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For Curry, a Season Is Defined by Bad News
For Knicks center Eddy Curry it has been a problem-filled season, with Saturday illustrating the magnitude of troubles facing him personally and professionally. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:49:17 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:29:27 GMT)
Lawsuit: Youth Crisis Center violated disabled worker's rights
According to a lawsuit filed by an employee's attorney in U.S. District Court this week, the Youth Crisis Center violated the Americans with Disabilities Act after it refused to reinstate an employee whose back was severely injured after an assault by a resident. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:15:57 GMT)
Bar leader tackles pit bull of lawyerly image
Carl Schwait's career has come full circle, in a way, in the fight against pit bulls. As a city commissioner in South Miami in the 1980s, he became a minor celebrity on the talk show circuit after helping write the first anti-pit bull ordinance in South Florida. The law was later found unconstitutional. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:08:44 GMT)
White & Hotchkiss law firm in Jackson seeing client base expand
The secret behind the success of Jackson-based law firm White & Hotchkiss, PLLC is simple. "It's got to be top-notch client service," said Michael Falahee, an associate attorney with the firm. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:50:50 GMT)
Fighting Foreclosure
The sheriff's deputy may have just handed you a foreclosure notice, but that doesn't mean you're doomed to life in an appliance box out by the interstate. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:28:34 GMT)
Perez, Ponce set for Caribbean Series
Perez, Ponce set for Caribbean Series (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:26:48 GMT)
Dallas Cowboys Team Report
The Cowboys opened the season with high hopes for finally becoming Super Bowl-bound again. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:38:26 GMT)
Koenen awarded injury damages in jury trial
A jury has found that injuries suffered by Matthew Koenen in a tragic accident that claimed the lives of two Central Christian students on March 23, 2006, were “appropriate for reimbursement.” (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:07:53 GMT)
Executive Items
Jim Hershaw, vice president of Herlong & Associates Architects, has been named a principal and shareholder of the firm. He has been with the company since 2000 and has been managing principal since 2004. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:14:42 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 06:40:58 GMT)
Dismissal sought in crash that killed 5
The attorney for a young man charged with manslaughter in a fiery five-person fatal collision on Highway 101 two years ago is seeking a dismissal of the most serious charges, arguing there is insufficient evidence of his client’s alleged intoxication. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:03:15 GMT)
2008 Top 10 for Southlake
After much opposition and more than 13 months of work with the city and council, Jeff Kennemer, Hines Developer for the Carillon project, finally saw his project passed by city council, 7-0, on Nov. 18. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:46:30 GMT)
People in business
Bob Glik has joined Amant's Floor Care as a director of sales. His responsibilities will include residential and commercial sales development. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:16:28 GMT)
Assault suspect waives hearing
PHOENIXVILLE — Jody Anne Smith, arrested last weekend on drug and assault charges, waived her preliminary hearing in district court Thursday morning. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:39:05 GMT)
Cumber gets new attorney
William Cumber III, the last known person to see Sabine Musil-Buehler before she disappeared Nov. 4, was assigned a new attorney to defend him against an alleged probation violation. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:05:17 GMT)
Candidates named for State Bar of Texas president-elect
A Dallas attorney and an Austin attorney are candidates to become the next State Bar of Texas president-elect. Rhonda Hunter, a sole practitioner in Dallas, and Terry Tottenham, a partner-in-charge at Austin’s Fulbright & Jaworski LLP firm, are the State Bar’s candidates. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:37:02 GMT)
Phoenix shooter suspect denies any role in attacks
The main suspect in a series of random night shootings that terrorized the Phoenix area said Monday at his murder trial that he first thought his arrest in 2006 was a drug bust. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:55:14 GMT)
Q&A: Where justice and public service meet
Local attorney Darin Doak has practiced law for 12 years, almost entirely in Freeport. He concentrates on automobile accident cases, wrongful death cases, and family law cases. Doak currently serves on the Board of Directors for FHN and the Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, and resides in Freeport with his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:58:41 GMT)
LegalTech New York 2009 Blogs On
The first day of LegalTech New York is typically the most hectic, as vendors and visitors scramble. But what happens when a major conference falls in the middle of the biggest wave of lawyer layoffs in recent history? Still pretty crowded, say the twitterati. Read early coverage from bloggers. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:13:27 GMT)
Lawyers need the services of nurses, too
The success of a lawsuit often depends on what happens before it is filed. Cases need to be screened, evidence analyzed and records reviewed. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:59:33 GMT)
Dateline Pittsburgh: 02/03/09
James R. Miller, president and chief executive officer, Dickie McCamey & Chilcote, was named the 2009 Lawyer of the Year?in the area of personal injury litigation by The Best Lawyers in America. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:18:56 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:29:44 GMT)
