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Rhode Island Attorney Finds Recent NHTSA Drinking-and-Driving Survey To Be Alarming
According to a recently released NHTSA survey, 20 percent of drivers 16 and older say they have driven after drinking, which puts other motorists at risk of injury or death, Rhode Island personal injury attorney Mark Gemma says. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Robbery suspect gets a new lawyer
GREENWICH -- A Bridgeport man charged with robbing the Estate Treasures consignment shop in Riverside received a special public defender Tuesday after a prosecutor said his previous lawyers had a conflict of interest. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:28:18 -0700)
Owner of bear that killed Ohio caretaker didn't have state-mandated workplace injury insurance
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Records show the owner of a bear that recently mauled its caretaker to death had no workplace injury insurance to cover the man, a potential violation of Ohio law. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:05:34 -0700)
Attorney for WikiLeaks suspect says he's seen no evidence on documents
The attorney for Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, the accused WikiLeaks leaker, says he doesn't have any information indicating that Manning leaked tens of thousands of pages of documents on the Afghanistan war to the WikiLeaks website. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:34:43 -0700)
Attorney David M. Davis Advocates for the American Diabetes Association at the Capitol
Austin - David M. Davis, founder of the law firm of Davis & Wilkerson, represented the American Diabetes Association at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol Building last week. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:28:39 -0700)
Free agency a potential bargaining chip for players
While a longer season seems inevitable, players need to push for becoming free agents after three seasons. (Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:09:00 -0700)
Venue change sought in W.Va. trooper injury case
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. -- The attorney for a man accused of hitting a West Virginia State Police trooper with his vehicle says the defendant cant get a fair trial in Ritchie County. Attorney Bill Merriman is seeking to move Jesse Parsons trial to another coun... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:23:00 -0700)
Attorney Anne Bremner, TV Legal Analyst, Shows How to Make a Small Story Bigger
Update: Bremner yesterday ended the suspense with a quick guilty plea and apology, PI.com reports. "I made a mistake," Bremner told a Shoreline judge, who sentenced her to two days in jail f... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:21:37 -0700)
Toyota: Road to recall
An archive of The Times' coverage of Toyota's problems with unintended acceleration. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:27:06 -0700)
Colorado Personal Injury Law Firm Launches Online Resource for Drivers & Accident Victims
Denver accident lawyer Daniel R. Rosen ditches old-school marketing for blogging. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:40:00 -0700)
S.A. law firm launches online ticket-fix site
A San Antonio law firm has developed a website that takes the hassle out of dealing with traffic tickets. EZTicketHelp.com is an online legal service believed to be the first of its kind. Management with Brylak Law , a personal injury law firm, say anyone with a citation from the San Antonio Police Department can go to the site, enter their ticket information, and an attorney will go to court ... (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:37:34 -0700)
Mother of kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard may have to go to court to get state damages
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The board that considers compensation for California crime victims is being advised to reject a claim by the mother of Jaycee Dugard, who authorities say was held captive for nearly two decades by a paroled rapist. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:50:10 -0700)
Gail J. Koff, Jacoby & Meyers Principal, Dies at 65
Ms. Koff was the “silent partner” when the national law firm opened its first New York office. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:43:32 -0700)
City faces five injury lawsuits
Year's amount doubled in just one month for various types of allegations. (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:22:03 -0700)
Crooked solicitor jailed
A PERSONAL injury solicitor was jailed for two and a half years after trying to con tens of thousands of pounds out of a council and an insurance company. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:53:41 -0700)
Slippin Into Lawsuits: Funk Band War Sues Pepsi
*Members of the original funk/rock band War is going after PepsiCo in court claiming the soft drink maker used their song “why Can’t We be Friends” in a new commercial without their approval. Even if PepsiCo and its agencies got rights from the music’s publishers or anyone else who owns the work, attorney Ken Freundlich [...] (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:49:51 -0700)
50 Cent Taking Digs at T.I. on Twitter
*After T.I. was arrested in West Hollywood Wednesday night, 50 Cent just couldn’t keep his tweeting fingers quiet. He’s been talking a whole-lot-of smack lately on Twitter. Shortly after the news broke about T.I., Fiddy posted a clip from “Menace II Society” … it’s the scene where the detective, played by Bill Duke, tells Caine [...] (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:50:01 -0700)
Off-Hours Injury Yields City Claim
By Rita Robinson | LB Indy Robin Levinson, a community services officer for the city of Laguna Beach, is suing her employer for $1.5 million in damages suffered in a fall from an electric bicycle on her own time. The President’s Day accident on Feb. read more (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:52:00 -0700)
'DEATH CLAUSES': Talent contracts release WWE from liability in wrestlers' deaths
The father of a three-time champion wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., the company owned and formerly headed by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon, said Thursday that he was flabbergasted to learn after his son’s suicide that his contract with WWE contained a so-called “death clause.” (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:56:12 -0700)
Seattle Car Accident Lawyer, Jason Epstein, Advocates Raising The Driving Age to Save Lives
