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Lamarque "back in the saddle" at the Derby
Long before blaring out "Volare!" at the end of one of his colorful Lamarque Ford TV commercials, the flamboyant car salesman sang all the way to two-thirds of thoroughbred racing's golden trifecta -- the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes -- in 1988. That was the year that Star captured the Preakness and the Belmont after getting into traffic and running third in the Derby. (Thu, 01 May 2008 02:10:36 GMT)
Judge: Lawyers Cheated Other Lawyers on Same Side of Insurance Dispute
Two sets of lawyers on the same side of a case against Progressive Insurance got into an ugly fight over fees that produced an award of nearly $3 million and an ethics report to the Florida Bar. Judge David Crow awarded the fees plus interest to three law firms that claimed they were cheated by the attorneys who filed the suit against the insurer. Crow found the original lawyers concocted a ... (Thu, 01 May 2008 04:16:32 GMT)
Lexi's family get $1.5M for medical care
It wasn't their first wish, but it may help lead them there. (Thu, 01 May 2008 05:32:27 GMT)
Roger Clemens linked to John Daly's ex
For Roger Clemens, the hits just keep on coming. Several sources told the Daily News Wednesday that Clemens had a relationship with Paulette Dean Daly, a former wife of champion golfer John Daly. (Thu, 01 May 2008 06:13:39 GMT)
ROBINSON: Accusations shocking, but won't be end of story
What is the connection between a belt, a baseball bat, a broomstick, an extension cord, a soda bottle and a hairbrush? (Thu, 01 May 2008 06:24:31 GMT)
Judge: Lawyers Cheated Other Lawyers on Same Side of Insurance Dispute
Two sets of lawyers on the same side of a case against Progressive Insurance got into an ugly fight over fees that produced an award of nearly $3 million and an ethics report to the Florida Bar. (Thu, 01 May 2008 07:02:12 GMT)
Kammer to lead State Bar; Portage lawyer ran on unusual platform of not requiring membership
If Douglas W. Kammer had his druthers, he wouldn't be a member of the statewide organization of which he is president-elect.Like more than 20,000 other lawyers licensed to practice in Wisconsin, Kammer, who has practiced in Portage for 38 years, is required to be a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin.But he ran for, and won, the presidency of the State Bar of Wisconsin, campaigning on a ... (Thu, 01 May 2008 07:06:20 GMT)
BRIEFS
Local prosecutor to head state bar FORT WORTH -- Joe Shannon, chief of the economic-crimes unit at the Tarrant County district attorney's office, has been named chairman of the board of the State Bar of Texas. In addition to presiding over board meetings, Shannon will represent the state bar before the Legislature and will preside over the appointments made by the board. Shannon assumes ... (Thu, 01 May 2008 09:48:49 GMT)
Family files claim against Milpitas High School over near-drowning
The family of a Milpitas high school student who nearly drowned during a school swim class last year has filed a $10 million personal injury claim. (Thu, 01 May 2008 15:00:28 GMT)
Family files claim against Milpitas High School over near-drowning
The family of a Milpitas high school student who nearly drowned during a school swim class last year has filed a $10 million personal injury claim. In October last year, freshman Jerry Pham, 14, was found at the bottom of the Milpitas High School pool during a physical education swim class. (Thu, 01 May 2008 19:55:03 GMT)
Crist appoints new elections supervisor
Gov. Charlie Crist on Wednesday appointed a 64-year-old retired attorney as Brevard County's supervisor of elections. (Fri, 02 May 2008 04:14:47 GMT)
Mending fences
Mediation is one of the UK legal community’s most successful exports. So Professor Karl Mackie, a tireless advocate of alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, could have been forgiven a moment’s pause for thought when he recently arrived at Rome Airport. (Fri, 02 May 2008 08:11:26 GMT)
Claim filed in student's near drowning
The family of a Milpitas High School student who nearly drowned during a school swim class last year has filed a $10 million personal injury claim with Milpitas Unified School District. (Fri, 02 May 2008 09:03:35 GMT)
State judge puts squeeze on Silver over pay raises
ALBANY — Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's refusal to go along with a pay raise for state judges may come back to bite him in his own wallet. (Fri, 02 May 2008 11:06:01 GMT)
Longtime Lawyer Runs Minimal Campaign Focused On Experience, Ethnicity
Deputy Attorney General S. Paul “Pablo” Bruguera has decided to highlight his experience and his ethnicity in his second attempt at a seat on the Los Angeles Superior Court. (Fri, 02 May 2008 19:44:18 GMT)
Family files claim against Milpitas High School over near-drowning
The family of a Milpitas high school student who nearly drowned during a school swim class last year has filed a $10 million personal injury claim. In October last year, freshman Jerry Pham, 14, was found at the bottom of the Milpitas High School pool during a physical education swim class. (Sat, 03 May 2008 00:10:01 GMT)
Attorney, Interrupted: Seeking Meaning, Recovery for a Legal Life Lost
Texas lawyer Hermes Villarreal was at the top of his game. He had a great family, a successful personal injury practice and an impressive track record of community involvement. It wasn't enough, though, to protect him from acute depression. And three years ago, Villarreal took his own life at the age of 41. Now his best friend, lawyer Raymond Thomas, says if there can be a silver lining to the ... (Sat, 03 May 2008 04:17:35 GMT)
Two Upshur County lawyers indicted
Two long-time Upshur County lawyers were indicted by a grand jury on charges of misappropriation of client trust fund accounts and felony theft, Disrict Attorney Billy Byrd said on Friday. (Sat, 03 May 2008 04:28:28 GMT)
Lawyers help heroes write wills
Armand Glick and his wife, Terryl, worried that if they were to die or be injured, someone would need to take care of their children, ages 7 to 16. The parents also wanted to provide for them financially. But who? And how to ensure it? (Sat, 03 May 2008 06:35:39 GMT)
Leadership and empowerment will be focus of youth summit
Some 15 high school and community college students received scholarships for participating in and completing the Youth Empowerment Summit at Oxnard College on Friday. (Sat, 03 May 2008 08:09:31 GMT)
Accident victim, 53, wins second major claim
Suzanne Monks of Ottawa could finally escape her second-floor prison. The Appeal Court of Ontario has agreed the 53-year-old victim of spinal injury should indeed collect her second major auto insurance claim, including money for a home and support more suited to a life in a wheelchair. (Sat, 03 May 2008 08:39:46 GMT)
Second thoughts
Couples marrying again should consider pre-nup contracts (Sat, 03 May 2008 08:41:15 GMT)
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC Associate Attorney Participates in Annual Legal Forum at University of North Carolina at Chapel ...
