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Stuart L. Finz Secures $24.3 Million Settlement for Mother and Two Year-Old Son Seriously Injured in 2008 New Jersey ...
Attorney obtains $21 million for toddler paralyzed by rear-end collision, believed to be the largest settlement ever recorded for individual plaintiff in New York (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Local attorney appointed to judgeship
Filling a vacant judgeship created by the retirement of a local court commissioner, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger selected a local attorney for the prestigious post. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:28:09 -0700)
Woman sentenced in fatal DUI crash
BRATTLEBORO — A district judge rejected a victim's family's plea for leniency Tuesday, saying their son, a Buddhist, would have wanted the woman who killed him treated with compassion. ... - By Susan Smallheer Staff Writer (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:03:32 -0700)
Princeton Attorney Hanan M. Isaacs Named in New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine for 2010
Attorney Hanan M. Isaacs has been named by New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in New Jersey for 2010. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:12:00 -0700)
Former UI football player’s sexual assault trial continued
The sexual assault trial of former University of Iowa football player Cedric Everson has been continued in Johnson County District Court, according to court documents released Wednesday. Everson’s attorney Leon F. Spies said because of his own personal health concerns, which he shared with Assistant County Attorney Anne Lahey and Chief Judge [...] (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:17:34 -0700)
Monsanto Faces West Virginia Probe Over Roundup Ready 2 Soybean Seed Claims
Monsanto Co. is facing consumer fraud allegations for claiming that the latest version of its genetically modified soybean seeds could produce higher yields for farmers. West Virginia’s attorney general has accused Monsanto of violating the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act in making the claims. The new Monsanto seed is called Roundup Ready 2. [...] (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:21:28 -0700)
Most Workers Cleared in Subway Salmonella Outbreak
We’ve been following the Subway Salmonella outbreak, recently writing that the restaurants and food handling staff were undergoing testing for the dangerous, sometimes deadly, pathogen. Now, Pantagraph reports that the majority of Subway’s food handlers have been cleared to go back to work. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health yesterday, about 86 percent of [...] (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:36:28 -0700)
Lawyer feared suspect before shooting
A Jacksonville lawyer says Robert Duclos seemed dangerous in the weeks before he was arrested and accused of killing his wife. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:28:10 -0700)
Curry atty says parties agree to vacate warrant
The attorney for Eddy Curry says he expects authorities to vacate an arrest warrant for the New York Knicks player as early as Friday. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:00:53 -0700)
Curry atty says parties agree to vacate warrant
The attorney for Eddy Curry says he expects authorities to vacate an arrest warrant for the New York Knicks player as early as Friday. Attorney Mark Belongia says the agreement was reached as part of a personal injury lawsuit that had led to a warrant for Curry's arrest. A spokesman for the Cook County sheriff's office said Thursday that they haven't received any orders to quash the... (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:06:51 -0700)
Attorney for Knicks player Eddy Curry says parties in civil suit have agreed to vacate warrant
CHICAGO - The attorney for Eddy Curry says he expects authorities to vacate an arrest warrant for the New York Knicks player as early as Friday. Attorney Mark Belongia says the agreement was reached as part of a personal injury lawsuit that had led to a warrant for Curry's arrest. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:14:24 -0700)
Curry attorney says parties agree to vacate warrant
The attorney for Eddy Curry says he expects authorities to vacate an arrest warrant for the New York Knicks player as early as Friday. Eddy Curry - New York Knicks - Arrest warrant - United States - New York (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:23:00 -0700)
Lawyer for Knicks player Eddy Curry says parties agree to vacate warrant
CHICAGO - The lawyer for Eddy Curry says he expects authorities to vacate an arrest warrant for the New York Knicks player as early as Friday. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:25:12 -0700)
Texting-while-driving crackdown coming July 4 weekend
Several states are using the busy Independence Day weekend to spotlight a dangerous increase in cellphone use while driving. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:40:31 -0700)
Lacking G.O.P. Largess, Crist Turns to Democrats
The success of Gov. Charlie Crist’s independent Senate bid may well depend on his ability to pick up large checks from new friends. (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:44:35 -0700)
City Found Not Liable for Failing to Check Skills of Jet Ski User Killed in Crash
A New Jersey appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a wrongful death action on behalf of a 16-year-old who died when her Jet Ski hit an Ocean City dock. Though the suit sounded in negligent supervision -- a boat ramp attendant failed to check whether the girl had the mandated training -- it was based on the city's failure to enforce an ordinance requiring personal watercraft operators to ... (Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:37:14 -0700)
Lynn lawyer full of fight
LYNN - On a hot day in July 1980, Michael Mahoney ran to the edge of Red Rock intent on taking a cooling dip in the ocean and dove instead into an abyss of permanent paralysis and despair. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:15:57 -0700)
Ex-Hawkeye player’s trial again is delayed
The July 12 sexual abuse trial for former University of Iowa football player Cedric Everson will be delayed again, this time because of his attorney’s health concerns. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:40:08 -0700)
Lawyer receives probation for theft
By ERICA BLAKE BLADE STAFF WRITER A lawyer who had a 44-year career in the law has been sentenced to probation in Lucas County Common Pleas Court and ordered to pay more than $26,000 in restitution to clients from whom he stole. William A. Garrett, 69, of Sylvania was sentenced Wednesday to five years' probation, including 60 days in the Correctional Treatment Facility and 30 days on electronic ... (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:25:09 -0700)
