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Man shot by deputy cleared of charges
LOCKPORT -- A Town of Niagara man, charged with a felony after being shot by a Niagara County sheriff's deputy last year, has been cleared of criminal charges. (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:56:44 GMT)
Frankel wants outside jury
Stephen M. Frankel wants an out-of-county jury or an out-of-county trial for his pending aggravated assault case. (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:49:35 GMT)
Gun mom looks to sue sheriff
A Lebanon woman who achieved national notoriety when her concealed-weapon permit was taken away after she wore a gun openly to a youth soccer match has hired a lawyer to prepare for filing a federal (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:44:44 GMT)
Attorney John Morgan Says He Plans To Question Casey Anthony
High-profile Orlando attorney John Morgan told Eyewitness News on Monday he's dealing with one of Jose Baez's mistakes. JOHN MORGAN SPEAKS: Watch Full Interview CASEY SUES ZENAIDA: Read Full Details (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:51:18 GMT)
Gun mom looks to sue sheriff
A Lebanon woman who achieved national notoriety when her concealed-weapon permit was taken away after she wore a gun openly to a youth soccer match has hired a lawyer to prepare for filing a federal civil lawsuit in the matter. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:12:52 GMT)
April Troemper named to PCCC board
You could call it a game of “musical chair,” as the third person in less than two years is filling the same seat on the Prairie Capital Convention Center’s board. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:29:34 GMT)
Democrats Dingell and Waxman in Even-Money Showdown for House Oversight Post
The intraparty "Clash of the Titans" between veteran Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and his challenger for that position, Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), is taking on the trappings of a traditional political battle, complete with letter-writing and... (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:24:17 GMT)
N.Y. Probes Student Insurance
Georgetown University has received a subpoena from New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo as part of a broader investigation into how colleges interact with health insurance providers. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:26:52 GMT)
Teen Injuries and Deaths Due to Car Accidents Can be Avoided if Parents Get Proactive Says Chicago-based Legal Expert
Personal Injury Attorney Lisa Simpson Hoover offers parents practical advice on keeping teen drivers safe this winter. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Women at law: Local female attorneys speak out about working in the male-dominated legal field
A 2006 American Bar Association report found that in 2000, women made up 47 percent of law students --- and only 27 percent of attorneys. By 2004, women represented 49 percent of all law students, but still, men continue to dominate the career field. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:07:49 GMT)
New contractor registry should help consumers
After a year of waiting, Steven Hrabovecky still has no addition on his home. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:43:32 GMT)
Moves roundup: 17 November 2008
Hedge fund specialist Schulte Roth & Zabel has raided McDermott Will & Emery for partner Nick Terras (left), who joins the firm’s London office as a partner in the investment management group. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:54:38 GMT)
CENTRAL NY BUSINESS NEWS
• Manager needs coaching to correct faults Q:I have an experienced manager who dislikes some employees, based on his personal feelings rather than on the employees' technical expertise, good performance and loyalty to the organization. His decisions are affecting his department's success. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:18:28 GMT)
Amateur jockey in race for Hexham seat
HEXHAM Conservatives have selected a London-based barrister to stand for election when Peter Atkinson MP steps down. Former senior Tory adviser Guy Opperman will fight for the Hexham seat at the next general election. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:04:23 GMT)
Gun mom looks to sue sheriff
A Lebanon woman who achieved national notoriety when her concealed-weapon permit was taken away after she wore a gun openly to a youth soccer match has hired a lawyer to prepare for filing a federal civil lawsuit in the matter. (Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:10:34 GMT)
Foster's neighbor talks
Police say 41-year-old William Foster is a heroine addict and career criminal with a rap sheet dating back to 1986. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:52:42 GMT)
Court levies large award in ‘hard’ personal injury case
A special kind of justice was delivered in a car crash case in Vancouver last month. There are easy cases and there are hard cases. This was a hard case. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:04:47 GMT)
People got the power
Got Milk? (11/5/2008) Will this producer-emcee become the latest rap superstar from Detroit? (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:02:50 GMT)
AM Briefing
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NFL | Revenge talk fails to worry Hines Ward
If the Cincinnati Bengals are seeking retribution for his hit that broke linebacker Keith Rivers' jaw last month, Hines Ward said they know... (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:20:56 GMT)
Big Ben supports McNabb
Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger has come to the aid of his embattled fellow quarterback, Donovan McNabb. The Eagles QB has caused a wave of hilarity nationwide for confessing that he did not know NFL games could end in a tie after the Birds struggled to a 13-13 standoff in Cincinnati. (Some of his teammates said the same thing.) (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:39:18 GMT)
CENTRAL NY BUSINESS NEWS
• Nursing home fined in 'code blue' case The federal government has fined a Minoa nursing home $13,300 for failing to provide prompt emergency care to a choking resident who went into cardiac arrest and died. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:20:58 GMT)
Don't Let a DUI Spoil Tailgating Fun ... or Worse
(ARA) - Football season is back and with it returns the tradition of tailgating. Good food, good friends, a great game and beverages to get you in the spirit. Several hours and several beers later, it's time to head home. Your head's humming, but you think you're okay to drive. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:24:27 GMT)
Columbus pays $175,000 to settle Zachary Allen lawsuit
A lawsuit filed after former firefighter Zachary Allen crashed a fire truck on Macon Road has been settled for $175,000 by the city of Columbus. (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:57:43 GMT)
New Book Helps Parents Protect Their Children
Seattle Attorney Chris Davis’ New Book, ‘Little Kids, Big Accidents,’ Helps Parents Understand the Settlement & Legal Process Involving Injured Children [PR.com - November 19, 2008] (Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:04:36 GMT)
Providence worker charged in theft of police radio
PROVIDENCE — When an auto body shop employee showed up at the city Department of Communications with a portable police radio in hand, chief radio engineer Tony Desmarais was immediately suspicious. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:53:25 GMT)
Business Tennessee Names Donati One of Best Lawyers in State
Donald Donati, a partner at the Donati Law Firm LLP, recently was honored by Business Tennessee magazine as being one of the “150 Best Lawyers in Tenn.... (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:10:06 GMT)
Michigan Accident Lawyers Named ''The Best Lawyers in Metro Detroit''
Personal injury lawyers Lawrence Gursten and Steven Gursten of Michigan Auto Law have been named ''The Best Lawyers in Metro Detroit'' for 2009 by DBusiness Magazine. The accolade highlights the father-son duo's legal expertise amid a changing landscape of complicated No-fault and car accident law. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:01:00 GMT)
Ex-officer's workers' comp claim contested
NORWALK - The city's workers' compensation administrator is contesting the claim filed by a former police lieutenant facing criminal charges for allegedly having sex with two 15-year-old boys and trying to entice another to his Dreamy Hollow condominium. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:01:49 GMT)
NFL Quick Hits
- The lawyer for three New Orleans Saints players facing suspension said Wednesday the NFL's independent drug administrator acknowledged he did not inform NFL players that the supplement StarCaps contained a banned diuretic. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:12:46 GMT)
Alum stepping away from Rhody blog
Now that the presidential election is over and the bar exam is behind him, Matt Jerzyk '99 has decided to sell his influential political blog Rhode Island's Future. In a blog post on Tuesday, Jerzyk announced that he had entered into an agreement to sell the blog and has begun working as an attorney in Providence for DeLuca and Weizenbaum, a personal injury and product liability practice. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:24:53 GMT)
Teens warned about drinking dangers
TRUMBULL -- It was supposed to be an innocent trip to the shopping mall.But when Caryn Eng, 23 years old, stopped that day nearly nine years ago to put gas in her car on East Main Street in (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:28:55 GMT)
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A Reading law firm is celebrating after receiving a top ranking from the respected legal directory Chambers UK. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:36:26 GMT)
CENTRAL NY BUSINESS NEWS
• State cuts could delay patient care Syracuse hospital CEOs predict emergency room patient waiting times will get longer and the overall availability and quality of care in their institutions will suffer if the state goes ahead with proposed cuts in Medicaid payments. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:19:07 GMT)
Lessons from the Field | Hoteliers must remember the Lessons of Reasonable Care! | By Dr. John Hogan, CHA MHS CHE
I am not an attorney by profession and do not offer legal advice, but at this time of year I find myself remembering a great educator and hotel industry resource who shared much with the hospitality industry in his many roles as professor, workshop leader and keynote speaker to most of the industry’s brands and associations. The late Dr. Tony Marshall, formerly affiliated with Florida ... (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:16:55 GMT)
Wisconsin concerned about Cal Poly’s defense
Cal Poly enters the game Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium No. 9 nationally among FCS teams against the run, allowing an average of 87.4 rushing yards per game, and 49th in scoring defense. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:20:14 GMT)
Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske - Can't we do better?