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC has announced that Ashley Huffstetler Campbell, associate attorney at the firm, will serve as a facilitator for the 2007 Negotiations Skills Session offered annually by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Law. This year’s legal forum will take place on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the university’s School of Law building, and will again offer UNC law students ... (Sat, 03 May 2008 13:47:06 GMT)
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC Associate Attorney Supports 3rd Annual Wild, Wonderful, Wacky Ball
Ragsdale Liggett PLLC has announced that Charles J. Vaughan III, associate attorney at the firm, will serve as a volunteer in support of the 2007 Wild, Wonderful, Wacky Ball held on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Hilton North Raleigh hotel at 3415 Wake Forest Road. Vaughan will volunteer as a bachelor for the event’s annual bachelor bidding, with all proceeds benefiting the ... (Sat, 03 May 2008 13:47:26 GMT)
Family files claim against Milpitas High School over near-drowning
The family of a Milpitas high school student who nearly drowned during a school swim class last year has filed a $10 million personal injury claim. In October last year, freshman Jerry Pham, 14, was found at the bottom of the Milpitas High School pool during a physical education swim class. (Sat, 03 May 2008 17:11:11 GMT)
News of the Weird: Is there any body part some women won't alter so they'll look hotter? Ankles? How about toes? Her ...
Is there any body part some women won't alter so they'll look hotter? Ankles? How about toes? Her jaw? Her navel? (Sun, 04 May 2008 05:00:05 GMT)
Advisors may recommend Medicare trust
For the last three weeks, I have discussed the use of a Special Needs Trust, or SNT, to qualify for Medicaid and SSI. (Sun, 04 May 2008 05:16:49 GMT)
Watchdog Report: Too Much?
When he was appointed last February as Hanford's legal counsel, attorney Robert Dowd swore he wouldn't bill the city more than $250,000 a year -- no matter how busy he might get. (Sun, 04 May 2008 06:38:46 GMT)
Former police chief may sue after firing
DARLINGTON TWP. — A lawyer representing Darlington Township’s former police chief said Thursday he is considering filing a wrongful termination suit against the township. (Sun, 04 May 2008 07:16:06 GMT)
Supreme Court candidates state their cases
BLUEFIELD — It’s been called one of the hottest races in the state. Four Democrats and one Republican are vying for two open seats on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. (Sun, 04 May 2008 09:11:52 GMT)
Law Offices of Linda O. Khorozian, LLC
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Workers claim harassment by bar patron, but lawyer says it's all a ploy
Allegations of sexual misconduct toward female bartenders and wait staff continue to roil a popular Lilydale bar. (Mon, 05 May 2008 05:05:38 GMT)
Former police chief may sue after firing
DARLINGTON TWP. — A lawyer representing Darlington Township’s former police chief said Thursday he is considering filing a wrongful termination suit against the township. (Mon, 05 May 2008 06:01:23 GMT)
The Adler Network, Dedicated to Keeping Houston Area Community Safe and Well-Informed
Jim Adler & Associates Creatively Offers Educational Videos and Free Legal Advice through Variety of Internet Venues (PRWeb May 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 05 May 2008 07:58:01 GMT)
PLEASE LET IT GO TO TRIAL
Maybe there's something after all to the lawsuit that Chief Judge Judith Kaye recently filed in which she's trying to force the state to raise the base pay of New York's jurists. Because it turns out that, as part of the suit, Kaye is seeking to... (Mon, 05 May 2008 09:34:41 GMT)
PETA calls for changes in racing
In the aftermath of the death of Eight Belles, the filly that finished second in the Kentucky Derby, the debate heightened Sunday on the safety of horse racing. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals called on the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority "to institute broad reforms to prevent future tragedies." And it urged the panel to suspend the license of jockey Gabriel Saez, pending an ... (Mon, 05 May 2008 12:55:43 GMT)
Watchdog Report: Too Much?