James Scott Farrin Attorney Pens Chapter for Workers' Compensation Law Book
A presentation by Matthew Harbin, a North Carolina Workers’ Compensation attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, has recently been selected for inclusion in the legal book “Essentials of North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law,” to be published by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ). Matthew Harbin will be contributing a chapter titled “The Administrative Forum: (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0700)
The Signs of Effectiveness of Your Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
Effectiveness is an essential factor when searching for a Miami personal injury lawyer. You must determine this element before hiring someone, otherwise you just might regret your decision. Filing a case and defending that case takes time. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:32:22 -0700)
Clearwater Personal Injury Attorney Matthew A. Dolman Recognized in Florida Trend's 2010 Florida Legal Elite
Matthew A. Dolman of the Dolman Law Group has been an "Up & Comer" in the July 2010, issue of Florida Trend's Legal Elite (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:13:00 -0700)
Q&A with Attorney Douglas Sheff
Long-time attorney Douglas Sheff has a history of civil litigation and taking on personal injury cases and causes for clients. (Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:24:01 -0700)
Road rage suspect released
NEWBURYPORT — Citing his clean driving record and no prior history with law enforcement, the attorney for the man accused of driving his Mini Cooper into a 69-year-old Lawrence man several times on Tuesday suggested the episode was an isolated incident and that his client is not a danger to society. (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:07:18 -0700)
2 Georgia judicial races draw candidates
ATLANTA - When qualifying for judicial races closed at noon Friday, two statewide contests wound up with multiple candidates while three incumbents on the Court of Appeals faced no challengers. Supreme Court Justice David Nahmias drew one challenger Monday when qualifying began and one Friday morning. Nahmias was a federal prosecutor in Atlanta for years when President George W. Bush appointed ... (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:08:53 -0700)
Bilking binge lands woman jail sentence
A 25-year-old woman, who exploited frail and elderly patients at Extendicare, a corporate customer's account at the General Wolfe Hotel and ultimately her boyfriend and his family -- all to feed her oxycontin habit -- has been sentenced to six months in jail and three years on probation.[...] (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:23:31 -0700)
In tribute: Defense attorney remembered as peacemaker
Fred Tharp spent years learning the law, and decades more applying it. But he tried to live his life by a law that wasn’t in any courtroom. “When we stop caring about our neighbor, we’re in trouble,” said his son, Ken Tharp. “That was... (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:39:43 -0700)
Local lawyer offers to pay for 4th of July cab rides
A local personal injury lawyer is opening up his wallet to keep drunk drivers off the road this holiday weekend. (Sat, 03 Jul 2010 20:52:56 -0700)
Don’t Drink and Drive on Fourth of July Weekend, Washington, D.C., Attorney Warns
A time of celebration can turn into a time of tragedy if people drive while impaired by alcohol, according to Washington, D.C., personal injury attorney Mike Abelson. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Don’t Drink and Drive on Fourth of July Weekend, Washington, D.C., Attorney Warns
A time of celebration can turn into a time of tragedy if people drive while impaired by alcohol, according to Washington, D.C., personal injury attorney Mike Abelson. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/wa (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:12:07 -0700)
Time for both motherhood and career, lawyer says
Vicki Holman began law school with a husband and an 8-, a 10- and a 12-year old in tow. During the second of a three-year program, she learned her marriage was over. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:13:56 -0700)
Prosecution: League confessed in letter
SEGUIN — The man facing capital murder charges in the April, 2007 death of an infant girl confessed in a letter he wrote the girl’s mother from county jail, jurors learned Tuesday. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:45:37 -0700)
Jurors will wait while their honesty is checked
ST. LOUIS • People called to jury service in Missouri will have something new to do if they get chosen to hear a civil trial: wait an hour or two while their honesty is checked. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:01:04 -0700)
Bilking binge lands woman jail sentence
A 25-year-old woman, who exploited frail and elderly patients at Extendicare, a corporate customer's account at the General Wolfe Hotel and ultimately her boyfriend and his family -- all to feed her oxycontin habit -- has been sentenced to six months in jail and three years on probation.[...] (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:08:29 -0700)
Uncomfortable facts in end-of-life case
An end-of-life case out before the state appeals court is not simply a matter of overuse of cutting-edge medical technology. (Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:26:14 -0700)
Judge's legacy made in school-funding rulings
NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio - As he retires from the bench, Perry County Common Pleas Judge Linton D. Lewis Jr. takes pride in his landmark ruling 16 years ago that declared the state system of funding schools unconstitutional. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 03:07:25 -0700)
Pro Bono Attorney of the Month: Reese Marshall
Reese Marshall feels it’s his duty as a lawyer to provide them with a choice. Instilled with a social conscience forged in the heated 1960s, Marshall still makes it his business today to help the underserved population of Jacksonville find solutions to their problems. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:33:39 -0700)
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer: July 4th Celebration Leaves 1 Dead & 23 Injured
A Fourth of July parade killed a woman and injured 23 others, when two horses pulling a buggy collided into one another, knocking one horse’s bridle off and causing it to take off, followed by the second horse. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:54:10 -0700)
Lebanon lawyers honored as 'Super'
Bernerd A. Buzgon and Mary H. Burchik, both partners at Buzgon Davis Law Offices in Lebanon, have been named to Philadelphia Magazine's "Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2010: The Ultimate Guide to (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:14:08 -0700)
Daw: Stand up for your attorney powers sister!