Seattle, Wash. September 3, 2010 Jason Epstein, Washington personal injury and car accident lawyer, recently wrote a piece for his website, http://www.StraightTalkLaw.com, titled Changing Driving Age to 18 Can Save Lives. The blog post discusses the statistics regarding teen car accidents and the idea that raising the legal driving age to 18 could dramatically decrease ... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:58:59 -0700)
MHA: Abdul Malik is instigating “violence” by his call to “burn” a PAP minister
It is already appalling that the Singapore police is unable to differentiate a simple metaphor from a genuine threat. It now seems that officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs need to attend some basic English lessons as well. In a letter to the Straits Times Forum today, a MHA spokesperson reiterated that YOG critic Mr [...] (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:52:16 -0700)
Thinking Outside the Stocks
The stock market may be slumping, but other investments, from student housing to parking lots, are surging. Here's how to play them. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:36:34 -0700)
2 abortion Drs. ordered to stop after Md. injury
Maryland health officials have ordered two doctors to stop performing abortions after a woman was critically injured during a procedure last month. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:27:33 -0700)
Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyer Wins $456,745 Verdict in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Steven H. Schultz, a Sacramento personal injury attorney with the law firm of Demas & Rosenthal, LLP, represented a client who suffered an infection from a wrongly placed feeding tube while a patient at the UC Davis Medical Center. A verdict of $456,745 was returned for the plaintiff. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Attorney faces trial for fraud
A Tulsa attorney accused of embezzling money from clients now faces trial on 14 felony counts, including a racketeering allegation. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:35:34 -0700)
Personnel
HUNTINGTON -- Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, a Huntington based law firm has six attorneys who recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:12:48 -0700)
Aurora man will spend 51/2 years in prison for fleeing
An Aurora man was sentenced Aug. 27 to prison for leaving the scene of a crash in which a passenger in his car was severely injured. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:01:31 -0700)
Best choice?
Contested judicial elections are a relative rarity in Maryland and Anne Arundel County. There are only 12 Circuit Court judges in the county, and the last two appointed to the bench were elected to full terms without a fight. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:12:29 -0700)
Board Room 9/5
Tom Ferdinandi, executive vice president and chief operations officer of Fresno-based Milano Restaurant International Corp., was selected as chairman of the California Restaurant Association board of directors. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:45:46 -0700)
Free on bail: Court officials address perceptions about how bail is set
MANITOWOC Manitowoc County Court Commissioner Patricia Koppa says some members of the public have a misunderstanding about the purpose of bail. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:14:37 -0700)
Thinking Outside the Stocks
The stock market may be slumping, but other investments, from student housing to parking lots, are surging. Here's how to play them. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:58:35 -0700)
Business in brief
• The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut has announced that its anniversary ball on Nov. 5 will feature a "Century Hall" to highlight those businesses that have reached the centennial mark. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:12:01 -0700)
Best choice?
Contested judicial elections are a relative rarity in Maryland and Anne Arundel County. There are only 12 Circuit Court judges in the county, and the last two appointed to the bench were elected to full terms without a fight. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:07:37 -0700)
Warren, cops sued by Detroiters
Lawsuit says officers shouldn’t have chased suspect, who crashed into their car (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:22:22 -0700)
El Paso Boy Scout to receive high honor for act of heroism
Fernando Espinosa always thought of his Boy Scout experience as a way to learn about leadership and helping others. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:24:59 -0700)
Man killed in motorcycle crash was Bedford lawyer
A motorcyclist killed Saturday evening on Route 121 in Pound Ridge has been identified as Ari Michael Gross, a Bedford personal-injury lawyer who won several multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:34:34 -0700)
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McMahon slammed in deaths of wrestlers; Blumenthal, others say her firm is at fault
The recent deaths of two former performers for World Wrestling Entertainment have intensified the spotlight on Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon, the company’s former CEO. (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:39:51 -0700)
Echoes of a frame-up
Since when does giving an interview to a newspaper qualify as ‘threatening and reviling’ a public officer? And why did the police wait 20 days before arraigning Nikki Dimech ‘with urgency’? Something, somewhere doesn’t add up. (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:49:21 -0700)
Debating auto insurance
A New Democrat voice in the legislature would push to triple the cap on compensation for minor injury victims in auto accidents. (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:16:57 -0700)
Other College Football Capsules: Davis' dramatic TD lifts ECU past Tulsa 51-49
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — In his first start at East Carolina, quarterback Dominique Davis provided one of the greatest finishes in the history of the program. (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:41:51 -0700)
Boy Scout throws self in path of car to save Texas woman
The woman fell to the side and broke her left foot in three places. (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:50:55 -0700)
Thinking Outside the Stocks
The stock market may be slumping, but other investments, from student housing to parking lots, are surging. Here's how to play them. (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:56:34 -0700)