Ringling Bros. Elephant Trial Promises to Be a Circus
After more than eight years of litigation, lawyers for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will appear in federal court this week to square off against a handful of animal welfare organizations that have filed suit against the circus alleging that it routinely violates federal law by abusing its elephants. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:02:25 GMT)
Update
Allen Iverson (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) Allen Iverson has finally reached a settlement in his second bodyguard assault lawsuit. The NBA superstar, along with D.C.'s Zanizbar nightclub, quietly agreed to pay Gregory Broady an undisclosed amount last month, ending a two-year court battle. Broady's... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:11:39 GMT)
A helping hand on credit issues
Between Muhlenberg College and Temple University Law School, Jim Francis learned what became a valuable lesson: Things can go badly wrong with America's complex credit-reporting system, and it's not always easy for consumers to solve them. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:32:33 GMT)
Cincinnati Personal Injury Lawyer Expands Website for Visibility, Information Value
Legal Resources Available at Website of Law Offices of Shawn M. Stepleton. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:50:00 GMT)
Hit by car, Staten Island woman settles suit for $600G
An 84-year-old woman from Staten Island's New Springville community, hit by a car while she was walking in a parking lot two years ago, has settled her personal-injury lawsuit for $600,000. Sylvia Helfman was struck in the Greenridge Shopping Center... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:50:59 GMT)
Charges filed in alleged DUI collision
Charges have been filed against a man who allegedly drove drunk in a vehicle collision that killed his passenger, according to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:31:33 GMT)
Lawyer Can't Reduce Alimony, Support Payments by Citing Dwindling Practice
In a lesson in frugality, a New Jersey appeals court has denied a lawyer's request to reduce his alimony and child support payments due to his firm's dwindling performance. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision to reject attorney Gregory Donnelly's second attempt at a reduction, noting that the court "correctly focused on Gregory's inequitable attempt to have [his ex-wife] and ... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:47:01 GMT)
Client's lawsuit: Lawyer used cocaine
A Rock Island attorney who lost his law license for using cocaine is facing a lawsuit from a former client who claims he continued to work on her case after he was disciplined. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:44:54 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:30:44 GMT)
Auto Accident Results in Wrongful Death of Two Children in New York
Due to New York's Antiquated Wrongful Death Laws, Children's Parents Likely to Suffer Without Adequate Restitution, says New York Accident Attorney & Consumer Advocate (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Auto Accident Results in Wrongful Death of Two Children in New York
Due to New York's Antiquated Wrongful Death Laws, Children's Parents Likely to Suffer Without Adequate Restitution, says New York Accident Attorney & Consumer Advocate (PRWeb Feb 4, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/wr (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:15:45 GMT)
Britney Spears sued by ex-manager
Britney Spears' former manager Sam Lutfi is suing her and her parents Jamie and Lynne Spears for defamation and breach of contract. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT)
Non-payers can hurt small businesses at tax time
It's a bit of insult added to injury — small business owners who had non-paying customers in 2008 are likely to find they can't take the bad debts as deductions on their income tax returns. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:15:40 GMT)
Emotional-Distress Claims Allowed in Suit Against GE Over Toxic Building
A New Jersey judge has turned back an attempt to dismiss a toxic-tort suit against General Electric over a mercury-contaminated building, rejecting defense arguments that the plaintiff's expert proofs of emotional distress were inadmissible net opinions. The plaintiffs in the case are seeking damages from GE, a previous owner of the building, claiming physical injury and emotional distress ... (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:13:14 GMT)
Court documents show Bonds testing positive for steroids
SAN FRANCISCO -- Court documents show Barry Bonds tested positive for three types of steroids, and his personal trainer once told his business manager in the Giants' clubhouse how he injected Bonds with performance-enhancing drugs "all over the place." (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:21:43 GMT)
NTSB Hearings on Helicopter Safety Highlight Industry in Denial, Kansas City Lawyer States
Gary C. Robb, of Robb & Robb LLC, discusses industry's alarming safety issues (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:30:53 GMT)
Positive tests, recording among Bonds evidence
Court documents show Barry Bonds tested positive for three types of steroids, and his personal trainer once told his business manager in the Giants' clubhouse how he injected the slugger with performance-enhancing drugs "all over the place. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:08:32 GMT)
Earnings and entitlements of a lawyer
SOLICITOR Trainee On completion of your law degree or conversion course, and your legal practice course (LPC), you'll need to do two years of practice-based training, known as a training contract. This enables you, under supervision, to apply the skills and knowledge you've learned so far. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:14:42 GMT)
Legally Speaking with Bob Mionske - Good night and good luck
