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Aaron Sachs Associates, Springfield, Missouri, Sponsors Public Seminar on Brain Injury
Aaron Sachs and Associates is pleased to be the Host Sponsor of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri's Survivor and Family Seminar to be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the Catherine McAuley Conference Center at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, 1234 E. Cherokee, Springfield, Missouri. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Tampa DUI Attorneys Overcome New Enhanced Florida DUI Sanctions
Tampa DUI attorney Jeff Rich of Mayberry/Rich law firm circumvented Florida's enhanced DUI sanctions, successfully reducing a clients DUI charge to a reckless driving charge with minimal sanctions. Under the new enhanced DUI sanctions passed in Florida as of October 1, 2008, persons convicted of a DUI with a breathalyzer result over .15 in the state of Florida will be forced to install an ... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:23:02 GMT)
Jordan Health Center Employees Picket
Jordan Health Care workers protested outside the health center Tuesday about contract talks. The union workers from SEIU Local 1199 are frustrated after working nearly a year without a contract. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:56:43 GMT)
Lawyers Not Immune From Challenging Economic Conditions
(RTTNews) - The nation's personal injury attorneys and other trial lawyers apparently are not immune from the economic challenges facing other businesses. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:12:47 GMT)
Ashley Huffstetler Campbell Appointed To University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Student Services Committee
RALEIGH, N.C. – Ragsdale Liggett PLLC ( www.rl-law.com ) has announced that Ashley Huffstetler Campbell, attorney at the firm, has been appointed by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) Law Alumni Association board of directors to serve on its Student Services Committee as a member of the Pro Bono/Public Service subcommittee. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:25:08 GMT)
Aaron Sachs Associates, Springfield, Missouri, Sponsors Public Seminar on Brain Injury
Aaron Sachs and Associates is pleased to be the Host Sponsor of the Brain Injury Association of Missouri's Survivor and Family Seminar to be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the Catherine McAuley Conference Center at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, 1234 E. Cherokee, Springfield, Missouri. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:23:00 GMT)
Governor's Council narrowly names Laurie MacLeod of Greenfield as judge in Palmer District Court
BOSTON - A divided Governor's Council today narrowly approved Gov. Deval L. Patrick's choice for a judge on Palmer District Court. The council voted 4-3 to approve Greenfield lawyer Laurie MacLeod for the $129,694 post. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:03:38 GMT)
Judge Orders Lawyers to Give Up Attorney Fees
Retired Miami cruise ship injury lawyer Jerrold Wingate and former associate Peter Sotolongo have been ordered to return almost $450,000 in fees collected under a secret deal after Wingate withdrew from dozens of personal injury cases amid bribery allegations. The secret fee arrangements arose after Royal Caribbean alleged that Wingate employees were paying off cruise line investigators in ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:50:52 GMT)
Sentencing a tough job – Hulls
THE Attorney General admits judges have been known to get it wrong but refused to be drawn on the sentence handed to a gran-basher yesterday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:26:00 GMT)
Marion police, locals subdue would-be shooter
MARION — Several people — including this community’s mayor, the police chief and a local man who grabbed his gun in a “suicide-by-cop” attempt — escaped injury Wednesday afternoon in a shooting incident at Veteran’s Park. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:28:35 GMT)
Teilhet to vie for attorney general
SMYRNA - With Attorney General Thurbert Baker seeking the governor's seat, state Rep. Rob Teilhet (D-Smyrna) announced Wednesday he will run for the state's top law enforcement job. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:46:43 GMT)
Greenfield lawyer gets judge's post
BOSTON - A divided Governor's Council on Wednesday narrowly approved Gov. Deval L. Patrick's choice for a judge on Palmer District Court. The council voted 4-3 to approve Greenfield lawyer Laurie MacLeod for the $129,694 post. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:47:08 GMT)
Washington Post Magazine: Fatal Distraction -- Kids, Cars and Hyperthermia
It's one of the most terrible mistakes a parent could ever make. So, how does anyone accidentally leave a baby to die in a hot parked car? You'd be surprised how often it happens: 10 to 20 times a year, parceled out through the spring, the summer and early fall. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:48:46 GMT)
Janesville man sentenced in son's death
Charles R. Rivers apologized Wednesday for making a heroin run while his son was dying of a brain injury. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:53:10 GMT)
Marion police, locals subdue would-be shooter
MARION — Several people — including this community’s mayor, the police chief and a local man who grabbed his gun in a “suicide-by-cop” attempt — escaped injury Wednesday afternoon in a shooting incident at Veteran’s Park. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:14:10 GMT)
Green Bay man charged in Iron County road rage
