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Oakland pot tax adds fuel to legalization fire
Bill O'Donnell illegally self-medicated with marijuana for years for a combat injury and post-traumatic stress from military service in Vietnam – landing him in jail once for possession. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:00:15 GMT)
A date that was defining
Today we take a break from PEDs, dog-killing quarterbacks, tainted championship rings, John Smoltz’s whopping ERA, and the epic non-trade of Roy Halladay. (Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:53:31 GMT)
Lawsuits filed over quality of care at jails
More than seven months have passed since Correctional Health Services, which provides health care to Maricopa County inmates, was stripped of its accreditation. The effects are starting to show. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:30:33 GMT)
New Dangerous Trend, Texting While Walking, has Personal Injury Attorneys of New York Looking Ahead
After a New York teen falls into a manhole while texting, New York personal injury attorney, David Perecman wonders just how many claims need to happen before people start paying attention. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
New Dangerous Trend, Texting While Walking, has Personal Injury Attorneys of New York Looking Ahead
After a New York teen falls into a manhole while texting, New York personal injury attorney, David Perecman wonders just how many claims need to happen before people start paying attention. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
New Dangerous Trend, Texting While Walking, has Personal Injury Attorneys of New York Looking Ahead
After a New York teen falls into a manhole while texting, New York personal injury attorney, David Perecman wonders just how many claims need to happen before people start paying attention. (PRWeb Aug 3, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ne (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:13:04 GMT)
Crouppen takes on ad regulator
FILE PHOTO --Terry Crouppen is a personal injury lawyer known for his television pitches. (P-D) ST. LOUIS — A bright yellow flier distributed on the steps of the St. Louis Civil Courts Building downtown last week has raised eyebrows in the legal community. (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:32:09 GMT)
Attorney Richard D. Vetstein Selected as Contributing Blogger for Boston.com's Real Estate Now Blog
Joining the growing number of attorneys successfully blogging on the Internet, Attorney Richard D. Vetstein of the Vetstein Law Group, P.C. was recently selected as a contributing blogger for Boston.com's Real Estate Now Blog . (Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:41:00 GMT)
Judge upholds La. limits on lawyer ads
NEW ORLEANS -- Most of the new restrictions on lawyer advertising adopted by the Louisiana Supreme Court are constitutional and can be enforced by the state, a federal judge ruled... (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:06:52 GMT)
BREAKING NEWS: Morris appointed to Gulf Breeze City Council
Dana Morris, a state Assistant Attorney General and Past President of the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club, was appointed to the Gulf Breeze City Council on Monday night. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:24:30 GMT)
Pennsylvania Attorney Marion Munley Featured Speaker at 2009 AAJ Convention
Munley, a personal injury lawyer with Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C., spoke on "Unique Discovery Issues in Trucking Cases." (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
New York Auto Accident Lawyers Know that Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Even Include Auto Accidents
Even celebrities aren't immune to accidents, which is why everyone should be prepared, says David Perecman, a New York accident attorney. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Oakland pot tax fuels statewide campaign
Bill O'Donnell illegally self-medicated himself with marijuana for years for a combat injury and post-traumatic stress from military service in Vietnam. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:20:01 GMT)
Judge upholds La. limits on lawyer ads
Most of the new restrictions on lawyer advertising adopted by the Louisiana Supreme Court are constitutional and can be enforced by the state, a federal judge ruled Monday. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:47:11 GMT)
Federal judge backs most La. limits on lawyer ads
NEW ORLEANS — Most of the new restrictions on lawyer advertising adopted by the Louisiana Supreme Court are constitutional and can be enforced by the state, a federal judge ruled yesterday. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:05:25 GMT)
Drowning victim identified as West Kelowna lawyer
others also read... Boating on Okanagan Lake is a pleasurable activity for many in the summer, but that pleasure turned fatal on Tuesday for one man who disappeared after jumping out of his boat for a swim. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:14:17 GMT)
Pierce cleared by grand jury
Antonio Pierce’s attorney said Monday that he believes the New York Giants linebacker would have been indicted for his role in the Plaxico Burress shooting incident had Pierce not testified before a Manhattan grand jury investigating the matter. (Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:10:12 GMT)
L.A. lawyer accused of fraud in pesticide litigation
A judge says Juan Dominguez conspired with Nicaraguan workers, allegedly left sterile by exposure to DBCP on banana plantations, to file claims against Dole Food and Dow Chemical. Reporting from Los Angeles and Chinandega, Nicaragua -- In the sweltering hub of Nicaragua's once-thriving banana industry, Juan Dominguez saw an opportunity. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:26:07 GMT)
Resignation ends career of controversial lawyer
Controversial Vancouver lawyer Sheldon Goldberg has finally resigned from the Law Society of B.C. in the face of continuing accusations of incompetence and professional misconduct. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:55:35 GMT)
Arrest Warrant Issued For Attorney
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 7:54 AM CDT An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for a Fort Smith attorney who ran unsuccessfully in 2008 for circuit judge. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:00:42 GMT)