Two nominated to replace Jovanovich for Rifle court
Two Glenwood Springs attorneys have been nominated to fill the Garfield County Court judgeship being vacated in January by Jason Jovanovich, who opted not to stand for retention this year. (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:01:58 -0700)
Ravalli County attorney race: Malpractice lawsuits a factor in Fulbright bankruptcy
Ravalli County attorney candidate Bill Fulbright told supportersin August that a battle over student loan payments had forced himto file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2003. (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:40:42 -0700)
Innkeepers, Tronox, Brown, Taylor Bean, Colonial: Bankruptcy
Innkeepers USA Trust didn’t properly carry out its duties to creditors, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Shelley C. Chapman ruled last week. Chapman refused to approve an agreement that would have compelled Innkeepers, a real estate investment trust, to pursue a reorganization plan giving the stock to a subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:25:13 -0700)
EDITORIAL: Admissions change is favorable
Brandeis students from PA can reach out to a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyer to get insight into the field of law and the opportunities it affords. (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:19:43 -0700)
NIH gives grant to Schneider Institute
Researchers at the Schneider Institute will use the grant to study various effects on veteran soldiers. (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:27:49 -0700)
Changes adopted in financial aid
For the Class of 2015, the University will fully meet students' needs until funds are exhausted. (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:27:59 -0700)
Marty Krauss announces resignation as provost
The provost will resume her former position as a Heller School professor after a one-year sabbatical. (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:28:09 -0700)
Dismiss case, pleads AG
Constitutional Case (2nd Hearing) 7 September, 2010 - The attorney general (AG), Phuntsho Wangdi, yesterday pleaded to the full bench of the high court to dismiss the opposition’s case against the government. (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:37:00 -0700)
NEWSMAKER - Australia PM Gillard's charm wins Labor 2nd term
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard promised voters on Tuesday a more open administration after securing a Labor minority government a second-term with the backing of a handful of Green and independent MPs. (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:27:30 -0700)
Musings on mom's marriage
Good day,I need your response urgently on this matter. My uncle is filing for my mother but the thing is, she got married last year. Since July this year, we started receiving some immigration papers... (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:32:45 -0700)
It's his way or the courts as Collins doesn't flinch
Erie County Executive Chris Collins does what he wants and lets the people who don't like it sue him. (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:42:40 -0700)
Exeter man readies fence defense
Britain Gazda keeps his defense strategy in a black briefcase. He has a deed, a land survey and other documents. (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:07:34 -0700)
Bankruptcy for adviser to Ponzi scheme victims
Personal injury lawyers carved a niche for themselves in ambulance-chasing, and class-action-plaintiff's attorneys cornered the market on asbestos suits. Unfortunately for boutique firm ITS Recovery Group, the Ponzi-scheme-victims market is not yet ripe for specialization. The legal and tax consultancy, which specialized in helping victims of investment fraud maximize tax-loss deductions and ... (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:37:50 -0700)
Richard M. Borchers Named to Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition
DENVER Judge Richard M. Borchers, the founder of Legal Resolution Center, has been named a top national lawyer in alternative dispute resolution by Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition.The magazines September issue highlights the top 5 percent of lawyers across the country, all of whom were nominated and evaluated by their peers as having demonstrated the highest level of professional... (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:36:01 -0700)
Legal aid must not be replaced with 'no win, no fee' deals
Legal aid is flawed but access to justice must not be left to the whim of the free market "Roughed up by the police on Saturday night? If so, ring us for 'no win, no fee' advice ..." In recent years, we have become all too familiar with crass ads run by claims companies and lawyers trying to drum up cases run on "no win, no fee", or conditional fee agreements (CFAs), to use the technical term ... (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:39:04 -0700)
Comment on September 30, 2010 for submission in the Rosli Dahlan Case by Sentinel
Truth will prevail. Justice will be served. Rosli Dahlan will be a free man. God will side with those who are righteous! (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:16:19 -0700)
Former union president sentenced for bribery
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A former president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to pay back $10,000 after pleading guilty to bribery charges. The sentence for 64-year-old Edward W. Rodzwicz (Rodz-wick) was announced Tuesday in U.S. District Court in St. Louis. The union, which includes 55,000 members who are railroad employees ... (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:07:42 -0700)
High court upholds ruling in injury case involving bleachers
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court, in a split decision, has upheld a lower court ruling that the town of Bucksport and Bucksport High School are exempt from tort claims stemming from an incident in 2006 when a man was injured on the football field bleachers at the school. (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:43:08 -0700)
Two nominated to replace Jovanovich for Rifle court
Two Glenwood Springs attorneys have been nominated to fill the Garfield County Court judgeship being vacated in January by Jason Jovanovich, who opted not to stand for retention this year. (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:16:58 -0700)
Learn to face life sans safety net