IRON RIVER - A Green Bay, Wis., man has been arraigned and charged with seven felonies following a road rage incident that resulted in a personal injury crash in Crystal Falls Township Tuesday. Iron County Trial Court said Brian Krone, 33, has been charged with seven felonies - six counts of assault with a dangerous weapon (felonious assault) and one count of felonious drivin. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:59:30 GMT)
Former assistant U.S. attorney indicted on charges of willful failure to file tax returns
A former assistant U.S. attorney once recognized for his excellence in financial litigation has been indicted on charges of failing to file income tax returns. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:34:05 GMT)
As lawyer, District Judge Manuel Barraza defended 'Night Stalker'
EL PASO -- District Judge Manuel Barraza first gained notoriety as a young lawyer when he was hired to defend the "Night Stalker," Richard Ramirez, who terrified California residents. Related: District Judge charged with bribery | (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:08:27 GMT)
Ashland's Logan Hursey tabbed as Player of the Week
ASHLAND - Logan Hursey, a sophomore pitcher and first baseman at Ashland University, was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Softball Player of the Week. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:57:25 GMT)
First legal executive appointed partner
The Institute of Legal Executives announced that for the first time a legal executive has been appointed a partner in a legal disciplinary partnership. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:37:12 GMT)
Senate weakens legal reform in bill
A state senator who also works as a personal injury attorney has helped weaken a planned cap on legal damages the MBTA must pay for a transit accident. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:36:23 GMT)
Mass. Senate weakens reform in transportation bill
The Massachusetts Senate weakened a proposed cap on legal damages paid for public transit accidents in its version of a transportation reform bill after a pivotal senator -- who also works as a personal injury attorney -- opposed the idea. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:25:23 GMT)
Senate weakens legal reform in transportation bill
A state senator who also works as a personal injury attorney has helped weaken a planned cap on legal damages the MBTA must pay for a transit accident. Sen. Steven Panagiotakos of Lowell says the proposed $100,000 cap isn't enough when the case involves serious bodily injury or death. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:26:11 GMT)
Giants release Burress 4 months after shooting
The New York Giants released Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress in a stunning move on Friday, a little more than four months after the talented but troubled wide receiver accidentally shot himself in the thigh in a New York City nightclub. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:39:18 GMT)
New York Giants release Plaxico Burress 4 months after shooting
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - With their patience running out, the New York Giants handed down their own verdict on Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress on Friday - receiver dismissed. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:13:00 GMT)
Injured Workers in a Broken System
To the Editor:. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:07:28 GMT)
Man sentenced for role in fatal street-racing crash
A driver who was involved in a street-racing death was sentenced Friday to one year in a private correctional facility. Alex Brandon Stevens, 22, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of negligent homicide for his role in a traffic crash that killed Tulsa attorney Andre Carolina. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:38:21 GMT)
Five say economy key issue
One campaign mailer features a picture of an empty wallet. Another shows a "Bank Repo" sign in front of a foreclosed home. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:22:24 GMT)
Fifteen candidates running for five Common Pleas judge nominations
A wide and deep pool of 15 candidates -- including a state representative, two district judges, a sitting judge and the sister of the District Attorney -- are vying for five open spots for judge (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:27:21 GMT)
Judge candidate Isaacson enjoys small-town law practice
Anyone who thinks lawyers are people who don’t like to get their hands dirty at work hasn’t seen Jim Isaacson at his hobby farm south of Cadott. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:49:41 GMT)
Levin inducted into Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame
Pensacola attorney Fredric G. Levin has been inducted into the American Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, the highest honor a civil plaintiff's attorney or criminal defense attorney can achieve. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:58:13 GMT)
Business People
ScottHulse - M. Mitchell Moss, a shareholder practicing in the Labor and Employment, Insurance Defense and Commercial Litigation Group of the ScottHulse law firm, was selected by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization to serve on the Personal Injury Trial Law Advisory Commission. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:05:57 GMT)
Disabled Adult To Challenge Charitable Immunity Law In Supreme Court Of Virginia
A mentally and physically disabled Northern Virginia man is appealing to the Virginia Supreme Court a Prince William County judge's decision to dismiss his personal-injury case against Didlake, Inc. On March 11, 2009, Circuit Court Judge Mary Grace O'Brien dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that Didlake was entitled to full immunity. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Lawyers ready for trek to the pole