When he was appointed last February as Hanford's legal counsel, attorney Robert Dowd swore he wouldn't bill the city more than $250,000 a year -- no matter how busy he might get. (Mon, 05 May 2008 14:26:40 GMT)
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Is this the Medical Mafia endgame? BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS COLUMN, criminal charges against Las Vegas lawyer Noel Gage may have been dismissed altogether. (Mon, 05 May 2008 20:01:39 GMT)
Three charged in weekend attack of street worker
PROVIDENCE — Three Massachusetts men with ties to the Original Bloods street gang were charged with felony assault yesterday in the vicious weekend attack on a street worker for the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence. (Tue, 06 May 2008 03:29:43 GMT)
Three charged in weekend attack of street worker
The three Fall River men charged with assaulting Sareth “Tony” Kim have ties to the Original Bloods street gang. (Tue, 06 May 2008 03:39:28 GMT)
David Perecman Selected in National Law Journal Hall of Fame - Personal Injury Attorneys NYC
Honored as one of New York's top construction accident lawyers, Perecman has been recognized for achievements in many other publications that feature the leading or top New York Lawyers (Tue, 06 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
David Perecman Selected in National Law Journal Hall of Fame - Personal Injury Attorneys NYC
Honored as one of New York's top construction accident lawyers, Perecman has been recognized for achievements in many other publications that feature the leading or top New York Lawyers (PRWeb May 6, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/la (Tue, 06 May 2008 07:32:28 GMT)
Woman sues taxi company, driver
FARGO (AP) - A woman kidnapped by a taxi driver in 2004 is suing him and the cab company. (Tue, 06 May 2008 09:19:33 GMT)
Former police chief may sue after firing
DARLINGTON TWP. — A lawyer representing Darlington Township’s former police chief said Thursday he is considering filing a wrongful termination suit against the township. (Tue, 06 May 2008 13:53:51 GMT)
Family files claim against Milpitas High School over near-drowning
The family of a Milpitas high school student who nearly drowned during a school swim class last year has filed a $10 million personal injury claim. In October last year, freshman Jerry Pham, 14, was found at the bottom of the Milpitas High School pool during a physical education swim class. (Tue, 06 May 2008 23:23:51 GMT)
No offers for Bonds concerns union
The players association has expressed concern to the commissioner's office over the lack of offers to Barry Bonds, asking for additional information about the offseason's free-agent market. (Wed, 07 May 2008 05:19:02 GMT)
Woman sues taxi company, driver
FARGO (AP) - A woman kidnapped by a taxi driver in 2004 is suing him and the cab company. (Wed, 07 May 2008 05:27:25 GMT)
Former police chief may sue after firing
DARLINGTON TWP. — A lawyer representing Darlington Township’s former police chief said Thursday he is considering filing a wrongful termination suit against the township. (Wed, 07 May 2008 09:42:32 GMT)
Bar association honors Fort Worth attorney
By MAX B. BAKER FORT WORTH -- Terry Gardner admits he has seen a lot of dramatic changes in the legal profession over the past four decades. When he came to town in 1967, the big law firms wouldn't hire women lawyers. Minority attorneys were shut out of the "good old boy" system at the courthouse and the local bar association. Blacks and women "have made great inroads into the profession. Now, ... (Wed, 07 May 2008 11:46:38 GMT)
Alamo City votes on tourism tax
By ELIZABETH WHITE Associated Press SAN ANTONIO -- Tourists to the Alamo City will continue to pay a visitor tax on hotels and rental cars i ... (Wed, 07 May 2008 12:01:45 GMT)
The high cost of OWI
For students, May signifies graduation and the beginning of a stress-free summer, but for communities across the nation, it also means a spike in drunk-driving tickets and sky-high financial and personal expenses for lawbreakers. UI law student Lanny Zieman's personal curiosity in the practical side of law and his internship at UI Student Legal Services led him to an investigation last ... (Wed, 07 May 2008 12:23:22 GMT)
Did no-win no-fee change things?
It's a decade since no-win no-fee rules were extended to most civil court cases, but what change has the now notorious "conditional fee agreement" brought? (Wed, 07 May 2008 12:37:05 GMT)
How did no-win no-fee change things?
