Ventura County Criminal Defense Lawyers | California Misdemeanors, Petty Theft & Property Crimes

One of our goals in representing defendants charged with serious crimes is to negotiate to a misdemeanor guilty plea whenever the evidence in the case indicates that trial on the original charges presents an unacceptable risk of a guilty verdict. We also defend clients on charges originally charged as misdemeanors, which in some situations, as in excessive traffic tickets, can themselves present harsh consequences for the defendant. For further information about our misdemeanor defense services, contact a Southern California criminal defense attorney at Bamieh & Erickson, PLC in Ventura.

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When you or a loved one is charged with a crime, dealing with the legal system can be overwhelming, frustrating and frightening, particularly if multiple, serious charges are filed. Having an experienced criminal attorney represent your rights at every stage of the legal process can dramatically affect the outcome of your case.

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Car AccidentsAttention Car Accident Victims: You have rights after an accident.

The Florida No-Fault Law (also known as PIP) applies to anyone who is a pedestrian and anyone operating, while a passenger in, or getting in or out of a car or truck. As a result, there is usually a readily available source of money to pay your medical bills and lost wages after a crash. However, if PIP is applicable to your car or truck accident, and in Florida it usually is applicable, you have the right to seek compensation for your injury in court by proving a permanent injury to your body has occurred. A permanent injury can be proven by testimony from your treating physician, showing the loss of a limb, loss of eyesight, scarring or any other permanent loss of an important bodily function. Wrongful death cases are discussed below and special laws and time limits apply to them.

Student takes lawyer Cheney Mason's murder-case dare seriously - Orlando Sentinel

A surveillance video captured Serrano at an Atlanta hotel the day of the murders.

During the 2006 trial, the prosecution explained Serrano's complicated murder plot, which involved his buying airline tickets under three names from Orlando and Tampa airports so he could appear to be in Atlanta the afternoon of the slayings.

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Construction injuries are those accidents that occur at a construction site. They can occur from machinery malfunctions, handling heavy or awkward loads, making repetitive movements, to name just a few. Injuries vary widely and can affect any part of the body including the neck, back, wrists (carpal tunnel), shoulders, knees, feet, etc. As with all types of injuries, the most important thing to do is to report any injuries you may suffer on the construction site directly to your supervisor as soon as possible so that a Notice of Injury can be filed. Even if you don't need immediate medical attention, your accident should be reported immediately. An injured worker has 30 days to report an accident but the earlier it is reported the better. That way if medical attention is required later, you have met the reporting requirements and should not be denied treatment.

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In the workplace, accidents are unavoidable, most especially in an environment such as a construction site. According to AOL Jobs, construction workers have a fatality rate of 35 out of every 100,000, as of the year 2006.

As the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, in the state ofalone, there are more than 7 million workers in the construction industry as of the same year. As many other sources say, most men brave the dangers of construction jobs, because the pay is much higher per hour as compared to other occupations. However, if you suddenly become unlucky and encounter a mishap at your site, what should you do?

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Construction sites are dangerous places and serious accidents can happen, regardless of the strict safety standards that most construction companies follow. In addition to endangering the safety of the workers at construction sites, hazardous conditions can also injure passersby. If you have been injured in a construction accident, our lawyers can help. The attorneys at our Miami law firm can pursue compensation from those responsible for the conditions that led to your injuries.

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Some of the most devastating accidents occur on or near construction sites.  Victims of construction site accidents are often killed or left with catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, amputations, spinal cord injuries, quadriplegia, paraplegia, shattered bones, crush injuries and severe internal injuries. 

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Shareholders Vote to Close Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C. | Benzinga.com

Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C., a leading Denver law firm established in 1961, today announced its decision to close the firm following a vote of its shareholders. The firm has served clients in the practice areas of real estate and conservation; business and corporate; estate and tax; civil litigation and employment; criminal defense; public law and policy; and intellectual property.

Attorney John M. Howe sworn into office as president of the Palm Beach County Bar Association

WEST PALM BEACH — John M. Howe, attorney of Counsel at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC (LLL&S) and founding attorney of the Law Offices of J.M. Howe was sworn in as the 2011-2012 President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association (PBCBA) on Saturday, June 4 at the Association’s annual installation banquet held at The Breakers Hotel on Palm Beach. Presenting Sponsors, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith and Sabadell United Bank were joined by more than 400 guests in welcoming Howe to his new position.

OJ Simpson Lawyer Explains What's REALLY Going On Behind The Scenes At The DSK Trial

"[The maid and her lawyer] may want to see justice done, but ultimately, money is more important," he told Le Figaro.

He also decoded what the news stories about each side's strategy REALLY mean. In the news, the maid's defense team and DSK's defense team might sound like they're enemies. Really, though, the maid's lawyer is probably negotiating a settlement with DSK's defense right now. And those news stories are just part of the negotiations.

Tears of Deception from Casey Anthony? Will the Accused Florida Mom Testify?

Published June 13, 2011 | On the Record | On the Record

Special Guests : Attorneys Bernie Grimm and Ted Williams, Jim Hammer

This is a rush transcript from "On the Record," June 13, 2011. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.

GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Well, the big question: murder or an accident? Was little Caylee murdered by her mother Casey or not? The jury saw Casey weep when the pictures of her decomposed child were introduced into evidence. What do you think the jury thought of the weeping mother?

Clarence Thomas takes hard line on defendants

WASHINGTON — Twenty years ago, when a senator asked then-appellate Judge Clarence Thomas why he wanted to be on the Supreme Court, Thomas said he often looked out his courthouse window at arriving prisoners and said to himself, "But for the grace of God, there go I."

During his confirmation hearing, Thomas explained that he would identify with defendants: "So I can walk in their shoes and I could bring something different to the court."

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Should Women Be Doctors?

Just because things have always been done a certain way does not mean that is the way things should be done.

A little boy wants to... play with Barbies, wear a dress to school, use pink nail polish. A little girl wants to... get a mohawk, wear a tie and fedora, be called "Handsome Prince." What's a parent to do? Not what they might have done just a few years ago.

Nathanson Law Center: Law Firms to Fight for California Homeowner Victims Caught in Loan Modification Scam

(Source: Law Foundation of Silicon Valley) SAN JOSE, CA -— The  Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (the Law Foundation), the  Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), and pro bono counsel  Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (Orrick) filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of California homeowners who have been victimized by a network of scam artists preying on vulnerable homeowners.  As a result of this alleged loan modification scam, the victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

By Dahlia Lithwick

Today, a court in San Francisco heard arguments about one of the most contemptible legal claims advanced in decades: that Vaughn Walker, the federal judge who voted last spring to strike down California's ban on gay marriage , was too gay to decide the case fairly.

ObamaCare Has No Place in a Limited Government

A century ago, the idea that the Constitution imposes limits on the federal government’s authority and that judges have a duty to enforce those limits would have been seen as a truism, regardless of one’s political affiliation.  Yet today, this cornerstone of constitutionally limited government is under attack not just by those on the left, but by conservatives as well.

Testimony to finally begin in warden's wife's case - San Antonio Express-News

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It has been almost 17 years since Bobbi Louaine Parker and a convicted killer disappeared from the Oklahoma prison her husband helped supervise, more than three years since she was charged with helping him escape from the facility and nearly a month since efforts began to seat a jury in her trial.

$5.4M medical malpractice award for Staten Island man

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Staten Island Advance/Jan Somma-Hammel A jury in state Supreme Court, St. George, awarded Robert Messina $5.4 million Friday in a medical malpractice trial. The panel found SIUH was 75 percent liable, meaning it's on the hook for just over $4 million, said Messina's lawyer, Mitchel H. Ashley.

Is There Rehab for Stupid? Reputation Management Basics

Disclaimer. This is not intended to be a personal moral or particularly judgemental article. It’s not my job as a social media strategist to judge whether you are a good person or bad person. It’s my job to judge whether your BUSINESS or BRAND will be perceived as a good business or bad business.

NEW YORK (Herald de Paris) – Two weeks before  Weinergate was revealed I attended a  presentation on reputation management on social media given by the Social Media Swami himself Shashi Bellamkonda of Network Solutions at Blogworld NYC. He covered everything you could possibly want to know about getting your brand, which hopefully already practices basic social media common sense, out there even further.  Great beginner to advanced info and even without Sashi’s verbal input along it, I suggest you take a look at the slideshare.

Watchdog takes over complaints against lawyers | UK news | The Guardian

The Law Society and the Bar Council will lose their powers to investigate complaints against lawyers in England and Wales under a package of radical reforms announced yesterday by the lord chancellor, Lord Falconer.

A single complaints body independent of the profession, the Office for Legal Complaints, will handle all consumer complaints against barristers, solicitors and a range of other legal professionals, including licensed conveyancers and legal executives.

Complaints Rise Against Immigration Lawyers

Complex Statutes, Criminal Schemes Heighten Concerns

Complaints against immigration lawyers working in and around the nation's capital are rising, say officials who investigate allegations of attorney misconduct.

Last year, the D.C. Office of Bar Counsel received 59 complaints about immigration lawyers, up from 49 in 2005 -- when, for the first time, immigration law drew more complaints than any other specialized practice area.

Palin Email Dump A Prelude To Battle Over Private Messages

As Alaska officials release 24,000-plus pages of emails sent and received by then-Gov. Sarah Palin during her half-term in office, at least one person is viewing the spectacle as something of a yawn.

"My prediction is that you will find that, after all this commotion, it will be a bunch of nothing," says Anchorage lawyer Donald Mitchell.

Lawyers try new specialties

Experts warn of ethical issues when practicing outside area of expertise

Contrary to the belief that lawyers thrive in troubled times, law firms across the country have laid off thousands of associates and staff members since the beginning of 2009, and entry-level positions for recent law-school grads have become far more scarce and difficult to obtain.

Anniston Star - Reforms that improved Alabama

As a small business owner, I was dismayed to read the recent Star editorial renouncing new tort-reform laws (“Open for business in Alabama,” June 7). The Star’s normally keen reasoning seems to have temporarily departed faster than justice leaving the notorious Sonny Hornsby/Terry Butts kangaroo State Supreme Court, which trial lawyers rode like a horse and milked like a cow. Trial lawyers ruled the Alabama Supreme Court roughly from 1987 until 2000.

Ryan Widmer: 'I'll never give up' | CommunityPress.com | cincinnati.com

In a state prison near Lebanon, Ryan Widmer lies awake, in disbelief that anyone could think he is some sort of criminal mastermind.

"I mean, I'm a regular guy, but yet one night I grow into the perfect assassin? That's really what they're trying to make me out to be," Widmer said.

If he had killed his wife, Sarah, when she drowned in the couple's suburban bathroom in 2008, he would have pulled off a near-perfect crime, he said.

The Persecution of John Edwards

John Edwards is a vain, lying scum who cheated on his wife while she was dying of cancer. But one thing far worse than his contemptible conduct is the government’s effort to put him in jail for it.