When a friend or relative puts you in charge, rely on her power of attorney document and a lawyer ahead of amateurs. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:09:40 -0700)
Andover attorney prohibited from practicing in state
ANDOVER — An Andover attorney, Charles R. Quinn III, has been prohibited from practicing law in Massachusetts after being convicted of numerous crimes, neglecting cases and abandoning his practice. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:22:19 -0700)
Autopsy reveals Krentz shot several times
The Cochise County Attorneyâs Office released the autopsy report last week with almost half of the information redacted. The exact injuries to Krentz are not clear at this time. (Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:30:33 -0700)
Two veteran Vermont politicians seek state auditor's post
MONTPELIER— In an election year dominated by more high-profile races, the contest between Vermont’s auditor, Republican Thomas Salmon, and Democratic state Sen. Ed Flanagan could end up being the most colorful of all. ... - By WILSON RING The Associated Press (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:18:12 -0700)
Two veteran politicians vie for auditor
Tuesday July 6, 2010 MONTPELIER -- In an election year dominated by more high-profile races, the contest between Vermont’s auditor, Republican Thomas Salmon, and Democratic state Sen. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:51:44 -0700)
Two veteran politicians vie for auditor
MONTPELIER -- In an election year dominated by more high-profile races, the contest between Vermont’s auditor, Republican Thomas Salmon, and Democratic state Sen. Ed Flanagan could end up being the most colorful of all. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:54:24 -0700)
Candidate faces criminal charges
An Ann Arbor man running for a contested seat on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners this fall is accused of leaving the scene of a crash that injured a teenage pedestrian. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:07:28 -0700)
Donations shed light on who's running for school board
Most school board candidates aren't raking in top dollar this campaign season, with the No. 1 recipient reporting $16,000 so far compared to $50,000 for one Hillsborough County Commission candidate. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:13:07 -0700)
New York Harbor Boat Crash Over Holiday Weekend Claims One Life
A boat collision over the weekend in New York Harbor killed one man, just weeks shy of his wedding date. Alcohol is believed to have played a role in the accident. According to various media reports, Jijo Puthuvamkunnath, a 30-year-old physical therapist from Bergenfield, NJ, was killed Friday evening when his 17-foot Bayliner boat was [...] (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:51:30 -0700)
California Assembly Passes BPA Bill on 2nd Try
Finally, the California State Assembly passed the Toxin-Free Toddlers and Babies Act—SB 797—to ban the polycarbonate chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from baby products, such as canned formula, for children age three and younger, the LA Times just reported. The bill passed, after a prior failed attempt, on Thursday. SP 797 was introduced in 2009 and failed [...] (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:51:39 -0700)
Attorney joins Danville law firm
DANVILLE— Ed Hannon has been practicing law since 1981. He’s recently decided to add his expertise to the Steuerwald, Zielinski, & Witham law firm here. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:20:12 -0700)
Judge sees no impropriety on state's part in abuse case
Defense attorney accuses foster parent of committing perjury and government agencies of withholding evidence. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:21:00 -0700)
How To Find The Best Miami Accident Lawyer Online
Are you looking for a Miami accident lawyer to help you in times of troubles? Don’t know where to look for one? Why not try searching for an expert legal representation on the Internet to make it easy for you. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:31:57 -0700)
U.S. soldier charged with leaking Iraq war video
The Army says Pfc. Bradley Manning improperly downloaded classified State Department cables and the video, which was shown on WikiLeaks. An Army intelligence analyst serving in Iraq has been charged with leaking classified information, including a controversial video shown on the website WikiLeaks of a 2007 Apache helicopter attack that killed 12 civilians in Baghdad. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:10:35 -0700)
Tips to Help Lawyers Steer Clear of Client Grievances
Anthony Nuzzo has spent much of his 42 years of practice helping other lawyers get out of ethics and malpractice jams. The managing partner of Nuzzo & Roberts practices before Connecticut's Statewide Grievance Committee and defends professional liability claims in court and in mediation. He has some tips on running a law practice safely. Nuzzo says the No. 1 thing to do is communicate with your ... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:37:23 -0700)
Holocaust group faults VRE contract
Some Holocaust survivors are criticizing Virginia Railway Express for awarding an $85 million contract to operate and maintain its trains to a company partly owned by the French railway that transported people to Nazi concentration camps. Holocaust - Holocaust denial - History - Twentieth Century - Race-Ethnic-Religious Relations (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700)
Attorney recalled for compassion
Fred Tharp spent years learning the law, and decades more applying it. But he tried to live his life by a law that wasn’t in any courtroom. “When we stop caring about our neighbor, we’re in trouble,” said his son, Ken Tharp. “That was... (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:18:13 -0700)