It's a decade since no-win no-fee rules were extended to most civil court cases, but what change has the now notorious "conditional fee agreement" brought? (Wed, 07 May 2008 12:48:14 GMT)
Attorney throws hat in ring for judge seat
After volunteering thousands of hours to Tri-City organizations, Bruce Spanner said there's no question that his gift is for service. (Wed, 07 May 2008 15:32:15 GMT)
Colts' Harrison now on defense vs. law, NFL
The fact Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison could be involved in a Philadelphia shooting provokes bewilderment in most circles. Football fans, and to a certain extent media members, simply can't accept the notion that Harrison would do anything contrary to his nice-guy image, which arose primarily from the fact he seeks solitude instead of the spotlight. (Wed, 07 May 2008 18:26:09 GMT)
The Mouth that Pours
When Margaret Wong paused to look back at the year 2000, the view was pleasing. The city's most celebrated immigration attorney had attended the Democratic National Convention as an alternate delegate. (Wed, 07 May 2008 20:19:09 GMT)
Family files $10-million claim against schools
The family of a Milpitas High School student who nearly drowned in the school pool last October has filed a $10-million personal injury claim against the Milpitas Unified School District. (Wed, 07 May 2008 22:39:03 GMT)
I-Team: Retrial For Attorney Noel Gage Delayed
The I-Team has learned the retrial for personal injury attorney Noel Gage will be delayed. Gage is on trial for his part in a conspiracy involving prominent doctors and lawyers to defraud personal injury clients and spread the money among themselves. (Wed, 07 May 2008 23:26:51 GMT)
Suit filed in car crash death of pregnant teacher
Waukesha - A wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Mark Benson, the former physician... (Thu, 08 May 2008 04:32:19 GMT)
Orange County Calendar
TODAY Lecture: Larry Maurer speaks about "The Music of World War II." 1 p.m. $7-$9. Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana. (714) 567-3600 or www.bowers.org (Thu, 08 May 2008 07:17:19 GMT)
For a night, Portland is center of Irish world
It's 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Governor Hotel, and Charlie Weis is working the Vault Room. Or rather, members of the Notre Dame Club of Portland are working Weis. Perhaps 50 of the 210 Fighting Irish alumni and supporters who will pack the third-floor ballroom in another hour to listen to Weis ... (Thu, 08 May 2008 07:24:18 GMT)
Former police chief may sue after firing
DARLINGTON TWP. — A lawyer representing Darlington Township’s former police chief said Thursday he is considering filing a wrongful termination suit against the township. (Thu, 08 May 2008 13:54:44 GMT)
Auto Insurers Missing Out on Major Savings and New Revenue from Telematics Technology Advances
CHICAGO----Technology-enabled programs could save auto insurers $20 billion in annual claims payouts, or 17 percent of personal lines auto insurance losses each year, while making driving safer, according to Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, Inc. . (Thu, 08 May 2008 14:31:00 GMT)
Upholstered Furniture a Fire Hazard; With Safety Standards Pending, Anapol Schwartz Attorney Offers Tips to Protect ...
PHILADELPHIA----Many of us are literally sitting on top of potential fire bombs in our homes, says Anapol Schwartz products safety attorney/consumer rights advocate Mark J. LeWinter. (Thu, 08 May 2008 16:01:00 GMT)
Bouncy castle payout threatens parties
A couple who hired a bouncy castle for a birthday party have been held responsible for an accident that left a boy with brain damage. (Thu, 08 May 2008 23:20:56 GMT)
Clemens' alleged affairs could become part of suit
Texas legal experts say there's a good chance that questions about Roger Clemens' alleged extramarital affairs could become part of the defamation lawsuit against his former trainer Brian McNamee, who claims the pitcher used steroids. (Fri, 09 May 2008 05:42:27 GMT)
Hayes Law Firm Announces New Legal Straight Talk Videos
Bill Hayes, the successful lawyer behind the Hayes Law Firm, has just recorded a series of videos, filled with information designed to help people choose an appropriate lawyer no matter their circumstances or state. (Fri, 09 May 2008 07:02:00 GMT)
Family files $10-million claim against schools
The family of a Milpitas High School student who nearly drowned in the school pool last October has filed a $10-million personal injury claim against the Milpitas Unified School District. (Fri, 09 May 2008 07:36:03 GMT)
Hayes Law Firm Announces New Legal Straight Talk Videos
Bill Hayes, the successful lawyer behind the Hayes Law Firm, has just recorded a series of videos, filled with information designed to help people choose an appropriate lawyer no matter their circumstances or state. (PRWeb May 9, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Fri, 09 May 2008 07:40:45 GMT)
Man pleads in hit and run
A Linglestown man charged after a hit-and-run accident that killed a man on a rainy October morning in Mechanicsburg entered guilty pleas Tuesday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 08:28:18 GMT)
Former police chief may sue after firing
DARLINGTON TWP. — A lawyer representing Darlington Township’s former police chief said Thursday he is considering filing a wrongful termination suit against the township. (Fri, 09 May 2008 11:43:49 GMT)
Corzine's choices
* Liliana DeAvila-Silebi, 40, of Waldwick, an assistant Bergen County prosecutor who heads the county's sex crimes unit. * Lisa Perez Friscia, 37, of Franklin Lakes, also an assistant Bergen County prosecutor. (Fri, 09 May 2008 12:59:50 GMT)
What to do after a car accident
"It came out of nowhere." (Fri, 09 May 2008 12:59:51 GMT)