College, I think, is a period of transition for freshmen. All the personal problems you had to deal with as a high school senior seem to go away instantaneously the first time you lie down on your new not-too-comfortable Twin XL bed, even if you did buy $70 Egyptian cotton mattress pads with a thread count of 500 at Bed Bath & Beyond. But then again, a few of these past problems seem as if they ... (Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:39:37 -0700)
Date set for attempted murder trial
LAKEPORT -- Judge Richard Martin set the trial date and a hearing for a motion to dismiss Tuesday in the case against a North Hollywood man on charges including attempted murder. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:40:17 -0700)
Attorney J.D. Hensarling to teach Pretrial Law at Campbell University School of Law
Triangle - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC Announces that Attorney J.D. Hensarling will teach at Campbell University School of Law Raleigh, NC – September, 2010 -- Ragsdale Liggett PLLC announces that J.D. Hensarling will teach Pretrial Litigation at Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, NC, this fall as an Adjunct Professor. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:40:28 -0700)
Minnesota news in brief
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Despite sweltering heat at the start and a cold, windy final finale, attendance at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair was the second–highest on record. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:17:34 -0700)
Bedbugs Bad for Business? Depends on the Business
Bedbugs are showing up in commercial settings, creating a bonanza for companies that deal with the scourge. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:28:34 -0700)
related stories
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's attorney general wants to audit several sections of the embattled State Bureau of Investigation's crime lab. Attorney General Roy Cooper said Wednesday are needed to restore public confidence. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:26:02 -0700)
Washington Personal Injury Lawyer, Jason Epstein, Offers Safe Driving Tips for Teenagers
Seattle, Wash. September 8, 2010 Jason Epstein, Seattle personal injury and car accident attorney, recently published an article on his website, http://www.StraightTalkLaw.com, titled Top Teen Driving Tips. The article gives several effective and useful auto safety tips to help teenage drivers decrease the amount of fatal auto accidents and wrongful deaths. Jason ... (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:04:41 -0700)
Fort Myers attorney Jeff Garvin selected as one of best in nation
Fort Myers attorney Jeff Garvin was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America" 2011 in the specialties of personal... (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:53:19 -0700)
Your NFL labor battle guide for dummies
It's easy to get a headache keeping up with the NFL's brewing labor war. Here's a primer on what's going on. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:09:00 -0700)
In the Legal Feud Over ‘Osagyefo’ Barge Power Contract ....
The Commercial Division of the High Court, on Monday granted an interlocutory injunction application by the Attorney-General, to stay proceedings at the international court of arbitration, initiated by Balkan Energy in its dispute with the Government of Ghana over a 20-year lease agreement of the ‘Osagyefo’ Power Barge. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:57:19 -0700)
Murder suspect describes shooting amid pot plants
Joseph P. Green told police that he fired to stop the theft of marijuana, found the body later and moved it. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:03:40 -0700)
U.S. Applications Rise, IHOP, Martha Stewart, HP: Intellectual Property
Applications to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office have risen about 4 percent this fiscal year, a sign the economy is improving, Director David Kappos said. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:39:53 -0700)
5 questions
A FEDERAL jury yesterday awarded $21 million to a Plaistow woman who became blind and suffered burns after taking an anti-inflammatory drug she was prescribed for shoulder pain - a verdict attorney Christine Craig believes is the largest in New Hampshire history. Craig, who handles personal injury and consumer protection cases for Concord law firm Shaheen and Gordon, was one of a team of lawyers ... (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:30:04 -0700)
Soccer Capsules: FIFA inspectors visit White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — FIFA's World Cup inspectors have had breakfast at the White House, meeting with aides to President Barack Obama. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:57:04 -0700)
Baseball Capsules: Clemens' lawyers ask N.Y. judge to toss suit
NEW YORK (AP) — A defamation lawsuit against Roger Clemens should be thrown out because the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was merely trying to defend himself against his former personal trainer's doping allegations, Clemens' lawyers argued Wednesday. (Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:41:47 -0700)
Mesothelioma Awareness Day To Include Display at New York's Rockefeller Plaza
NY lawyer Joseph W. Belluck of Belluck & Fox, LLP, applauds efforts to raise public consciousness about ongoing threat of asbestos-related diseases in the workplace. (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Detective nabs hit-run suspect
ATTLEBORO - A suspect in a hit-and-run accident Tuesday night on Pleasant Street that left the other driver hospitalized was apprehended shortly after he rode up to a plainclothes detective on a bicycle, prosecutors said. (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:08:02 -0700)
Community Calendar
Deadline for items for the Community Calendar is Wednesday at noon two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax (847) 486-7495; or e-mail to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ... (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:03:20 -0700)
Sports digest
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady says he's not thinking about a new contract and is focusing on preparing for the season opener. (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:12:08 -0700)
Disabled Georgians sue over program cuts
Disabled Georgians sue over program cuts (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:41:15 -0700)
Has California Supreme Court ruling 'wiped out' Prop. 8 opposition?