In this case, prosecutors are exploiting a vague, confusing law to criminalize conduct that has not been treated as a crime before. The only good news is that its prosecution is so ill-founded and over the top that it is likely to fail.

Permanent Ink: Arrests in the Digital Age - Bethel, CT Patch

The permanence of Internet records and quick access to names listed in police blotters through search engines is complicating the way arrest information is disseminated and stored, according to legislators, lawyers and media experts.

Prior to the Web, those searching for arrest records had to sort through paper or microfilm records at newspapers, libraries or police department records rooms. Today, with a single click on Google, job recruiters, university admissions officials, neighbors and colleagues can pick up a wealth of information on individuals—such as arrest records, including charges listed in cases that subsequently were thrown out.

Face facts on social media - Business - TheSunNews.com

The employer fired the original author for violating a company policy that barred employees from depicting the company "in any way" on social media.

But the labor relations board said that the policy was too broad and that it infringed on the rights of workers - union and non-union - to engage in "protected concerted activities."

Workers' comp measure a step in right direction

The workers’ compensation reform package approved by the General Assembly should be considered a beginning, not a time for unfurling a “mission accomplished” banner.

The package is a good first step toward controlling costs. But it is only a first step.

The biggest move is a 30 percent reduction in the medical fee schedule for doctors. That still leaves Illinois with among the highest compensation rates in the country.

Long Island Elder Law Attorney Christopher M. Petillo Now Associated with Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, LLP

Christopher M. Petillo, CPA, JD, CELA, is now associated with the law firm of Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C. in Hauppauge, New York.

( EMAILWIRE.COM , June 11, 2011 ) Hauppauge, New York - Christopher M. Petillo, CPA, JD, CELA, is now associated with the law firm of Feldman, Kramer & Monaco, P.C. in Hauppauge, New York.

Meathead: Why Raw Sprouts May be the Riskiest Food in Your Grocery Store

Everybody knows that undercooked ground beef is risky. But there is one innocent looking food that is probably riskier: Raw sprouts. Mike Doyle, director of the Center for Food Safety at the University of Georgia has been quoted as saying "I consider sprouts to be among the most risky foods sold at retail".

At Democratic gathering, Rick Scott gets most of the attention

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Forget Barack Obama. The fellow really firing up Florida Democrats is Rick Scott.

On Saturday, Democratic activists who gathered in Broward County for their annual Jefferson-Jackson fundraising gala invoked the name of Florida's unpopular, hard-right governor at least as often as Obama.

Dallas Car Wreck Attorney News: Nissan Submits another Vehicle Recall

A second vehicle recall comes from Nissan just months after millions of other models recalled exposes 1800CarWreck.TV's Dallas Car Wreck Attorneys

/EINPresswire.com/ Dallas, TX (Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer News) Nissan is recalling more vehicles, such as the Pathfinder and the Infiniti QX4 SUV report the Dallas Car Wreck Attorneys from 1800CarWreck.TV. This recall is due to an issue with the upper strut housing.

American Chronicle | Individual Taxation: Digest of Recent Developments

By Cook, Ellen Gershman, Edward A; Hagy, Janet; Horn, Jonathan; Moore, Daniel T; Nellen, Annette; Rubin, Kenneth L

This article covers recent developments affecting taxation of individuals, including last year's tax relief and small business legislation, regulations, cases, and IRS guidance. The items are arranged in Code section order. Sec. 1: Tax Imposed

Weekly Roundup: State Fights Universal Health Care, Governor Goes to Canada

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Florida officials took their “Don’t Tread on Me” health-care flag to Atlanta this week to urge federal judges to throw out a controversial health insurance law Florida says is un-American at its core.

In a legal battle pitting Florida and half the country against the Patient Protection Act (aka Obamacare) attorneys for the state paid their respects to federal judges at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, kind of a courtesy call during a journey that most expect will terminate at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Itsekiri Leaders Disown Omatseye

“Mr. Omatseye has no excuse for his intemperate and uncouth language.  And as an Itsekiri man, he ought to know better, and he also ought to have done better.

Or does he not know who and what the great and immortal Awo means to us?"

Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, through its chairman, Pa Jos  Ayomike, has condemned the article in which Mr. Sam Omatseye, an Itsekiri young man, insulted Chief (Mrs.) HID Awolowo and the entire family.

William Donald Schaefer

: How could a man who worked all his adult life in state and local government die rich?

At the time of his death in April at age 89, the former Baltimore mayor, Maryland governor and comptroller had an estate worth nearly $2.5 million.

Frankly, given Schaefer's long career and modest lifestyle, accumulating millions would be easy. Schaefer had a good salary, generous pensions and worked up until age 85 — a couple of decades longer than most people. He was famously frugal and invested his savings. And he also avoided some of life's big expenses, such as divorce or children.

Maria Shriver doesn't want her kids with Arnold Schwarzenegger hurt in divorce

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Maria Shriver doesn't want her children with Arnold Schwarzenegger to become "collateral damage" in their divorce.

The couple split after 25 years of marriage last month, shortly before it was publicly revealed Arnold fathered a child named Joseph, now 13, with the family's former housekeeper Mildred 'Patty' Baena and although she wants to legally end their union, Maria is determined to protect their children Katherine, 21, Christina, 19, Patrick, 17, and Christopher, 13.

Jack White throws divorce party

After six years of marriage with Karen Elson, Jack White gets divorced and throws a party to celebrate, together with his ex wife, US Magazine reports.

Have you ever heard of a divorce party? We’ve heard of bachelor parties, baby showers, birthday parties, but a divorce party? We’ve heard of prenups, fights over who gets the piano and who gets the dog, lawyer’s huge fees and sex scandals, of love children with the housekeepers, drug abuse and violence, but a divorce party? Well… that’s new!

Partners at Clark Fountain named 2011 'Florida Super Lawyers'

WEST PALM BEACH — The six named partners at the law firm of Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather, Keen & Littky-Rubin have been recognized as Florida Super Lawyers for 2011.

Just five percent of attorneys in Florida are recognized with this honorable distinction. The attorneys are Mark Clark, Donald R. Fountain Jr., Nancy La Vista, David C. Prather and Julie H. Littky-Rubin. W. Hampton Keen was recognized in Super Lawyers as an Up and Comer.

The Chartwell Law Offices, LLP, Continues to Attract Lateral Partners

Valley Forge, PA (MMD Newswire) June 10, 2011 - - The Chartwell Law Offices, LLP, has announced the addition of partners Thomas F. Reilly, Christopher J. Carlson and Joseph J. Hamill.

Chartwell was formed in 2002 by four lawyers. The firm, now comprised of more than 70 lawyers, has Pennsylvania offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Scranton, Valley Forge, and Philadelphia. In the last two years, the firm has opened offices in New York City, New Jersey, Wilmington, Delaware and Miami, Florida. Much of the firm's growth is attributable to the addition of lateral partners.

Woman, 23, fined $1,000 for DUI

By RACHEL PUNCH, THE SUDBURY STAR Posted 1 day ago

A doorman at Solid Gold was concerned when he saw 23- year-old Rebecca Durys leave the club, get into a vehicle and drive away on March 22, a Sudbury court heard.

He thought she was intoxicated, so he called police, who found Durys driving in the area near the Falconbridge Road establishment, said assistant Crown attorney Philip Zylberberg.

Trial in Erie fatal DUI case postponed - Local News - GoErie.com/Erie Times-News

The trial for an Erie man accused of killing a 24-year-old woman in a drunken driving crash in August has been postponed until September.

Eugene Metzger, 54, had been scheduled to face trial in July in connection with the Aug. 30 accident that claimed the life of Magen Porter. Porter was the passenger on a motorcycle driven by her 25-year-old boyfriend, Jamie Wilt, who was also seriously injured when police said Metzger's sport utility vehicle collided with the motorcycle at the intersection of East 38th Street and Nancy Drive. Wilt committed suicide on March 21.

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Patricia Anne Fitzpatrick Downey, 78, entered into the house of The Lord on April 7, 2011, at Beaumont Army Medical Center, Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX after a long illness with Alzheimer's and Healthcare Associated Pneumonia.

Pat was born June 10, 1932, in Goshen and grew up in Maybrook. Pat was preceded in death by her father, Francis J. Fitzpatrick; mother, Anna Mae Brown Fitzpatrick, and her brother, Donald James Fitzpatrick.

Phone-hacking scandal: Time for a public inquiry | Editorial | Comment is free | The Guardian

The culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has a problem. His instincts – and possibly his advisers and lawyers – are in favour of remaking the British media landscape by allowing News Corp to have full control of BSkyB. But with every passing day the politics of the decision become harder as more and more evidence comes to light that questions whether News Corp is really a fit and proper business to be allowed to become easily the most dominant media company in Britain – owning nearly 40% of the national press as well as 100% of a TV company generating £6bn a year in revenues.

Medical expert: Highland Park boy, 4, who starved to death was bound by wrists, repeatedly beaten

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View full size Michael Wayland | MLive.com Matilda Jane Brown Gardner (left), 30, and her husband, Randy Steven Gardner, 32, sit in Judge Brigette Officer's courtroom in 30th District Court, Highland Park. The couple face chargers of murder, torture and child abuse involving their 4-year-old nephew, Robert Byrd.

Tulsa Police Officer Bruce Bonham calls accusers liars

Officer Bruce Bonham testifies in the Tulsa Police corruption trial on Thursday. Watercolor by EVELYN PETROSKI

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Grand jury investigates police corruption: Read all of the stories, view a timeline and read key documents.

Lawyer of the Day: Jose Baez

Anyone who is a lawyer knows that sinking feeling. The feeling that comes when someone else finds out you’re a lawyer and starts telling you about whatever garden-variety awfulness has visited their lives. They prattle on about who knows what, because you’ve tuned out. But they keep going and the inevitable finally arrives at the end of their embarrassing story. “So you’re a lawyer. What should I do?”

Roosevelt Lofts to Sell? Court Set to Rule on Settlement

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The 220-unit Roosevelt Lofts entered bankruptcy in April of 2009.

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — The Roosevelt Lofts' two-year-long stint in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings could be coming to an end.

Lawyers for developer Milbank Real Estate and lender Bank of America will take an all-too-familiar trip to Judge Geraldine Mund's Sherman Oaks courtroom on Friday in hopes of securing approval for a $95 million sale of the 222-unit residential project at 7th and Flower.

Report: Phoenix investor competes with Alec Gores in bid for Borders Group

Alec Gores, brother of Pistons owner Tom Gores, may have a competitor in his bid for a chunk of the bankrupt Borders Group Inc.

Citing unidentified sources, The Wall Street Journal reported today that the Phoenix-based private equity firm Najafi Cos. is negotiating a bid that will compete with the bid being negotiated by Los Angeles-based Gores Group LLC to acquire most of the remaining superstores.