Richard D. Vetstein and the Vetstein Law Group, P.C. Launch the Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog
Joining the growing number of attorneys using blogs for business development and outreach, Attorney Richard D. Vetstein of the Vetstein Law Group, P.C. has launched the first ever blog dedicated solely to Massachusetts real estate law -- the Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog which can be found at http://massrealestatelawblog.com (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:27:00 GMT)
Arrest warrant issued for Fort Smith attorney
FORT SMITH — An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for a Fort Smith attorney who ran unsuccessfully in 2008 for circuit judge. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:35:36 GMT)
Richard D. Vetstein and the Vetstein Law Group, P.C. Launch the Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Joining the growing number of attorneys using blogs for business development and outreach, Attorney Richard D. Vetstein of the Vetstein Law Group, P.C. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:14:58 GMT)
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run in Oakland surrenders
A man wanted in a deadly hit-and-run surrendered to police today with his attorney. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:22:35 GMT)
Gig Harbor attorney honored in ‘Best Lawyers’ magazine
Paul N. Luvera of Gig Harbor has been named as the “Seattle Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigator of the Year” for 2009 by “Best Lawyers,” the nation’s oldest legal publication. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:10:59 GMT)
9th Circuit Finds for PI Firm Over Theft of Firm's Web Site Content
The 9th Circuit came down on the side of Brayton Purcell in an Internet copyright infringement case Wednesday. The 50-lawyer personal injury and asbestos firm had sued another law firm for allegedly plagiarizing Web content describing its elder abuse practice. Dissenting Judge Stephen Reinhardt said that under the panel's interpretation, every Web site operator faces the potential of being ... (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:17:45 GMT)
9th Circuit Finds for PI Firm Over Theft of Firm's Web Site Content
The 9th Circuit came down on the side of Brayton Purcell in an Internet copyright infringement case Wednesday. The 50-lawyer personal injury and asbestos firm had sued another law firm for allegedly plagiarizing Web content describing its elder abuse practice. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:02:23 GMT)
A ‘super lawyer’ and super mom
A self-described "slumdog millionaire" who grew up in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood to become one of the top personal injury attorneys in New Jersey, Saddle River Board of Education member Rosemarie Arnold is used to multitasking. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:57:52 GMT)
Houston Trial Lawyer Mark Lanier Recognized Among Best Lawyers in America
Once again, trial lawyer Mark Lanier has earned a spot among the nation's top attorneys in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He is honored for his work in mass tort litigation. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:45:00 GMT)
Recordon & Recordon
Recordon & Recordon, which was formed in 1980 by family law practitioner Kathy Recordon and personal injury lawyer Stephen Recordon, insisted that its website “was designed for information only, was passive in nature and was directed toward prospective clients located in San Diego County .” (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:17:17 GMT)
Ex-West Hills Attorney Charged With Accepting Bribe
A former West Hills attorney has been arrested after allegedly accepting $53,500 in cash that he believed was half of a bribe being paid in exchange for him to instruct his client to lie to a federal prosecutor and a federal grand jury investigating allegations of immigration fraud. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:17:24 GMT)
Savannah attorney indicted on embezzlement charges
Associated Press - August 6, 2009 1:34 PM ET SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A Savannah personal injury attorney has been indicted on charges he embezzled nearly $1 million from his law firm's employee... (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:45:22 GMT)
Attorney Accused Of Stealing $1 Million From Employee Pensions
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- A Savannah personal injury attorney has been indicted on charges he embezzled nearly $1 million from his law firm's employee pension plan. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:26:33 GMT)
Bloggings On Updates In Immigration Law
None of my friends from UCLA Law School, class of 1973, went into immigration law. Corporate law, personal injury law and real estate law were all far more lucrative. If you are looking for a multi-million dollar settlement, immigration law is not for you. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:33:50 GMT)
Eichholz indicted for embezzling more than $950K
Savannah personal injury attorney Benjamin Sheftall Eichholz, whose television and print advertisements have made his name recognizable in southeast Georgia, was indicted this week for embezzling money from employee pension benefit plans. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:43:19 GMT)
Despite Tougher Laws, Drunk Drivers Remain An Ongoing Threat To New York Motorists
NY personal injury lawyer Steven J. Schwartzapfel decries 'terrible loss of life' following deadly July 26 DWI collision on the Taconic State Parkway. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
State Bar alleges LV attorney shared fees with nonlawyer
Las Vegas attorney Noel Gage has spent more than two years trying to stay out of prison. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:30:52 GMT)
Foxwoods settles personal injury suit over lost leg for $2.9 million
Mashantucket - Richard Murch arrived Thursday morning at Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court prepared for days of arduous testimony in his 2-year-old personal-injury lawsuit against Foxwoods Resort Casino. He wore a prosthetic leg. Then, before the trial could commence, attorneys informed him that a settlement had been reached. Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprises, which operates Foxwoods, had ... (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:25:28 GMT)