The first time I saw a copy of VeloNews, it was still a newspaper. It was the early 1980s and I had just 'discovered' the sport. A friend had an extensive collection of VeloNews, and I just pored over the back issues with a religious fervor in between rides, learning the names of the cycling stars of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. A few years later, when I first saw my name in the back section ... (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:29:25 GMT)
Brabender Announces Candidacy for Judge
Another local attorney is announcing his candidacy for the Erie county judge's seat. Today, Daniel Brabender will be making a run for retiring Judge John Bozza's spot. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:31:36 GMT)
Road accident victims 'bullied into settling' by insurers
Motor accident victims are facing high pressure tactics from insurers to settle for less compensation than they are entitled to receive, a leading accident lawyer said this evening. (Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:39:15 GMT)
Madoff list: Celebs, athletes and ordinary people
The scope of Bernard Madoff's alleged fraud is detailed in 162 pages of minuscule type — a list of the disgraced money manager's once-trusting customers, including a bevy of the rich, famous and powerful. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:29:07 GMT)
Bonds' tests may be excluded
A federal judge overseeing Barry Bonds' criminal case said her "preliminary thoughts" are to exclude from trial three positive drug tests, though she's inclined to keep a recorded conversation between Bonds' personal trainer and former personal assistant discussing steroid use. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:53:31 GMT)
Bad Economy Makes Troubled Couples Avoid Divorce
The recession may be better than marriage counselors at keeping troubled marriages going, but probably for the wrong reason. Divorce lawyer Marc F. Greene says many of his clients are staying married simply because of the higher living costs involved following a separation. And some of those couples who are divorcing are cooperating more, because they want to keep their lawyer fees down. With ... (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:57:46 GMT)
City Hall outsider running for Henderson mayor
The three veteran politicians seeking to be Henderson's next mayor drew an outside competitor Thursday when attorney Richard C. Sipan filed to run for the city's top office. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:52:35 GMT)
Snuffed out: Judge denies lawyer’s motion in ‘light’ cigarette case
EDWARDSVILLE - Plaintiffs' attorney Steve Tillery said Thursday he plans to continue his struggle to get a $10.1 billion judgment against the makers of "light cigarettes" reinstated after a Madison County judge ruled against him. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 05:21:23 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm Is Now Evaluating Potential Cipro, Levaquin, Avelox, and other Quinolone / Fluoroquinolone ...
The Mulligan Law Firm announces the addition of Cipro®, Levaquin ®, and other Quinolone / Fluoroquinolones to their list of prescription drug injury cases they are investigating / evaluating to potentially litigate on behalf of clients. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Bad-debt collection strategies for small firms
It's a bit of insult added to injury -- small-business owners who had nonpaying customers in 2008 are likely to find they can't take the bad debts as deductions on their income tax returns. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:12:24 GMT)
Octuplet mom got more than $165K in disability
LOS ANGELES ---- The California mother of newborn octuplets and six other children collected more than $165,000 in state disability payments for an on-the-job back injury that a doctor and even she said was worsened by pregnancy, according to state documents released Thursday. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:47:49 GMT)
Controversy continues on allegation teacher hit pupil
NEWFANE -- The mother of a third-grade pupil who claims he saw a music teacher strike a classmate says that, contrary to an assertion by the teacher's attorney, her son never changed his story. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:39:21 GMT)
State Bar Shuts Down Attorney’s Westminster Office
The State Bar announced yesterday that it has shut down the Westminster satellite office of Upland attorney Walter S. Martinez for allegedly having non-attorneys run the office and handle legal matters. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:22:09 GMT)
Investigation will continue in fatal rollover
At Richland County District Court Thursday, Judge Richard Grosz found probable cause for a complaint Assistant State's Attorney Ron McBeth filed against Melanie Flegel, of Dilworth, Minn., charging her for allegedly causing a death due to a reckless driving accident. (Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:39:57 GMT)
Small Talk: Bad debt from nonpayers can hurt small businesses at tax time
It's a bit of insult added to injury - small-business owners who had nonpaying customers in 2008 are likely to find they can't take the bad debts as deductions on their income tax returns. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:57:27 GMT)
Trial to Begin for Man Accused of Falsely Holding Himself Out as Lawyer
When Mauricio R. Celis, the majority partner in a former Texas law firm, goes to trial today, prosecutors will rely on a little-used law that makes it a crime to impersonate a lawyer for economic benefit. Carlos Valdez, the district attorney prosecuting Celis, says he has been able to identify only a couple previous instances when an individual has been charged under the section of the Texas ... (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:47:32 GMT)
O.J. lawyer's law firm opens metro offices
Johnnie Cochran -- O..J. Simpson's famous lawyer -- died four years ago, but remains a powerful brand for his law firm. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:00:09 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:47:02 GMT)