Consumer Bankruptcies Get Bad Rap, Do More Good Than Harm - Money Wise Women - - Forbes

When I read this headline that recently appeared on a Forbes blog post, Consumer Bankruptcies Do More Harm Than Good, my first reaction was to assume that the piece was written by someone in the credit industry, which has never been particularly enamored with the idea of giving debtors a fresh start.  (That assumption was not correct.)

Attorney John M. Howe Sworn Into Office as President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association | PRLog

s annual installation banquet held at The Breakers Hotel on Palm Beach.  Presenting Sponsors, Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith and Sabadell United Bank were joined by more than 400 guests in welcoming Howe to his new position.

The PBCBA is a non-profit voluntary professional association of attorneys founded in 1922. Its purpose is to maintain the honor and dignity of the profession by promoting improvements in the law and administration of justice.

Artelon Spacer Problems Available to Be Reviewed by Attorneys

The attorneys at Morgan and Morgan are available to review claims from patients who are experiencing Artelon spacer problems with the CMC implant.

( EMAILWIRE.COM , June 09, 2011 ) Orlando, Florida – Claims of Artelon spacer problems are available to be reviewed by the attorneys at Morgan and Morgan. Reportedly, the Artelon CMC Spacer implant has been associated with a number of problems which may present pain, inflammation, and redness near the implant. If you or a loved one experienced Artelon spacer problems after being implanted with the CMC implant, you may be entitled to compensation. Visit http://www.forthepeople.com/artelon-spacer-problems--11-3046.html to learn more about the legal rights of patients experiencing Artelon spacer issues with the CMC implant and to receive a free evaluation of your claim.

When Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

f you have been injured due to someone else's negligence or reckless behavior, you will need a personal injury lawyer to determine if you have a valid legal claim.

ORLANDO, FL, June 09, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence or reckless behavior, you will need a personal injury lawyer to determine if you have a valid legal claim. Most personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation. At the consultation, the personal injury lawyer will listen to the details of your claim and look at any medical reports you have. He or she will then determine if you have a valid claim. Most types of accidents and injuries have time limits called a statute of limitations, so you only have a certain amount of time to file suit after the injury or accident occurs. The time limits vary from state, so it is in your best interest to contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Snell & Wilmer Attorney Awarded Consumer Litigator of the Year by The Volunteer Lawyers Program | PRLog

PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 09, 2011 – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Kathryn Hackett King, an attorney in the firm’s Phoenix office, has been awarded the “Consumer Litigator of the Year” award by the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP), a joint project of the Maricopa County Bar Association and Community Legal Services.

Former football coach sues college - News

Former Head Football Coach James Kuk has filed a lawsuit against the college district and Board of Trustees for more than $200,000, plus additional unspecified damages, over his termination almost a year ago.

This is the second consecutive time that a former football coach has sued the district.

According to court documents, Kuk, who was hired by PCC in 2008, is suing for failure to immediately pay wages, breach of oral contract, fraud and deceit and negligent misrepresentation as well as "special damages" for an amount that will be determined at trial.

Senate May Alter Law for Widows From Rig Blast | HeraldTribune.com

Shelley Anderson, Jason’s widow, has not yet filed suit against Transocean, the owner of the rig, or BP, the owner of the well, in part because any compensation she might be awarded would be limited by maritime statutes — one of them 160 years old — that protect ship owners and limit damages in cases concerning death on the high seas.

IT'S YOUR BUSINESS: June 8, 2011

Lipman – the largest field tomato grower in North America, based in Immokalee – has hired Hernan Parra to serve as chief human resources officer.

In this newly created position, Parra will oversee all aspects of Lipman’s employee development programs, while carrying out the company’s vision to be North America’s dependable source of fresh tomatoes.

Trial Lawyers Make Playgrounds Safer; What Does the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Do to Improve Safety?

What child doesn't love playgrounds? They are part of all of our childhood memories. But, schools and parks have a duty to the public to use safe equipment and provide safe locations for the placement of this playground equipment. Each year, more than 200,000 kids are treated in emergency rooms from playground related injuries. The more serious injuries involve falls on hard surfaces, head entrapment, and strangulation by entanglement. Most injuries resulted from design or maintenance defects and negligence.

J. Jeffrey Rice named Super Lawyer for sixth year

For the sixth consecutive year, J. Jeffrey Rice, managing partner for the Southwest Florida law firm Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A., has been selected for inclusion in the Florida Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers magazine. Only five percent of Florida attorneys are named by Super Lawyers.

Judge recommends light punishment for Winters, Yonker

ST. PETERSBURG — Tampa lawyers William Winters and Marc Yonker prevailed again in court Wednesday, when a judge recommended only a written admonishment for how they set up their law firm a decade ago.

Winters and Yonker, personal injury lawyers now known for their heavy advertising, had a messy start in 2001, when they broke away from their previous employer, Richard Mulholland.

Chicago Divorce Lawyer, Michael C. Craven, Accepted Into Prestigious Academy

Michael C. Craven has been accepted as a Fellow to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Craven is a Partner at Beermann Swerdlove LLP, which specializes in legal counseling and representation for a full range of business and individual needs.

June 7, 2011 ( FPRC ) -- Chicago, IL – After months of preparing for the oral and written exams, Michael C. Craven, partner in the Divorce and Family Law practice, has been accepted as a Fellow to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Craven underwent rigorous examination and had to meet high levels of qualifications in order to earn this prestigious membership.

Lake Bluff Resident to be Installed as Officer in Women's Bar Association of Illinois — Lake Bluff news, photos and events — TribLocal.com

Michelle M. Kohut, an associate at the Chicago personal injury law firm of Corboy & Demetrio, will be installed as the Second Vice-President of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois at its 97th Annual Installation Dinner on June 9, 2011.

Kohut is a Lake Bluff resident and trial lawyer who has been honored with the designation of “Illinois Super Lawyer, Rising Star,” for the last four years. She was also named one of "40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch" by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company in 2007 in recognition of her success.

Joe Guzzardi: Obama Stealth Amnesty Challenged in FOIA Complaint

Don't let president's verbal misdirections fool you into believing he supports the deportation of illegal immigrants

For decades, one of the most challenging problems facing activists who favor lower immigration levels is “stealth amnesty.” Broadly defined, that means administrations dating back as far as President George H.W. Bush and continuing through President Barack Obama’s , have willfully ignored illegal immigration and allowed aliens to live openly, take jobs, start families and enroll their children in public school with little fear of deportation.

TV reporter gains YouTube fame with bug gulp | Ken Hoffman | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Back in 1995, KRIV reporter Isiah Carey was working for Channel 4 in Arkansas. He was assigned to cover a story in a small rural town about 50 miles outside Little Rock. He taped an introduction to his report in a country field.

If you've seen Carey's work on Channel 26, you know he has a rich, deep voice and calm, smooth manner.

Thompson & Knight Honored Again by The Legal 500 US

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Texas -- Thompson & Knight LLP is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top U.S. law firms in the prestigious 2011 The Legal 500 US directory published by Legalease . Thompson & Knight is ranked among the nation's top firms in these six areas of practice, with the attorneys in parentheses named for their specific expertise:

Greenberg Traurig Secures A Defense Verdict for Medtronic, Inc.

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Blank Rome Absorbs Houston Litigation Boutique

Blank Rome is expanding its presence in the Texas legal market by acquiring Abrams Scott & Bickley , a nine-lawyer litigation boutique based in Houston.

The Legal Intelligencer, a sibling publication, reports that Philadelphia-based Blank Rome will pick up five partners once the deal is expected to close on June 30.

Tough Love: Link Building For The Real World

Hang in there folks! Two more sessions left to go and they’re two awesome ones.  First we’re gonna talk about every SEO’s favorite topic – links.  Leading us in the discussions are Justin Briggs, Eric Enge, Ross Hudgens, Roger Montti, and Conrad Saam.  Look alive, friends, look alive.

Elisabeth Osmoloski is moderating and says screw the advanced link building, most people can’t get the basics right. Heh. Word.

IFA Amicus Warns of Franchisees Classified as Employees | BlueMauMau

WASHINGTON – Last week, the International Franchise Association filed its amicus brief to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in the ongoing Awuah v Coverall North America, Inc. case “to clarify the unique attributes of franchise businesses and viability of the industry as a proven job creator in Massachusetts.”

Boston Scientific, Barnes, Bi-Mart: Intellectual Property

(This is a daily report on global news about patents, trademarks, copyright and other intellectual property topics.)

June 8 (Bloomberg) -- Boston Scientific Corp., the second- biggest maker of implanted heart devices, won an appeals court ruling in a patent-infringement case against Johnson & Johnson.

NY Rep. went from 'no' to 'sorry' over pictures | Lake Wylie Pilot - Lake Wylie, SC

"Anthony's accounts were obviously hacked," Arnold says. "He doesn't know the person named by the hacker, and we will be consulting on what steps to take next."

Weiner later jokes about it on Twitter, asking whether his kitchen blender would be next to "attack" him.

Arnold says Weiner believes it was a prank and he's retained a lawyer to advise him on what civil or criminal actions should be taken.

National bestsellers | StarTribune.com

1. DEAD RECKONING, by Charlaine Harris. (Ace, $27.95.) Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse seeks the culprit in a firebombing.

2. 10TH ANNIVERSARY, by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. (Little, Brown, $27.99.) Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women's Murder Club race to find a missing baby.

CdM's Ryan Park Gets a Kiss on "The Bachelorette" - Newport Beach, CA Patch

It was a one-two punch Monday night for CdM's own Bachelor, Ryan Park, who received not only his first kiss from Bachelorette Ashley Hebert, but also the hard-to-get group date rose. 

Lucky for us, CdM Ryan, 31, had lots of face time in this episode. Although he didn't yet get an individual date, he shined in the group date. 

Waiting To Hear If The NFL Lockout Is Legal

The NFL owners and players were back in court on June 3 to try and make some headway in the three-month-old lockout. Lawyers for both sides were given 30 minutes to state each side’s case in the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis. The basic argument was whether or not the league-imposed lockout that began in March is legal.

Talk of The Town Customer Satisfaction Awards Get Boost From Customers

Celebration Media U.S. and Talk of the Town News, sponsors of the CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Awards that honor companies who excel in providing excellent customer satisfaction, receive feedback from customers who are proud of their award-winning status.

Online PR News – 06-June-2011 –The CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Awards, which have been honoring companies and professionals for providing excellent customer service since 2009, had the tables turned recently and in a review of its own customers found companies very pleased with their award and recognition.

MediaPost Publications Lay Of The Land: Creating Ecosystem Maps 06/07/2011

For many organizations growth comes from entering a new market. Today most organizations recognize that venturing unprepared into unchartered territory is fraught with risk. When it comes to entering new markets, it helps to have a map. This map is known as an ecosystem map. Ecosystem maps serve as a valuable tool for getting the lay of the land in a new market, assessing the opportunity, and identifying the best points of entry.