Known for TV ads, lawyer Eichholz faces federal indictment
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Savannah attorney Benjamin Sheftall Eichholz - whose television ads champion "win-win" - has been named in a 77-count federal indictment charging he schemed to embezzle more than $950,000 from pension plans for employees of his law firm. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:56:05 GMT)
Attorney accuses Hollywood officer of lying in DUI case
With the officer's credibility under scrutiny because of cover-up allegations, attorneys have been reviewing their cases to see which could be thrown out. An attorney says a Hollywood police officer suspended recently amid allegations he was involved in a crash cover-up lied during a deposition in his client's DUI case. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:58:23 GMT)
Personnel
HUNTINGTON -- Huddleston Bolen attorney Cindy McCarty has been admitted to the Kentucky Bar. McCarty, who practices in the firm's Huntington office, has been a member of the West Virginia bar since 2003. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:21:58 GMT)
Chiropractor, attorney accused of scam
A pain in the neck is how Crystal Kennebrew describes the aftermath of her Feb. 24 car crash. The Merrillville resident was driving home from a obstetrician appointment with her boyfriend when she was rear-ended on Broadway near 42nd Avenue in Gary. Six months pregnant, she went back to the hospital for an exam after the crash, but was home the next day when a Hammond chiropractic clinic called ... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:54:40 GMT)
Bikers rev in the rain for cancer research
WALLINGFORD - Michael D'Amico, of Woodbury, spends his days as a personal-injury lawyer, but whenever he gets the chance he steps out of the office or courtroom to support a cause that has touched his life for decades: breast cancer. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:39:14 GMT)
Brian Chase Named Among Top Lawyers in Orange County By OC Metro
As featured in this month's OC Metro magazine, Brian Chase, a partner at the Orange County personal injury law firm of Bisnar | Chase (www.BestAttorney.com), has been listed as one of the top lawyers in Orange County and one of the top five personal injury lawyers in the county. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Brian Chase Named Among Top Lawyers in Orange County By OC Metro
As featured in this month's OC Metro magazine, Brian Chase, a partner at the Orange County personal injury law firm of Bisnar | Chase (www.BestAttorney.com), has been listed as one of the top lawyers in Orange County and one of the top five personal injury lawyers in the county. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Did Pfizer Intimidate a Key Plaintiffs Witness on the Eve of the Neurontin Trial?
Did Pfizer cross the line on the eve of last month's crucial test trial involving its controversial Neurontin drug? Questions linger about why the world's largest pharmaceutical company sent a former CIA agent to a whistleblowing scientist's home the day before he was due to testify. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:03:10 GMT)
Brian Chase Named Among Top Lawyers in Orange County By OC Metro
As featured in this month's OC Metro magazine, Brian Chase, a partner at the Orange County personal injury law firm of Bisnar | Chase (www.BestAttorney.com), has been listed as one of the top lawyers in Orange County and one of the top five personal injury lawyers in the county. (PRWeb Aug 10, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:28:15 GMT)
Nigeria: Extra-Judicial Killings - Can Yar'Adua Arrest the Trend?
Lagos — The alleged summary execution of the leader of Islamic fundamentalist group, Boko Haram, Mohammed Yusuf, his deputy, Buji Fai and Yusuf's in-law Baba Fugu Muhammed by men of the Nigeria Police in Maiduguri, Borno State last week, drew the ire of local and international civil society organisations with a call on President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua to take a decisive action to stop the trend. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:40:17 GMT)
No plea deal in Detroit hit-and-run
Wayne County prosecutors today withdrew a plea offer to an 18-year-old Detroiter charged in the connection with a hit-and-run death of a 2-year-old. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:20:49 GMT)
Disbarred attorney Moskal dies
The once-successful Minneapolis personal-injury lawyer was convicted of stealing from clients'accounts. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:14:03 GMT)
Federal Judge Puts Chinese Drywall Cases on 'Rocket Docket'
With thousands of homeowners claiming their houses and health are deteriorating from sulfur-emitting Chinese drywall, a federal judge in New Orleans is intent on fast-tracking a handful of cases for trial, attorneys say. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:02:25 GMT)
Wayne County news briefs: Serial rape suspect heads to trial
A 39-year-old Detroit man charged in four assaults in neighborhoods on the city's east side was bound over Monday to face trial on the charges by a Wayne County district judge. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:21:30 GMT)
Soccer Capsules: U.S. prepares for altitude, attitude of Azteca
MIAMI —United States' players have a pretty good idea of what to expect at Wednesday's World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium, even if only four of them have played there before. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:25:22 GMT)
Texas Law Firm Files Multiple Suits Against Medtronic as Deadline Approaches
Fort Worth personal injury attorney John David Hart has filed 29 lawsuits against Medtronic, Inc., Medtronic International Technology, Inc. f/k/a Medtronic Puerto Rico, Inc., Medtronic USA, Inc. and Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co., in connection with heart defibrillator leads recalled due to the risk of lead fractures which could result in serious injury or death. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT)