Stuart attorney Lauri Goldstein ordered to pay $87,000 in unpaid wages to former employee
Stuart personal injury attorney Lauri Goldstein must pay $87,000 in unpaid wages to a former employee, according to a decision handed down by the 4th District Court of Appeals Wednesday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 22:01:35 GMT)
Trial lawyers spent more than $1.1M to lobby in 1Q
The American Association for Justice, a trade group representing trial lawyers, spent more than $1.1 million in the first quarter to lobby on medical malpractice liability and other issues, according to a disclosure form. (Fri, 09 May 2008 22:24:05 GMT)
Filipino whose wife died after blunder by NHS to be deported
A man whose wife died as a result of an NHS blunder has lost his right to remain in Britain, in what a coroner described yesterday as an "extraordinary" decision. (Fri, 09 May 2008 23:13:19 GMT)
Demolition party: A DIY bash
Having friends over for tear-down work before a remodeling project can save money -- and also lead to personal injury and property damage. ARNIE AND LILY RICHARDS have helped plenty of friends move or complete minor remodeling projects over the years. So when the couple needed to demolish the concrete patio of their Downey home to make room for a larger kitchen and dining-room addition, they ... (Sat, 10 May 2008 00:18:28 GMT)
Judge orders Benson's assets frozen
Waukesha - A Waukesha County judge on Friday issued a temporary restraining order that freezes the assets of Mark M. Benson and prevents him from divesting resources that could be targeted in the wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit filed against hi... (Sat, 10 May 2008 04:42:24 GMT)
Former police chief may sue after firing
DARLINGTON TWP. — A lawyer representing Darlington Township’s former police chief said Thursday he is considering filing a wrongful termination suit against the township. (Sat, 10 May 2008 05:27:29 GMT)
Business in the Burbs: Scarsdale teen has new products
Stefan Doyno, the Scarsdale teen who founded a jewelry company in high school and who challenged Barack Obama's right to the slogan "Change Rocks," has a new line of tank tops and T-shirts for teen girls. (Sat, 10 May 2008 06:41:45 GMT)
Gutierrez construction firm didn't pay state insurance premiums
Columbus- While Anthony Gutierrez was pulling down $87,485 a year as a manager on Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann's payroll, his Youngstown-area construction firm wasn't paying its state workers' injury insurance premiums, according to state officials. (Sat, 10 May 2008 08:47:11 GMT)
Two Become One For Lilly, O'Toole & Brown
LAKE WALES | At Lilly, O'Toole amp Brown in Lake Wales, two separate buildings are finally becoming one. (Sat, 10 May 2008 10:13:23 GMT)
Family hoping arrest in Mexico leads to justice
BUCKLEY – A Buckley family whose teen-age son was killed by an impaired driver almost four years ago is "cautiously optimistic" that they may finally get justice for their son and brother. Fernando Nunez, 24, the man accused of killing Zachary Mingee, 15, of Buckley, on Sept. 11, 2004, is now in custody in Mexico City, Mexico, awaiting the possibility that he may be returned to Iroquois ... (Sat, 10 May 2008 13:39:51 GMT)
That Must Be Bob at the Door. I Hear His New Hip Squeaking.
Many patients with artificial hips made of ceramic hips say they have begun to squeak, interfering with their daily life. (Sat, 10 May 2008 23:36:50 GMT)
Lawyers meet with Shelter Care Home residents
Lawyers for the first time met with residents of the county's to-be-shuttered Shelter Care Home Thursday to discuss steps in place to make sure their voices are heard in the transition out of the century-old Edwardsville home. (Sun, 11 May 2008 05:45:34 GMT)
A will covers bases that insurance leaves empty
Last week I answered one of two questions from a 20-something married couple with a new baby. They don't have a lot of extra money and a financial planner suggested they purchase a life insurance policy within which they would invest in mutual funds. (Sun, 11 May 2008 06:42:00 GMT)
Tale of the tape, revisited
How did we get here? On Tuesday, former Patriots employee Matt Walsh is scheduled to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss what he knows about the team's videotaping procedures. Walsh has already provided all materials he had in his possession - eight tapes from six games in the 2000-02 seasons - yet it was noteworthy that there was ... (Sun, 11 May 2008 07:10:56 GMT)
Change Sparks Competition For Circuit Judge Positions
Benton County Circuit Court is growing and evolving with the population. Next year, the senior judge retires and a new position will be added. (Sun, 11 May 2008 07:32:58 GMT)
Artificial hips that squeak raise concern
The first time John L. Johnson's artificial hip squeaked, he was bending down to pick up a pine cone in his yard in Thomasville, Ga. Johnson looked up, expecting to find an animal nearby. (Sun, 11 May 2008 10:11:58 GMT)
That Must Be Bob. I Hear His New Hip Squeaking.
Some patients’ noisy artificial hips are interrupting daily life and raising questions about more serious problems. (Sun, 11 May 2008 12:37:15 GMT)
Former police chief may sue after firing
DARLINGTON TWP. — A lawyer representing Darlington Township’s former police chief said Thursday he is considering filing a wrongful termination suit against the township. (Sun, 11 May 2008 13:25:22 GMT)
Families will make case for vaccine link to autism
The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience. Some of them are going to court Monday as attorneys will attempt to show that the mercury-based preservative triggers symptoms of autism. Two 10-year-old boys ... (Sun, 11 May 2008 16:18:57 GMT)
Could Cole win kill kiss-and-tell?