The California Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown have no legal obligation to defend Proposition 8. The 2008 voter-approved measure banning same sex marriage was declared unconstitutional by a federal judge on Aug. 3. (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:20:15 -0700)
Sports Digest
A round-up of the other sport news in brief (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:52:46 -0700)
Run-in with Tom Brady could be costly for driver
Tom Brady's car crash yesterday could cost the driver accused of running a red light and triggering the collision... (Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:26:19 -0700)
Alabama Attorney Says Safety Is A Concern For High School Football Players, Cheerleaders
Birmingham personal injury attorney Keith T. Belt Jr. urges high schools to take steps to ensure the safety of their football players and cheerleaders as a new season starts. (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Manhattan Attorney Urges City Leaders to Follow through on Pedestrian Safety Study Recommendations
David Resnick, of David Resnick & Associates, P.C., says the recommendations set out in the landmark New York City Pedestrian Safety Study & Action Plan would build more awareness of pedestrians and greatly improve their safety on city streets. (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
Tannenbaum Scro Opens New Office in Clearwater
Florida law firm opens additional office to serve growing needs of clients in Tampa Bay and Central Florida, also launches new Web site to better communicate with new and prospective clients. (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
What's On - The community calendar
Arts - Do you sing or play an instrument? Kanaka Creek Coffee cafe will be hosting an 'Open mic/stage' every Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Acoustic only. The address is: #101-24155 102nd Avenue. Just off 240th, Maple Ridge. For more details call 463-6727 or e-mail Kanakacoffee@shaw.ca. (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:15:51 -0700)
Former Duluth man gets probation for shooting friend in head
A Colorado man who grew up in Duluth and who faced an attempted manslaughter charge last fall after shooting a friend in the head received a probationary sentence Thursday after his guilty plea on a lesser charge. (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:50:00 -0700)
15 things you didn't know your home and car insurance policies cover
15 things you didn't know your home and car insurance policies cover (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:37:01 -0700)
Has California Supreme Court ruling 'wiped out' support for Prop. 8?
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown are not required to defend against a legal challenge to Prop. 8, the law banning same-sex marriage, the state supreme court found. So who will defend it now? (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:56:58 -0700)
Attorney Bilodeau to present at conference
NORTHPORT — Karen Bilodeau, an attorney at McTeague Higbee in Topsham, will be one of 20 presenters at the 18th Annual Workers’ Compensation Conference, Comp Summit 2010, Sept. 12-14 at Point Lookout Resort in Northport. (Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:15:17 -0700)
Obituary: Horace Cecchettini, veteran judge, lawyer, teacher
Horace E. "Gil" Cecchettini, a retired Sacramento Superior Court judge and prominent veteran of the legal community, died Sept. 1 of complications from a fall. He was 85. (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:21:42 -0700)
Officer won't face charges in traffic stop shooting
KENNEWICK -- No federal charges will be filed against a Kennewick police officer who shot and killed (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:35:40 -0700)
Judge issues gag order in murder trial
JOSHUA TREE — A Joshua Tree Superior Court judge this month issued a gag order in the case of a Yucca Valley man charged with murder in the death last year of a Morongo Valley first-grader. (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 03:19:52 -0700)
Will Personal Injury Awards 2010 match last year's success story
The winner of The Outstanding Case of the Year category at the 2010 Personal Injury Awards ceremony will have a tough task emulating the achievement of last year's winner. Thursday, November 18th is the date to put in your diary if you wish to attend the awards when the Millennium Mayfair Hotel in London will play host to the great and the good of the Personal Injury Awards industry. Solicitors ... (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 04:34:40 -0700)
Man accused of attempted murder testifies
LAKEPORT -- A Sonoma County man accused of attempted murder testified Friday he thought Judge Richard Martin s court was prejudiced and he wouldn t be able to receive a fair hearing. (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 06:46:47 -0700)
This week's passages
A roundup of the week's notable obituaries (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:15:44 -0700)
Colleges Need to Work with Communities on Curbing Student Alcohol Abuse, Washington Attorney Says
Washington personal injury attorney Dean Brett says a recently issued study shows that colleges are not collaborating with their communities to reduce student drinking and its consequences, such as drunk driving. (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0700)
COURT ROUNDUP
10-year jail, deportation for drug trader By Nour Abuzant A Sri Lankan expatriate has been sentenced by a Doha court of first instance to ten years’ imprisonment and subsequent deportation for possessing heroin for trade purposes. (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:06:12 -0700)
Vorderbrueggen: Doing good still requires sunlight