Thunder Bay lawyer Dave Shannon was busy Sunday preparing for a trip of a lifetime. Shannon, along with fellow Thunder Bay lawyer, Chris Watkins – or Team Independence as they‘re calling themselves – leave Tuesday for the North Pole and he said he is starting to get antsy. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:39:41 GMT)
BRIEF: Stanford QB Loukas tears ACL
Redshirt junior QB Alex Loukas, expected to strongly compete for the starting job this season, injured his leg in Tuesday’s practice. A subsequent MRI revealed a torn ACL, an injury warranting an approximate six-month rehab period. Loukas is expected to have surgery in about three weeks when the swelling decreases. Loukas ... (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:14:57 GMT)
Lawyers forced to adapt to economic climate
How bad is the law business right now? So bad that Hollywood attorney Fred Hochszstein had to lay off his own wife. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:33:19 GMT)
Houston Social Security Lawyer Fights for Disability Benefits
Houston Social Security Lawyer Marc Whitehead is intent on protecting clients who have been denied social security disability benefits. He is board certified in Social Security Disability Law by the National Board of Social Security Disability Advocacy and has served individuals in Houston, Baytown and Galveston, Texas with social security claims. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:00:00 GMT)
Houston Social Security Lawyer Fights for Disability Benefits
Law Office of Marc Whitehead Is Advocate for Texans Denied Social Security Disability (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:36:51 GMT)
Executive Bonuses Triggering Lawsuits Nationwide
Executive bonuses might be stirring public outrage these days, but they're still alive and well in corporate America -- and triggering a variety of litigation. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:35:57 GMT)
Galesburg man is honored by Litigation Counsel of America
GALESBURG – Attorney David Simpson has been named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. (Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:24:57 GMT)
Arlington attorney named to fill district court vacancy
A new face will soon be behind the bench in the 141st District Court. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:11:32 GMT)
State investigating Liberty judge in misconduct case
The Texas attorney general will investigate allegations of misconduct by Liberty County Judge Phil Fitzgerald as well as another leveled at an unnamed district judge, all of which are sparking a firestorm of controversy in this suburban county east of Houston. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:34:51 GMT)
Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty in Assault of Rihanna
LOS ANGELES, April 6 -- Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Monday to threatening and assaulting his girlfriend, fellow music superstar Rihanna. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Health Calendar
Wednesday SPRING SAFETY: KIDS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES 6 p.m., BestHealth in Hanes Mall. Dr. Heath Thornton of Wake Forest Baptist Family and Community Medicine will discuss safety tips for parents who want to learn more about injury prevention from bike riding to tree climbing. Registration required. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:34:09 GMT)
Tough Economic Times Could Make City Sidewalks More Dangerous, Warns New York Personal Injury Lawyer
Budget cuts combined with changing liability laws could make life for pedestrians more dangerous, according to noted New York personal injury attorney Joseph Sullivan (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Rogelio Vinluan: 'It's difficult to be an honest lawyer'
Rogelio Vinluan, incoming president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, talked to Newsbreak’s Marites Dañguilan Vitug about a range... (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:19:01 GMT)
Joanne Joyce challenges forfeiture of house
The government wants to liquidate the items former state Superior Court Judge Michael T. Joyce purchased with fraudulently obtained insurance proceeds. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:53:38 GMT)
Wilmington man gets 15 years for robbing Bank of America on Front St.
A federal judge in Raleigh sentenced a Wilmington man Monday to more than 15 years in prison for a bank robbery charge. Nathaniel Frank Davis, 45, of Wilmington, will also have three years of supervised release after his prison term, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:56:00 GMT)
Workers Comp Troubles Making You Sick? New York Personal Injury Lawyers Might Just Have the Cure
Prominent New York personal injury lawyer reacts to hard-hitting New York Times investigative series that cites major problems injured workers face when seeking workers compensation benefits In New York state. (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:23:00 GMT)
Legislature set to change limits in personal injury cases
In 1995, with Gov. Tommy Thompson at the height of his popularity and a Republican majority in the Legislature, Wisconsin drastically changed its law to limit awards in personal injury cases. Riding the national wave of "tort reform" -- spurred by lavish judgments such as the McDonald's coffee spill case -- and citing "legal extortion" by trial attorneys seeking to win huge out-of-court ... (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:07:25 GMT)
ABOTA Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to L.A. Lawyer H. Gilbert Jones
1989 National President honored at National Board Meeting with organization's highest honor (Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:18:00 GMT)
Can Lawyers Use Clients' E-Discoveries?
