Personal Injury Lawyer News
- Gail J. Koff, Jacoby & Meyers Principal, Dies at 65 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:43PMMs. Koff was the “silent partner” when the national law firm opened its first New York office.
- Mother of kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard may have to go to court to get state damages Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:50PMSACRAMENTO, Calif. - The board that considers compensation for California crime victims is being advised to reject a claim by the mother of Jaycee Dugard, who authorities say was held captive for nearly two decades by a paroled rapist.
- Colorado Personal Injury Law Firm Launches Online Resource for Drivers & Accident Victims Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:40AMDenver accident lawyer Daniel R. Rosen ditches old-school marketing for blogging.
- Attorney Anne Bremner, TV Legal Analyst, Shows How to Make a Small Story Bigger Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:21AMUpdate: Bremner yesterday ended the suspense with a quick guilty plea and apology, PI.com reports. "I made a mistake," Bremner told a Shoreline judge, who sentenced her to two days in jail f...
- Huffman now on other side of issues Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:17AMBack in the heady days of the modern environmental movement in the early 1970s, Jim Huffman bicycled to work as a new Lewis & Clark law professor. Rather than see his faculty parking spot sit empty, Huffman and his students planted a vegetable garden atop the asphalt. The move made national TV ...
- Freund, Freeze & Arnold 2010 Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition Recognition Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:00PMSeven Freund, Freeze & Arnold attorneys have been recognized in the 2010 Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition.
- New SRA transfer scheme Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:07PMThe Solicitors Regulation Authority’s new Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme for foreign lawyers seeking admission to the profession was launched this week. It includes an English language requirement. Gloomy ABS forecast Sixty per cent of law firms expect their businesses to suffer when alternative business structures are introduced, research by law firm comparison website LawyerLocator has ...
- Free agency a potential bargaining chip for players Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:09PMWhile a longer season seems inevitable, players need to push for becoming free agents after three seasons.
- Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Victim Awarded $1.3 Million Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:21PMWe recently wrote that the first federal Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch trial ended in a verdict for the defendants, Davol, Inc. and C.R. Bard, Inc. The Rhode Island jury found the defendants negligent in the design of the Kugel patch, but ruled the plaintiff did not prove the negligent design directly caused or contributed to [...]
- A Connecticut Attorney Takes on Pfizer in a Lawsuit Involving Hundreds of Injured Children Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:53PMRichard Altschuler is suing Pfizer for $2 billion. It’s a long-running legal guerrilla war involving alleged crimes against impoverished children, the biggest pharmaceutical company in the world, Connecticut law, medical ethics, corporate morality, international relations and billions of dollars.
- The Madden Curse Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:06PMThe Madden Curse: Of the 14 players to be featured on the cover of the Madden video games, all 14 have suffered disappointing seasons, and most have been seriously injured.
- Seroquel Used to Treat PTSD in Thousands of Soldiers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:21AMSeroquel, the same drug at the center of thousands of recently settled personal injury claims, is now one of the top medications on which the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) spends its money. Recently, AstraZeneca settled thousands of claims for nearly $200 million, according to The Wall Street Journal, previously. The settlements cover claims that [...]
- Personal Injury Trial Lawyers, Waldman Law Firm, P.C. Announces Involvement with Pro-Unions Web Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:21AMHOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waldman Law Firm, P.C., the Houston-based team of experienced personal injury trial lawyers, headed by Steve Waldman, announced the firm’s involvement with Pro-Unions Web.
- Personal Injury Trial Lawyers, Waldman Law Firm, P.C. Announces Involvement with Pro-Unions Web Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:12AMHOUSTON----Waldman Law Firm, P.C., the Houston-based team of experienced personal injury trial lawyers, headed by Steve Waldman, announced the firm’s involvement with Pro-Unions Web, a website used to provide exclusive information and resources to over 37 million active and retired union members.
- Alphonso Smith could be one and done in Denver Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:37AMJosh McDaniels made a few questionable decisions during his desultory first draft as Broncos head coach, but none looks worse than the decision to trade a first-round pick for cornerback Alphonso Smith.The draft class has time to turn it around,...