The Parrish Law Firm Announces Launch of New Virginia Injury and Accident Websites
The Parrish Law Firm, a premier Northern Virginia personal injury and car accident law firm, proudly announces the launch of its newly designed family of websites, which embrace and embody Web 2.0 visual styles, information sharing and focus on user experience. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Children sued for school harm
CHILDREN are being sued after violent incidents in classrooms because state schools have failed to introduce personal accident insurance, parents claim. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:26:47 GMT)
Doctor loses license in live birth abortion case
A doctor's license was revoked Friday in the case of a teenager who planned to have an abortion but instead gave birth to a baby she says was killed when clinic staffers put it into a plastic bag and threw it in the trash. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 13:39:18 GMT)
Group rejects settlement with embattled Las Vegas doctor
A Las Vegas neurosurgeon who admitted to federal authorities he accepted a half-million dollars in kickbacks and committed perjury to help increase settlement costs for a personal injury attorney must come up with a different settlement proposal if he wants to retain his Nevada medical license. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:10:45 GMT)
Phila. jury has mixed verdict in insurance fraud case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A personal injury lawyer is acquitted by a Philadelphia jury of most countys in an insurance-fraud case but still convicted of 18 felonies. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 17:17:23 GMT)
Philly jury issues mixed verdict in fraud case
A personal injury lawyer was convicted of 18 felonies - but acquitted of numerous other charges - in an insurance-fraud case involving allegedly faked accidents. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:06:53 GMT)
Philly jury issues mixed verdict in fraud case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia jury has convicted a personal injury lawyer of 18 felonies in an insurance-fraud case involving allegedly faked accidents. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:47:23 GMT)
Investigation will continue in fatal rollover
At Richland County District Court Thursday, Judge Richard Grosz found probable cause for a complaint Assistant State's Attorney Ron McBeth filed against Melanie Flegel, of Dilworth, Minn., charging her for allegedly causing a death due to a reckless driving accident. (Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:34:30 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:40:27 GMT)
Non-payers can add to your pain at tax time
It's a bit of insult added to injury — small-business owners who had non-paying customers in 2008 are likely to find they can't take the bad debts as deductions on their income tax returns. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:48:09 GMT)
Frank Jenkins Law Firm Adds New Video Library to Web Site, YouTube
New 30-second commercials for Kentucky personal injury firm will begin airing in mid-March. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Frank Jenkins Law Firm Adds New Video Library to Web Site, YouTube
New 30-second commercials for Kentucky personal injury firm will begin airing in mid-March. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:15:34 GMT)
Judge Applicant Bios
Age: 44. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 11:11:53 GMT)
Rx drugs killed pain, career
Dozens of clients say they still feel cheated by once-top lawyer Ken Lawson, who promised justice, but provided little. Lawson will be sentenced later this year on federal drug-conspiracy charges related to prescription drug abuse while practicing law. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:25:43 GMT)
Investigation will continue in fatal rollover
At Richland County District Court Thursday, Judge Richard Grosz found probable cause for a complaint Assistant State's Attorney Ron McBeth filed against Melanie Flegel, of Dilworth, Minn., charging her for allegedly causing a death due to a reckless driving accident. (Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:10:08 GMT)
Continental Basketball Association Confronts an Uncertain Future
The league abruptly called off the remainder of the regular season almost six weeks early, perhaps signaling the end of independent minor league basketball. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:49:16 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:28:45 GMT)
Nonpayers hurt businesses at tax time
It's a bit of insult added to injury -- small business owners who had nonpaying customers in 2008 are likely to find they can't take the bad debts as deductions on their income tax returns. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:21:36 GMT)
'Bad debt' is tax time quandary
Businesses will have hard time deducting cost of nonpaying customers. It's a bit of insult added to injury -- small-business owners who had non-paying customers in 2008 are likely to find they can't take the bad debts as deductions on their income tax returns. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:08:15 GMT)
Life after the LSA: barrister and ex-P&O counsel launch high street legal brand
The Legal Services Act (LSA) has always been associated with personal injury (PI) powerhouses Irwin Mitchell and Russell Jones & Walker, both of which have big post-LSA ambitions. ... (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:18:09 GMT)
Philly jury issues mixed verdict in fraud case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A personal injury lawyer was convicted of 18 felonies — but acquitted of numerous other charges — in an insurance-fraud case involving allegedly faked accidents. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:19:39 GMT)
Non-payers can add to your pain at tax time
It's a bit of insult added to injury — small-business owners who had non-paying customers in 2008 are likely to find they can't take the bad debts as deductions on their income tax returns. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:53:35 GMT)