Group Wants to Abolish Soho's Artist-in-Residence Law

It reared its artsy head again late last year: the Soho artist-in-residence zoning law , which made way for the residential conversion of about 200 commercial lofts decades ago on the condition that each converted apartment contain a certified artist. The rule went unheeded for years, until stricter lending standards made it matter again. The Department of Cultural Affairs began rejecting some artists who applied under the rule, and the Department of Buildings decided not to renew some temporary certificates of occupancy that had been granted to buildings without a certified artist in each unit. So where do things stand now with Soho's loftpocalypse?

Sidley Partner Ing Loong Yang Relocates to Hong Kong

HONG KONG--( BUSINESS WIRE )--International law firm Sidley Austin LLP has announced that Ing Loong Yang , an international arbitration partner based in Singapore, is relocating to the firm’s Hong Kong office. He will continue to serve as a Global Coordinator of the firm’s international arbitration practice. The practice is based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., London, Brussels, Geneva, Hong Kong and Singapore offices.

The S.E.C.'s Advice For White-Collar Lawyers - NYTimes.com

Note to defense counsel: Do not tap your clients under the table if they say something you don’t like.

Robert Khuzami, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s enforcement chief, gave a sternly worded speech to the criminal law group of the UJA-Federation of New York last week, voicing concerns about how the lawyers conduct themselves. The transcript of the speech was just released.

Bill would slow lawyers’ direct mail : News-Record.com : Greensboro & the Triad's most trusted source for local news and analysis

RALEIGH — They started arriving a few days after my wife’s minivan was hit in an accident.

A bright-yellow postcard emblazoned with “Injured?” in red. A large, white envelope urged that we “Don’t settle for less.”

Another admonished, “When it’s your health, your time, your money at risk: hire a heavyweight.”

Manslaughter indictment for hit-run driver

By John M. Annese Staten Island Advance

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A hit-and-run driver accused of mowing down a woman who was fixing her car last year has been indicted on manslaughter charges.

Estik David Lozano, 20, faces second-degree manslaughter and vehicular-manslaughter charges for his alleged role in the July 10, 2010 crash, which killed Brunilda Maldonado, 47, of Mariners Harbor.

Central Point man crushed in truck crash sues trucking company for $4.5 million

By Stuart Tomlinson, The Oregonian The Oregonian

View full size Tom D'Amore William Geary was seriously injured when his pickup truck was crushed beneath the second trailer of a tractor trailer in Central Point last December.

A Central Point man whose pickup truck was crushed when a double-tractor trailer rolled on top of it last December, is suing the trucking company and driver for $4.5 million.

Supreme Court disciplines 25 attorneys, Four from Northeast Florida - The Daily Record - Jacksonville, Florida

The Florida Bar, the stateÂ’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 25 attorneys, disbarring five and suspending 13. Some attorneys received more than one form of discipline.

One attorney was placed on probation; seven attorneys were publicly reprimanded. Four attorneys were ordered to pay restitution.

Wellcare Benefit Consultant Overtime Case Certified as Class Action, Announces Morgan and Morgan

The overtime attorneys at Morgan and Morgan are pleased to announce that they have received class certification in Aponte vs. Comprehensive Health Management, Inc. on behalf of benefit consultants who were not paid for their overtime hours.

( EMAILWIRE.COM , June 07, 2011 ) Orlando, Florida – The overtime lawyers at Morgan and Morgan are pleased to announce that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has certified Aponte vs. Comprehensive Health Management, Inc. as a class action. The certified class includes all benefit consultants who worked for Comprehensive Health Management, Inc. (d/b/a Wellcare) within the past three years, or six years for New York employees, and were not paid at a rate of time-and-a-half for all hours worked over 40 in one or more workweeks. To find out if you can become a member of this class action, visit http://www.usovertimelawyers.com/ and complete the free case review form.

The Day: Fix a Ticket, Alienate a Bronx Jury - NYTimes.com

Bronx juries are to the New York police what third terms are to New York mayors: sources of bedevilment. There is nothing new in this, but lately it has acquired a fresh twist. The reason is a tendency of some officers — probably more than a few — to fix tickets as a, ahem, “professional courtesy” to an assortment of friends, relatives and some others found in the ranks of the overprivileged.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn: alleged victim to testify, lawyer says - Telegraph

The alleged victim has so far been kept in the shadows, hidden from the press pack as she waits possibly for months to testify in the trial, amid rumors circulating about her character and background.

But Mr Thompson said that "she's not courting publicity."

"The victim wants you to know that all of Dominique Strauss-Kahn's power, money, and influence throughout the world will not keep the truth about what he did to her in that hotel room from coming out," Thompson said.

Testifying could be tricky for Salvatore F. DiMasi

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I f ex-House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi takes the stand in his own federal corruption trial, it will be a dangerous crapshoot in which he’ll have to use all his famous powers of persuasion to convince jurors that his devotion to public service left him broke and desperate — but not crooked, according to legal experts who said prosecutors have built a high evidentiary wall for the fallen pol to climb over.

Rialto police officer, Orange County lawyer indicted on federal bribery charges - latimes.com

A Rialto police officer working on a drug task force and an Orange County criminal defense lawyer were in custody Monday after a federal grand jury indicted them on bribery charges of arranging for a criminal case to be dismissed.

Officer Aaron Scott Vigil, 41, of Highland, and attorney Lawrence Anthony Witsoe, 67, of Mission Viejo, surrendered to the FBI after being named in a three-count indictment that was unsealed Monday.

A Weekly Round-Up of Small-Business News - NYTimes.com

What’s affecting me, my clients and other small-business owners this week.

IS THE SKY FALLING? Our economic problems continue to linger. Private sector hiring and consumer confidence slumped in May. Manufacturing growth is the slowest since 2009. Michael Laparie, political blogger, confirms that the economy “officially stinks.” He says, “I believe that high unemployment, which stems from the uncertainty that is currently undermining the confidence of small to mid-sized businesses, should be the No. 1 issue for Republicans in the 2012 elections.” Intuit’s Small Business Employment Index shows slow growth in May. The share of the population on food stamps grows in most states. Family income numbers make Greg Mankiw pessimistic. The Chicago Fed reports a cooling of business activity. Wall Street begins to panic. Snooki has a tough week. E.J. Dionne says we have an imagination deficit. Greece teeters on the brink (but if this guy isn’t concerned why should we be?).

New Jersey county's GOP divided by primary

A nasty primary race is ripping apart the Gloucester County Republican Party just as it had begun to relish the idea of taking control of the Board of Freeholders for the first time in 15 years.

Three seats on the five-member board are up for grabs in November, one year after two Republicans broke the Democrats' exclusive 12-year hold on the governing body.

Casinos trying to fend off suits from fired cocktail servers

A tall, lithe blonde - in tight, black shorts, low-cut corset top, and heels - worked the $25 blackjack table at Parx like a dancer. All eyes, almost exclusively male, followed her every move across the floor.

The cocktail server, one of the Bensalem casino's Parkettes, set a cold bottled beer down in front of Matthew Warren, 39, a financial adviser from Princeton.

HUD Launches New Campaign Against Housing Fraud

Areas Hard-Hit by Foreclosures Most Susceptible to Scams

According to the federal department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an estimated three million families have already lost their homes to foreclosure since 2007. But, the worst may still be ahead; analysts now predict that as many as eight million more Americans could face foreclosure by 2012.

5 things you need to know happening in Florida on Monday, June 6

TAMPA BAY, Fla. - Here are five things you need to know happening in Florida on Monday, June 6.

Attorneys for Eric Tate will begin questioning witnesses in his defense on Monday. Tate is accused of murdering Heather Marie Romance, his 2-year-old girlfriend's daughter, in 2006.

Prosecutors wrapped up their case on Friday after three days of testimony. On Wednesday, Amy Romance testified Tate told her Heather fell and hit her head. Other prosecution witnesses said the injuries the toddler suffered were not consistent with a fall.

Willing and stable

Law firms in Cyprus are building on the country’s tradition of stability, although some feel the government has missed a chance to enhance the attraction of the jurisdiction.

For years the Republic of Cyprus has been the gateway to Europe for thousands of Russian investors - and the gateway to Russia for many European investors.

A will lets survivors grieve, live in peace

Executing a will is the only sure way to see that loved ones are taken care after death.

 “If you die intestate — without a will — it can create turmoil and only compounds the grief on family members,” said Gale Gourley, the vice-president of Marine Federal Financial Group. “If you care about the people you love and you want to make sure they are taken care of after you die you should have a will; that really is the bottom line.”

Sheldon Kaplan, 96, dies; was Vikings attorney | StarTribune.com

Sheldon Kaplan, a longtime Minneapolis attorney whose firm hand and quiet manner guided many influential business deals, died of cancer last Tuesday at his Minneapolis home. He was 96, and had worked right up until a few months ago, when he'd begun chemotherapy, relatives and friends said.

"Sheldon had an amazing capacity to make things happen," said Ralph Strangis, his longtime law partner at Kaplan, Strangis and Kaplan in Minneapolis. "He could cut through the noise, get to the heart of a problem. And his mind was clear and sharp right up to the end."

Jury selection under way in trial of accused serial killer Anthony Sowell

By Leila Atassi, The Plain Dealer The Plain Dealer

Plain Dealer file Anthony Sowell in court.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Eighteen months after the remains of 11 women were discovered in and around Anthony Sowell's Imperial Avenue home, lawyers will begin seating jurors today for one of the most notorious and storied serial-killing cases in the state's history.  

Malta divorce decision poses new questions for expats - Telegraph

Where both England and a country outside the EU could entertain divorce proceedings the position is less clear cut and the English court will carry out a balancing exercise to determine in which jurisdiction it would be most convenient and fair to allow the divorce to continue. These arguments centre on the strength of the family’s connection to each country in terms of time spent in each place, where property is held and other cultural ties.

Kenya stands to lose African values in debate over gay rights | Spero News

In Kenya last month there was an intense debate over a newly appointed Chief Justice, Dr Willy Mutunga, and his Deputy, Ms Nancy Baraza. Christian groups raised the alarm, including the Catholic bishops’ conference which made a statement signed by all the bishops, questioning the moral integrity of the two appointees, particularly their moral values and family principles.

licensed professional counselor, edwin, shockney colorado - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO

Edwin Shockney’s 2009 book “Delusional Entitlement Disorder” describes people who increasingly expect quick payoffs without hard work and “believe that standards, rules and laws do not apply to them.”

He could be describing himself.

Shockney says he has a master’s degree in counseling and a doctorate in psychology, which give him the expertise to diagnose patients, advise government agencies and testify in almost 150 local court cases.

College is not for everyone - San Antonio Express-News

Why college?