- Washington Post suspends Mike Wise for a month Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:52AMAt the outset of his daily radio show on 106.7 the Fan in D.C., Mike Wise announced that the Washington Post has imposed a one-month suspension on him for his ill-advised Monday Twitter hoax regarding, ironically, the suspension of Steelers...
- The Madden Curse Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:01AMUpdate: With the NFL about to begin, and with Madden 11 recently released, we thought we would repost this story from April. Drew Brees better watch his a–.
- PFT: Leinart should worry about being cut, not traded Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:22AMSo with Matt Leinart once again on the verge of losing the starting job that he was supposed to carry into the regular season, there have been rumors and speculation that the Cardinals could trade the 2004 Heisman winner who was the 10th pick in the 2006 draft.
- Liberal Arts Posse set to resume Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:30AMAfter a one-year suspension, recruitment for the scholarship program will take place in Atlanta.
- Professors selected for fellowship Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:30AMProfessors Irving Epstein (CHEM) and Yu-Hui Chang (MUS) will spend this year working on projects at the Radcliffe Institue at Harvard.
- Faculty member discoveres a male exposing bare body inside the Harlan Chapel, community notified Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:29AMBrandeis students from PA can reach out to a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyer to get insight into the field of law and the opportunities it affords.
- Five video games you need to play this fall Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:26AMThe year is just getting heated up for video games as big titles hit every console this fall season.
- Non-Investor Law Firm Clients to Recoup Bulk of Funds Stolen by Rothstein Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:01AMWhile most victims of lawyer-turned-convicted-felon Scott Rothstein will recover pennies on the dollar in his criminal case, about three dozen clients will be made whole, a judge ruled Monday.
- Lawyer cleared in questioning of accident victim Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:34PMA state disciplinary committee has cleared veteran Hartford lawyer Andrew J. O’Keefe of allegations that he violated state ethical rules in questioning Manchester resident Kathleen A. Sinnamon about psychotherapy she underwent after a terrifying automobile accident.
- Hearing infuriates kin of Sampson’s victims Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:35PMThe families of two men whom Gary Lee Sampson admitted killing in Massachusetts assailed a court hearing yesterday to determine whether he deserves a new trial, and one relative accused the judge of trying to find a way to prevent Sampson from being executed. Hearing - Gary Lee Sampson - Massachusetts - Health - United States
- Schickedanz denied temporary stay of Woodbine ban Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:47PMETOBICOKE, Ontario – Owner Bruno Schickedanz, who has been banned from stabling or entering horses at Woodbine, had his request for temporary reinstatement denied at an Ontario Racing Commission hearing on Thursday.
- Judge recommends $12M settlement in Ga. peanut butter case Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:21AMJudge recommends $12M settlement in Ga. peanut butter case
- Trainer’s family hires lawyer Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:02AMORLANDO, Fla. — The husband of the SeaWorld Orlando trainer who was drowned by one of the park’s killer whales has hired a Chicago law firm that specializes in wrongful-death litigation. The Chicago firm O’Connor & Nakos confirmed Tuesday that it is representing Scott Brancheau, the widowed husband of Dawn Brancheau, the 40-year-old SeaWorld trainer who was killed Feb. 24 by a six-ton killer ...
- Judge recommends $12M settlement on bad peanuts Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:42AMRICHMOND, Va. - A federal judge is recommending approval of a $12 million settlement for those sickened or killed...
- TV marathon Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:06AMEd Bernstein never intended to be on TV this long.
- Husband Of Killed SeaWorld Trainer Hires Lawyer Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:09AMWESH 2 News has confirmed that Scott Brancheau, the husband of Dawn Brancheau, the SeaWorld whale trainer who was killed last February, has obtained an attorney who specializes in wrongful death lawsuits.
- Tripp Segars Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:00AMEven from an early age, Tripp Segars knew the direction his life would take.
- Three Santa Barbara residents, including child, killed when truck crashes into home Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:53AMA truck pulling a trailer carrying gravel from Santa Ynez to Santa Barbara crashed into a home near State Street, just before 7 a.m. today, killing two adults and a 7-year-old boy.