Richmond Councilman Jim Rogers forms nonprofit and seeks city contract to operate a green transportation program in Richmond. Plus, San Ramon City Manager Herb Moniz earns the top salary in California and Admission Day still counts as paid holiday in Richmond. (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:52:30 -0700)
Legislation would provide medical treatment for ground zero workers
WASHINGTON -- Nine years after the terrorist attack that destroyed the World Trade Center, the House is on the verge of passing legislation that would address collateral damage caused by the smoldering fires at Ground Zero and the toxic dust that blanketed nearby streets. (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:49:49 -0700)
Thousands Contemplate Hip Recall Lawsuits in the Weeks Following the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall
Angry hip replacement recipients begin to contact attorneys after being faced with a second hip replacement surgery or lesser hip implant problems for the rest of their lives. The Onder Law Firm offers free DePuy hip recall attorney consultation. (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:00:00 -0700)
Business Briefs: Sept. 12, 2010
Disaster preparedness workshop Thursday A comprehensive emergency preparedness workshop will be held Sept. 16 to help Palm Coast and Flagler County businesses prepare for the effects of hurricanes or wildfires. Topics will include: * Insurance Issues and Commercial Coverage -- Randell Brown, Florida Department of Financial Services. * Fire and Public Safety -- Fire Chief Mike Beadle. * Business ... (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:06:18 -0700)
Business
RISING STAR: Melissa M. Barr, an associate in the West Virginia office of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, was selected for inclusion as a "West Virginia Rising Star 2010" in the area of civil litigation defense by Virginia Super Lawyers magazine. (Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:40:32 -0700)
Marilla Board Prepares for Possible Lawsuit
The Marilla Town Board will search for outside legal representation to prepare for any possible lawsuits that may arise from the findings in the state audit that the town had improperly handled $20,000. (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 04:21:43 -0700)
Three-way Battle in Primary for State Senate
State Senator Dale M. Volker’s announcement in April that he would not seek re-election this fall led to intense media speculation and some intra-party squabbling over who should succeed him. Now the fervor has calmed somewhat, and there are four contenders left in the ring: Republicans James Domagalski, David DiPietro and Patrick Gallivan, and Democrat Cynthia Appleton. Which Republican will be ... (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 04:22:13 -0700)
Creepy pests can be costly
Recent reports that bedbugs have infiltrated office buildings, movie theaters and stores in New York did not come as a surprise to Wes Tyler, general manager of the Chancellor Hotel on Union Square in San Francisco. (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 04:27:05 -0700)
Alabama Attorney Says Safety Is A Concern For High School Football Players, Cheerleaders
Birmingham personal injury attorney Keith T. Belt Jr. urges high schools to take steps to ensure the safety of their football players and cheerleaders as a new season starts. (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700)
Cambie Surgery Centre wins a round in complicated battle
Injunction to audit private clinic set aside (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:11:25 -0700)
History Through A Supreme Court Justice's Lens
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's new book, Making Our Democracy Work, A Judge’s View , is a combination of history and legal philosophy. It argues that there are no easy, color-by-numbers answers to many legal questions and that to suggest there are is an illusion. (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:12:32 -0700)
House poised to pass 9/11 health bill
WASHINGTON — Nine years after the terrorist attack that destroyed the World Trade Center, the House is on the verge of passing legislation that would address collateral damage caused by the smoldering fires at Ground Zero and the toxic dust that blanketed nearby streets. (Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:36:04 -0700)
Marilla Board Prepares for Possible Lawsuit
The Marilla Town Board will search for outside legal representation to prepare for any possible lawsuits that may arise from the findings in the state audit that the town had improperly handled $20,000. (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:21:39 -0700)
LawyersandSettlements.com Tops 300,000 Requests for Attorney Assistance From Its Readership
SANTA CRUZ, CA--(Marketwire - 09/13/10) - LawyersandSettlements.com, the premier publication from Online Legal Media, has exceeded 300,000 reader requests for attorney assistance. Many readers come to the site in need of legal help because they are affected by once-in-a-lifetime situations such as medical malpractice, personal injury, defective products, overtime and labor issues and other ... (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 02:11:00 -0700)
Disney World and SeaWorld accident lawsuits face tough odds
Florida law protects Disney, other theme parks against wrongful death lawsuits. They are two of Central Florida's biggest and best-known employers — and both face the prospect of potentially ugly lawsuits stemming from a worker's death on the job. (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 03:40:39 -0700)
Fort Knox unit readies for Afghanistan, and to leave loved ones behind
The Duke Brigade, as they are known, is the first active brigade available for combat Fort Knox has had in more than a decade. Composed of about 3,500 soldiers formerly stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, the brigade returned from a year in Afghanistan in June 2009. (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:31:42 -0700)