A suspicious wife accesses her husband's e-mail account on their mutually-owned home computer. Her review of his messages proves that he has not been faithful. The wife wants to file for divorce and forwards the e-mails to you, her lawyer. Can you use those e-mails as proof in your case? (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:30:02 GMT)
The Law Offices of Ryan Harris Explains the Benefits of Retaining an Attorney If Injured in an Auto Accident
It is common for people to question why they would benefit from legal representation when they have insurance. Attorney Ryan Harris explains why it is important to retain an attorney after injured in a car accident. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Homeless man's life left in tatters after arrest in Oxnard
James “Jimmy” Fay slowly pedaled his bicycle on the sidewalk at the intersection of Gonzales Road and Rose Avenue in November. The homeless, disabled man was on his way to meet his girlfriend, who was standing across the street. Before he could cross, the 46-year-old Fay found himself on the ground, surrounded by Oxnard Police Department officers who had guns drawn. “I thought, ‘Boy, they ... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:07:52 GMT)
The Law Offices of Ryan Harris Explains the Benefits of Retaining an Attorney If Injured in an Auto Accident
It is common for people to question why they would benefit from legal representation when they have insurance. Attorney Ryan Harris explains why it is important to retain an attorney after injured in a car accident. (PRWeb Apr 8, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:23:26 GMT)
Feds still after former terror suspect
Karim Koubriti said that when federal agents led him away in handcuffs six days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, they told him he would be gone for a few hours. But the hours have stretched into a 7 1/2 -year legal odyssey. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:28:31 GMT)
Henderson voters trim mayor, council choices
Experience carried the day in Henderson on Tuesday, as six-term City Councilman Andy Hafen and four-term City Councilman Steve Kirk comfortably advanced in the race for mayor. (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:23:34 GMT)
Small Talk: There's a method to dealing with bad debt madness
Joyce Rosenberg 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. Tax laws limit... (Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:54:32 GMT)
Keller Rohrback L.L.P. Announces Investigation of Psoriasis Drug Raptiva
SEATTLE, April 8, 2009 -- Attorney Advertising. Keller Rohrback L.L.P. announces that it has commenced an investigation of Raptiva, a drug manufactured by Genentech Inc., a unit of Roche Holdings AG . (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:35:59 GMT)
The mockeries
It is a no-brainer to assemble legal arguments to destroy the credibility of Gospel accounts of the abusive mockeries that Jesus the Christ was allegedly subjected to before He died on the cross. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:12:40 GMT)
In Search of Better Medical Justice
To the Editor:. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:16:28 GMT)
Personal Injury Lawyer David Azizi Helps Settle 'Hula Skirt' Case For $4 Million
In a tragic incident in 2003, a woman sustained third degree severe burn injuries when a hula skirt purchased for a 'luau theme' birthday party burst into flames after catching fire from a candle on the floor. The case was taken to court and settled for nearly $4 million with the help of Los Angeles personal injury lawyer David Azizi. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
The Foundation Of Structured Settlements
A structured settlement is a a financial or insurance agreement that a claimant accepts in the case of personal injury, rather than taking a lump sum payment. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:15:12 GMT)
Attorney probed in threats against judges, lawyer
A Manhattan lawyer is under investigation for allegedly threatening a fellow attorney and two judges who handled his eviction case, police and law enforcement sources said Wednesday. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:04:19 GMT)
Masters is a family affair for Clarence's Dudley Hart
AUGUSTA, Ga.--When Clarence resident Dudley Hart earned a long-sought return trip to the Masters late last season, his thoughts migrated to his personal Amen Corner. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:41:02 GMT)
Ex-Upshur County lawyer pleads guilty to two felony charges
A 16-year Upshur County lawyer pleaded guilty Thursday afternoon to misappropriation of client trust fund accounts and felony theft. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:46:03 GMT)
Convicted foster mother said she was abused in remand centre
EDMONTON - Arguing that his client's "safety could be jeopardized," the Edmonton lawyer representing a former foster mother convicted of killing a three-year-old boy in her care tried unsuccessfully Thursday to prevent the release of an affidavit in which the woman claims she was verbally and physically abused by guards at the Edmonton Remand Centre. (Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:48:21 GMT)
Toxicology expert links tumor cases to former plant
CAMERON, Mo. — Despite a state report that says otherwise, a Kansas City personal injury law firm told residents Saturday that their five-month investigation shows a larger than expected number of cancer cases among the town’s 6,500 residents. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:15:49 GMT)
Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyer Don Guthrie Plans to Expand Webpage
Law Offices of Donald Guthrie Reaffirm Commitment to Public Education, Safety (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Michael P. Fleming & Associates Attorney Named Texas Rising Star
Jack R. Morman, Jr. recognized by Texas Super Lawyer Magazine. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
State Police: Greece cop admitted sex with woman met on duty
Suspended officer Gary Pignato is charged with accepting a bribe, coercion and misconduct. GREECE NEWS (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:10:45 GMT)
Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyer Don Guthrie Plans to Expand Webpage
Law Offices of Donald Guthrie Reaffirm Commitment to Public Education, Safety (PRWeb Apr 10, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:01:33 GMT)
Alaska Natives object to Palin’s attorney general nominee
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Within a week of Gov. Sarah Palin announcing her nominee for Alaska’s attorney general, two Alaska Native organizations passed resolutions objecting her choice; both strongly oppose the appointment of Warren Anthony Ross. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:07:17 GMT)
Genentech Removes Psoriasis Drug Raptiva from the U.S. Market; Anapol Schwartz Civil Justice Attorney Says Decision ...