Actually, the socio-political, if not the funding battle for tertiary education is long won; it is an article of faith in America that college is good and that everybody should have the opportunity to go. Politicians, for example, want half (if not all) of the population to attend.

Former magistrate cleared of rape but facing bankruptcy - Telegraph

Mr Hunt, from Blandford St Mary in Dorset, launched an appeal with fresh evidence to back up his claim that, after he had been on duty at the Fordingbridge country show, the woman had invited him into her home for a cup of tea and consented to sex.

New witnesses said that his accuser had been content to be in his company after the supposed "rape" and did not even change her shifts to avoid working with him. The appeal court in London also found that the trial judge had misdirected the jury.

Volunteer Here:Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program - Westchase, FL Patch

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FOCUS: Mass. towns look to rebuild after deadly tornadoes - Fall River, MA - The Herald News

A number of Massachusetts communities are confronting the long and painful task of rebuilding shattered lives and livelihoods Friday, just days after three deadly tornadoes flattened more than 200 homes, killed at least three people and scattered debris across the state.

Gov. Deval Patrick said at least 19 communities reported damage from the violent storms, which came with fair warning, in an area of the country that rarely sees such severe twisters that destroyed homes, peeled-off roofs and the toppled steeple of a 140-year-old church.

RTÉ Sport: As It Happened: FYR Macedonia 0-2 Rep of Ireland

Watch a preview of the game here from 6pm, live coverage to starts at 8:20pm (ROI only).

Get all the UEFA Euro 2012 latest scores here.

2254 Right folks, on that note from Gilesy, that's that for tonight. A great result for Il Trap's men.

State Headlines From Wisconsin Public Radio, June 3 | Ashland Current

Future public safety workers can expect to pay more for benefits By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio

Newly hired police and firefighters would be forced to pay more for their health care and pension benefits under a plan approved by Republicans on the legislature's budget committee. Police and firefighters were specifically exempt from the collective bargaining changes Republicans made earlier this year. But under the plan Republicans on the budget committee passed, new hires would be forced to pay more for their health care and pensions and so would police or firefighters who leave one agency to work for another.

Malaysia police slammed for cattle-branding women

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysian lawyers, politicians and activists lambasted the police Saturday, accusing them of abusing their power in chaining up and marking the bodies of 30 foreign women detained for alleged prostitution.

Police raided a high-end nightclub in northern Penang state late Thursday and arrested 29 women from China and one from Vietnam, along with eight Malaysian men. Local media reported police officers went undercover at the club for a week before the raid.

Behind the board: How a flawed system jeopardizes patient safety - GreenwichTime

It is supposed to be a bubble.

A place where a group of doctors and public citizens meet to decide the fate of physicians who have broken the law, committed medical errors or violated professional ethics codes.

Only the evidence that is placed before them -- often far less than is actually known -- is to be considered. Opinions about the decisions they render are not to influence them.

Lawyers get wake-up call - Local News - News - General - The Canberra Times

ACT ATTORNEY-GENERAL Simon Corbell is considering appointing a legal services commissioner to investigate allegations of professional misconduct by members of the local legal community.

A spokeswoman for the Justice and Community Safety Directorate said that, while the current regulatory system had served the ACT well, Mr Corbell was seeking to identify potential improvements.

Civilian deputy who shot gun on school grounds fired for misusing agency databases

A civilian deputy on probation for firing a gun while impaired after a night of kissing has been terminated for using criminal and driver license databases to look up deputies, their spouses, Hollywood stars, musicians and professional athletes.

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office terminated Monica Weiben, 40, on Feb. 28 for inappropriately using the Florida Criminal Information Center, the National Crime Information Center and the Driver and Vehicle Information Database (D.A.V.I.D.) nearly 300 times. Last month, the Sheriff’s Office challenged her claim for unemployment benefits, citing several violations of agency policies; a possible denial is pending.

Nedda Alammar: Destination: Baghdad?

Before he went crazy and thought he was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, Saddam Hussein did some pretty okay things; minus the murdering people, minus the bloodshed, minus robbing people of their families. In Iraq, education was free. Health care was free. People could study abroad if they wanted to, all expenses paid. Every citizen was guaranteed a paying job. Back in the seventies, before the wars and all that sh-t, as my mother says, Iraq was a great place to live. Minus the fear of saying the wrong thing and dying an untimely death.

The Money Behind John Edwards: Heiress Rachel ‘Bunny’ Mellon, Age 100 - Clare O'Connor - Filthy Rich - Forbes

Rachel 'Bunny' Mellon.

One of the most telling details in today’s indictment of two-time presidential candidate John Edwards comes in the form of a note from a supporter, sent to former aide Andrew Young in 2007. The donor is described in the indictment as ‘Person C’, but is widely understood to be reclusive banking heiress Rachel Mellon, or ‘Bunny’ to her friends. In the note, Mellon, aged 96 at the time, defends Edwards from media ribbing (he’d just spent $400 on a haircut) — and appears to provide evidence that led to today’s indictment for receiving illegal campaign contributions:

DA Michael O’Keefe again denies ties to gambling

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B OSTON -- Federal prosecutors have again suggested that the Cape and Islands district attorney tipped off two men that they were under investigation for running an illegal gambling operation.

Two Dennis men and one man from Barnstable pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Boston this week to operating an illegal sports betting business.

Just Ask Jo: Top 5 IEP Do’s | iep, child, jennifer - Life - The Orange County Register

Dear Jo: Our daughter is turning three next month and will no longer be eligible for services through our local Regional Center. We have an IEP scheduled with our school district and I've heard so many horror stories from other parents who have had to endure these meetings. I'm nervous and need some advice. I want what's best for my daughter, but I don't want to make a fool out of myself either. Any advice at this point would be helpful! - IEP's Scare Me

While We’re Waiting… Vinnie Pestano, Buckeyes Lawyer Up, and Cold Weather Colt? | WaitingForNextYear

While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com.

Pestano love- “At the top of the top bullpen in the American League is rookie Vinnie Pestano, the best reliever nobody has heard of. In his two appearances in the Toronto series, Pestano struck out five of the seven batters he faced. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 1.29 ERA, the lowest of any pitcher on the Indians’ staff, and he’s averaging 11.6 strikeouts per nine innings. Opposing batters are hitting .153 against him. With men on base, opposing batters are hitting .108 against him.

Lawsuit payout limit bill clears SC Legislature

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Punitive damage payouts for lawsuits will be limited for the first time in South Carolina with a bill the Legislature agreed Thursday to send to Gov. Nikki Haley.

The House with a 99-16 vote approved capping punitive damage awards in the typical case at $500,000, or three times the actual damages, whichever is greater.

Doctors' groups threaten to sue if gun privacy bill becomes law | On Call with Stacey Singer

In a move that sets up a Second Amendment vs. First Amendment showdown, three Florida physicians’ groups are threatening to sue to block the “Privacy of Firearm Owners” law.

At the time they sent the letter (see below) containing the threat, the law awaited Gov. Rick Scott’s signature. They again urged him not to sign it, saying it unconstitutionally attempted to deprive doctors of their First Amendment rights to free speech.

The realities of downtown Tucson’s redevelopment history - Inside Tucson Business: Guest Opinion

My family has been involved in downtown Tucson in one way for another for 50 years.

Back in the 1960s my dad owned a parking lot on Alameda Street west of Sixth Avenue. He hatched a deal to put a 14 story AT&T office building on the site, provided the rest of the block to the east fronting Sixth could be assembled for the project.

Big Indian IT cos can 'twist' new H1B visa system - The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Obama administation is seeking to change the filing and acceptance of H1B visa petitions, to an electronic format, a move which it says will reduce the burden and on government, and save $23 million over next 10 years for US employers. But immigration lawyers the new system can be twisted, to one's favour by stuffing it with a large number of applications, and thus increasing chances of selection.

SUMMARY JUDGMENTS: Our daily legal-news aggregator for June 3

FDA insider-trading probe expands : A Justice Department investigation of stock trades based on inside information from the Food and Drug Administration is widening beyond the government scientist charged two months ago in the case, the Wall Street Journal reported. The DOJ and the Securities and Exchange Commission originally suggested any illegal activity was limited to FDA chemist Cheng Yi Liang and his son. But people familiar with the matter told the Journal officials are now seeking information from a second FDA scientist and believe the Liangs' activities involved other federal employees. Agency approval or disapproval of a drug or medical device can cause stocks to rise or fall precipitously, making advance knowledge of such announcements a highly lucrative – if blatantly illegal – piece of financial information.  

Immigration News

In a landmark decision that has broad implications for immigration enforcement at the state level, the United States Supreme Court Thursday upheld the Arizona Legal Workers Act. Passed  in 2007. The Act has two major components: (1) it requires Arizona employers to use the federal E-Verify system; and (2) it allows Arizona to suspend or revoke the business licenses of employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens. The Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit in 2007 seeking to strike down the Arizona law, arguing that both provisions were preempted by federal law.  However, in Thursday’s 5-3 decision in Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting, the Supreme Court rejected the Chamber’s arguments and held that Arizona’s law is constitutional. 

Sixteen Thompson & Knight Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine

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Dallas, Texas- The global law firm of Thompson & Knight LLP i s pleased to congratulate its 16 attorneys selected for inclusion in D Magazine's " Best Lawyers in Dallas 2011 " list, which is featured in the magazine's June issue. The following are the Firm's 16 attorneys honored in this listing:

Texas man executed for $7 robbery-slaying

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Convicted killer Gayland Bradford was executed Wednesday for the $7 robbery-slaying of a Dallas grocery store security guard almost 23 years ago.

In a final statement, Bradford, 42, thanked friends for being with him "through thick and thin."

"I am at peace," he said. "We have no worries, just as I have no more worries. To the victim's family, may you be at peace also."

Obama camp wants $60 million by end of June

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(CNN) - He won’t face a Republican opponent for months, but President Obama is aiming to kick the campaign season off with a fundraising bang, asking his top donors to bring in $60 million by the end of June.

The request came in a presentation to heavyweight fundraisers Wednesday in Chicago, according to a source who has seen the presentation. The $60 million cash haul would go both to Obama’s reelection campaign and the Democratic National Committee, and is in line with reports that the Obama campaign is ultimately hoping to raise $1 billion during the upcoming campaign cycle.

Five Guard units headed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Horn of Africa

Five Oklahoma Army National Guard units were notified in May they should begin preparing for deployment to Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa.

The “notification of sourcing” (NOS) delivered to Oklahoma Guard officials here from National Guard Bureau in Washington affects some 448 Soldiers.

“The notification serves as an authorization to begin training in preparation for the possible mobilization and deployment of the unit, but does not constitute an official alert or mobilization,” said Lt. Col. Max Moss, a National Guard spokesman. “The soldiers in the effected units were told over the last couple days about the notice.”