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the collision that hospitalized Dr. Ed Farrar (see Yet another collision). Since then, I’ve received a letter I’d like to share. First, C.S. wrote in to say: We held Ed's rally this last Sunday. I figure 700 - 800 riders showed up. It was one of the greatest moments of my adult life. Watching this many people from all over the Pacific Northwest show and give their ... (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:13:43 GMT)
Regional digest
BOLTON -- The town administrator's post has been offered to Michael Hale, the assistant town manager in Shrewsbury. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:24:03 GMT)
Calif. eHarmony Case Proceeds as Class-Action
The day after online dating site eHarmony reached a settlement with the New Jersey attorney general's office regarding gay and lesbian customers, a California Superior Court judge ruled that a separate case could proceed as a class-action. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:40:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Dinner party shooting was self-defense
The attorney for Richard Fortner, a Cocoa Beach man accused of fatally shooting a dinner party guest in the head during a dispute about a card game, says his client did so in self-defense. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:36:41 GMT)
Hearing for Idaho man postponed
Payette — The preliminary hearing for an Idaho man facing a charge of felony domestic violence stemming from an incident Nov. 3 in Fruitland has been postponed at the request of his attorney. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:31:01 GMT)
Top Scoops
I've been uplinked and downloaded. I've been inputted and outsourced. I know the upside of downsizing; I know the downside of upgrading. I'm a high-tech lowlife. A cutting-edge, state-of-the-art, bicoastal multi-tasker, and I can give you a gigabyte in a nanosecond. (Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:39:16 GMT)
Friday, November 21, 2008
MEADVILLE – A forensic expert gave a Crawford County jury a variety of less-than-sinister reasons to consider in assigning blame for a brain injury that claimed 11-month-old Hunter Shoenberger’s life. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:02:57 GMT)
People got the power
Got Milk? (11/5/2008) Will this producer-emcee become the latest rap superstar from Detroit? (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:05:34 GMT)
Categories
The "Pied Piper of Children’s Music," Tom Chapin returns to the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, 310 Genesee St., Utica, For Kids and Families Series at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sa... (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:07:57 GMT)
Hamilton County: Acquited man says juror would find him guilty of ‘being stupid’
One juror’s personal letter to Brian Rutherford struck a lighthearted chord in his otherwise dismal life, something he hopes will get better after being acquitted of abusing and killing his ex-girlfriend’s young daughter. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:13:04 GMT)
Shooter claims self-defense
The lawyer for a Cocoa Beach man charged with fatally shooting a dinner party guest in the head during a dispute over a card game says his client did so in self-defense. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:23:30 GMT)
Manslaughter verdict in 2005 Ceres slaying
Jurors came out of deliberations Thursday afternoon and convicted Jerry Benge of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Steven Glenn Brown. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:26:01 GMT)
Baby P: Inside a Sensational British Criminal Case
A blanket of secrecy surrounds a sensational British criminal case. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:47:09 GMT)
Out-of-county jury OK'd for Stephen Frankel
An out-of-county jury will decide the fate of former local attorney Stephen M. Frankel, accused of assaulting a police officer earlier this year. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:08:55 GMT)
Brain injury prompts a psychiatric evaluation
COQUILLE — A man facing charges related to sexual exploitation of children will undergo psychiatric evaluation to determine if he is mentally fit for prosecution. (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:35:33 GMT)
UF backup quarterback Cameron Newton arrested for stealing laptop
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Danbury lawyer still practicing at 81
By John PirroDANBURY- Americo S. "Rick" Ventura has a ready answer when asked why he's still practicing law at the age of 81."What else am I going to do?" he said. "I can't go to church every morning."For Ventura, a typical workday begins at 7 a. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:59:23 GMT)
Widower files wrongful death petition in fatal crash
A man whose wife was killed when the car he was driving collided with a tractor traveling on the highway without lights has filed a personal injury and wrongful death complaint in Hall County District Court. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:15:20 GMT)
Bankruptcy records detail Vick’s spending
Michael Vick was once the NFL’s highest-paid player, and he spent like it. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:04:14 GMT)