Some victims of Oak Creek explosion hire law firm
Some of the victims of Tuesday's explosion at the We Energies plant in Oak Creek have hired a prominent personal injury law firm to represent them. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:50:11 GMT)
Woman convicted of ten felonies in Medicaid fraud
SPOKANE - A woman was sentenced Friday for fraudulently billing the government for in-home care she did not provide to a vulnerable adult male who suffers from a traumatic brain injury and other illnesses. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:52:29 GMT)
Spokane woman convicted of ten felonies after AG’s Office charges her with Medicaid fraud
SPOKANE, Wash. - A Spokane woman was sentenced Friday for fraudulently billing the government for in-home care she did not provide to a vulnerable adult male who suffers from a traumatic brain injury and other illnesses. (Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:56:01 GMT)
Judge Demands Lawyers Prove Not in Cahoots to Divide Case Fees
Attorney Jay Wingate, who specialized in representing cruise line crew members in personal injury lawsuits, walked away from a robust portfolio of liability cases a year ago after Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines accused him of bribing one of its employees. Now, Wingate faces allegations that he violated a court order by conspiring with a former associate to cut themselves in for a percentage of the ... (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:53:01 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:00:20 GMT)
Judge Demands Lawyers Prove Not in Cahoots to Divide Case Fees
Attorney Jay Wingate, who specialized in representing cruise line crew members in personal injury lawsuits, walked away from a robust portfolio of liability cases a year ago after Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines accused him of bribing one of its employees. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:02:03 GMT)
Philly jury issues mixed verdict in fraud case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A personal injury lawyer was convicted of 18 felonies — but acquitted of numerous other charges — in an insurance-fraud case involving allegedly faked accidents. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:35:10 GMT)
Investigation will continue in fatal rollover
At Richland County District Court Thursday, Judge Richard Grosz found probable cause for a complaint Assistant State's Attorney Ron McBeth filed against Melanie Flegel, of Dilworth, Minn., charging her for allegedly causing a death due to a reckless driving accident. (Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:11:06 GMT)
Top court to decide if damage cap limit applies in lead-paint case
ANNAPOLIS — A lawyer for a Baltimore lead-paint poisoning victim told the state’s highest court that Maryland’s statutory cap on non-economic damages does not apply to claims brought under the Consumer Protection Act. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:51:00 GMT)
SMALL TALK: Nonpayers can hurt small businesses at tax time
NEW YORK -- It's a bit of insult added to injury -- small-business owners who had nonpaying customers in 2008 are likely to find they can't take the bad debts as deductions on their income tax returns. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:18:58 GMT)
Paavola joins Otten & Seymour law firm
Lawyer Martin R. Paavola will join the law firm of Otten & Seymour, which focuses on personal injury, family law and criminal defense, the firm announced. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:45:31 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:43:08 GMT)
DA Pavlock announces intent to run for judgeship
Smethport attorney John H. Pavlock has announced his intent to seek the vacant position of judge of the McKean County Court of Common Pleas. Pavlock is currently serving his second term as the district attorney, and served as assistant district attorney for eight years prior. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:20:47 GMT)
Survivor from fatal crash sues drivers of both vehicles, alleges personal injury
NEWARK -- The sole survivor from one of the two vehicles involved in a June fatal crash has filed a lawsuit against both of the drivers, according to a civil complaint. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:02:09 GMT)
Investigation will continue in fatal rollover
At Richland County District Court Thursday, Judge Richard Grosz found probable cause for a complaint Assistant State's Attorney Ron McBeth filed against Melanie Flegel, of Dilworth, Minn., charging her for allegedly causing a death due to a reckless driving accident. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:53:38 GMT)
Detective: Woman dies after months on floor
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. — A 73-year-old woman was found dead on her bedroom floor after she apparently spent weeks unable to get up while her 82-year-old husband fed and cleaned her but did not summon help, authorities said. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:58:13 GMT)
Attorney Murdered on Way to Work
Attorney dies after being ambushed on his way to work Wednesday morning. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:34:55 GMT)
Tangled Web Surrounds Lawsuit
There’s a lawsuit just beginning in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court that potentially could involve the largest amount of damages ever awarded locally if the plaintiff is successful. Little surprise, then, that the plaintiff’s lawyer is Stan Chesley, a master of class-action and personal injury lawsuits who’s an A-list celebrity in the Queen City. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:41:39 GMT)
Lawyer fatally shot outside suburban Phila. office
HOLLAND, Pa. (AP) - Police in suburban Philadelphia say a personal injury lawyer was shot in the back of the head at .blank range and killed. (Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:47:26 GMT)
Lawyer shot dead outside office in Pa.