Ramoil Management, Ltd. (OTC:RAMO) Groupe Concorde Developments, Inc. Announces Romania ALF Contract Signed

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 1, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ -- GROUPE CONCORDE DEVELOPMENTS, INC. (GCD) would like announce that early this morning, the final contracts were signed in Bucharest, Romania for the development of the Assisted Living Facilities as reported in earlier dated press releases.  We waited on issuing this press release until we had a physical copy in our hands and our representatives and attorneys in Europe sent it to us directly.

American Recycler, June 2011 | Business Briefs

Metalico, Inc. reported earnings of $0.19 per share and net income of $8.8 million for the first quarter, with significant increases in sales and operating and net income.

The company posted sales of $182 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2011, compared to $134.1 million for the comparable 2010 quarter when it reported net income of $3.5 million or $0.08 per share. All per-share calculations are on a diluted basis.

Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan Opens Florida Office as the Firm's Nationwide Expansion Continues

MILWAUKEE, June 1, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ -- Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, the nation's largest certified minority-owned law firm, announced today its nationwide growth continues with the opening of a Florida office located in Boca Raton.

Jay Blumenkopf, Partner, and Julie M. Cloney, Of Counsel, join the firm in the Boca Raton office.

Personal Injury Lawyers Melbourne Australia - Henry Carus & Associates - Injury Lawyers - Zimbio

Personal Injury Lawyers Melbourne Australia - This article will answer the question “What do you do when you’ve had an accident and it was someone else’s fault?” Do you call a personal injury lawyer immediately? Do you go home and put ice on it? Do you call your best friend and complain? There are many things you should do that don’t include ice and your best friend and that is because injuries can be serious and long-lasting. They can even be permanent resulting in everything from limping to being in a wheelchair for the rest of your life.

Boston Accident Lawyers - Car, Auto, & Bicycle Accident Attorneys at Law

Auto, bicycle, motorcycle & pedestrian accidents Foremost expert on Massachusetts Automobile Law

Recognized as a foremost expert on Massachusetts Automobile law, Robert Feinberg has lectured extensively on the topic. Several of his cases were published in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Verdicts and Settlements page. While many lawyers find the Massachusetts Automobile Insurance Law confusing, Robert Feinberg creates hypothetical problems which have been used as teaching tools for other lawyers.

Boston Truck Accident Lawyer :: Truck Accidents :: Massachusetts Trucking Accident Attorney

Choosing a Qualified Massachusetts Truck Accident Lawyer

Each year thousands of people are killed in accidents caused by large trucks, and over 100,000 are seriously injured in truck crashes. The regulation of the trucking industry is complex, and understanding the causes of truck accidents is often difficult. The attorneys at Breakstone, White & Gluck, P.C. have handled many Massachusetts truck and motor vehicle accident cases, and have the skills, experience and resources to handle complex personal injury, brain injury, and wrongful death cases caused by negligent truck drivers.

Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Attorney

Medical Malpractice and other Professional Malpractice Advocating for Safe Medicine for our Families

Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured because a doctor or other health care professional fails to follow generally accepted standards of care.

A bad medical outcome alone is not enough to have a medical malpractice case. The doctor or other professional must have acted negligently, or must have failed to act where necessary, and the patient must have suffered a severe injury.

Massachusetts medical malpractice lawyer | The Forum for Massachusetts Law

No, your concern over your gut reaction to the lawyer you talked to does not sound "weird" at all.  In fact, I applaud you for listening to your gut and moving on. I have no idea what type of injury you suffered and how that injury continues to impact your life, but dealing with these issues can, I know, be stressful.  Now, on top of dealing with your injury, you are adding the stress of trying to sue a person and possibly a medical institution. 

Founders

Weldon H. Berry, was an alumnus of Texas Southern University School of Law where he received his Jusris Doctorate in 1952. As a Cooperating Attorney with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, he tried many federal cases involving civil rights violations. He was also a plaintiff in the highly publicized State of Texas case LULAC v. Attorney General of Texas. He was a former member of the judiciary and was a judge for the 80th Civil District Court of Harris County.

Auto Accident Attorney: Pre Consultation Guide When Injured in Car Accident

For things like auto accident related injury which happens about once or twice, or hopefully never, in the lifetime, we do not think about it too much. But if it does happen, it would be good to know what to expect and how to handle it.

The sneaky part about getting injured in a car accident or truck accident is that you may not realize you are hurt and some of the symptoms won't show up until at much later date. When you were hit from behind, a typical injury would be whiplash injury that's when your neck and spinal cord get shaken violently when hit from behind, and you may feel a little dizzy at the scene but it can get much worse. Or your internal organs get shifted, and bumped to each other and cause bleeding, even partial failure, you may not feel a thing until it propagates to other part of the body. The point is your body is a very delicate machine and it can break down in a very subtle way. That's why it is paramount to have an experienced accident lawyer on your side.

Choosing a California DUI Lawyer

This Article Prepared by the Staff of Kapsack and Bair, LLP

If you have been arrested for a DUI in California, you face the difficult task of choosing a qualified DUI lawyer. Generally, it is a good idea to make a short-list of about three California DUI lawyers and have a consultation with each of them. From those consultations, you should choose the DUI lawyer that you feel will provide you with the best DUI defense while fitting within your budget.

Birth Injury

Birth injury is a particularly troubling example of medical malpractice. Our birth injury attorneys have handled litigation for many families profoundly affected by substandard medical care during childbirth and the serious injuries it can cause.

Some of the most frequently discussed birth injuries include nerve damage and brain damage resulting in cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and similar conditions. Conditions such as these cause motor control problems and other physical impairments. The cost of raising a child with cerebral palsy to adulthood has been estimated at near $1 million. The costs associated with many other birth injuries are not far behind.

Traumatic Brain Injury

The brain is a very complex and delicate organ and any traumatic insult can severely disrupt the brain’s function. Common causes of traumatic brain injuries are falls, motor-vehicle accidents, and being struck by an object.

Medical malpractice that can cause or lead to traumatic brain injury includes:

Illinois Brain Injury Lawyers & Attorneys, Chicago, all of IL

BRAIN INJURY LAWYERS AND ATTORNEYS We help people find experienced, brain injury lawyers in each of the 50 states in all major cities and rural areas for free. When you contact our office you will speak with a personal injury lawyer for free and we will do whatever we can to help you find a lawyer that is experienced in representing plaintiffs in brain injury lawsuits. We represent good people with legitimate, serious claims of negligence against others.  If you would like a no cost, no obligation consultation, please either call us toll free at (800) 807-9530 or complete our contact form and we will call you. All inquiries are confidential.

Consult with a Lawyer Online - Ask an Attorney Over the Internet | Lawfirms.com

If you have an immediate need for legal assistance, and you don't have a lot of time to find and call attorneys in your area, you can reach out to our network of lawyers in two easy steps. Our Online Lawyer Consultation Service is easy to use, and let's you reach out to several attorneys that focus on any type of legal case. The best part is, it's free to use, and it only takes a few minutes.

Ask a Bankruptcy Lawyer | FilingForBankruptcyOnline.com

If you have a general question about filing for bankruptcy, you can submit your questions here through our online form. Please note that all questions received are answered by a real bankruptcy attorney, however, the answers given are only meant to be general in nature and are not meant to replace legal advice in any way.

A Guide to Washington's 52 Top Divorce Lawyers

Breaking up isn’t hard to do—but it can be painful and expensive. That's why you want a divorce lawyer who can guide you through the ordeal. Here are 52 of Washington's best.

By Kim Eisler    Published Monday, October 02, 2006

1. SANFORD K. AIN (Ain & Bank; 202-530-3300. Fee: $550 an hour. Licensed to practice in DC, Maryland, and Virginia). Sandy Ain, 56, has been at the top of the Washington divorce bar for the past decade. He recently formed his own firm, with longtime rival Rita Bank, and solidified his reputation as the go-to guy for the wealthy but maritally challenged. In the past year he has represented Washington billionaire Steven Rales in his divorce from Christine, his wife of about 20 years. Other clients have included former Maryland first lady Frances Glendening and business magnate Herbert Haft. Ain is confident, trustworthy, and ethical. If your case doesn’t call for his hourly rate, he will refer it to one of his partners, such as Mark Carlin, but he will continue to supervise.

Phoenix Defense Attorney

Regardless of how you’re feeling, the last thing you should do is freeze and wait for the process to develop, as it will likely make matters worse. Instead, you need to overcome your emotions and take immediate and proactive steps to begin the process of building a strong defense. That process starts by contacting the Arizona criminal defense attorneys at David Wroblewski & Associates today to schedule an initial consultation. The dedicated criminal defense department at the firm has handled countless criminal cases of all types, and the firm simply understands based on experience and track record how to make sure that you put your best case together to protect your rights and to fight the charges you face.

Cape Cod Business Law | Business Resources

We will look at business law in this article using cape cod as an example.

As what we had mentioned, legal is one of the item in your checklist for starting a new business.

You should find for your business a good and reliable consultative legal assistance and representation

There are different needs of a business, estate, or health care plan over different stages.

Ask the Lawyer: On Being rated for Life and Health Insurance - American Sleep Apnea Association - ASAA

ASK THE LAWYER: ON BEING RATED FOR LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE

Note: This question was originally answered in issues of the newsletter; the consolidated answer is below.

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a few years ago and am now being treated successfully. Yet when I applied for new life and health insurance recently, I was rated because of the sleep apnea. I am in good health overall and am frustrated with the higher premium. Why did I get rated?

Florida Truck Accident Attorney | Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, P.L. Represent Only Individuals and Families

The competent and aggressive work of Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, P.L. has led to the successful resolutions of many Florida truck accident cases whether by a jury verdict or settlement agreement. This law firm has extensive experience handling serious and catastrophic truck, tractor-trailer and commercial motor vehicle accidents state wide. Smith, Ivey & Fronrath have represented the victims of Florida truck accidents and those involved intruck accidents throughout the country.

Florida Car Accident Law, Lawyers and Attorneys

Car accidents are a fact of life. They happen every day in Florida. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 3,097 fatal crashes on Florida roads in 2006. If you’ve been in a car accident and are looking for information about how to assess your rights and responsibilities and where to go for help, you’ve come to the right spot. Our car accident articles cover relevant issues such as fault, insurance, claims, personal injury, property damage, government liability, and structured settlements. You will also find rules, laws and other information specific to the state of Florida, and links to Florida personal injury attorneys who can assess the value of your claim and provide advice on your best course of action.

The Confidential Nature of Lawsuits

In 1970, Norma McCorvey instituted a class action lawsuit against the district attorney of Dallas County, Texas that led to what is still one of the most controversial U.S. Supreme Court decisions in history. One might not know that, though, because until she outed herself and bolted for the pro-life movement in her autobiography ("I am Roe"), she was just plain-vanilla "Jane Roe," the name plaintiff in Roe v Wade .

Diary sought in suit

EASTHAMPTON - Attorneys for Williston Northampton School are seeking a journal and unredacted psychiatrist's notes from a former student who sued the school last year, alleging a former teacher sexually assaulted her.