- Lawyer gets 60 days for kickback scheme Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:15PMA Santa Ana lawyer charged in an undercover kickback sting has been sentenced to 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to three misdemeanors, a county prosecutor said Tuesday.David Gonzalez, 47, who lives in Placentia, also has to pay $2,000 in fines...
- Miners demand justice after solicitor failings Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:48AMMiners who suffered long term injury at work are taking a test case in the courts to recover money that is rightfully theirs. The 20 miners involved have vibration white finger—a condition caused by working with vibrating machinery that leads to pain or numbness.
- Frederick Lawrence begins transition to presidency Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:01AMThe president-elect is preparing to officially assume the role of University president on Jan. 1, 2011.
- University exceeds fundraising goal Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:01AMBrandeis will channel a sizeable portion of the donations received to student financial aid.
- Director of Academic Programs chosen for Rose Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:00AMDabney Hailey will work to ensure that the collection and exhibits at the Rose Art Museum are integrated into the University curriculum.
- Library and Technology Services will extend library hours Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:00AMIn an effort to provide for students, all rooms in the library will be open until 2 a.m. this semester beginning Sept. 12.
- Division of Science aims to create coordinated curriculum Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:00AMProf. Eve Marder (BIOL) will head the new division of science, and will be responsible for implementing curricular changes by July 1, 2011.
- Judge blocks stem cell rules Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:20AMInjunction prohibits NIH from funding embryonic testing, saying it violates federal law. Stem cell - Biotechnology - Biology - Government - United States
- Titans top Cardinals in preseason game Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:01PMTitans top Cardinals in preseason game
- NFL notes: Injuries among Cowboys mount Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:17PMThe bright side, said coach Wade Phillips, is that almost everyone is expected back for the season opener. Free safety Gerald Sensabaugh and inside linebacker Keith Brooking are sitting out because of shoulder injuries. Both were hurt in the preseason game, against San Diego on Saturday night. Sensabaugh is likely ...
- Former Montgomery malpractice lawyer sentenced to 5 years for bilking clients Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:00PMA former Montgomery County malpractice lawyer who stole more than $1 million in client funds before he was cheated by an e-mail scam was sentenced to five years in prison Monday by a judge who called the case "a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions." Lawyer - United States - Law - Services - Lawyers and Law Firms
- NIH cannot fund embryonic stem cell research, judge rules Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:00PMA federal judge on Monday blocked the Obama administration from funding human embryonic stem cell research, ruling that the support violates a federal law barring the use of taxpayer money for experiments that destroy human embryos. Stem cell - Biotechnology - Embryonic stem cell - Biology - United States district court
- NIH cannot fund embryonic stem cell research, judge rules Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:54PMA federal judge on Monday blocked the Obama administration from funding human embryonic stem cell research, ruling that the support violates a federal law barring the use of taxpayer money for experiments that destroy human embryos. Stem cell - Biotechnology - Biology - Embryonic stem cell - Stem Cell Research
- Harold Dow Believed to have Died from Asthma Attack Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:41AM*The family of the late CBS News correspondent Harold Dow has issued the following statement in the wake of his sudden death Saturday morning: At the time of Harold’s death, he was suffering from adult onset asthma. On Monday, August 16, 2010, Harold checked himself into the Valley Hospital emergency room in Ridgewood [New Jersey] for [...]
- Zicam Lawsuits To Be Settled Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:36AMMatrixx Initiatives, the maker of Zicam cold products, just agreed to settle lawsuits surrounding its controversial cold remedies, wrote the Associated Press (AP). Matrixx said this action would better enable it to handle hundreds of its pending personal injury product liability claims. In June 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers not to [...]
- In Spite of Personal Mess, Fantasia Keeps it Moving Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:56AM*Fantasia has endured a roller-coaster couple of weeks as the object of media attention. First she was named in a divorce case that includes sex-tape allegations with her married lover, Antwaun Cook, and then she was hospitalized for a “medical overdose.” But none of that is stopping the former “American Idol” champ from honoring a [...]
- 12°C - Cloudy with showers, heavy at times Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:24AMLAW chiefs are probing a solicitor over claims that he failed to hand over cash to sick miners from a £2million compensation pot.