Krupnick Campbell Attorney Skip Campbell Named To Fort Lauderdale Federal Courthouse Committee
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Water “Skip” Campbell, Managing Partner of Krupnick Campbell Malone Buser Slama Hancock Liberman & McKee, was named to the newly formed Fort Lauderdale Federal Courthouse Committee. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:23:09 GMT)
2010 Best Lawyers in America Rankings Showcase Jones Walker's Depth, Growth
For the third consecutive year, Jones Walker sits atop the annual peer-review attorney and practice area rankings among Louisiana-based firms in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010 . (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:50:00 GMT)
DUI Lawyers Find Internet as an Emerging Business Source, DUI Defenders Survey Finds
A recent survey conducted by DUI Defenders at www.dui1.com indicates a rise in the number of DUI/DWI defendants using the internet to research and find a DUI lawyer. Results from the 300 attorneys polled indicated that as much as 40% of their clients use the web to find DUI attorneys, with word of mouth being the most popular method, at 54%. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:51:00 GMT)
9th Circuit hears Las Vegas doctor-lawyer fraud appeal
SAN FRANCISCO — Attorneys and prosecutors involved in the ongoing case related to an allegedly corrupt scheme involving Las Vegas doctors and lawyers argued before a federal appeals panel today over the relevance of granting a key witness use immunity. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:16:02 GMT)
Dallas' Trial Lawyer Frank Branson Highlighted Among Americas Leading Attorneys
Mr. Branson, founder of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson is highlighted in the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers for his work in cases involving medical malpractice, personal injury litigation, product liability litigation and professional malpractice. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:50:21 GMT)
Will Daniel Schuler have to pay up in Taconic crash lawsuit? What victims' families can win
Daniel Schuler lost his wife, daughter and three nieces in last month's wrong-way Taconic crash. Now that families of the victims are weighing a lawsuit, could he lose his home, too, even though he wasn't behind the wheel of the ill-fated minivan?. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:00:00 GMT)
Judge to decide case against computer company
CHESAPEAKE George Christian and his computer finance company will not face a jury in the state's lawsuit against them, a Circuit Court judge has ruled. Judge Randall D. Smith said he will decide the case when it goes to trial in early November, said David Clementson, a spokesman for the Virginia attorney general's office. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:08:17 GMT)
Cascade County Attorney's Office Cites Conflict of Interest in Jason Caughey Case
NewsChannel 5 has learned that the case against a former volunteer fire chief will be tried by the Montana Attorney General's office. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:45:11 GMT)
DUI Lawyers Find Internet as an Emerging Business Source, DUI Defenders Survey Finds
CALABASAS, Calif., Aug. 11, 2009 -- A recent survey conducted by DUI Defenders at www.dui1.com indicates a rise in the number of DUI/DWI defendants using the internet to research and find a DUI lawyer. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:23:31 GMT)
Barnes buys $1 million waterfront condo
Buffalo personal injury attorney Stephen Barnes has purchased one of the two penthouse condominiums at Carl Paladino's Waterfront Place project for $1.07 million. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:12:46 GMT)
Houston Business Law Attorney Charles Vethan Announces New Associate
Lee Keller King Joins The Vethan Law Firm, P.C. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:17:30 GMT)
"Overwhelmed" Morristown attorney admits using $47,000 of client's money
A longtime Morristown attorney who specialized in medical malpractice and personal injury cases has agreed to disbarment as part of his guilty plea today to forgery and misapplication of $47,000 in settlement funds belonging to three clients. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:46:56 GMT)
"Overwhelmed" Morristown attorney admits using $47,000 of client's money
A longtime Morristown attorney who specialized in medical malpractice and personal injury cases has agreed to disbarment as part of his guilty plea today to forgery and misapplication of $47,000 in settlement funds belonging to three clients. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:16:59 GMT)
Raphael Barristers Toronto Personal Injury Lawyers Open Law Office in Thornhill Ontario
Raphael Barristers Toronto Personal Injury Lawyers, a top personal injury law firm in Toronto and throughout Ontario, has opened a law office in Thornhill. When looking for a personal injury lawyer in Toronto, many people knew that they could count on Raphael Barristers. Now with an office in Thornhill, provide better access to the community and victims who have had a car accident, bicycle ... (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:17:00 GMT)
Former Morris attorney agrees to disbarment over funds
A longtime Morristown-based lawyer who specialized in medical malpractice and personal injury cases agreed to disbarment Wednesday as part of his guilty plea to forgery and misusing $47,498 in settlement funds for three clients. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:23:40 GMT)
Brad Foulk, who triumphed over personal challenges, mourned as an insightful, caring district attorney
Erie County District Attorney Brad Foulk vanquished alcoholism more than two decades ago to become one of the top law enforcement officers in Erie County and the state. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:49:02 GMT)
A LIRR Engineer Lets a Passenger Drive a Crowded Train and New York Personal Injury Lawyers are Tracking the Outcome
A LIRR train engineer lets an untrained passenger drive his 500-ton double-decker train through Queens, New York and personal injury lawyers are wondering why this 20-year train veteran was allegedly so thoughtless about the 400 riders who were unwillingly and unknowingly along for the ride. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:35:00 GMT)