Police blotter: July 7, 2010
Suspect asks for hearing An attorney for 37-year-old Wayne Gert on Tuesday asked for a preliminary hearing on charges of second-degree murder, felony menacing, possession of an explosive or incendiary device, possession of explosive parts and prohibited use of a weapon. (Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:49:13 -0700)
Long Island Attorney Appointed to Trial Lawyer Academy's Board of Directors
Neal Goldstein, a personal injury attorney from Long Island, has recently been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for New York State's Academy of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Goldstein will take part in the organization's mission to strengthen and to protect our civil justice system. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Part-time judges will help fill gap
SPRINGFIELD — Two new part-time municipal court judges will help cover an increasing caseload created by the city’s new jail. The City Council on Tuesday voted to authorize contracts with Eugene attorneys John Kim and Phillip Williams. Kim is a private practice criminal defense attorney and former Lane County assistant … (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:04:37 -0700)
This Week's Show: Parasitic Tort Lawyers
This week on my Fox Business program (Thursday @ 9pm ET), I'll talk about the evil that tort lawyers do. It's no secret that I'm not a fan of the personal injury. Once my kid asked me, “Daddy, how can you hate lawyers? All your, like, friends are lawyers!” He had a point. I live in [...] (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:56:19 -0700)
Villanova woman admits to hit-and-run that injured teen
LOWER MERION — A 76-year-old Villanova driver admitted hitting a boy on a bicycle last year in Bryn Mawr and leaving the scene of the accident. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:08:15 -0700)
Farragut’s Campbell dies at 66
Jess D. Campbell’s life, as remembered by family and friends, added up to so much more than just becoming a successful Farragut attorney in a prominent downtown Knoxville firm. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:36:05 -0700)
Attorney named to prosecute
Third District Judge Robert Estes made it official Thursday, appointing Peter S. Christiansen to prosecute Nye County District Attorney Bob Beckett and sheriff's Dep. David Boruchowitz. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:36:23 -0700)
Houston Attorney Mark Lanier Named One of 'The 25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter Century'
Acclaimed attorney Mark Lanier, founder of The Lanier Law Firm in Houston, has been selected by the editors of Texas Lawyer newspaper as one of "The 25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter Century." (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:48:00 -0700)
Crystal Mangum's attorney withdraws from case
Defense attorney Clayton Jones withdrew from Crystal Mangum’s case after a court appearance Wednesday because he saw her talking to members of the Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong, outspoken critics of the Durham County District Attorney’s Office. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:11:02 -0700)
Shoulder Injury Ends Peavy’s Season
The Chicago White Sox right-hander Jake Peavy was put on the 15-day disabled list because of a detached muscle in the back of his right shoulder, an injury that will almost certainly end his season. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:26:03 -0700)
FAA denies liability for Medevac crash injuries
WASHINGTON — Federal Aviation Administration officials say the agency isn’t liable for injuries suffered by the sole survivor of a 2008 Maryland medevac helicopter crash in which air traffic controllers provided outdated weather information. Gregory Winton, the attorney for 19-year-old survivor Jordan Wells, filed a $50 million personal injury claim on her behalf in December [...] (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:40:54 -0700)
Crystal Mangum's attorney quits her case
Crystal Mangum's defense attorney withdrew from her case after a court appearance Wednesday because he saw her talking to members of the Committee on Justice for Mike Nifong, Mangum said. (Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:45:08 -0700)
New Lighting Rules for Commercial Trucks Should Protect Motorists, Tennessee Attorney Says
Morristown attorney Brack Terry says requiring a light to be placed at the rear of logs, poles and other objects projecting from trucks is an important new safety measure. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
FAA denies liability for injuries of 2008 medevac crash survivor
Federal Aviation Administration officials say the agency is not liable for injuries suffered by the sole survivor of a 2008 Maryland medevac helicopter crash in which air traffic controllers provided outdated weather information. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:41:11 -0700)
Attorneys will take your calls Tuesday
The Indianapolis Bar Association's monthly Legal Line will be operating next week. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:44:57 -0700)
FAA denies liability for Medevac crash injuries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Aviation Administration officials say the agency isn't liable for injuries suffered by the sole survivor of a 2008 Maryland medevac helicopter crash in which air traffic controllers provided outdated weather information. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:08:04 -0700)
Battle Legal Claims With A Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
We can never deny the fact that our everyday life in Miami is filled with potential cases for accidents. Whether it's on the road, at the office, at school, or even at your own homes, there is a huge possibility of being in an accident that results to physical injury. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:15:15 -0700)