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Dallas Charla Aldous Named Top 100 Lawyer in Texas Super Lawyers List
Dallas - DALLAS – High-profile Dallas trial attorney Charla Aldous is recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Texas in the recently published 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list. (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:41:38 -0700)
Washington State Personal Care Homes Hid Abuse, Paper Says
Another nursing home resident has suffered over hidden abuse, the Seattle Times reports. An explosion destroyed a patient’s, Audree Hopkins, face, burning off her earlobes and the tip of her nose, said the Seattle Times. Detective Suzanne Moore of the Seattle police spoke to workers involved in Hopkins’ case, but by the time an investigation initiated, [...] (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:06:34 -0700)
Colleges Need to Work with Communities on Curbing Student Alcohol Abuse, Washington Attorney Says
Washington personal injury attorney Dean Brett says a recently issued study shows that colleges are not collaborating with their communities to reduce student drinking and its consequences, such as drunk driving. (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700)
AMA Medical Liability Study Provides Misleading Statistics, Illinois Attorney Says
Illinois medical malpractice lawyer Patrick A. Salvi says a recently issued American Medical Association study provides results that could be used to wrongly connect rising health care costs with medical negligence lawsuits. (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700)
Mariotti's attorney says allegations are false
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The attorney for ESPN personality and AOL sports columnist Jay Mariotti says her client is innocent of domestic violence charges being filed against him. (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:08:09 -0700)
H. Brian Dumeer named associate attorney
The Old Saybrook law firm of Cloutier & Cassella is pleased to announce the addition of H. Brian Dumeer as an associate attorney. (Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:01:28 -0700)
Washington DC Personal Injury Lawyers Simeone and Miller Named to Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Washington DC personal injury attorneys Simeone & Miller, LLP, certified as members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious network of trial lawyers recognized for excellence in advocacy. (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Corboy & Demetrio Files Lawsuit in Lakeview Porch Collapse; Protective Order Issued
Attorney Francis Patrick Murphy of the Chicago personal injury law firm of Corboy & Demetrio filed a complaint against the owner of an apartment building on behalf of his client who was seriously injured when the outside wooden porch she was standing on separated from the building and collapsed. Attorney Murphy also obtained a Protective Order that preserves and protects evidence involved in the ... (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Judge says Shreveport owes $1M, but City Council didn't know
A judge recently said Shreveport owes a woman more than $1 million for a personal injury lawsuit filed in 2005. But City Council members are irked -- again -- because they say the mayor's office kept them out of the loop. (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:02:52 -0700)
Corrections and Clarifications
Please enjoy this virtual version of our print edition. Click on a page to open it fullscreen. Back issues also available. Brandeis students from PA can reach out to a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyer to get insight into the field of law and the opportunities it affords. (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:30:01 -0700)
Students draft letter to Peretz
Before Martin Peretz '59 retracted one of his anti-Muslim remarks, students petitioned him to apologize. (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:31:03 -0700)
George Washington University professor selected to receive Gittler prize
Brandeis students from PA can reach out to a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyer to get insight into the field of law and the opportunities it affords. (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:31:23 -0700)
US Attorney William Hochul to Speak at Chamber Awards
The Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 65th anniversary by honoring ten businesses for achievements that have impacted the greater East Aurora area. Aurora Audiology & Speech Associates, Body & Soul Boot Camp, Daily’s, Kodiak Jack’s, Larwood Pharmacy, Made in America Store, Pizza Del Aureo’s, Andrea Ball, Signature Events and Terry Tomczyk, Terry’s Photo Studio will each ... (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:08:09 -0700)
Attorney Gary Phelan Joins Cohen and Wolf's Employment Litigation Practice
BRIDGEPORT, CT--(Marketwire - September 14, 2010) - Attorney Gary E. Phelan, a Westport resident, has joined Cohen and Wolf's Employment Litigation Practice. Attorney Phelan will divide his time between the firm's Bridgeport and Westport offices. (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:33:16 -0700)
Judge, lawyer, ‘war hero’ Joe Farish dies
Joe Farish, a high-profile lawyer and former municipal judge, died Monday. The Jupiter Island resident was 89. (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:24:35 -0700)
Health Care, Berlacher, Calpers, Madoff, Morgan Stanley in Court News
A legal challenge to the health- care overhaul signed by President Barack Obama will “probably” be allowed to proceed, a federal judge in Florida said. (Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:45:02 -0700)