NORTHAMPTON, Pa., Feb. 11 (UPI) -- A lawyer was shot dead Wednesday morning in the parking lot of his suburban Philadelphia office, a prosecutor said. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:12:47 GMT)
Lawyer fatally shot outside suburban Phila. office
HOLLAND, Pa.—Police in a Philadelphia suburb plan to question morning commuters as part of a murder investigation. Northampton Township police hope that someone driving by the area where a lawyer was shot Wednesday morning will have seen something useful to investigators. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:50:06 GMT)
Mother of airport shooting victim seeks $75 million
Following the denial of a federal administrative claim last year, the mother of a young boy who was shot in the head during a 2006 arrest attempt of his father at the Homer Airport by U.S. Marshals, Alaska State Troopers and the Homer Police Department has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the U.S. Marshals office in federal court. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:41:00 GMT)
Mother of airport shooting victim seeks $75 million in lawsuit
The mother of a young boy who was shot in the head during a 2006 arrest attempt at the Homer Airport by U.S. Marshals, Alaska State Troopers and the Homer Police Department has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the U.S. Marshals office in federal court. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:41:30 GMT)
UPDATE: Suspect released in murder of Holland lawyer
HOLLAND -- A suspect taken into custody for the Wednesday morning shooting murder of 51-year-old Holland lawyer Eric Birnbaum has been released, according to Bucks County First Assistant District Attorney David Zellis. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:22:24 GMT)
Bucks lawyer slain outside his office
The man with the knit cap sat at a table outside a restaurant, smoking away the sunny day as he looked onto a strip-mall parking lot. At 9 a.m., the mystery smoker walked out and shot a lawyer at close range in the back of the head. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:01:15 GMT)
Bucks lawyer shot dead in parking lot
Eric Birnbaum was standing behind his black Acura in the lot of his law office, chatting with a female co-worker when a gunman in a knit cap and sunglasses appeared "from out of nowhere" and fired a single shot into the lawyer's head. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:02:12 GMT)
Lawyer fatally shot in Bucks shopping center parking lot
HOLLAND, Pa. — Police in suburban Philadelphia say a personal injury lawyer was shot in the back of the head at point-blank range and killed. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:36:35 GMT)
Attorney Gunned Down Outside Bucks Co. Office
An attorney died after being shot by a masked gunman while walking to his office in a Bucks County shopping plaza Wednesday morning. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:33:14 GMT)
Cops prove fatal shooting of lawyer outside Bucks office
HOLLAND, Pa. — A personal injury lawyer walking through a shopping center parking lot to his storefront office was shot in the head Wednesday by an unknown assailant who fled in a minivan, police said. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:19:33 GMT)
Philadelphia Lawyer Shot and Killed in Broad Daylight
Detectives hunted for an unknown gunman who shot and killed a Philadelphia-area lawyer in broad daylight in a parking lot near his office. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:57:42 GMT)
Reward offered in lawyer killing case
A reward has been posted for information leading to whoever shot and killed a local lawyer. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:41:02 GMT)
Police Search For Lawyer's Killer
Police search for leads in the slaying of a Bucks County lawyer, stopping traffic and passing out fliers near the scene of the fatal shooting. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:23:46 GMT)
Video Marketing Tips for Lawyers: 4 and 5
Video marketing guru Gerry Oginski rounds out his series of tips toward a better attorney video: keep your video short, but not too short, and use interesting headlines. But the key is to get in on the ground floor now and don't wait for your competitors to learn how to do videos. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:27:09 GMT)
Contingency-fees cap gets House Judiciary Committee's OK
A measure to let voters decide whether contingency fees should be reduced for attorneys handling personal injury cases won the approval Thursday of a House committee."The person who’s been injured should be the one being compensated, not the attorney,” said Rep. Daniel Sullivan, author of House Bill 1602.The measure, which passed the House Judiciary Committee and is headed to the full House, ... (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:01:49 GMT)
Cops prove fatal shooting of lawyer outside Bucks office
HOLLAND, Pa. — A personal injury lawyer walking through a shopping center parking lot to his storefront office was shot in the head Wednesday by an unknown assailant who fled in a minivan, police said. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:21:12 GMT)
