Proving Mitigation

(Legal Profession Blog)
An attorney who had acknowledged neglect of client matters agreed to a fully-stayed suspension of a year and a day that was imposed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Of particular interest is a psychotherapist's report attached to the Disciplinary Board's...
November 19, 2008 08:34 pm
With Covington & Burling partner Eric H. Holder Jr. President-elect Obama's apparent pick for attorney general, a speech he gave in June suggests he would make a top priority of closing Guantanamo Bay. In the June 13 speech to the...
November 19, 2008 07:43 pm

California Man Found Guilty of Murder

(San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog)
... mother's home in La Jolla and died in the hospital a few days later. As a result, Seth Cravens, 22, has been convicted of second-degree murder, which carries a possible sentence of 15 years to life in prison. Cravens and his defense attorney claimed that he acted in self-defense when he punched Kaunaui. His lawyer said they plan to appeal the jury's decision. Craven's sentencing is scheduled for January 12. In addition, Cravens faces charges of assault by means likely to produce great bodily ...
November 19, 2008 07:19 pm

e[dis]Harmony or eDiscrimination?

(The National Law Journal's L.A. Legal Pad)
Online dating services are under scrutiny of late for alleged discriminatory practices. The California company eHarmony, Inc., settled today with the New Jersey Attorney General's Office over a claim that the dating service violated the state's Law Against Discrimination by not offering a same-sex matching service. Consequently, eHarmony next year will launch a same sex matching service called Compatible Partners, which will be marketed in gay and lesbian media outlets. Details can be found on ...
November 19, 2008 07:02 pm

Former Thelen antitrust and bankruptcy heavy hitters join Winston

(The National Law Journal's L.A. Legal Pad)
Antitrust litigator Robert Pringle and bankruptcy partner Richard Lapping are some of the headliners in a group of 18 lawyers that is joining the Chicago-based Winston & Strawn. Large groups of lawyers have found new homes at firms like Nixon Peabody, Howrey and Robinson & Cole since Thelen announced that it would dissolve in late October. Winston has a big-time Thelen connection. San Francisco managing partner Charles Birenbaum was a Thelen partner but left in 2003 after losing a bid ...
November 19, 2008 06:33 pm
... -language:#0400;} Matter of Joseph Confreda v New York State Comptroller This Article 78 proceeding was brought about by petitioner, Joseph Confreda, to review a determination of respondent Comptroller denying petitioner accidental disability retirement benefits. Petitioner was employed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as a police officer. In January 2005 while on the job, petitioner slipped and fell on accumulated snow and ice on a wooden plan in front of his command post. He ...
November 19, 2008 06:22 pm
... no need to impose a draconian sentence to get the lawyers' attention when they are already keenly aware of the pitfalls that await the attorney who gives an investigator a free hand," wrote Christensen's lawyers. "The government's recommended sentence is not ... called Christensen's acts "brazen efforts to corrupt and subvert the legal system." They also argue that, as an attorney, Christensen held a higher level position of trust that requires prison time. In his response, Christensen's lawyers ...
November 19, 2008 06:18 pm

Knowing Your Estate Planning Attorney

(Estate Planning Practice Blog)
... place, move to a facility or fight off a greedy child. The point of this post is that establishing a good relationship with an estate planning attorney can have untold benefits beyond just executing an estate plan. Your attorney can continue to offer representation and assistance ... not to be construed as legal advice, which can only be given after consideration of the unique facts of each matter. Please seek the advice or counsel of your attorney, financial advisor or CPA as it may be appropriate.
November 19, 2008 05:56 pm
... year we hear of someone who dies due to exposure following a car accident…the best advice is to stay put. I wish you a safe and happy winter driving season. "Let's be CAREFUL out there!" Thanks for reading, Jim _________________________________________ James B. Reed, Esq. Personal Injury & Malpractice Attorney Ziff Law Firm, LLP 303 William St., Elmira, NY 14902 Tel. (607) 733-8866 Fax. (607) 732-6062 Toll Free 1-800-943-3529 mailto:jreed@zifflaw.com http://www.zifflaw.com Share on Facebook
November 19, 2008 05:52 pm
... ;} Matter of Gerard O'Brien v New York State Comptroller This Article 78 proceeding was brought about by petitioner, Gerard O'Brien, to review a determination of respondent Comptroller denying petitioner accidental disability retirement benefits. Petitioner was employed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as a police officer. In June 2003, petitioner sustained a knee injury while on the job. Petitioner stepped backwards and caught his foot on a sewer grate. He was denied accidental ...
November 19, 2008 05:41 pm