Three from Boston’s Lubin & Meyer Selected Best Lawyers in America
Three medical malpractice and personal injury lawyers selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2011 — Andrew C. Meyer, Jr., Robert M. Higgins, William J. Thompson (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700)
$25,000 in Scholarships for Viral Videos: BISNAR | CHASE and American Lawyer Academy Promote Safe Driving
BISNAR | CHASE (American Lawyer Academy (ALA) Viral Video Scholarship Contest. The scholarship program is dedicated to the thousands of accident victims who are injured or killed in motor vehicle collisions each year in the United States and hopes to save lives with a positive viral message. High school and college students nationwide are encouraged to submit their videos promoting safe driving. (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:01:00 -0700)
Criminal charges possible against attorney accused of assault
A personal injury attorney with Glen Lerner & Associates who is accused of assaulting another man while in a drunken rage faces possible criminal charges and a lawsuit. (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:22:58 -0700)
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Handle Denture Cream Lawsuits
Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP Philadelphia personal injury attorneys announced that they are representing individuals who have developed neurological problems and zinc poisoning as a result of the use of zinc-containing denture adhesive products like Poligrip, Super Poligrip and Fixodent. (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:00:00 -0700)
Austin Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman Launches New Website to Help Accident Victims in Austin, Texas
After 20 years of practicing wrongful death & personal injury law all across the state of Texas, Attorney Michael Grossman of Grossman Law Offices has launched a new website and satellite office in Austin, Texas. (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:15:00 -0700)
Crash in Darien Leads to Marilla Arrest
State Police on Sat., Aug. 28 charged Jonathan P. Murphy, 23, of East Aurora following a hit and run accident in the Town of Darien. Troopers reported that at about 9 p.m., a 2000 Ford Focus was involved in a minor personal injury hit and run auto accident at Route 77 and Sumner Road in the Town of Darien. (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:03:13 -0700)
US Attorney William Hochul to Speak at Chamber Awards
The Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 65th anniversary by honoring ten businesses for achievements that have impacted the greater East Aurora area. Aurora Audiology & Speech Associates, Body & Soul Boot Camp, Daily’s, Kodiak Jack’s, Larwood Pharmacy, Made in America Store, Pizza Del Aureo’s, Andrea Ball, Signature Events and Terry Tomczyk, Terry’s Photo Studio will each ... (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 05:06:34 -0700)
Sheriff's Office: Megabus driver was checking a personal GPS
Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh has confirmed the driver of a Megabus that crashed into a railroad bridge across Onondaga Lake Parkway, killing four people, was using his personal GPS... (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:16:21 -0700)
What to consider when choosing personal injury lawyers.
When choosing from a bunch of personal injury lawyers, there are a number of things to consider especially lawyers who will safeguard your best interests. It is also important to be on guard on some lawyer scams particularly on the Internet. Some fraudulent attorneys will lure you into paying money for them prior to providing you with proper legal services. If you have been injured in an ... (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:04:50 -0700)
Matthew E. Birch Wins Gold Metal from Missouri Lawyers Weekly as “UP & Coming” Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury lawyer Birch known for securing justice for the common person against corporate powerful. (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:30:00 -0700)
Lawyers in $300-an-hour secretary 'rort'
A LEADING lawyer has launched an attack on the profession over the "gross and obvious overcharging" by law firms that use secretaries as paralegals. (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:26:07 -0700)
Legal Strategies Emerge in Pending Bullying Trials
Defense lawyers for six teenagers charged with bullying a classmate before she committed suicide want to use records of her emotionally troubled past at trial. (Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:43:32 -0700)
BP, Spill Victims Clash at First New Orleans Hearing on Combined Cases
BP Plc should face test-case trials over Gulf oil-spill claims within a year, lawyers for victims seeking billions of dollars in damages said in court filings. (Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:29:35 -0700)
NC attorney general to speak to legislative panel
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A legislative committee that's looking into ways to restore credibility at the state-run crime lab will hear from North Carolina's attorney general on the status of reforms at the lab. (Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:11:24 -0700)
What's new on the business scene - From the Poughkeepsie Journal
Trial attorney recognized — John Basso of Basso Law, LaGrangeville, was named as one of the top trial attorneys in upstate New York for the second year in a row by Super Lawyers, a press release from Basso's office said. Five percent of New York state lawyers are honored by this distinction, according to the release. Basso was appointed to two select committees for Dutchess County and New York ... (Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:27:26 -0700)
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