PHILADELPHIA----California-based biotech company Genentech recently announced that it has pulled Raptiva® from the U.S. market, almost two months after the FDA's public health advisory affirmed that the psoriasis drug can increase the risk of developing a rare, fatal brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy . (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:58:00 GMT)
Denny Hecker will plead not guilty to DUI and careless driving in December crash, attorney says
Beleaguered auto dealer Denny Hecker was charged today with two misdemeanors — driving under the influence and careless driving — stemming from a car crash in December, according to a criminal complaint. (Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:33:46 GMT)
The Suburban Transplants
Matthew and Carol Glassman found a two-bedroom condo of around 1,150 square feet in the Cheyney on West 23rd Street. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:59:41 GMT)
Law students get real-world experience
Desperate and living on the edge, Orestes Alayo turned to University of Miami law students to help him. A former political prisoner who had arrived here during Mariel in 1980, Alayo had no work permit, no credit cards, no health benefits -- and his driver's license was about to expire. (Sat, 11 Apr 2009 07:12:05 GMT)
The Suburban Transplants
Matthew and Carol Glassman found a two-bedroom condo of around 1,150 square feet in the Cheyney on West 23rd Street. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:07:09 GMT)
The Closer
At the heart of some of New England's biggest tragedies in recent years -- priests abusing boys, a tunnel collapsing on a woman, a nightclub going up in flames -- one blunt, foulmouthed, storytelling mediator has been helping everyone move on. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:24:13 GMT)
Late-arriving Milwaukee Brewers players get earful from frustrated fans
When an all-star third baseman needed help recovering from a shoulder injury, he knew from one of his agents whom to call: a doctor who mailed him steroids and syringes without ever seeing him. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:14:07 GMT)
Tainted Chinese drywall shows up in Katrina homes
Thomas Stone and his wife rebuilt after their home was flooded by six feet of water during Hurricane Katrina, never dreaming they would face the agony of tearing it apart all over again. (Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:21:41 GMT)
Metropolitan Diary
An unlikely good Samaritan sees a missed opportunity, a Yeats-reciting truck driver dazzles pedestrians on Valentine?s Day and a street sign perplexes some tourists. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:51:15 GMT)
Kettlebells - old school and the latest thing
John Wild Buckley keeps an old copy of Mr. America magazine from 1942 because of the cover, specifically the anvil-shaped weights sitting at the feet of that year's barrel-chested, barbell-clinching winner. "Kettlebells have been around awhile," he said, "but... (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:29:14 GMT)
Latest Katrina disaster: tainted Chinese drywall
Thomas Stone and his wife rebuilt after their home was flooded by 6 feet of water during Hurricane Katrina, never dreaming they would face... (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:09:54 GMT)
Iowa’s legislative ’funnel’ leaves door still open for many bills
It’s crunch time with only a few days left in this session of the Iowa Legislature, but lawmakers still have a long wish list. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:21:52 GMT)
Lawyer Snapshot
Family: Wife – Holly Howanitz, Esq. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:02:17 GMT)
Metropolitan Diary
An unlikely good Samaritan sees a missed opportunity, a Yeats-reciting truck driver dazzles pedestrians on Valentine?s Day and a street sign perplexes some tourists. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:35:34 GMT)
Lawyers embrace offbeat office designs
A large terrace with a lake view attached to your law office: priceless. At least that’s true for Eden Prairie family law attorney Linda Olup. To Olup, the extra money spent to be able to work outside on a beautiful Minnesota spring day is well worth it. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:51:38 GMT)
Warning: These Labels May Make You Laugh