Attys: O'Hare slippery-floor suit settled
The city of Chicago has reportedly settled a personal injury lawsuit by a woman injured at O'Hare Airport when she allegedly slipped on the floor and hurt her knee. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:14:21 GMT)
Miami Personal Injury Lawyer: Guide in Seeking Representation
There are thousands of personal injury claims that enter the country’s courtrooms every year. If you are a victim of personal injury in the city caused by negligent actions of another, it is helpful to seek immediate representation from a Miami personal injury lawyer. (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:24:21 GMT)
Heavy Advertising by Lawyers Is a Tricky Proposition
Carter Mario is one of the most visible lawyers in Connecticut. His name and face are splashed across television ads, billboards and buses. But recent firm efforts, including the hire of a new public relations firm, indicate that Mario may be adjusting his marketing strategy. There are potential drawbacks to using such high-profile advertising in a profession that doesn't quickly embrace flash, ... (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:45:57 GMT)
Too Many Workers Still Exposed to Asbestos, New York Attorney Says
Attorney Joseph W. Belluck of Belluck & Fox, LLP, says recommendations for new research to set stricter exposure limits is a worthy goal. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
NFL suspends Stallworth without pay for 2009 season
The NFL rendered its final verdict in the Donte' Stallworth case Thursday. Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended the Cleveland Browns wide receiver for the entire 2009 season for violating the league's policies on personal conduct and substance abuse. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:27:21 GMT)
Pasadena Attorney to Run for Judge
Pasadena personal injury attorney Anthony de los Reyes of Thon & Beck said yesterday he will run for an open seat on the Los Angeles Superior Court next year. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:02:03 GMT)
A police chief's personal and legal troubles fray the fabric of a tight-knit Vermont community
VERGENNES, Vt. - The smallest city in Vermont is wrestling with the personal and legal troubles of its police chief. Authorities say Vergennes (vur-JENZ') Police Chief Mike Lowe hit a parked car in an unmarked cruiser in June while on prescription drugs. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:56:14 GMT)
A police chief's troubles pain tight-knit Vt. town
Associated Press - August 14, 2009 1:55 PM ET VERGENNES, Vt. (AP) - The smallest city in Vermont is wrestling with the personal and legal troubles of its police chief. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:11:34 GMT)
Former Morris attorney agrees to disbarment over funds
A longtime Morristown-based lawyer who specialized in medical malpractice and personal injury cases agreed to disbarment Wednesday as part of his guilty plea to forgery and misusing $47,498 in settlement funds for three clients. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:02:47 GMT)
A police chief's personal and legal troubles fray the fabric of a tight-knit Vermont community
VERGENNES, VT. — In the smallest city in a tiny state where participation in government is expected and faith in public officials runs deep, the charges of embezzlement and drug possession facing the police chief are forcing townsfolk to examine their capacity to forgive. (Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:52:08 GMT)
Walsh named a top lawyer
Longboat Key attorney Bernard F. Walsh was named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2009-2010) by The American Trial Lawyers Association. Walsh is partner in the law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni & Walsh, and has been practicing personal injury law in Sarasota and Manatee counties for more than a quarter-century. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:08:49 GMT)
Petersburg Police Sued Over Wreck That Killed Two Youths After High Speed Chase
Attorney Charles H. Cuthbert, Jr., Files Lawsuits for Families of Victims (PRWeb Aug 15, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:16:27 GMT)
Things to Ask Your Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured or hurt by another individual as a result of negligence, it may be useful to file for a personal injury claim. This type of claim offers monetary awards or compensations to victims of negligence, which caused them harm or injuries. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:14:22 GMT)
Pinecrest resident on a crusade to find those responsible for home burglary
J.B. Harris is used to having a command of words. The Pinecrest husband and father is a trial lawyer. As the founder of a personal injury firm based in downtown Miami, Harris, on behalf of his clients, has taken on Big Tobacco and the gossip mag Globe. (Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:07:11 GMT)
Business People Twin Cities
The St. Croix Association elected to its board Karen Hansen, an attorney with Felhaber Larson Fenlon & Vogt. ... The Minnesota Council for Quality elected to its board Tony Wagner, CEO of Pillsbury United Communities. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:19:12 GMT)
Do-it-yourself postnuptial hardly w-i-s-e
DEAR BRUCE: I would like to get a postnuptial agreement. Do you think it would be possible for me to write one up and have it notarized, or do you think an attorney has to be involved? Is there a standard form I can download? -- L.M., via e-mail (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:26:03 GMT)
Brisbane cab rides from hell
CATCHING a cab has become a dangerous activity, going by the rash of personal injury claims being filed. In one, a driver allegedly fell asleep and hit a pole. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
Hoppin Houses tragedy leaving wake of frustration
The family of a 3-year-old Longview boy who died in an accident involving a large inflatable toy in 2007 is trying to track down the equipment’s manufacturer and distributor, but the Florida company keeps changing its name, perhaps in an effort to avoid liability, a Longview attorney said. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:53:13 GMT)
Dallas immigrant leaders call for Mexico to investigate all its consulates in U.S.