At no point has Ashley Cole denied sleeping with an Essex hairdresser, who vomited on the way to his house, but nonetheless he says the reporting of this extra-marital affair by the Daily Mirror and The Sun has cruelly infringed his privacy, as well as damaging his standing with his wife, Cheryl. (Sun, 11 May 2008 23:20:56 GMT)
That Must Be Bob. I Hear His New Hip Squeaking.
Some patients’ noisy artificial hips are interrupting daily life and raising questions about more serious problems. (Sun, 11 May 2008 23:37:19 GMT)
Families will make case for vaccine link to autism
The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience. Some of them are going... (Mon, 12 May 2008 01:20:40 GMT)
Families will make case for vaccine link to autism
WASHINGTON -- Families claiming that a mercury-based preservative in vaccines triggers autism will challenge mainstream medicine Monday as they take their case to a federal court. (Mon, 12 May 2008 04:04:07 GMT)
Minnesota statute attracts high number of personal-injury cases
In February, Irene Garfinkle sued pharmaceutical giant Wyeth and affiliates, which she claims made a prescription hormone-replacement-therapy drug that caused her breast cancer. Garfinkle is a Florida resident and Wyeth is based in New Jersey. So why did Garfinkle file suit in U.S. District Court in Minnesota? (Mon, 12 May 2008 04:48:59 GMT)
Lawyers meet with Shelter Care Home residents
Lawyers for the first time met with residents of the county's to-be-shuttered Shelter Care Home Thursday to discuss steps in place to make sure their voices are heard in the transition out of the century-old Edwardsville home. (Mon, 12 May 2008 05:45:52 GMT)
Filipino whose wife died in NHS blunder to be deported
LONDON: A man whose wife died as a result of an NHS blunder has lost his right to remain in Britain, in what a coroner described as an “extraordinary” decision. (Mon, 12 May 2008 06:30:13 GMT)
Five vie to become Superior Court judge
It is an under-the-radar local political race that will attract few voters in next month's election. (Mon, 12 May 2008 08:49:42 GMT)
Mid-market results buoyed by insurance and litigation
A rebound in the insurance and litigation markets helped Davies Arnold Cooper (DAC), Nabarro and Weightmans cushion against a second-half market downturn. ... (Mon, 12 May 2008 10:15:08 GMT)
Families to make case for vaccine-autism link
The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience. (Mon, 12 May 2008 12:28:06 GMT)
Trial Lawyer Richard Sayles of Dallas' Sayles Werbner to Speak about Patent Trials at National IP Conference
Noted trial lawyer Richard A. "Dick" Sayles of the Dallas-based trial firm of Sayles Werbner, PC, will be among the faculty members delivering presentations during the upcoming American Intellectual Property Law Association spring meeting in Houston on May 14, 2008. (Mon, 12 May 2008 19:02:00 GMT)
Families Try to Link Vaccine, Autism
Attorneys will attempt to show that vaccines with the thimerosal preservative triggers symptoms of autism (Mon, 12 May 2008 19:02:55 GMT)
Families will make case for vaccine link to autism
The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience. (Mon, 12 May 2008 19:14:38 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Sports
Garcia's win moves him to No. 10 in world ... Garnett leads NBA's all-defensive team ... Death penalty nixed in Sean Taylor slaying ... Zvonareva, Szavay win at Italian Open ... Sports news from United Press International. (Mon, 12 May 2008 21:24:20 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Sports
Garcia's win moves him to No. 10 in worldVIRGINIA WATER, England, May 12 (UPI) -- Sergio Garcia's win in the Players Championship lifted him into the top 10 in the official World Golf rankings Monday.Garcia moved from 18th on the list to No. 10 following his playoff victory over Paul Goydos at TPC Sawgrass in Florida.The two players finished regulation at 5-under-par 283 and Garcia won with a ... (Mon, 12 May 2008 21:32:32 GMT)
Attorney loses malpractice claim; jury to decide damages
A legal malpractice lawsuit against a Chesterfield attorney was narrowed Monday to a question of the amount of damages a Lenawee County man suffered from his failure to file a worker’s compensation claim. (Mon, 12 May 2008 23:28:21 GMT)
Judge sees progress
in special courts Eighth Judicial District-North Circuit Judge Duncan Culpepper, of Prescott, is proud of the progress in recent years of the special jurisdictions which his court oversees. (Tue, 13 May 2008 01:13:59 GMT)
Dakota County prosecutors point to new driver in hit-and-run
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom amended criminal charges in the hit-and-run death of a Prior Lake man last month. Further investigation shows Armando Velasquez, 19, of Faribault, Minn., not Martina Narvaez, drove the car that struck and killed Carlos Eduardo Noriega, 32, he said. (Tue, 13 May 2008 04:01:34 GMT)
Lawyers meet with Shelter Care Home residents
Lawyers for the first time met with residents of the county's to-be-shuttered Shelter Care Home Thursday to discuss steps in place to make sure their voices are heard in the transition out of the century-old Edwardsville home. (Tue, 13 May 2008 06:00:25 GMT)
Shurtleff deposition set in child-bride suit
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff will give a deposition in a former child bride's multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the Fundamentalist LDS Church and its leader, Warren Jeffs. (Tue, 13 May 2008 06:33:38 GMT)
Minnesota DUI Attorney Speaks Out On Nationwide Study Showing Minnesota One of the Five Worst States For Drinking and ...