The girl, then a minor and identified as "J.D." in court documents, alleges that in 2009, biology teacher Dennis P. Ryan touched her inappropriately and school officials retaliated against her for reporting it.

Cuyahoga County court website aims to help people handling own divorce

By James F. McCarty, The Plain Dealer The Plain Dealer

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court plans to launch an updated website designed to help the growing number of people who file for divorce without lawyers.

Politics, power and infidelity: Why do they cheat?

By Rosemary Ford rford@eagletribune.com The Eagle Tribune Sun May 29, 2011, 12:21 AM EDT

Do we really have to name them? We all know who they are.

They are men who seemed to have it all. Power. Celebrity. Political clout. Beautiful wives.

And yet they risked it all for sex.

Earlier this month, actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined a long list of high-powered men whose marital infidelities have become pop-culture fodder in the distant and not-so-distant past.

Serb lawyers demand Mladic help to clarify two soldier deaths

The lawyers want Mladic\'s testimony in the case of two soldiers who were murdered in a Belgrade army barracks on October 5, 2004, amid doubts expressed over the official version of what happened.

There was speculation that the soldiers were murdered because they had happened to spot Mladic - who was on the run from international investigators over alleged war crimes - in the army barracks.

Lawyer accuses big-breasted paralegal of distracting jury - seattlepi.com

A Chicago lawyer has accused his opponent's young, big-breasted assistant of distracting the jury in a small claims case and asked the judge that she sit away from the counsel's table in the courtroom.

"Personally, I like large breasts," Thomas Gooch reportedly told the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.

Ghana News :: Feature: Jailing Of Suicide Man - Time To Review Our Criminal Code ::: Breaking News | News in Ghana | features

A farmer at Akrofuom, near Adansi in the Ashanti Region, Kwadwo Ababio, is now languishing in jail. His offence was that he attempted suicide.

The Daily Guide reported on May 20,2011 that Kwadwo Ababio had claimed that he was not liked by his townsfolk so he was going to kill himself. He attempted to cut his throat but was saved by an onlooker who reported to the police and Ababio was arrested. He was taken to a nearby hospital and after treatment he was hauled to the court and jailed for three months.

Cleveland Defense Lawyers Obtain Dismissal of Criminal Child Enticement Charges Filed by Bay Village - Press Release - Digital Journal

In the case of Bay Village vs. John Still, Case Number 10 CRB 1584, in Rocky River Municipal Court before Judge Hagan. The defendant was charged with one count of criminal child enticement in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 2905.05(A). The defendant hired criminal lawyer Joseph Patituce of Patituce & Associates, a defense lawyer practicing near Cleveland to defend him.

Working: Ex-employees still linked to employers | L.M. Sixel: Working | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

The goodbye cake may be a distant memory. Maybe no one even remembers the former colleague’s name. But it turns out that doesn’t matter much because — much to the surprise of some employers — an employment relationship can linger for years.

Just ask Radio One of Texas.

The company, which owns KBXX-FM (97.9) The Box, found itself defending against the allegation that it retaliated against its former sales manager by refusing to sell her advertising time after she launched her own advertising agency.

14 Epstein Becker attorneys move over to Cozen O’Connor | Houston Business Journal

Fourteen Houston attorneys from Epstein Becker Green Wickliff & Hall PC have left the firm to join Cozen O’Connor.

A. Martin Wickliff Jr. and Alton Hall Jr. lead the group of attorneys joining Philadelphia-based Cozen O’Connor in a move that will round out the firm’s labor and employment and energy practices.

Law Firms Big and Small Get Ready to Evaluate Summer Associates

This month, firms across Texas are welcoming summer associates. It's a matching game where firms of all sizes and law students try to impress and assess in just a few weeks' time. Integral to firms' success in this matching process is evaluating students' work products, social interactions and legal skills.

Trojans never stood a chance after taking NCAA's best shot

LOS ANGELES -- USC never really had a chance to win its appeal.

It's hard to argue the point really. Now that the NCAA has denied the school's appeal -- five years, a month and six days after the case first started -- the school is finally forced to move on, as the rest of us surely have already (on to Ohio State, Tennessee, North Carolina, Auburn, Central Florida ...).

Jennifer Watkins seeks release from Florida jail - Springfield, IL - The State Journal-Register

Jennifer Watkins on Thursday filed a court motion in Florida asking that she be released from jail.

The order was expected, since a judge last month set a deadline of Thursday for Watkins to file paperwork or face return to Illinois, where she is wanted for civil contempt of court and misdemeanor visitation interference for not allowing visits between her daughter Sidney and the child’s paternal grandparents.

Tainted milk activist taken into 'custody' again in China

BEIJING -- A Chinese activist previously jailed for campaigning over the melamine-tainted milk scandal has been taken into custody again by plainclothes security men, a post on his Twitter feed said Thursday.

Zhao Lianhai, whose child was one of 300,000 made ill by contaminated milk in 2008, was freed on medical parole last December after being sentenced to two and a half years in prison the month before for “disturbing social order.”

How Telemarketers and Debt Collectors Obtain Your Mobile Phone Number

Landline usage is dropping by over 10 percent per year as more and more individuals are moving to the exclusive use of their mobile phones as their primary means of communication.  This means that your email signature, your business cards, your orders and other places you use your contact information can potentially fall into the hands of a telemarketer or other data providers, which will lead to potential telemarketing calls.  This unfortunately, is the way the world is moving and fast. 

Lawyer: Bert Reeves felt harassed

Slain former Cottageville mayor said he thought a town cop wanted to harm him, friend says By Allyson Bird , Glenn Smith

gsmith@postandcourier.com abird@postandcourier.com

COTTAGEVILLE -- A month before a police officer shot him dead, former Mayor Bert Reeves called a lawyer friend and said something that now seems chilling: He feared a town cop wanted to hurt him.

Lawyer blasts state monitor's decision

TRENTON -- A lawyer representing 128 public school custodial workers facing layoffs yesterday criticized state fiscal monitor Mark Cowell for overturning a school board decision to save their jobs before the full impact of a state Supreme Court decision that could bring up to $12 million to the school district is known.

What to Look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have suffered a personal injury in the Atlanta area, you will probably need to find a qualified Georgia personal injury attorney.

ATLANTA, GA, May 26, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- If you have suffered a personal injury in the Atlanta area, you will probably need to find a qualified Georgia personal injury attorney. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries, but it can be difficult to collect the compensation you deserve. If the other party denied fault or the insurance only offered you a portion of the money to which you are entitled, an experienced lawyer can help you protect your rights.

Gold Companies May Face $100 Billion Liability for Sick Miners

May 26 (Bloomberg) -- Toto Willie has little to show for a decade’s work in Anglo American Plc’s gold mines: a store selling potato chips and kerosene, run from one of the three rooms in his tin shack, and a 1985 Toyota station wagon.

He also has a medical certificate showing he has silicosis, a scarring of the lungs caused by prolonged exposure to the dust found in South African mines now run by companies such as Anglo American-founded AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., Gold Fields Ltd. and Harmony Gold Mining Co.

Wasa ordered to speed up filtration plants installation

THE Lahore High Court chief justice on Wednesday ordered the Water and Sanitation Authority to speed up work on installing water filtration plants on tube-wells in the provincial metropolis.

Earlier, Wasa’s counsel informed the court that tenders had been invited through pre-qualification notice to bring in filtration plants with the cooperation of Nespak.

Toxic ships set off alarm

Ivory Coast-ravaging death vessel bought by unidentified Bangladeshi; another US-flagged ship reportedly reaches Chittagong

The controversial ship renamed Gulf Jash. Inset, The ship in its old name -- Probo Koala. Photo: collected from internet Morshed Ali Khan

The Probo Koala, infamous for 2006 toxic wastes scandal in Abidjan, has been sold to an unspecified ship breaker in Chittagong, raising fear of discharge of hazardous substances.

Fresh plea for asbestos victims 'fund of last resort' | The Law Gazette

Lawyers acting for people suffering from asbestos-related diseases have renewed their appeal for a ‘fund of last resort’ when insurance details cannot be found.

Claimant lawyers said they had waited more than a year for the results of a consultation on setting up an Employers’ Liability Insurance Bureau.

Obama cybersecurity proposal questioned by lawmakers - ComputerworldUK.com

The proposal, released this month, "simply sweeps away all of these laws in favor of this broad information sharing," Harris said at a hearing before the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee's oversight subcommittee.

The Obama administration proposal would give private organisations immunity from lawsuits when they share information about attacks with DHS.

Mullins files federal lawsuit against CHRB seeking stay of suspension - ESPN

Trainer Jeff Mullins filed a motion in U.S. Superior Court on Wednesday requesting a stay of a 70-day suspension that he is scheduled to begin serving June 1, citing violations of his due-process rights by the California Horse Racing Board.

In the lawsuit, filed in U.S. Superior Court of California in the County of San Diego, Mullins argued that he should be granted a hearing in the court before the suspension can begin, so that he can present evidence that the CHRB's decision to enforce the suspension earlier this year violated his rights.

Fired Mayo employee indicted after hepatitis spread through reused syringes | jacksonville.com

Former Mayo Clinic radiology technician Steven Beumel, 48, of Orange Park has been indicted by a federal grand jury on five counts of tampering with a consumer product resulting in death or serious bodily injury and five counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud after five patients contracted hepatitis C, one dying.

Boca Raton man surrenders in stabbing of another man outside 'hookah' club

One of the founders of the Beta Chi Theta fraternity at Florida Atlantic University turned himself in Tuesday afternoon for allegedly stabbing an acquaintance in parking lot.

Jasneel Singh, 28, of Boca Raton, has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

According to a Boca Raton Police arrest report, Singh spent some time with his friend and two others at the "Hookah Hut" in Boca Raton Monday night until the bar closed. Afterward, the four went to Singh's Mercedes where they listened to music and smoked marijuana until around 2 a.m. Tuesday. When two of the men - whose names are withheld in the report - called it a night, Singh followed them to their car to say good-bye.

St. Petersburg Florida Lawyer Launches New Website

Seasoned attorneys Christian Denmon and Nicole Denmon are proud to announce the launch of their law firmÂ’s new website devoted to reaching out to St. Petersburg residents who are looking for assistance on legal matters. With http://www.LawyerStPetersburgFlorida.com , the team behind Denmon and Denmon Law hopes to provide an online platform to better serve the residents of St. Petersburg and nearby areas.

Florida Dog Bite Law and 10 Dangerous Dog Breeds - Provided by Ferrer Shane: Miami Personal Injury Lawyers - U.S. Politics Today - News Media Monitori...

We all love our dogs. But, simply put, some dog owners are negligent in the way they keep their pets.