Experts say the abundance of warnings on packages is leading people to skip reading the label altogether. But if you haven't been reading your warning labels lately, you don't know what you're missing. (Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:29:19 GMT)
SXSW Named Academy Award Shorts Qualifier
The South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival has announce that the winning short films at SXSW will now qualify for consideration in the Short Films category of the Academy Awards without the standard theatrical run, provided the film otherwise complies with the Academy Rules. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:03:39 GMT)
Traffic mishap nets prison term
DECATUR - Casarah L. Gipson, 21, was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison on her guilty plea to leaving the scene of a June 28 personal injury accident in which seven young people were injured. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:23:16 GMT)
New Book Helps Injured Workers Protect Their Rights
5 Deadly Sins That Can Derail Your New York Workers Compensation Case Avoid Them and You May Have a Shot at Receiving Benefits!, discusses a topic that can happen to anyone -- what to do when you have been hurt on the job or if you are unable to continue working due to a disability. The book is designed to help employees navigate the difficult bureaucratic and legal world of workers compensation ... (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:12:42 GMT)
Tainted Chinese drywall shows up in Katrina homes
Thomas Stone and his wife rebuilt after their home was flooded by six feet of water during Hurricane Katrina, never dreaming they would face the agony of tearing it apart all over again. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:34:42 GMT)
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Bryant, wife face lawsuit
A former housekeeper for Newport Coast resident Kobe Bryant is suing the Lakers star and his wife, alleging Vanessa Bryant demanded she put her hand in a bag of dog feces and that she verbally abused her constantly. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:44:30 GMT)
The Mulligan Law Firm is Evaluating and Investigating Possible Reglan® Injury Cases
The Mulligan Law Firm is very pleased to announce that Reglan® has been added to its extensive list of prescription-based drug injury cases that it is investigating and evaluating to potentially litigate for its clients. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:42:00 GMT)
The Best Intentions: Eran Riklis’s “Lemon Tree”
By now the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and its myriad resultant inequities, is believed in most quarters to be nearly intractably complex. (Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:48:28 GMT)
Anesthesiologist who feds said was fall guy sues surgeons
A Las Vegas anesthesiologist filed a slander and conspiracy lawsuit in District Court late Tuesday against key figures in a federal investigation into corruption within the legal and medical professions. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:11:16 GMT)
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TAX DEED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MARGARET, INC., the holder of the following certificate(s) has filed said certificate(s) for a tax deed to be issued thereon. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:40:59 GMT)
Traffic mishap nets prison term
DECATUR - Casarah L. Gipson, 21, was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison on her guilty plea to leaving the scene of a June 28 personal injury accident in which seven young people were injured. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:53:23 GMT)
Joel A. Block, Prominent Springfield Civil Trial Attorney, Joins Forces with Aaron W. Sachs & Associates, P.C.
Joel A. Block, prominent Springfield civil trial attorney, joins forces with Aaron W. Sachs & Associates, P.C. personal injury law firm with offices in Springfield, Joplin and Columbia, Missouri. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
Bryant, wife face lawsuit
A former housekeeper for Newport Coast resident Kobe Bryant is suing the Lakers star and his wife, alleging Vanessa Bryant demanded she put her hand in a bag of dog feces and that she verbally abused her constantly. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:14:32 GMT)
Neil Sugarman, Principal at Sugarman in Boston, Recently Testified Before the Joint Transportation Committee of the ...