Cops working 24/7 to solve lawyer slay
NORTHAMPTON TWP., Pa. — Bucks County prosecutors yesterday said progress is being made on their investigation to track down the gunman who executed lawyer Eric Birnbaum in the township’s Holland section. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:46:02 GMT)
No clues yet in Bucks lawyer's killing
Police stopped hundreds of motorists near the scene.A $10,000 reward emerged.Dozens of officers, detectives and cadets combed nearby woods, searched case files and other records, and interviewed colleagues and loved ones yesterday for clues in the baffling shooting death of Bucks County lawyer Eric Birnbaum. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:01:34 GMT)
Cops working 24/7 to solve lawyer slay
NORTHAMPTON TWP., Pa. — Bucks County prosecutors yesterday said progress is being made on their investigation to track down the gunman who executed lawyer Eric Birnbaum in the township’s Holland section. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:30:55 GMT)
Three Offices of Attorney Declared 'Vexatious Litigant' Shut Down
The State Bar of California has shut down three offices of attorney Mitchell W. Roth, who was recently declared a "vexatious litigant" by a federal judge in Los Angeles, according to the Bar. Roth, who had expanded his law practice to include foreclosure cases, has been hospitalized due to severe depression since Jan. 23, according to the Bar. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:52:22 GMT)
Dyersville lawyer's license suspended in ethics probe
The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Discipline Board on Friday suspended the license of Marc Casey, a Dyersville lawyer, for two months for several ethical violations, including not paying a settlement to a client.Casey has been an attorney for 34 years. He cannot be reinstated for three months. Casey told the board he believed a public reprimand would be sufficient, but the board delivered a ... (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:13:36 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:44:44 GMT)
Prosecutors reveal their witnesses for Bonds trial that begins March 2
SAN FRANCISCO — Federal prosecutors plan to call Barry Bonds' former personal shopper to testify at his trial next month that she saw the slugger's personal trainer inject him. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:16:55 GMT)
DA Pavlock announces intent to run for judgeship
Smethport attorney John H. Pavlock has announced his intent to seek the vacant position of judge of the McKean County Court of Common Pleas. Pavlock is currently serving his second term as the district attorney, and served as assistant district attorney for eight years prior. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:30:33 GMT)
New witness against Bonds
Federal prosecutors plan to call Barry Bonds' former personal shopper to testify at his trial next month that she saw the slugger's personal trainer inject him. Prosecutors also said in a court filing yesterday in San Francisco that former teammate Bobby Estalella will testify Bonds told him about using performance-enhancing drugs. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:58:24 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:41:10 GMT)
Attorney Mark W. Gemma Named Rhode Island Rising Star 2008
Prestigious distinction is only awarded to 2.5 percent of the attorneys who are nominated. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
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Bradford County District Attorney Daniel J. Barrett announced that the following persons were sentenced in the Bradford County Court of Common Pleas, Towanda, Pa. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:53:45 GMT)
Attorney Mark W. Gemma Named Rhode Island Rising Star 2008
Prestigious distinction is only awarded to 2.5 percent of the attorneys who are nominated. (PRWeb Feb 15, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:13:42 GMT)
DA Pavlock announces intent to run for judgeship
Smethport attorney John H. Pavlock has announced his intent to seek the vacant position of judge of the McKean County Court of Common Pleas. Pavlock is currently serving his second term as the district attorney, and served as assistant district attorney for eight years prior. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:21:49 GMT)
Police hunt for shooter
An attorney was gunned down in a Northampton law firm's parking lot and died later in a hospital. Police have no suspects and are asking for the public's help. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:51:43 GMT)
Search continues for lawyer's killer
Investigators flagged down more than 1,500 commuters on Buck Road early Thursday morning trying to find a trail to the assassin who gunned down Eric Birnbaum just 24 hours earlier. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:57:32 GMT)
Murder investigation continues in lawyer's death
The investigation into the assassination-style murder of a Northampton attorney last week has passed the 48- to 72-hour mark when police would normally hope to be on the trail of the killer. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:03:54 GMT)