Misdemeanor Plea Ends Norwich Pornography Case
Almost 18 months after a pornography conviction that could have sent her to jail for 40 years was thrown out, former Norwich substitute teacher Julie Amero plead guilty to a single charge of disorderly conduct Friday afternoon. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:28:05 GMT)
La Conchita Ranch is sold for $2.5 million
The 700-acre ranch that sits above La Conchita has been sold for about $2.5 million to a local buyer. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:52:33 GMT)
Woman Killed in Crash with State Trooper
VIENNA , Md. - Maryland State Police say one person was killed Friday evening in a Dorchester County crash that involved a state trooper who was responding to a call for a motor vehicle collision involving personal injury. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:26:57 GMT)
Teen pleads not guilty
WARWICK — A West Warwick teenager entered pleas of not guilty during his arraignment in Kent County Superior Court yesterday on several charges related to a traffic accident that claimed the life of a West Warwick woman, according to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:46:01 GMT)
East Side lawyer emerges as favorite for Grand Rapids-based Appeals Court judge
Several local lawyers want it, but an east sider is the likely gubernatorial appointee to a soon-to-be vacant seat on the Grand Rapids-based state Court of Appeals. Doug Shapiro, an Ypsilanti personal-injury lawyer, has the backing of the Michigan Justice... (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:44:18 GMT)
Nickles Ponders Appeal of Ruling Reinstating EMT
D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles said he will decide early next week whether to appeal a judge's decision forcing the District to reinstate an emergency medical technician fired for her involvement in the botched care of a former New York Times journalist slain in 2006. (Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:51:05 GMT)
Barton: Senator should speak
I asked a veteran Savannah attorney the other day what he thought about Mark Tate. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:45:10 GMT)
Polpourri for November 23
INFLUENTIAL BACKING Ypsilanti lawyer up for appeals court Several local lawyers want it, but an east-sider is the likely gubernatorial appointee to a soon-to-be vacant seat on the Grand Rapids-based state Court of Appeals. Doug Shapiro, an Ypsilanti personal-injury lawyer,... (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:59:37 GMT)
Cutler Bay Council delays mall security camera ordinance
Cutler Bay officials have postponed voting until January on an ordinance that would require some shopping centers to install surveillance cameras in their parking lots. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:04:31 GMT)
Don't Let a DUI Spoil Tailgating Fun ... or Worse
(ARA) - Football season is back and with it returns the tradition of tailgating. Good food, good friends, a great game and beverages to get you in the spirit. Several hours and several beers later, it's time to head home. Your head's humming, but you think you're okay to drive. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:06:43 GMT)
Travis Barker sues over plane crash; alleges mishap may cause 'permanent disability'
From what is written in court papers, Barker's lawyer has alleged that the former Blink-182 drummer lives with debilitating injuries since the crash. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:21:54 GMT)
Terms set on Stew's store expansion
NORWALK - The Zoning Commission has approved Stew Leonard's 16,000-square-foot expansion at the food store chain's original Wesport Avenue site but placed conditions on the special permit. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:06:39 GMT)
Week in Review: 11/23/2008
CHARLEVOIX -- A man faces criminal charges for a Charlevoix County crash that left two children dead. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:51:44 GMT)
Disease not injury – ACC
In most cases, the possible or actual contraction of a disease is not considered a personal injury and therefore is not covered by ACC, a corporation spokeswoman says. (Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:18:53 GMT)
Terms set on Stew's store expansion
NORWALK - The Zoning Commission has approved Stew Leonard's 16,000-square-foot expansion at the food store chain's original Wesport Avenue site but placed conditions on the special permit. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:42:01 GMT)
Limo company sued to pay up on $740,000 settlement
Limo company sued to pay up on $740,000 settlement (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:48:52 GMT)
A liberal on the airwaves - and he's local
Thirty seconds in, and he's already riled up. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:33:44 GMT)
Property not as separate as husband thought
My wife and I are getting a divorce. We have always had separate bank accounts and both have separately purchased certificates of deposit. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:50:12 GMT)
So, You Want To Take Your Broker To Court