Minnesota DUI Attorney Douglas Kans speaks out regarding the sobering news that in a nationwide study, the state of Minnesota ranked as one of the five worst states with respect to drinking and driving. (Tue, 13 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Minnesota DUI Attorney Speaks Out On Nationwide Study Showing Minnesota One of the Five Worst States For Drinking and ...
Minnesota DUI Attorney Douglas Kans speaks out regarding the sobering news that in a nationwide study, the state of Minnesota ranked as one of the five worst states with respect to drinking and driving. (PRWeb May 13, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 13 May 2008 07:15:42 GMT)
US families sue UBS over alleged terror links
ZURICH - US victims of attacks in Israel and their families are suing Swiss bank UBS for US$500 million (S$685 million), alleging it financed terrorism by doing business with Iran, their lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 May 2008 12:34:12 GMT)
US families sue UBS over alleged terror links
US victims of attacks in Israel and their families are suing Swiss bank UBS for 500 million dollars, alleging it financed terrorism by doing business with Iran, their lawyer told AFP Tuesday. (Tue, 13 May 2008 13:42:22 GMT)
US families sue UBS over alleged terror links
ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) US victims of attacks in Israel and their families are suing Swiss bank UBS for 500 million dollars, alleging it financed terrorism by doing business with Iran, their lawyer told AFP Tuesday. (Tue, 13 May 2008 17:44:46 GMT)
Health fears as Kohl marries partner in hospital ceremony
The former German chancellor Helmut Kohl has married his long-term partner, an economist almost half his age, in the hospital where he is recovering from a head injury. (Tue, 13 May 2008 23:03:15 GMT)
The Torture Professor
In early 2008, the national spotlight focused on Berkeley as the city council proclaimed recruiters for the US Marines "unwelcome intruders." As antiwar liberals clashed with offended conservatives, the protests and counter-demonstrations splashed across the evening news. (Wed, 14 May 2008 01:54:15 GMT)
Two attorneys declare for judge post
Two Black River Falls' attorneys have announced their intention to seek the upcoming vacant judgeship in Jackson County. (Wed, 14 May 2008 03:00:30 GMT)
New Pierce County Bar president is the kind of guy you want on your side
Wayne Fricke didn’t have a burning desire to become an attorney when he enrolled in law school nearly 25 years ago. What motivated him was a desire to remain a student for a couple more years so he could pursue his passion at the time – rock climbing. (Wed, 14 May 2008 03:30:17 GMT)
Lawyers meet with Shelter Care Home residents
Lawyers for the first time met with residents of the county's to-be-shuttered Shelter Care Home Thursday to discuss steps in place to make sure their voices are heard in the transition out of the century-old Edwardsville home. (Wed, 14 May 2008 05:47:56 GMT)
Beasley heirs dispute the lawyer's estate
In death as in life, feisty lawyer James E. Beasley Sr. has stirred a courthouse fracas. The renowned malpractice and libel lawyer died in 2004, leaving an estate valued at $59 million, including two vintage P-51 fighter planes. He also left behind five children from two marriages, and bequeathed each child a slice of his fortune with one caveat: Any heir who challenged the will in court would ... (Wed, 14 May 2008 08:17:07 GMT)
Berkeley Law Bestows Highest Honor on Attorney Dale Minami
Attorney and civil rights leader Dale Minami becomes the first Asian American to win Berkeley's prestigious Citation Award. (Wed, 14 May 2008 10:13:09 GMT)
FACTBOX - Edwards endorses Obama in Democratic race
(Reuters) - Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards has endorsed Sen. (Wed, 14 May 2008 23:37:00 GMT)
Personnel tiff prompts judge to tote gun
Judge Mel Kemmer expressed his "vehement objections" about allowing bailiff Scott Niesley to return to work at the courthouse after the bailiff "threatened to 'put a cap in' Judge Kemmer'" and four other employees. (Thu, 15 May 2008 05:47:30 GMT)
Lawyer: Cary chief may not return to work
CARY– Police Chief Ron Delelio may not return to his post following a work-related injury. (Thu, 15 May 2008 06:05:45 GMT)
Jury Finds Attorney Must Return Half of Bonus Paid by Client
A Philadelphia jury has found that a family law attorney must return half of the $200,000 bonus a client claimed she was duped into paying after the attorney and his firm helped her secure nearly $5 million in a post-nuptial settlement. (Thu, 15 May 2008 07:02:02 GMT)
Macomb County news briefs
David Wright, the man accused of stabbing to death 50-year-old Marilou Johnson in Washington Township, appears poised to point a finger at Johnson's boyfriend. (Thu, 15 May 2008 07:19:22 GMT)
Ohio Law Firm Launches ElkandElk.com for Medical Malpractice, Injury, Wrongful Death, and Drug Recall; Includes Live ...