Killer's ruthlessness deepens mystery
The investigation into the assassination-style murder of a Northampton attorney last week has passed the 48- to 72-hour mark where police would normally hope to be on the trail of the killer. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:05:10 GMT)
Arkansas Jury Awards Woman $3M In Pool Injury Suit
A Garland County jury has awarded a Mississippi woman $3 million in a lawsuit over injuries she suffered in a near-drowning at a Hot Springs hotel in 2006. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:49:44 GMT)
State AG: Disaster response volunteers get immunity
Volunteers preparing to respond to disasters have the same immunity from liability as those in paid positions. That’s the legal opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning’s office in response to questions from Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:44:24 GMT)
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Mesch, Clark & Rothschild has elected Michael Crawford and Patrick Lopez as partners in the firm. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:58:50 GMT)
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Lt. Col. Tom Marsilio, USMC (Ret.), a Wilkes-Barre- and Hazleton-based attorney, is a candidate for Luzerne County judge. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:36:51 GMT)
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Her new job: Lisa K. Vaughn joined Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller LLP as an attorney. Her practice also includes "litigation mitigation" in which she drafts agreements, contracts, and procedures that can minimize or avoid lawsuits. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:11:03 GMT)
Vice President Joe Biden Announces Chicago Attorney Kareem Dale as Special Assistant to the President for Disability ...
Vice President Joe Biden has announced that Chicago Attorney Kareem Dale will serve as Special Assistant to President Barack Obama for Disability Policy. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:41:00 GMT)
Celebrating the legal legacy of Lincoln on his 200th birthday
Widely recognized as our greatest president, Abraham Lincoln is appropriately remembered for his presidential legacy, particularly his role in preserving the Union and ending slavery. Little attention, however, is paid to his lengthier profession as a lawyer. Yet, in a 24-year legal career, Lincoln handled more than 5,000 cases, appearing more than 330 times before the Illinois Supreme Court. ... (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:19:52 GMT)
Subway Accident Victim Wins $3.595 Million Verdict Against The New York City Transit Authority
Smiley & Smiley, LLP, a prominent New York City personal injury law firm, obtained a $3,594,943 verdict on behalf of a 25-year-old man who suffered an amputation of his lower right leg as a result of being run over by a subway train. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Gallot interested in U.S. attorney job
State Rep. Rick Gallot, D-Grambling, wants the job of U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:16:50 GMT)
Subway Accident Victim Wins $3.595 Million Verdict Against The New York City Transit Authority
Smiley & Smiley, LLP, a prominent New York City personal injury law firm, obtained a $3,594,943 verdict on behalf of a 25-year-old man who suffered an amputation of his lower right leg as a result of being run over by a subway train. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Ne (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:15:57 GMT)
Candidates line up for judge positions in Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks’ top prosecutor is among eight district attorneys, past and present, who want to be a judge at the Rabinowitz Courthouse. District Attorney Michael Gray has applied for the $167,400-a-year job as a Superior Court judge along with his top deputy, Scott Mattern, who was last year’s Alaska Prosecutor of the Year. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:08:10 GMT)
Marsilio announces bid for judge
Lt. Col. Tom Marsilio, USMC (Ret.), a Wilkes-Barre- and Hazleton-based attorney, is a candidate for Luzerne County judge. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:49:30 GMT)
Ruston rep interested US Attorney post
Associated Press - February 17, 2009 6:04 AM ET GRAMBLING, La. (AP) - State Rep. Rick Gallot is interested in being the next U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:07:03 GMT)
Ruston rep interested US Attorney post
GRAMBLING, La. -- State Rep. Rick Gallot is interested in being the next U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. Gallot, a Ruston Democrat, is a 42-year-old criminal... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:13:51 GMT)
Grey Munday welcomes new lawyer
By Chris Miller Cold Lake Sun Grey Munday Stolfa LLP welcomes its newest lawyer: Lawren Wowk. Wowk joins Leighton Grey, Todd Munday, Chris Stolfa and [...] (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:04:47 GMT)
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