If an investor determines that his or her account has suffered losses at the hands of a broker or advisor, it may be time to move ahead with legal proceedings. This article will outline the options available to you for moving ahead with your claim, as well as what you should expect at each step. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:12:22 GMT)
Central Florida trio backed Obama early
'A CHOICE OF THE HEART' Back when the smart money expected Hillary Clinton to walk off with the Democratic presidential nomination, Bob Mandell and Ed Haddock were pulling for a little-known senator with an unusual name and big ears. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:16:50 GMT)
Accident victim's medical bills raise questions about anesthesiologist
Dr. Michael Braunstein has been an anesthesiologist in Las Vegas for more than 30 years. For the past 15 years, he has had a separate business called IME, where he looks for medical billing errors. In other words, he knows what he's doing, unlike the rest of us, who stare at complex medical bills in bewilderment and wish upon a star that they're accurate. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:07:41 GMT)
Cravens trial recalls a 1992 assault on justice
The first words I ever read about Seth Cravens, the convicted murderer of pro surfer Emery Kauanui, were scrawled on a La Jolla sidewalk. It was early morning in late May of last year. I was running with the dog from Bird Rock to Windansea. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:17:23 GMT)
A real class act: He does yoga, writes a blog, goes moose hunting with his dad, and hasn't ruled out politics. Yes, ...
Lawyer Ches Crosbie is planning on seeking some counsel - from his daughters. About getting a cellphone, maybe a BlackBerry or an iPhone. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:55:51 GMT)
Use of surname prompts Mulholland to sue Mulholland
TAMPA — Two lawyers who are very different are squaring off in court to deal with a similarity. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:16:59 GMT)
Danbury lawyer still practicing at 81
DANBURY - Americo S. "Rick" Ventura has a ready answer when asked why he's still practicing law at the age of 81."What else am I going to do?" he said. "I can't go to church every morning."For Ventura, a typical workday begins at 7 a.m. when he arrives at the offices of Ventura, Ribeiro and Smith on Main Street. (Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:17:18 GMT)
City denies wrongful death
An attorney for Fort Wayne used a slew of denials to answer a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the family of a 24-year-old Guatemalan man shot and killed by a rookie Fort Wayne police officer last year on the southeast side of town. (Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:14:37 GMT)
Death Benefits Denied After Worker Killed
Employer denied benefits after woman killed on the job in race-related attack. (Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:45:31 GMT)
Dallas Cowboys Team Report
Cowboys secondary coach Dave Campo always thought Terence Newman was one of the league's top five cornerbacks. Campo felt that way even watching him deal with a groin tear and sports hernia in training camp and early in the season. (Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:17:47 GMT)
City to Appeal Order to Reinstate Fired EMT
The District government will appeal a court ruling that overturned the city's firing of an emergency medical technician for her role in the botched care of a former New York Times journalist slain in 2006. (Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:02:04 GMT)
Settlement near in Glenwood Caverns lawsuit
GLENWOOD SPRINGS - Linda J. Pappas and the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park have agreed to settle a personal injury lawsuit Pappas filed claiming it's the park's fault she rammed someone on the company's alpine coaster, getting hurt in the process. (Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:28:47 GMT)
Paralyzed cabinet minister taking battle against public insurance to Supreme Court
WINNIPEG - A junior federal cabinet minister paralyzed after a horrific car accident with a moose is taking his lengthy battle against Manitoba's public insurance corporation to the Supreme Court of Canada. (Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:23:00 GMT)
Few changes in Excel Dairy criminal case
Judge Michael J. Kraker granted an extension to Marshall County Attorney Michael Williams and adjourned a pre-trial hearing without ruling on two motions that were argued in the State of Minnesota vs. Dairy Dozen LLP criminal case in Marshall County District Court Thursday (Nov. 20). (Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:43:57 GMT)
Man pleads guilty after DUI death
Family and friends on both sides of the courtroom quietly cried as the 22-year-old man who killed an Oregon City woman in a drunk driving accident in October was sentenced on Friday. Fernando Deanda Moreno, of Portland, was sentenced to 75 months in prison after pleading guilty to criminal ... (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:46:21 GMT)
Edina native Brian Burke nears deal to become Toronto Maple Leafs' GM
Edina native Brian Burke could be an NHL general manager again very soon. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:12:18 GMT)
Glenwood Caverns' alpine coaster lawsuit entering settlement