Neil Sugarman of the Boston Law Firm Sugarman and Sugarman P.C. testifies before the Joint Transportation Committe in Massachusetts in regards to MBTA related accidents and the rights of those injured. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
HOY BACK IN THE SADDLE
The longest time he has ever spent off the bike has given Sir Chris Hoy the opportunity to reflect and refocus as he seeks to add to his tally of four Olympic gold medals. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:11:43 GMT)
Lawyers to face scrutiny on fees
MEASURES to prevent legal firms overcharging and exploiting their clients will be considered by the nation's attorneys-general today. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:20:24 GMT)
Lawyers face fee scrutiny
Measures to prevent legal firms overcharging and exploiting their clients will be considered by the nation's attorneys-general today. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:46:14 GMT)
Sir Chris Hoy back in the saddle after hip injury and announces engagement
Sir Chris Hoy returns to training after suffering heavy crash in Feb while he has announced his engagement to his girlfriend. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:19:55 GMT)
Foreclosures start to clog LI civil courts
If the rising number of home foreclosures on Long Island is a flood, then it follows the waters have but one drain - the region's swamped civil court system. (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:51:36 GMT)
Kaiser Transplant Cases Settled by Attorney Lawrence Eisenberg
IRVINE, Calif.----Settlements on behalf of patients and their families have been finalized against the Kaiser Kidney Transplant Program in Northern California. "Settlements totaling $1,000,000 have been concluded regarding five kidney transplant patients who were improperly treated at the Kaiser Renal Transplant Center in San Francisco which was closed in 2006," said Irvine Attorney Lawrence ... (Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:17:00 GMT)
Mistrial Declared in Case of Pentagon Worker Accused of Fraud
A federal judge declared a mistrial yesterday after a jury deadlocked on four charges accusing a former Navy commander of lying about injuries he suffered during the 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon to collect more than $300,000 from a victims' fund. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 03:19:51 GMT)
Driver wont face felony charge
BELLEFONTE — Prosecutors Wednesday withdrew the only felony charge a Port Matilda man faced af (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:59:11 GMT)
Donati Continues Family Legacy At The Donati Law Firm
Ellen Donati is the newest attorney at The Donati Law Firm LLP. She joined her family’s practice last year after being admitted to the Tennessee Bar. .... (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:02:40 GMT)
Traffic mishap nets prison term
DECATUR - Casarah L. Gipson, 21, was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison on her guilty plea to leaving the scene of a June 28 personal injury accident in which seven young people were injured. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:53:16 GMT)
Bill Litster, a Boise lawyer, put on inactive status
The Idaho Supreme Court transferred Bill Litster to disability inactive status because of a mental a (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:12:40 GMT)
Gemma Law Offers Tips to Keep Rhode Island Motorcyclists Safe
As the busy riding season gets under way, Providence lawyer offers pointers for staying safe on Rhode Island highways. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:01:00 GMT)
McFadden named Rising Star’
Sparta attorney Lauren McFadden has been selected a “Rising Star” by her legal peers. McFadden was listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine’s listing of the top lawyers in the state under age 40, as recognized by their colleagues. Only 2.5 percent of New Jersey lawyers are named to this list. The process surveys over 35,000 practicing New Jersey attorneys who nominate the best lawyers they have ... (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:09:16 GMT)
Stamford man charged in sex assault of juveniles
STAMFORD -- A city man was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting two juveniles over a two-year period, police said. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:50:37 GMT)
Personal-waivers ruling worries businesses
TALLAHASSEE -- Most parents sign the forms with little thought. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:59:20 GMT)
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Local Woman Starts Work As Superior Court Judge
A Newtown woman, who has been a lawyer for more than 20 years, has started work as a judge at Danbury Superior Court, presiding on criminal cases submitted to her for adjudication. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:19:14 GMT)
Partial verdict reached in Castroneves tax trial
MIAMI -- A federal jury reached a partial verdict Thursday in the tax evasion trial of Brazilian race car driver and "Dancing With The Stars" champ Helio Castroneves, but was hung up on several counts. (Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:39:30 GMT)
Franchisors: Litigation Risk Can be Minimized
Avoiding a legal visit from a franchisee attorney begins with a solid contract foundation. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:42:51 GMT)
Woman Run Over by Bus Is Awarded $27.5 Million
The woman?s leg had to be amputated. New York City Transit plans to appeal. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:48:07 GMT)
Traffic mishap nets prison term
DECATUR - Casarah L. Gipson, 21, was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison on her guilty plea to leaving the scene of a June 28 personal injury accident in which seven young people were injured. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 05:33:15 GMT)
McFadden named Rising Star’
Sparta attorney Lauren McFadden has been selected a “Rising Star” by her legal peers. McFadden was listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine’s listing of the top lawyers in the state under age 40, as recognized by their colleagues. Only 2.5 percent of New Jersey lawyers are named to this list. The process surveys over 35,000 practicing New Jersey attorneys who nominate the best lawyers they have ... (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:38:43 GMT)
Woman solicitor tackles car thief so she can collect children from nursery
A solicitor has told how she dragged a thief who tried to drive off in her car out of the vehicle so that she could collect her children from nursery. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:32:03 GMT)