MIAMI, FL, May 25, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Last week, starting on May 15, it was Dog Bite Prevention week. Old news? Not if you've ever been the victim of a dog bite attack or other type of animal attack, or you've been threatened by an aggressive dog, you know that dog bite prevention is something that should be done year-round.

Massey, Xinhua Finance, MGA, UBS, Bawag in Court News

(Adds Massey in Lawsuits section, ‘Pay for Delay’ Drug Deals in Trials and UBS in Verdicts.)

May 25 (Bloomberg) -- Massey Energy Co.’s management believed U.S. government officials, including President Barack Obama, conspired to destroy the coal producer, according to unsealed court records in a case related to a fatal mine accident.

4 convicted in NYC of helping wealthy dodge taxes | ajc.com

NEW YORK — A jury on Tuesday convicted two prominent lawyers, the former head of a major accounting firm and an accountant of mail fraud charges in a massive multi-billion-dollar tax shelter prosecution, ending a 10-week trial that featured a parade of wealthy Americans from across the country who told how they dodged taxes through the complex investment instruments the defendants created.

Attorneys, Others Found Guilty in Tax Shelter Case

Former Jenkens & Gilchrist partners Paul Daugerdas and Donna Guerin were found guilty by a federal jury on multiple counts for their role in a massive, illegal tax shelter scheme.

In the second week of deliberations, the jury in Southern District Judge William Pauley's courtroom delivered guilty verdicts against Mr. Daugerdas and Ms. Guerin, along with former BDO Seidman CEO Denis Field and banker David Parse, formerly of Deutsche Bank Alex.Brown. The jury acquitted Raymond Craig Brubaker, a former Deutsche Bank Alex.Brown banker, on all nine counts against him.

Breakfast links: Begging for big boxes

Photo by christine592 on Flickr.

Wegmans at Walter Reed?: DC officials are courting Wegmans for Walter Reed. Would Wegmans build a store that helps create a walkable neighborhood, or will it just be another cookie-cutter massive-parking supermarket ? (Examiner, RPUS, Jonathan O'Connell)

Outlets a good fit for transit-poor megacomplex?: National Harbor will get an 80-store outlet complex . National Harbor's initial business plan had called for some federal offices but they failed to get any because of the lack of Metro access. (Post)

AUTO-MOBI.info - Law Offices of Brian Cunha & Associates Settles $70,000 Auto Accident Case-Knee Injury Resulting

On October 3, 2009, the 34-year-old Plaintiff struck the left rear panel of the Defendant's automobile with the front of his vehicle on Cape Cod in Barnstable, Massachusetts.  The Plaintiff claimed that the Defendant failed to stop at a stop line at the intersection of the two intersecting streets resulting in the collision.  The Plaintiff sustained an injury to his right knee requiring arthroscopic repair of his medial meniscus.  The Plaintiff, a tri-athlete, made an excellent recovery and participated in a triathlon in 2010 posting better times than prior to his knee injury.

112th commencement exercises held at MCLA - Bennington Banner

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Strutting and dancing, waving and smiling.

Those motions and emotions were all on display Saturday as the more than 300 members of the Class of 2011 received diplomas at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' 112th annual commencement exercises in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium.

Hearing moved to June for Highland Park couple accused of murder, torture, abuse of nephew | MLive.com

The aunt and uncle of a 4-year-old Highland Park boy who starved to death on Mother's Day made a brief appearance in  Wayne County 30th today.

Matilda Jane Brown Gardner, 30, and her husband, Randy Steven Gardner, 32, waived their right to a preliminary examination within 14 days of their arraignment, which occurred May 12.

Calif. woman accused of abducting grandchild - seattlepi.com

KNIGHTSEN, Calif. (AP) — A woman snatched her infant granddaughter from her son's Northern California home and took a cab 350 miles to her home in Los Angeles County, where she claimed the baby was hers, according to investigators and acquaintances.

Ericka Gallego, 58, was charged with kidnapping on Monday in the disappearance of her 4-month-old granddaughter, Ramy Amadea Gallego, over the weekend from Knightsen, a rural community about 55 miles from San Francisco.

Maria Shriver Hires Private Eye To Delve Into Arnold Schwarzenegger's Life

Maria's preparing for a divorce war...

Will it be Kristen Stewart?...

Ex-Husband Of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mistress Thought He Was The Daddy

Mildred Baena's jilted hubby speaks...

So he can 'relax in private'...

Kevin's 'surprised' that classic 80's film is to be re-shot...

Victoria Beckham Looks Pale & Tired As She Nears Her Due Date

Defendants in Aarons cyber-spying lawsuit: What we do is legal (Updated: 12:55 p.m.) - Local News - GoErie.com/Erie Times-News

A judge heard the opening statements this morning in U.S. District Court in Erie in the legal battle over whether a local software company must immediately disable tracking software it sold to certain Aaron's rental stores.

Lawyers for the plaintiffs, Crystal and Brian Byrd of Casper, Wyo, told U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Paradise Baxter that all across the country from California to Florida, Erie and Wyoming, possibly thousands of people who have rented computers from Aaron's rental stores franchisees may be using computers, that, unknown to them, have the capacity to track their computer activity and even take a picture of them.

Trimmed-down version of Florida's foreclosure court to remain in service | jacksonville.com

The funding that created Florida's foreclosure courts is gone but, at least in Jacksonville, the court will continue — with a change.

Last year, the Legislature approved $6 million for courts whose sole purpose was to speed the process and reduce the backlog of foreclosure cases. Retired senior judges were hired and paid by the day with a mission of clearing 25 cases an hour.

Achievers Under 40 profile: Giannina Marin, attorney with McAfee & Taft PC, OKC [Journal Record (Oklahoma City, OK)]

(Journal Record (Oklahoma City, OK) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Giannina Marin said it was her Type A personality and desire to accomplish a task that led her to choose a career in the legal profession.

"I am pretty 'Type A' and have always been about getting things done. I probably get it from my parents, whose very strict policy was never to promise as little as a piece of candy if they weren't 100 percent sure it would happen," Marin said. "It seemed to me that lawyers are somehow always necessary to get anything done in the world. So, I wanted to become a lawyer so I could know how to get things done. It is kind of neat to have someone come to you with a far-fetched project or difficult idea and put it together and make it happen." Marin graduated cum laude with bachelor's degrees in finance and criminology from the University of Florida in 2006 and magna cum laude with a juris doctorate from the University of Florida College of Law in 2008. While in law school, she served as an intern for the Hon. Juan R. Torruella, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. In addition to receiving awards for excellence in constitutional law, evidence, property, and wills and trusts, she was a recipient of the University of Florida Pro Bono Certificate for her pro bono work. She also served as a board member and treasurer of the John Marshall Bar Association as well as a board member of the Florida Law Review.

Woman wins injury compensation 28 years after incident

Those looking to pursue a personal injury claim for an incident that happened some time ago may be heartened to hear of the case of a Lincolnshire woman.

The lady, who is referred to only as Mrs P, has been awarded a £100,000 compensation payout with the help of an injury lawyer , the Lincolnshire Echo reported.

Mom Sues Airline For Unborn Baby's Food Poisoning | Strollerderby

Sierra Black is a blogger, writer and mother. Her personal essays have appeared in Mothering Magazine, the New York Times and Babble. Sierra writes primarily about parenting, personal finance and green living. When she's not chasing deadlines or toddlers, Sierra spends her time gardening, crafting and finding new non-toxic ways to get crayon off the walls. Before she answered to Mommy, Sierra was a features reporter for the Eagle-Tribune newspaper. To follow her adventures parenting three kids in the Boston area check out her personal blog, ChildWild.

What Now for the Unraptured?

I’m still here. I wasn’t raptured away on Saturday, to spend eternity strumming harps and swapping self–congratulatory stories with others of the elect about how we had perfected our retirement portfolios to maximize income despite the coming tribulations of the end times. So I’m going to have to suffer the consequences of not having been saved.

HSBC, JPMorgan, Strauss-Kahn, Lehman, Galleon in Court News

(Adds HSBC in Lawsuits section, Madoff in New Suits, Wal- Mart in Trials and J&J and Sirius in Verdicts. Updates Strauss- Kahn in Lawsuits section.)

May 23 (Bloomberg) -- HSBC Holdings Plc lost a bid to dismiss a lawsuit by a group of Taiwanese banks that accuse HSBC Bank USA of helping deceased financier Danny Pang’s PEMGroup defraud them of more than $500 million.

Farella Braun + Martel’s James Bruen Inducted into International Association of Defense Counsel | PRLog

PRLog (Press Release) – May 23, 2011 – Farella Braun + Martel announces that Partner James A. Bruen was selected to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).  Bruen is a member of the firm’s Environmental Law Department and Product Law Practice Group.

Founded in 1920, IADC is a prestigious international organization composed of prominent and leading corporate and insurance attorneys.  Its activities benefit the approximately 2,500 invitation-only, peer-reviewed members and their clients as well as the civil justice system and the legal profession.

Eastday-Volunteer lawyers helping abused children

BEIJING - China has formed the world's largest network of volunteer lawyers in a bid to protect minors' rights.

The network, which now has 8,900 lawyers on its books, was established by the Special Committee of Child Protection under the All China Lawyers Association.

Lawyer robbed of 100 sovereigns jewellery - southindia - Chennai - ibnlive

CHENNAI: An advocate from Salem reported theft of his bag containing 100 sovereigns of gold jewellery in a bus at Guindy on Sunday.

A Raja (37), a lawyer running a nursery and a primary school at Linemedu in Salem, said he boarded a Chennai-bound bus along with his daughter at 11 pm on Saturday. He had a travel bag containing 100 sovereigns of gold jewellery.

House Arrest Starts for Strauss-Kahn

BY ASHBY JONES AND MICHAEL ROTHFELD

NEW YORK—Dominique Strauss-Kahn is out of jail, but the experience of others who have faced house-arrest arrangements as tight as his suggests the former International Monetary Fund chief faces a trying time.

Mr. Strauss-Kahn, accused of sexually assaulting a hotel maid earlier this month, will be forbidden to leave a New York City apartment for all but a few situations. The arrangement calls for at least one armed guard to keep him under close surveillance 24 hours a day, seven-days a week—all at Mr. Strauss-Kahn's expense.

Why judges need to talk to kids

Get over it. That was family law specialist Alf MamoÂ’s implicit message to judges who still refuse to speak with children ages 12 or older in custody or access matters, despite those children being willing and able to speak with the court.

Mamo, of McKenzie Lake Lawyers in London, Ont., spoke at the Annual Institute of Family Law in Ottawa, sponsored by the Carleton County Law Association. The one-day conference on April 8 also featured useful advice on advocacy from Ottawa’s four “core” Ontario Superior Court Family Branch judges, including its new administrative judge, who delivered the eye-opening news that because of the deluge of family cases, she and her colleagues often have only 7.5 minutes “per side” of a case to read and prepare for a motion, and 15 minutes per side to prepare for a settlement conference.