Residents of Ohio can take advantage of free information at elkandelk.com, a website designed to help them learn about the following areas: vehicle accidents, railroad accidents, product defects, drug and medical device recalls, worker's compensation, aviation accidents, cerebral palsy, surgical errors, Erb's palsy, wrongful death, medication errors, nursing home neglect, late cancer diagnosis, ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 07:48:09 GMT)
Delelio might not return to post
CARY – Police Chief Ron Delelio might not return to his post after a work-related injury. (Thu, 15 May 2008 13:13:54 GMT)
Texas Court Overturns Vioxx Ruling
The case involves a jury award to the widow of a 71-year-old man who had a history of heart disease and died of a heart attack after taking Vioxx briefly. (Thu, 15 May 2008 13:36:46 GMT)
Family files $10-million claim against schools
The family of a Milpitas High School student who nearly drowned in the school pool last October has filed a $10-million personal injury claim against the Milpitas Unified School District. (Thu, 15 May 2008 18:25:36 GMT)
Fieger's indicted partner didn't incriminate himself on secretly recorded tape
DETROIT -- An indicted law partner of Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger did not incriminate himself when a former lawyer in the firm secretly tape-recorded a phone conversation with him, according to evidence presented Thursday at Fieger's criminal trial. (Thu, 15 May 2008 20:07:59 GMT)
Live updates from the Blue Heron Bridge hit-and-run trial
6 p.m. - Kinematics. Newtonian physics. Biomechanics. (Fri, 16 May 2008 00:39:13 GMT)
Live updates from the Blue Heron Bridge hit-and-run trial
12:08 p.m. - Assistant State Attorney Ellen Roberts moved away from the podium, and stood in the line of sight between defendant Adam Gaillard and his friend, witness Ed Tierney. (Fri, 16 May 2008 00:39:23 GMT)
Live updates from the Blue Heron Bridge hit-and-run trial
9:55 a.m. - The next witness called was Brett Worcester, a Palm Beach Shores resident who lives near the bridge. (Fri, 16 May 2008 00:39:33 GMT)
Texas Court Overturns Vioxx Ruling
The case involves a jury award to the widow of a 71-year-old man who had a history of heart disease and died of a heart attack after taking Vioxx briefly. (Fri, 16 May 2008 02:37:15 GMT)
Elected President Of Bar Association
Garden City Attorney Peter H. Levy has been elected the 106th president of The Nassau County Bar Association, the largest suburban bar association in the country, at the Bar's annual meeting last evening. Levy, a resident of Jericho, will replace Lance Clarke, whose one-year term will end on May 31, 2008. (Fri, 16 May 2008 04:13:40 GMT)
Lawyers meet with Shelter Care Home residents
Lawyers for the first time met with residents of the county's to-be-shuttered Shelter Care Home Thursday to discuss steps in place to make sure their voices are heard in the transition out of the century-old Edwardsville home. (Fri, 16 May 2008 05:43:02 GMT)
Delelio might not return to post
CARY – Police Chief Ron Delelio might not return to his post after a work-related injury. (Fri, 16 May 2008 07:21:44 GMT)
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Suit Against Sylva
A Federal high court sitting in Abuja yesterday dismissed a lawsuit instituted by two citizens of Bayelsa State seeking to stop former Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timpre Sylva from participating in the fresh gubernatorial poll in the state scheduled for May 24, 2008. (Fri, 16 May 2008 10:14:22 GMT)
National Museum of Crime & Punishment shoots for May 23 opening
When attorney John Morgan went to visit Alcatraz Island five years ago, he couldn't get in because he had not bought tickets in advance, he said he was told. (Fri, 16 May 2008 15:06:27 GMT)
Labour & Employment
In a victory for employers, a California appellate court confirmed owners, officers, and managing agents' limited personal liability under California law for a corporation's failure to pay wages. (Fri, 16 May 2008 16:32:03 GMT)
'Strong arm' attorney critical after crash
DALLAS — One of the state’s most prominent personal injury attorneys was in critical condition Friday after being hurt when a fire engine struck his Bentley in Oak Lawn. (Fri, 16 May 2008 17:41:17 GMT)
Personnel tiff prompts judge to tote gun
Judge Mel Kemmer expressed his "vehement objections" about allowing bailiff Scott Niesley to return to work at the courthouse after the bailiff "threatened to 'put a cap in' Judge Kemmer' " and four other employees. (Fri, 16 May 2008 22:15:00 GMT)
To Die or Not
A new generation of attorneys was put to the test on May 5 during Fairfield Woods Middle School's Law Day, hosted by Shelton attorney Lewis S. Lerman. (Fri, 16 May 2008 22:16:58 GMT)
Charge in police shootout likely to be dropped, prosecutor says
A man accused of shooting at an Austin police officer has been released from jail, and an attempted capital murder charge against him will probably be dropped after an examination of an audio recording of the incident revealed inconsistencies about how many shots were fired and when, a Travis County assistant district attorney said. (Sat, 17 May 2008 03:57:59 GMT)
Lawyers meet with Shelter Care Home residents
Lawyers for the first time met with residents of the county's to-be-shuttered Shelter Care Home Thursday to discuss steps in place to make sure their voices are heard in the transition out of the century-old Edwardsville home. (Sat, 17 May 2008 05:42:42 GMT)
Delelio might not return to post
CARY – Police Chief Ron Delelio might not return to his post after a work-related injury. (Sat, 17 May 2008 07:17:05 GMT)
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