Law firm fees under scrutiny
MEASURES to prevent legal firms overcharging and exploiting vulnerable clients will be discussed by professional legal bodies nationally over the next year. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:14:27 GMT)
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Woman Run Over by Bus Is Awarded $27.5 Million
The woman?s leg had to be amputated. New York City Transit plans to appeal. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:45:57 GMT)
Stolen computers raise red flags
Deputies are concerned that the computers taken in three commercials burglaries this past week will be used to mine personal information. According to Sgt. Dave Pedersen, with the sheriff's Valley substation, the three burglaries had the same characteristics. (Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:32:59 GMT)
In black and white, the 'torture' files
The release of Justice Department memos authorising the mistreatment of terror suspects has caused a storm. Robert Verkaik examines a manual that gave US interrogators licence to abuse their enemies (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:05:47 GMT)
Traffic mishap nets prison term
DECATUR - Casarah L. Gipson, 21, was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison on her guilty plea to leaving the scene of a June 28 personal injury accident in which seven young people were injured. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:48:12 GMT)
CAYUGA COUNTY NEWS
A judge has ended nine years of litigation in federal court against Willet Dairy in Genoa. In a recent ruling that was disclosed Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Frederick J. Scullin said a pollution lawsuit brought by a group of residents who live near the huge farm was frivolous. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:13:48 GMT)
Law and Order Q & A
THE Sunday Times asked Attorney General Christian Porter and Labor Shadow AG a wide-ranging series of questions on law and order. Here are their responses. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT)
Mother, toddler dead in apparent murder suicide
Special to The Mercury NORRISTOWN — It appears that a mother and her 4-year-old daughter who were found dead Thursday afternoon in an apparent murder-suicide died as a result of an intentional drug overdose, according to a press release from Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:44:38 GMT)
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Judge's plans to free 4th position
A fourth federal judgeship in Arkansas will open up this summer with the announcement Friday that U.S. District Judge Robert Toombs Dawson will take senior status effective Aug. 14. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:40:14 GMT)
Teens face charges in Coquille assault
The Coos County District Attorney will officially charge two out-of-town teenagers in the Thursday assault of a Coquille man. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:21:11 GMT)
Grandparents claim compo for child care
GRANDPARENTS have been given the same legal status as parents when seeking work-related compensation to cover the cost of raising children in their care. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 14:14:27 GMT)
Grandparents claim compo for child care
GRANDPARENTS have been given the same legal status as parents when seeking work-related compensation to cover the cost of raising children in their care. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:53:56 GMT)
CIA fears torture prosecutions
The CIA fears some of its operatives could face prosecution for torturing high-level terrorist suspects, despite President Barack Obama’s promise of legal immunity. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:08:02 GMT)
David Wexler inspired those living with MS
The attorney was a champion fundraiser for the MS Society and an outspoken advocate for the disabled. (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:20:43 GMT)
Taking on the 'dark side' of insurance firms
"Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right, greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms; greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge has marked the upward surge of mankind." (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:12:31 GMT)
Traffic mishap nets prison term
DECATUR - Casarah L. Gipson, 21, was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison on her guilty plea to leaving the scene of a June 28 personal injury accident in which seven young people were injured. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:03:12 GMT)
Teens face charges in Coquille assault
The Coos County District Attorney will officially charge two out-of-town teenagers in the Thursday assault of a Coquille man. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:53:09 GMT)
McFadden named Rising Star’
Sparta attorney Lauren McFadden has been selected a “Rising Star” by her legal peers. McFadden was listed in New Jersey Monthly magazine’s listing of the top lawyers in the state under age 40, as recognized by their colleagues. Only 2.5 percent of New Jersey lawyers are named to this list. The process surveys over 35,000 practicing New Jersey attorneys who nominate the best lawyers they have ... (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:41:47 GMT)
Safety of theme park rides challenged by lawsuits
Injury lawsuits against Florida theme parks challenge safety of rides As she left Back to the Future: The Ride one day eight years ago, Mary Ann Williams felt her right arm go numb. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:02:57 GMT)
Man successfully sues debt collectors
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A Laurel, Mont., man with a disabling brain injury, who was twice sued over a $3,800 credit card debt, received a $311,000 judgment after a federal judge determined a North Dakota law firm violated debt collection laws. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:18:32 GMT)
Lavish legal costs leave trail of unhappy clients
Clients say they were kept in the dark about their legal firm's high costs, writes Jennifer Cooke. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:51:50 GMT)
Personal Injury Lawyers in Massachusetts
Boston - At the law firm of Personal Injury Lawyers, we focus our practice exclusively in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Our attorneys have been protecting the legal rights of accident victims throughout for more than 30 years. (Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:46:27 GMT)
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