Mexican immigrant leaders in Dallas have called for a national investigation of Mexican consulates across the U.S. in the wake of an investigation into alleged financial irregularities at the consulate in Dallas. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:35:53 GMT)
Circuit court sees jump in criminal cases, fewer civil
Dramatic increases in adult and juvenile criminal cases have been offset in recent years by drops in several types of civil cases — such as personal injury, auto negligence and divorce — at the Macomb County Circuit Court. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:57:56 GMT)
Tort Claim Filed, Putting City on Notice of Possible Suit in Deadly Fire
A personal injury lawyer claims the Fort Wayne Fire Department and city dispatchers mishandled a fire last winter, causing the deaths of four victims, trapped in a burning home. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:56:36 GMT)
Things You Should Know From Your Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
There are several factors used as grounds for filing a personal injury claim. These may differ from state to state but the basic remains the same. If you are a victim of such crime, there are several things about your case that you must first look at before filing for a claim. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:59:19 GMT)
Dallas Attorney Charla Aldous Highlighted on Annual Best Lawyers in America Listing
DALLAS – For the eighth consecutive year, noted Dallas trial attorney Charla Aldous has earned a spot on the annual listing of The Best Lawyers in America. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:51:21 GMT)
Honolulu attorney heads national group
Honolulu attorney Mark S. Davis has been named president of the Inner Circle of Advocates, which describes itself as one of the country’s most exclusive membership groups for civil plaintiff attorneys. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:52:55 GMT)
Airport Resolves Two Personal Injury Lawsuits
Two lawsuits filed by individuals who fell on Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport property have been resolved, the attorney for the airport authority reported Monday. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:32:57 GMT)
Hoppin' House tragedy leaving wake of frustration
The family of a 3-year-old Longview boy who died in an accident involving a large inflatable toy in 2007 is trying to track down the equipment’s manufacturer and distributor, but the Florida company keeps changing its name, perhaps in an effort to avoid liability, a Longview attorney said. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:38:20 GMT)
Lawyer connected to 'hoax mom' sued
A Warminster man says Debbie Carlitz pocketed his $100,000 car accident settlement. Bonnie Sweeten was Carlitz's paralegal at the time. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:40:32 GMT)
Lawyer linked to 'hoax mom' is sued
A Warminster man said Debbie Carlitz pocketed his $100,000 car accident settlement. Bonnie Sweeten was Carlitz's paralegal at the time. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:10:44 GMT)
MARINA POLICE LOG: Driver falls asleep, rear ends vehicle at light
07/31/2009 TC-PUBLIC PROP-PDO / 0320 ACCIDENT \ RESERVATION RD MA0901878 NON INJURY TRAFFIC COLLISION OCCURRED AT RESERVATION ROAD AND VISTA DEL CAMINO. DRIVER FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AND COLLIDED WITH THE REAR OF A VEHICLE STOPPED AT THE RED TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:38:15 GMT)
What You Should Know Before Hiring a Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
Research is one of the most important factors that can help you understand your case better. There are several resources available almost anywhere—you can even learn most of these from your own Miami personal injury lawyer. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:54:23 GMT)
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Tort Reforms Into Law
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed 131 of the 140 pieces of legislation that had been on hold pending the resolution of his protracted budget negotiations with the state Legislature, including two that affect personal injury lawsuits. One piece of compromise legislation, the so-called "Good Samaritan" bill, protects people who are not in the medical profession from being sued after ... (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:00:22 GMT)
NewsMakers Paul Schweiger
The law firm of Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum & Carey is proud to announce that attorney Paul F. Schweiger, a member of the Duluth office, has been honored with a “Best Lawyers in America” distinction. He was voted one of the best in Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:31:53 GMT)
Favre’s injury gives him built-in excuse
ProFootballTalk: Brett Favre's rotator-cuff injury gives him an iron-clad excuse if he stinks it up with the Vikings. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:20:53 GMT)
Everybody's Getting on Case Against Bad Ads
Highlighting an uptick in advertising litigation, New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo last week ordered nearly 40 auto dealers to stop running allegedly deceptive ads about the federal "Cash for Clunkers" program. Consumer lawyers say that companies, trapped between the Internet undermining traditional ad venues and the bad economy undercutting sales, are resorting to questionable ... (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:32:27 GMT)
Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers Opens New Office in Hartford
One of fastest-growing personal injury law firms in Connecticut now serving clients from spacious new office in historically registered building on Congress Street (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Jonathan Perkins Injury Lawyers Opens New Office in Hartford
One of fastest-growing personal injury law firms in Connecticut now serving clients from spacious new office in historically registered building on Congress Street (PRWeb Aug 19, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:20:58 GMT)
Las Vegas' medical mafia
It began as the most ordinary of fender-benders. Cynthia Johnson, an office manager for a real estate company, was driving to work on Interstate 15 near the Las Vegas strip when a fellow commuter clipped the rear bumper of her Toyota Avalon, propelling it into the truck in front. No one seemed hurt, and the drivers exchanged information. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:02:01 GMT)
Mass. man: Lawyer parents knew I was drug dealer
Two prominent attorneys are under police scrutiny after their son, arrested on charges he was dealing marijuana from home, told investigators his parents knew what he was doing. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:34:00 GMT)
Coral Gables lawyer Carlos del Amo helping spread literacy globally with Alfalit group
Carlos del Amo, a Coral Gables personal injury lawyer, was winning case after case. Eight out of nine times or so, he estimates, a jury sided with his client or a settlement was reached. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:08:59 GMT)
Salinas man convicted of assaulting pregnant wife
The Monterey County District Attorney's Office announced today that Salinas resident Michael Daugherty, 35, pleaded guilty to one count of committing felonious corporal injury to a spouse and one count of felony false imprisonment. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:23:08 GMT)
Mass. man: Lawyer parents knew I was drug dealer
Two prominent attorneys are under police scrutiny after their son, arrested on charges he was dealing marijuana from home, told investigators his parents knew what he was doing. Police found a small smoking pipe, scale and baggies in their bedroom. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:29:43 GMT)
Ex-LV resident wins injury case
Former Las Vegas resident Richard McElfresh fought back tears Wednesday as he discussed a jury's decision to award him about $3.5 million in a personal injury case. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:33:33 GMT)
Importance Of Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
If you are injured due to the negligence of another person this is known as personal injury. There are several causes of personal injury such as by vehicular accidents, defamation character, merchandise defects or any medical malpractice. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:09:21 GMT)
Injury Claim-Related Questions To Ask a Miami Lawyer
When filing for a personal injury claim, there are several important things you should look at first. For starters, you must think about the statute of limitations, which creates a deadline in the filing of a claim. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:24:23 GMT)
Atlanta Firm Isenberg & Hewitt Expands, Adds New Attorney
The law firm of Isenberg & Hewitt, P.C., established in 1985, announces the addition of associate Hilary A. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Pioneering local female lawyer dies at 85
By Ashley Boyd Staff Writer TUSCALOOSA | Friends of Jane Kimbrough Dishuck called her an inspiration to women. Dishuck, originally from Thomasville, died Thursday. She was 85. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:11:10 GMT)
Lilly To Pay $22.5 Million To Settle W. Va. Lawsuit Over Zyprexa
Drug maker Eli Lilly & Co. (LLY) has agreed to pay $22.5 million to settle a lawsuit in which West Virginia's attorney general accused Lilly of improperly promoting the antipyschotic Zyprexa. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:36:48 GMT)
Controller Allegedly Didn't Warn Pilot Before Hudson River Crash and New York Personal Injury Lawyers Examine the ...