Bonus Promise Enforced

(Legal Profession Blog)
In a case involving a dispute between a law firm and a former associate attorney, the Connecticut Appellate Court held that the law firm had breached an employment agreement and that the trial court had improperly struck a statutory claim...
November 19, 2008 05:39 pm
... 500,000 and one was $5,313,574.) As mentioned above, there were two jury verdicts over $1,000,000 in medical malpractice cases in 2007. The average settlement was $256,100 in 2007. The average was $221,000 in 2006; in 2005 it was $258,000. The average attorneys' fee received by claimant's counsel in cases that were settled was 29.45%. The average for cases that were tried was $32.12%. Thus, claimant's lawyers were paid about $40,000,000 on cases settled or tried in 2007. Defense lawyer fees paid ...
November 19, 2008 05:32 pm
... 500,000 and one was $5,313,574.) As mentioned above, there were two jury verdicts over $1,000,000 in medical malpractice cases in 2007. The average settlement was $256,100 in 2007. The average was $221,000 in 2006; in 2005 it was $258,000. The average attorneys' fee received by claimant's counsel in cases that were settled was 29.45%. The average for cases that were tried was $32.12%. Thus, claimant's lawyers were paid about $40,000,000 on cases settled or tried in 2007. Defense lawyer fees paid ...
November 19, 2008 05:32 pm
... ?s grant of summary judgment in favor of Appellee/Defendant All American Siding & Windows, Inc. ("All American"). Davis contends that All American is obligated to pay him commissions he allegedly earned before terminating his employment with All American and that those commissions are subject to the Indiana Wage Payment Statute. We reverse and remand with instructions. * * * We conclude that Davis is owed commissions that he earned before leaving All American. Davis designated uncontradicted ...
November 19, 2008 05:28 pm
Illinois Legal Aid Online has just launched a wonderful new online video called Doing Justice: Stories from the Front Line of Legal Aid, which features candid interviews with front line legal aid lawyers in Illinois. More background on the project is available here. -M Posted in Advocacy, Case Studies/Examples, Poverty
November 19, 2008 05:24 pm
... . He said he must have pulled the trigger, and the girl fell to the floor. She was pronounced dead Monday. Bail for Peters, 42, was set Monday at $250,000. He has been arrested for investigation of first-degree manslaughter. His attorney, Annika Carlsten, requested that Peters be released from jail, The Herald newspaper of Everett reported. She argued that Peters isn't a flight risk, or a danger to himself or the community. "It's obviously a tragedy for all involved and my primary concern is for ...
November 19, 2008 05:18 pm
... , not criminal intent," said Brown, who added that the students all lived locally and attended the same school. He declined to say which one or identify the students. Though Brown said there was no "malicious intent," the county district attorney will review the case and determine if criminal charges are filed. The fire burned intensely into the weekend, chewing up 1,900 acres and injuring more than two dozen people, including a Montecito couple who remained in critical condition Tuesday. Lance ...
November 19, 2008 05:15 pm
Supreme Court of Florida: US v. Maureen Stevens Robert Stevens worked for American Media Inc., publishers of the National Enquirer. In 2001, letters containing anthrax were sent to a number of recipients, including American Media in Florida. Mr. Stevens died from inhaling the anthrax. His wife sued the United States (it was their anthrax) and Battelle Memorial Institute, a private facility that produced Bacillus Anthracis for the government. Both cases ended up in Federal Court. The suit by the ...
November 19, 2008 05:08 pm
... ; • Driver inattentiveness; • Driver fatigue; • Drunk driving; and • Inexperienced driving. Tennessee auto accident attorneys have a record of successful outcomes on behalf of our clients. Our personal injury lawyers regularly represent plaintiffs who ... parts and components, including tires and brakes. Throughout our work in personal injury, our auto-accident attorneys are committed to thorough investigation and systematic case preparation designed for effective presentation to a jury. Our work ...
November 19, 2008 04:34 pm

Reduction of Pensions in India

(Workplace Prof Blog)
Global Pensions has this story about how one of the leading employers in India has been forced by the global economic crisis to reduce pension payments for current retirees. As the article explains, this action has the potential for causing...
November 19, 2008 04:34 pm
 
 

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