Witnesses take the stand in stabbing case
CLEARLAKE -- The preliminary hearing the alleged stabbing case against Samuel Thomas Robbins, 36, of Lucerne was heard in Lake County Superior Court Department 4 before Retired Judge Richard Freeborn. According to District Attorney Art Grothe, three witnesses for the prosecution took the stand. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:31:39 -0700)
Taking your grievance public: Insurance for complainers
Taking your grievance public: Insurance for complainers (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:37:05 -0700)
Attorney remains on Mangum's team -- just through the weekend
Assistant public defender Clayton Jones called to say that he is still Crystal Mangum's attorney of record, though he told her yesterday he'd be withdrawing from her case. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:54:20 -0700)
Tonight's Show: The Trouble With Lawyers
Personal injury lawyers say they’re protecting the little guy, but they keep up to 40% of what they win. Every product you buy has a built in cost to cover what lawyers take. On tonight’s show (FBN @ 9pm & midnight ET), I’ll feature videos from The US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, an affiliate of [...] (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:26:20 -0700)
Former assistant state attorney faces drug charges
A former Pasco-Pinellas State Attorney's Office assistant state attorney was arrested with his wife, accused of trafficking in a controlled substance identified as oxycodone, officials said. (Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:07:25 -0700)
Local Maryland Divorce Lawyer Speaks From Experience
Regina A. DeMeo, an attorney with the suburban Maryland law firm of Joseph, Greenwald and Laake, PA shared her personal story of divorce and its effects on her business and professional life. DeMeo's story was featured in the Washington Post and several other media outlets. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Matthew Jenkins Illinois Pro Bono Attorney of the Month
Corboy & Demetrio personal injury lawyer, Matthew Jenkins, has been selected as the Illinois Pro Bono Attorney of the Month by Illinois Legal Aid Online. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Local Maryland Divorce Lawyer Speaks From Experience
Regina A. DeMeo, an attorney with the suburban Maryland law firm of Joseph, Greenwald and Laake, PA shared her personal story of divorce and its effects on her business and professional life. DeMeo's story was featured in the Washington Post and several other media outlets. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/De (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:10:07 -0700)
Cellino & Barnes Secures $3.8 Million Verdict for Victim of 2003 Auto Accident
Rochester man who was badly hurt as result of driver inattention is successfully represented by attorneys from New York-based personal injury firm Cellino & Barnes (PRWeb Jul 9, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:15:09 -0700)
6 tips for avoiding a staged car accident
Don't let your car insurance climb after a staged accident. Steer clear by remembering these tips. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:00:00 -0700)
Insurance scam 'ringleader' charged
THE suspected ringleader behind a spate of motor insurance scams was charged with fraud in a district court on Friday. He is accused of conspiring with Lim Fong Kum, 47, between August 2005 and April 2006 to cheat insurance company NTUC Income of $5,900. Lim is believed to have submitted a personal injury claim for injuries sustained in a motor accident on Aug 19 2005 when she was not involved ... (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:13:55 -0700)
Wonkbook: LeBron and the SEC; FinReg fate unclear; another judge rejects drilling ban
With Congress due back in session next week, key Senate swing votes on FinReg are still undecided. Meanwhile, an appeals court has rejected the Obama administration's entreaty to reinstate the deepwater drilling ban. And the IMF has projected slow growth for America in the coming years, and made some strong suggestions about the sort of deficit reduction that will entail. The administration ... (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:06:09 -0700)
More lawsuits filed in Apollo, Parks nuclear operations
Forty-nine new claimants have been added to the civil lawsuits filed earlier this year alleging that emissions from two former nuclear fuel plants in Armstrong County caused property damage, personal injury and wrongful death. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:15:43 -0700)
County Attorney says internal investigation of Strange Brew incident 'has not put this matter to rest'
While City Solicitor Tom Clark concurred with Manchester police that there was no criminal wrongdoing by four police officers in an alleged off-duty beating of a man leaving a tavern, Hillsborough County Attorney Robert Walsh said he is just beginning his own probe of the incident. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:00:07 -0700)
Update: Sutkiewicz appointed to replace retiring judge Langhoff
Sheboygan attorney Angela Sutkiewicz was appointed Friday to the Sheboygan County Circuit Court, filling a judicial seat about to be vacated by retiring Judge Gary Langhoff. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:11:58 -0700)
Houston Attorney Mark Lanier Named One of The 25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter Century
Acclaimed attorney Mark Lanier , founder of The Lanier Law Firm in Houston, has been selected by the editors of Texas Lawyer newspaper as one of “The 25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter Century.” (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:25:08 -0700)
