPR and first aid training using the equipment provided by the firm. (Thu, 21 May 2009 07:05:00 GMT)
Woman admits ignoring man's gunshot injury outside Little Canada apartment
A 21-year-old Faribault woman admitted in court Wednesday that she knew Timothy Earl Williams had been shot by one of two men she was with outside a Little Canada apartment building in September. (Thu, 21 May 2009 11:29:55 GMT)
Trial Attorney Don Swaim Joins RoseWalker
DALLAS – The Dallas trial law firm Rose• Walker , L.L.P., is proud to announce the addition of experienced trial attorney Don Swaim, who will join the firm’s aviation practice as a partner. (Thu, 21 May 2009 12:47:12 GMT)
Port St. Lucie attorney believes Cubans are ready to end trade embargo after trip to Havana
A Port St. Lucie attorney who recently spent a week in Havana on a cultural exchange trip said he believes Cubans are ready for an end to the 47-year-old embargo on trade between the two nations. (Thu, 21 May 2009 21:06:31 GMT)
Auto Accident and Injury Attorney Nick Feizy Explains How a Typical Injury Claim Process Works
If you have ever been injured in a car wreck then you know the hassle of dealing with the insurance company. Attorney, Nick Feizy from Feizy Law Office, shines some light on this process. Lawyer, Nick Feizy, has had many years of experience representing injured victims. (Fri, 22 May 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
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