An FAA spokesperson says that they "have no reason to believe at this time that these actions contributed to the accident" in lower New York. Personal injury lawyers want to know what contributed to the accident. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:05:00 GMT)
17-year-old Maddock, N.D., boy receives minor injury from accidental gun discharge
MADDOCK, N.D. - Benson County Sheriff Steve Rohrer says a 17-year-old boy was not seriously hurt when a gun accidentally discharged in a Maddock parking lot. Checkout our website WEGOTLAKE.COM!!! KAISER PROPERTIES - Ends Aug 31, 2009 (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:03:27 GMT)
Controller Didnt Warn Pilot Before Hudson River Crash and New York Personal Injury Lawyers Examine the Wreckage of Logic
NEW YORK, NEW YORK-- August 21, 2009 - In a tragedy that touched the citizens of two nations, a midair crash between a Liberty Tours helicopter and a plane above the Hudson River, killed 9 people including five tourists from Italy and three family members from Pennsylvania, one of them only 16-years old, to the dismay of New York accident lawyers.The incident greatly attracted attention from ... (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:16:08 GMT)
Judge Orders Release of Yemeni Prisoner From Guantanamo
A federal judge has ordered the release of a Yemeni from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ruling that the man's brief stint at an Al Qaeda training camp and two encounters with Osama Bin Laden were not enough to justify his confinement. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:19:48 GMT)
Judge: Release Yemeni Prisoner
Man's brief stint at Al Qaeda camp not enough to continue holding at Guantanamo, judge rules. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:57:38 GMT)
PFT: Roethlisberger’s Achilles injury not serious
Ben Roethlisberger did not suffer serious injury to his right Achilles tendon, medical tests confirmed Friday. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:35:53 GMT)
CIA Used Gun, Drill in Interrogation of Alleged Cole Mastermind
CIA interrogators used a handgun and an electric drill to try to frighten a captured al-Qaeda commander into giving up information, according to a long-concealed agency report due to be made public next week, former and current U.S. officials who have read the document said Friday. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
CIA Used Gun, Drill in USS Cole Interrogation
Tactics, which one U.S. official described as a threatened execution, are detailed in a long-concealed agency report to be released next week. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 05:13:00 GMT)
Holliston lawyer named president of Massachusetts Bar Association
Local resident and corporate attorney Valerie Yarashus has been named president of the Massachusetts Bar Association and will take office Sept. 1. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:25:05 GMT)
Records yield candidates' legal woes
As with every election season, the Tulsa World has conducted background checks and gathered information through questionnaires on all 43 candidates for mayor, City Council and auditor. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:29:24 GMT)
Attorneys: Victims will stand alone if policy is enacted
COLUMBUS -- A new cap on attorney fees meant to rescue a dwindling fund for victims of crime might leave those without the resources to hire legal representation alone in the courtroom. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:09:57 GMT)
Shining Stars
Elizabeth Paek , a family law attorney, received the Hawaii State Bar Association's Pro Bono Service Award. Paek has spent the last 10 years in personal injury law, bankruptcy/collections law, criminal law and family law in her own practice. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:46:33 GMT)
A Miracle Man's 30-Foot Fall Leave New York Personal Injury Attorneys Believing in Miracles, too
A man falls 30-feet down into a basement in Manhattan, amazing rescue workers, witnesses, and everyone else in New York, personal injury attorneys included, know about drops hidden by those metal sidewalk plates. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
A Miracle Man's 30-Foot Fall Leave New York Personal Injury Attorneys Believing in Miracles, too
A man falls 30-feet down into a basement in Manhattan, amazing rescue workers, witnesses, and everyone else in New York, personal injury attorneys included, know about drops hidden by those metal sidewalk plates. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/pe (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:15:10 GMT)
DA investigator sues Reisig for retaliation
Yolo County District Attorney Investigator Randy Skaggs is suing DA Jeff Reisig and Chief Investigator Pete Martin for revealing personal information after blowing the whistle on Reisig.According to a civil lawsuit filed on Wednesday in the U. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:30:52 GMT)
Attorneys: Victims will stand alone under new policy
COLUMBUS -- A new cap on attorney fees meant to rescue a dwindling fund for victims of crime might leave those without the resources to hire legal representation alone in the courtroom. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:33:38 GMT)
Miami Personal Injury Lawyers Assist You to Claim the Right Compensation
If you are injured through the carelessness of others then this refer to as personal injury. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:24:50 GMT)
Attorney Evan Liu of Feldman Shepherd Philadelphia Personal Injury Law Firm Provides Minority College Students with ...