As Kagan’s confirmation looms, women in Stark court system weigh in on gender gap
Stark County Common Pleas Court Judge Taryn Heath was in her early years as a trial lawyer when it happened. (Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:16:12 -0700)
North Bay slasher’s children lash out at victim
A woman still bears a scar on her neck after being slashed last year, but her attacker's children added a few scars of their own when they blamed her for their mother's penitentiary sentence. "These facts are chilling," said Crown attorney Paul Larsh.[...] (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:49:56 -0700)
Slasher's children lash out at victim
A woman still bears a mark on her neck after being slashed last year, but her attacker's children added a few scars of their own when they blamed her for their mother's penitentiary sentence. These facts are chilling," said Crown attorney Paul Larsh.[...] (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:16:08 -0700)
Man pleads guilty to hit-and-run in Lower Gwynedd
NORRISTOWN – A Philadelphia man has pleaded not guilty to charges he was driving a vehicle that struck and injured a 16-year-old boy walking along a Lower Gwynedd roadway during an alleged hit-and-run incident. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:00:28 -0700)
Shifting position on driving for mail carriers
At first blush, the practice might strike some people as surprising, even outrageous and most certainly illegal. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:22:17 -0700)
HistoryMiami snags memories of Frost
ROBERT FROST CUTLINE Although he is considered primarily a poet of rural New England, Robert Frost also made South Florida his winter home for almost three decades. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:36:07 -0700)
Tarrant County woman regains control of her life
The pregnant woman was legally incapacitated after a terrible car crash and coma in 2008 but recently had her rights restored. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:52:50 -0700)
Local attorney buys Lincoln note for $15,000
Abraham Lincoln’s signature and a hand-written, short message fetched a $15,000 winning bid from a Springfield attorney Saturday. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:13:55 -0700)
Investigations of Corona police lieutenant hit eight-month mark
A Corona police lieutenant has been on paid administrative leave for about eight months as criminal and personnel investigations press on, with some city officials questioning the cost and others say a thorough probe is necessary. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:43:19 -0700)
Britthaven faces lawsuits
As a former nurse heads to court on murder charges in the morphine-related death of a patient, her Chapel Hill nursing home faces civil malpractice suits after serious injuries to two other patients. (Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:07:10 -0700)
Slasher’s children lash out at victim
A woman still bears a mark on her neck after being slashed last year, but her attacker's children added a few scars of their own when they blamed her for their mother's penitentiary sentence. "These facts are chilling," said Crown attorney Paul Larsh.[...] (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:16:29 -0700)
Parasitic tort lawyers make life worse
Tort lawyers lie. They say their product liability suits are good for us. But their lawsuits rarely make our lives better. They make lawyers and a few of their clients better off -- but for the majority of us, they make life much worse. Years back, as one of America's first consumer reporters, I'd avenge harmed consumers by bringing cameras to the offending business and confronting the crooks ... (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:02:52 -0700)
Candidate Profiles: Court of Appeals
A Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge and Kelso attorney rushedinto this summer's state Court of Appeals election after it wasrevealed that the incumbent, C.C. Bridgewater of Castle Rock, had aheart attack while vacationing in Germany and could not file toretain his post. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:51:01 -0700)
Is state losing its surgeons?
Let's say your pregnant wife has a placental abruption and is bleeding profusely. Her life and the life of your unborn child are in jeopardy, so you try to find an obstetrician, but they all have scrammed. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:40:00 -0700)
A GOP challenge to Meeks in 6th CD
Republican candidate for Congress Asher Taub, right, is seeking to unseat six-term Congressman Gregory Meeks this November in the 6th Congressional District of New York. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:58:04 -0700)
Lawyer in TAG fiasco is fined for dishonesty
Watchdog appeals in belief that punishment is not harsh enough (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:25:36 -0700)
Man pleads guilty to hit-and-run in Lower Gwynedd
NORRISTOWN – A Philadelphia man has pleaded not guilty to charges he was driving a vehicle that struck and injured a 16-year-old boy walking along a Lower Gwynedd roadway during an alleged hit-and-run incident. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:44:17 -0700)
Video: Woman pleads guilty to Bryn Mawr hit-and-run
A Villanova woman will have to spend at least 90 days imprisoned after pleading guilty Tuesday to charges for a hit-and-run crash that severely hurt a teenager in Bryn Mawr one year ago. A judge will have to decide if she may serve that sentence under house arrest. (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:47:11 -0700)
Abuse investigations tend to languish
It's been 11 months since Johnson Mathers Nursing Home in Carlisle received the state's mo (Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:50:47 -0700)
A GOP challenge to Meeks in 6th CD