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - Linda J. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:13:42 GMT)
Paralyzed MP takes fight to top court
A junior federal cabinet minister, paralyzed after his car collided with a moose in 1996, is taking his battle for better compensation against Manitoba's public insurer to the Supreme Court of Canada. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:06:47 GMT)
Suspect faces trial in fatal Sharon Hill hit-run
The suspect in the fatal hit-run that took the life of a Ridley teen will face trial on the charges. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:47:45 GMT)
Suspect held for trial in deadly Sharon Hill hit-and-run
SHARON HILL — The suspect charged in the Aug. 3 hit-and-run death of a 16-year-old Ridley High School honor student was ordered to stand trial after an emotional preliminary hearing Tuesday. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:50:56 GMT)
Don't Let a DUI Spoil Tailgating Fun ... or Worse
(ARA) - Football season is back and with it returns the tradition of tailgating. Good food, good friends, a great game and beverages to get you in the spirit. Several hours and several beers later, it's time to head home. Your head's humming, but you think you're okay to drive. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:20:17 GMT)
Sentencing law offers an option
The state Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive Act means inmates can get out earlier if they complete programs. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:06:03 GMT)
Former McGehee Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud
Billy Ray Holloway, 68, recently pleaded guilty to two counts of mail fraud before U.S. District Judge Susan Weber Wright. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:54:24 GMT)
Texas Attorney Sentenced in Insurance Fraud Case
Eric Amoako, 51, of Houston, has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in an insurance fraud scheme, acting United States Attorney Tim Johnson announced Nov. 25. Amoako, a personal injury a (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:27:44 GMT)
ATTORNEY PLEADS GUILTY TO THEFT CHARGES
An attorney who formerly had a law practice at McGehee pleaded guilty to two counts of federal mail fraud Friday before U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:28:16 GMT)
Pedestrian hit; lawyer charged in suspected DWI hit and run
Photo: A pedestrian is in critical condition Wednesday morning after what police are calling a hit and run by a drunken driver. Carlos William Fierro, 36, is facing charges in connection with the accident. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:00:55 GMT)
Reid Sanders sworn in as one of Georgia's newest lawyers during ceremony at McDuffie Courthouse
Reid Sanders is looking forward to a career in the practice of law as one of the newest members of the Georgia Bar Association. The 28-year-old lawyer, who was raised in Thomson, is the son of Dennis and Kaye Sanders. (Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:16:56 GMT)
Boise attorney Bill Litster can’t practice law for at least two years
Prominent Boise-based personal injury lawyer Bill Litster can’t practice law in Idaho for at least the next two years after admitting to professional misconduct in three different cases since 2000. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:00:14 GMT)
$50K bail for hit-run driver
SALEM and mdash; A pedestrian who was struck by a car on Bridge Street Tuesday evening has died, and the Beverly man who allegedly hit him and then sped off is being held on $50,000 bail. Scott Soreff, 37, is facing charges of driving while under the influence of drugs, leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury or death resulting, and speeding, as well as leaving the scene of another ... (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:23:47 GMT)
Ferg announces candidacy for judge's position
Chippewa Falls attorney Robert Ferg is working to build upon the base of support he found earlier this year when running for the Chippewa County Circuit Court Branch 3 judge position. He has announced his candidacy for the Branch 2 position being vacated by the retirement of Judge Thomas Sazama. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:25:19 GMT)
Boise attorney can't practice law in Idaho for at least 2 years
Prominent personal injury lawyer Bill Litster can't practice law in Idaho for at least two years after admitting to professional misconduct in three different cases since 2000. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:15:24 GMT)
Magazine singles out lawyer for recognition
VINELAND -- South Jersey Magazine recently selected Charles I. Coant, of O'Neill & Coant, P.C., as an 'awesome attorney' in its September/October 2008 issue. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:13:55 GMT)
Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske - A time for thanks
As Americans pause to give thanks at the beginning of this holiday season, it’s a good time for us to look past some of the outrages we’ve experienced this past year and reflect on what we cyclists have to be thankful for. No, we shouldn’t forget that Dr. Ed Farrar is still in the hospital, recovering from the critical injuries he received at the hands of an inattentive driver. On the other ... (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:50:55 GMT)