For the second year, Evan Y. Liu, M.D., J.D., of the Philadelphia law firm Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig provided minority college students with an inside look at the practice of law during Widener University School of Law's Jurist Academy summer program. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:15:00 GMT)
Attorney Evan Liu of Feldman Shepherd Philadelphia Personal Injury Law Firm Provides Minority College Students with ...
For the second year, Evan Y. Liu, M.D., J.D., of the Philadelphia law firm Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig provided minority college students with an inside look at the practice of law during Widener University School of Law's Jurist Academy summer program. (PRWeb Aug 24, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Ev ... (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:27:58 GMT)
Colorado Attorney for Injured Truck Drivers Wins Workers' Compensation Case for Trucker Injured on the Job
LITTLETON, CO--(Marketwire - August 24, 2009) - Colorado attorney for injured truck drivers R. Mack Babcock announces the successful outcome of a workers' compensation and insurance bad faith suit for a trucker injured on the job. The Babcock Law Firm ( http://www.injurylawcolorado.com ) was able to secure approximately $310,000 in workers' compensation benefits and financial settlements for ... (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:22:03 GMT)
Former West Hills Attorney Indicted for Accepting Bribe, Extortion
A former West Hills attorney was indicted Friday on charges of endeavoring to obstruct a grand jury investigation and interfering with interstate commerce by extortion. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:28:26 GMT)
Lawyer on trial, accused of giving bribes
A Houston personal injury lawyer sat in court as the defendant Monday, accused of paying $3 million in cash, BMWs, trips, even spa treatments and “gentleman's entertainment“ to secure a $34 million settlement for hundreds of clients with silicosis. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:57:38 GMT)
Searching For the Right Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
You cannot tell when accidents will happen. And for sure you cannot do anything as it comes on your way. There are incidents that you least expects that accidents will happen. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:10:16 GMT)
Thomas M. Kiley Releases Free Child Injury Guide For Parents
Thomas M. Kiley, one of Boston’s most successful child injury attorneys, is announcing the release of a new free book, When A Kiss Isn’t Enough To Make It All Better , to help parents learn what they should and should not do after their child’s injury or death to protect their child’s rights. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:50:21 GMT)
News briefs
Mark Leemon, an attorney with Leemon & Royer PLLC in Seattle, was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Washington State Association for Justice on Aug. 1. The Trial Lawyer of the Year award is given annually by WSAJ to an attorney who advances the art and skill of advocacy, either in trial or by training others. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:10:31 GMT)
California school closed after pipe bomb attack
A teacher being hailed as a hero said Tuesday he had no time to think when he encountered a 17-year-old boy who detonated two pipe bombs at a Northern California high school while armed with a chain saw, sword and explosives. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:43:26 GMT)
Thomas M. Kiley Releases Free Child Injury Guide for Parents
Child injury lawyer Thomas M. Kiley, is offering a free book to help parents cope with the emotional, physical, and financial consequences stemming from their childs injury. [PR.com - August 26, 2009] (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:12:48 GMT)
Let Miami Personal Injury Lawyer Represent You
Personal injury lawsuits continue to increase and there a lots of claim that are pending in the courtrooms. If you are a victim of personal injury caused by another person, then it is necessary for you to seek immediate help from a Miami personal injury lawyer. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:25:11 GMT)
Attorney moves to new Port St. Lucie offices
Ron Rowars, an attorney who serves Martin and St. Lucie County residents, has moved his law office to a larger facility in Port St. Lucie. His new office is at 1908 S.E. Port St. Lucie Blvd. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:19:29 GMT)
Attempted-murder suspect taken into custody
UPDATED: MUSCATINE, Iowa — Andres “Andrew” Efrain Carmona, 26, has been taken into custody by police in Miami, the Muscatine County Attorney's Office said this morning. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:29:13 GMT)
New York Personal Injury Attorney Defends Medical Malpractice
In the debate about health care reform, there is substantial support for policies that would limit the amount of jury awards in malpractice cases, and limit the ability to file malpractice lawsuits. New York personal injury attorney David Perecman sheds light on the "human side" of the issue. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Judge issues warrant for lawyer in fraud case
LAS VEGAS -- A federal judge issued a bench warrant Monday for a former Las Vegas lawyer who failed to appear for trial on mail fraud and money laundering charges, authorities said. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:48:58 GMT)
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