Republican candidate for Congress Asher Taub, right, is seeking to unseat six-term Congressman Gregory Meeks this November in the 6th Congressional District of New York. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:43:45 -0700)
US Justice Department looks into BP
The Justice Department in the US has begun interviewing witnesses to the oil spill that has affected the Gulf of Mexico. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:30:24 -0700)
Business people
Daphne Lange Rosenzweig, a certified appraiser of personal property with the International Society (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:01:47 -0700)
Judges cut a rug
Dancer … er … Judge Peter J. Maceroni slipped on the white, sparkling glove and hit the dance floor, transforming into Michael Jackson as he grooved to "Billy Jean." (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:36:19 -0700)
Texas woman escapes coma, slowly regains control of her life
FORT WORTH — Jennifer Nikirk was six months pregnant and on her way home from her teaching job in Bridgeport when the wreck happened. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:46:24 -0700)
Houston man charged with killing visiting son, 6
HOUSTON—Houston police say a man is accused in the death of his visiting 6-year-old son after the boy allegedly was beaten for not falling asleep. Harris County Jail records indicate 34-year-old Alex Duncan was held Monday on a murder charge. Bond is $50,000. Jail records had no listing of an attorney for Duncan, who is charged over the death of Tekerrious "T.K." Jackson. Police say the boy, who ... (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:15:18 -0700)
Lawyer Snapshot
Family: Parents, sister, niece, fiancee. Pets: Jacksonville the dog (aka “Stinker,” in the Bugs Bunny sense of the word). Education: University of Georgia, 2002; Florida Coastal School of Law, 2006. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:03:51 -0700)
Publication recognizes Sewall's Point lawyer Mark Klingensmith
The 2010 edition of Super Lawyers has again recognized Mark W. Klingensmith of Sewall’s Point as a “Florida Super Lawyer” in personal injury defense: medical malpractice. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:58:00 -0700)
Ex-Cowboy seeks damages for injuries from collapse
A former Dallas Cowboys player who was inside the team's indoor practice facility when it collapsed last year claims he suffered a career-ending injury in the disaster and is seeking damages. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:57:48 -0700)
Probation -- and an ankle bracelet -- for lawyer in DUI case
A Lisle attorney with five drunken driving arrests in the last 20 years was sentenced to 30 months probation -- and ordered to wear an alcohol-detection ankle bracelet -- for running a red light in Wheaton while drunk and severely injuring an 18-year old girl. Timothy Winfield, 43, of the 5100 block of Atwater Court, was also ordered to spend 30 days in the county jail and another 120 days in ... (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:41:19 -0700)
Attorney with bad driving record gets jail time for DUI crash
An attorney who lives in Lisle avoided a possible prison term Monday in an alcohol-related crash that seriously injured a Wheaton teenager. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:43:27 -0700)
Suit: Woman offered 14-year-old sex, drugs on flight
A Chicago area father claims in a lawsuit that Southwest Airlines failed to protect his teenage son from an older female passenger who made sexual advances and offered him illegal drugs during a flight two years ago. The incident occurred on a July 2008 flight from Chicago 's Midway Airport to Orlando, according to the lawsuit filed Monday in Cook County Circuit Court. The boy, who was 14 at the ... (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:41:07 -0700)
Crystal Mangum nearly barred from kids
Crystal Mangum, the Duke lacrosse accuser, asked a judge in her latest case Monday to treat her like everybody else. And he almost did. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:29:32 -0700)
Attorney named to Anchorage Superior Court
Anchorage attorney Andrew Guidi was appointed Monday to take the place of an Anchorage Superior Court judge who moved up to the Alaska Supreme Court. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:40:44 -0700)
Fort Lauderdale Injury Attorneys Take on Entertainment Giant Universal Orlando Resort
Fort Lauderdale law office Boone and Davis is representing a client severely injured at Universal Orlando Resort, seeking compensation for injuries and surgery needed as a result of a fall on Universal property. (Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:00:00 -0700)
Man accused of torture, mayhem seeks new attorney
LAKEPORT -- A Fulton man charged with premeditated attempted murder and 10 other charges in a torture case will have to wait until July 26 to see if he can get a new attorney, Judge Mann ruled Monday. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:16:59 -0700)
Suit: Woman offered boy, 14, sex and drugs on flight
A Chicago area father alleged in a lawsuit that Southwest Airlines failed to protect his teenage son from an older female passenger who made sexual advances on him and offered him illegal drugs during a flight two years ago. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:38:41 -0700)
Govt backs down over speeding
THE State Government has backflipped on a plan to give drivers five chances to speed on their licence test before being failed. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:00:00 -0700)
Man pleads guilty to hit-and-run in Lower Gwynedd
NORRISTOWN – A Philadelphia man has pleaded not guilty to charges he was driving a vehicle that struck and injured a 16-year-old boy walking along a Lower Gwynedd roadway during an alleged hit-and-run incident. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:28:47 -0700)
Could Today be the Day BP Finally Shuts Off Oil Spill?