Connors charged in incident at UCSB
Tennis great Jimmy Connors has been charged with a misdemeanor for an altercation last week before a basketball game between the University of California Santa Barbara and top-ranked North Carolina. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:08:41 GMT)
Man injured in police custody reaches deal with city
A settlement has been reached between the City of Victoria and Thomas McKay, a Camosun College student injured in a Victoria police cell-block incident four years ago. (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:48:41 GMT)
Lawyer banned from practicing in Idaho for 2 years
Associated Press - November 27, 2008 6:34 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A prominent personal injury attorney has been banned from practicing law in Idaho for at least two years after admitting he... (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:43:19 GMT)
Lawyer banned from practicing in Idaho for 2 years
Associated Press - November 27, 2008 6:34 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A prominent personal injury attorney has been banned from practicing law in Idaho for at least two years after admitting he... (Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:43:43 GMT)
Lawyer banned from practicing in Idaho for 2 years
A prominent personal injury attorney has been banned from practicing law in Idaho for at least two years after he acknowledged delaying settlement payments to clients in several cases. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:47:31 GMT)
Ferg announces candidacy for judge's position
Chippewa Falls attorney Robert Ferg is working to build upon the base of support he found earlier this year when running for the Chippewa County Circuit Court Branch 3 judge position. He has announced his candidacy for the Branch 2 position being vacated by the retirement of Judge Thomas Sazama. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:39:39 GMT)
Attorney Thomas Equels Elected to Hemispherx Biopharma Board of Directors
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 28, 2008 -- Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. , a Philadelphia-based biopharmaceutical company engaged in the manufacture and clinical development of new drug entities for treatment of viral and immune-based disorders, today announced that Thomas K. (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:57:57 GMT)
Lawyer Banned From Practicing In Idaho For 2 Years
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- A prominent personal injury attorney has been banned from practicing law in Idaho for at least two years after admitting he delayed payments to his clients. Boise attorney Bill Litster (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:58:49 GMT)
Idaho lawyer banned from practicing for 2 years
BOISE (AP) — A prominent personal injury attorney has been banned from practicing law in Idaho for at least two years after he acknowledged delaying settlement payments to clients in several cases. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:20:53 GMT)
'Strong Arm' lawyer Brian Loncar flexing his muscle again, this time in his own injury case against city of Dallas
Six months after a near-fatal accident, personal-injury lawyer Brian Loncar is training for triathlons again and taking on another big case – his own. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:43:40 GMT)
'Strong Arm' lawyer Brian Loncar flexing his muscle again, this time in his own injury case against city of Dallas
Six months after a near-fatal accident, personal-injury lawyer Brian Loncar is training for triathlons again and taking on another big case – his own. (Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:35:50 GMT)
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Don't Let a DUI Spoil Tailgating Fun ... or Worse
(ARA) - Football season is back and with it returns the tradition of tailgating. Good food, good friends, a great game and beverages to get you in the spirit. Several hours and several beers later, it's time to head home. Your head's humming, but you think you're okay to drive. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:56:39 GMT)
Huntsville Times
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Burress facing weapon charge, his attorney says
Plaxico Burress' lawyer told The Associated Press on Sunday that he has been advised the Giants' star receiver will be charged with criminal possession of a weapon. (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:22:18 GMT)
Lien-Based Personal Injury Life Care Planning Available
Personal injury attorneys can now obtain certified Life Care Planning services on a lien basis with Innovative Healthcare Financing. [PR.com - September 29, 2008] (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:52:53 GMT)
Lien-Based Personal Injury Economic Damages Valuation
Personal injury attorneys can now obtain Economic Damage Valuations on a lien-basis with Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC. [PR.com - October 02, 2008] (Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:54:01 GMT)
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