Today could mark a turning point for the BP oil spill. For the first time, BP may be able to capture all of the oil spewing from its stricken well a mile beneath the Gulf of Mexico. The oil company says it has successfully installed a new, tighter-sealing cap over the well and [...] (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:36:28 -0700)
Boy allegedly offered drugs, sex on flight
CHICAGO, July 13 (UPI) -- A Chicago father filed a lawsuit alleging Southwest Airlines failed to protect his 14-year-old son from offers of illegal drugs and sex during a flight. Southwest Airlines - Chicago - Illegal drug trade - United States - Illinois (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:48:23 -0700)
A GOP challenge to Meeks in 6th CD
Republican candidate for Congress Asher Taub, right, is seeking to unseat six-term Congressman Gregory Meeks this November in the 6th Congressional District of New York. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:58:04 -0700)
Miami-Dade Court Says No To Big Attorney Payout
Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:09:47 -0700)
Law firm challenges ad ban
One of the state's largest compensation law firms is taking the NSW government to the High Court in an attempt to have its contentious ban on personal injury advertising declared invalid. (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:09:47 -0700)
Girlfriend ‘upset’ in beating death of 6-year-old
HOUSTON -- An attorney for a woman accused of doing nothing as her boyfriend beat his son to death says her client is "upset" at the charges filed against her and that she had tried to help the boy in the past. Thirty-year-old Tammyra Sampson, appeared before Judge Belinda Hill in Houston court Tuesday on the felony charge of injury to a child by omission. Her boyfriend, 34-year-old Alex Duncan ... (Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:45:14 -0700)
New York Attorney Praises Nassau County’s New High-Tech Tool To Combat Drunk Driving
The use of a recently acquired Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) mobile to catch and deter drunk drivers will help to make Nassau County’s roads safer for innocent motorists, says New York personal injury lawyer Steven J. Schwartzapfel. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Eight-time DUI offender unhappy with his sentence
An Upper Gwynedd man with eight drunken driving convictions and who was characterized by a judge as “an absolute danger to society,” claims the judge imposed too harsh a sentence against him. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:29:12 -0700)
Ching hired as color analyst for UH football telecasts
In what amounts to an eight-game reunion, Shawn Ching has reached an agreement to serve as color analyst for University of Hawaii football telecasts this season. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:37:16 -0700)
Man charged in fatal crash after police chase
Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania have charged a man with homicide by vehicle in the death of his wife in a crash that followed a police pursuit. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:45:00 -0700)
8-time DUI offender: Sentence 'too harsh'
NORRISTOWN — A man with eight drunken driving convictions and who was characterized by a judge as "an absolute danger to society," claims the judge imposed too harsh a sentence against him. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:24:52 -0700)
Man pleads guilty to hit-and-run in Lower Gwynedd
NORRISTOWN – A Philadelphia man has pleaded not guilty to charges he was driving a vehicle that struck and injured a 16-year-old boy walking along a Lower Gwynedd roadway during an alleged hit-and-run incident. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:43:17 -0700)
BP Postpones New Cap Tests, As Concern Over Oil Spill’s Impact Grows
BP has delayed testing a new containment cap at the site of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill without explanation. No time-table for when testing of the cap might resume has been given. It was hoped that the new cap would completely stop the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. The [...] (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:06:29 -0700)
Liver Injury Warnings Added to Arava Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is adding information on severe liver injury to the Boxed Warning of Arava (leflunomide). Arava is a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and the strengthened warning will highlight the risk of severe liver injury in patients using this drug and will also provide information [...] (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:51:33 -0700)
3 Services Offered By A Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
If you're a victim of an accident that caused personal injury on your part then you need the services of a Miami personal injury lawyer to help you out. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:45:10 -0700)
Former Portland attorney Michael Shinn begins jail time after victim shows he wasn't booked
Eric Rhodes, who has pressed his case against Michael Shinn for years, called the district attorney's office and the Multnomah County Circuit judge who sentenced Shinn, telling them of the postponement. Finally, on July 9, the once-prominent lawyer who pleaded no contest last month to a first-degree theft charge went directly to jail. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:46:18 -0700)
Dance director sues city after block strikes head
A concrete block that allegedly hit a Milpitas woman on the head during a children s dance recital at Milpitas Community Center two years ago has resulted in a personal injury lawsuit against the city. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:21:12 -0700)
Attorney not so Set for Life
A disbarred Andover attorney was indicted yesterday in federal court on charges he failed to disclose he was living... (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:26:19 -0700)
Litigation Funder Can Sue Law Firm, N.Y. Judge Concludes
A litigation funding company may move forward with a lawsuit against personal injury law firm Parker Waichman Alonso over monies the company says it is owed from a 2007 settlement. A New York judge denied the law firm's motion to dismiss a suit by PS Finance. A lawyer for Parker Waichman called the decision "outrageous" and said the firm would appeal. (Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:53:03 -0700)
Litigation Funder Can Sue Law Firm, N.Y. Judge Concludes
A litigation funding company may move forward with a lawsuit against personal injury law firm Parker Waichman Alonso over monies the company says it is owed from a 2007 settlement. A New York judge denied the law firm's motion to dismiss a suit by PS Finance. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:02:18 -0700)
Court Docket: Testimony adjourned in goat killing
Testimony in the case of a Royal Oak man accused of stabbing three goats was adjourned to Wednesday while a key witness seeks advice from an attorney. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:12:35 -0700)
Former Adel resident wraps up year at helm of Iowa State Bar Assoc.
The Iowa State Bar Association’s second female president ever recently wrapped up her year in the position. Jane Lorentzen, a 1982 graduate of Adel-De Soto High School, spent the past year traveling throughout the state, listening to lawyers’ concerns and investigating how the Bar Association can help them better run their practices. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:04:54 -0700)
Fees policy no winner for clients, says judge
LAWYERS acting on a ''no win, no charge'' basis are compromised in their ability to provide the best objective advice to their clients, a senior NSW judge has warned. (Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:05:46 -0700)
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