... happened during the last bankruptcy cycle, where reorganized debtors emerged from bankruptcy with trimmed down balance sheets and an edge over their non-debtor, leveraged competitors. Finally, more corporate bankruptcies mean more work for bankruptcy lawyers, financial advisers, investment bankers and other professionals that work in the bankruptcy field. For an extensive and extremely well done exploration of professional fees in bankruptcy, see Stephen Lubben's 2007 report. By way of example, ...
November 19, 2008 12:53 am

Please, do not use the real estate´s lawyer.

(Spain From My (Legal) Point of View)
We have talked a little about this subject in other posts. This one is especially for this question which can create you many problems. They are usually introduced by the real estate agent who affirms this lawyer will help you and will make you save money, as you do not have to look for other lawyer. Really false sentence. I can tell you from my experience, using common sense also, these
November 18, 2008 10:47 pm
... discrimination under the Unruh Civil Rights Act and the Gender Tax Repeal Act. These two acts protect people in California from discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, or ... to cases - businesses can not be sued merely because someone believes they will be discriminated against, but only when actual discriminatory activity takes place. This will slow the "drive by" litigation that is quite common in California.
November 18, 2008 09:46 pm

Chicago Transit Authority Bus Crash

(Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer Blog)
... at the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Blue Island Avenue, injuring 20 people. Another car reportedly careened off the road to avoid the crash and drove into a fence. Passengers were taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. Also injured in the accident were the driver of the two other vehicles. The driver of the car that rear-ended the bus was reported to be in serious condition. According to CTA spokesperson, Katelyn Thrall, the bus was stopped at the intersection. At the ...
November 18, 2008 09:24 pm
... schools are required to use to serve all children aren't frills. Nurses aren't luxuries, either. In an ideal world, who wouldn't prefer a school nurse in every school? But the budget news from all over-including California, Illinois, Iowa, Arizona, and Minnesota-sounds the same theme. Just as fiscal realities mean some school boards may need to think about unfamiliar options like having one highly qualified teacher and several highly qualified paraprofessionals teach larger groups of students, ...
November 18, 2008 09:00 pm

How to Seal a Criminal Record in Jacksonville, Florida

(Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog)
Bad things happen to good people. Not everyone that has been arrested deserves to have a criminal record. A criminal record will follow a person forever, but there is a way to fix this. In Jacksonville, Florida, you may be able to get your record sealed. To seal a record in Jacksonville, Florida, there are certain requirements that must be met: The case did not result in a criminal conviction. Either the conviction was withheld (withhold adjudication) or the criminal defendant was acquitted ...
November 18, 2008 08:12 pm
Here's a profile of Holder from the American Lawyer in June 2008....
November 18, 2008 08:11 pm

Getting a Criminal Record Expunged in Jacksonville, Florida

(Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog)
Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, a mistake can result in a criminal record. This criminal record will follow a person forever, but there is a way to fix this. In some cases, you may be able to get your record expunged. To expunge a record in Jacksonville, Florida, there are certain requirements that must be met: The case did not result in a criminal conviction. Either the prosecutor never filed the case, the charges were dropped or dismissed, you were acquitted, or the conviction was ...
November 18, 2008 07:42 pm

Women Lag Behind Men

(TaxProf Blog)
The National Association of Women Lawyers today released the results of its third annual National Survey on the Status of Women in Law Firms. The report finds significant disparities between men and women in the number and compensation of partners...
November 18, 2008 07:34 pm
The ABA Journal is conducting a survey of attorneys about the job market and the current state of the economy. Click here to participate.
November 18, 2008 07:24 pm

AAJ Releases Insurance Report

(Nursing Home Law Blog)
Normal 0 David Cohen, Shareholder in the Personal Injury Group, concentrates his practice in nursing home negligence and abuse claims, elder abuse and assisted living facility litigation. Mr. Cohen is the Chair Elect for the American Association for Justice's (AAJ) Nursing Home Litigation Group. AAJ released an original research report on the insurance industry, "Tricks of the Trade: How Insurance Companies Deny, Delay, Confuse and Refuse." The new report describes some of the most egregious ...
November 18, 2008 07:05 pm

New Port Richey paramedic arrested for battery

(Florida Criminal Attorney Blog)
... attacked him and he was just defending himself. The Sheriff's Office is now trying to determine if alcohol played a role inthis incident. McCormick has been arrested and is in jail on the battery charge. Depending on the severity of the woman's injuries, under Floirda law, McCormick may be charged with a misdemeanor or felony battery--which could potentially hold a penalty of anything from probation to ten years in prison. Questions about this post can be directed to New Port Richey Criminal ...
November 18, 2008 07:00 pm
... unable to attend to the blog as I wish. But I came out of my hole to let you know about a survey being conducted by the ABA Journal. Effects of the Wall Street crisis have spanned the country, and the ABA Journal is surveying lawyers for their thoughts on the economy. Please take this brief 2-minute survey. Survey results will be published in the January ABA Journal. Answers will be kept confidential and used only in combination with all other responses received. Take the time to add your input.
November 18, 2008 06:59 pm
... Friday, November 15, in a case named Cook v. AVI Casino Enterprises. In Cook, plaintiff sued a Tribal casino enterprise organized as a Tribal corporation under Tribal law, and two casino employees in their official capacities, for personal injuries from a drunk driving incident involving another casino employee. The Ninth Circuit panel held 2-1 that the court could exercise jurisdiction over the case under principles of Federal diversity jurisdiction, but held 3-0 that the court lacked subject ...
November 18, 2008 06:48 pm

Another look at Prop 8's friends and foes

(The National Law Journal's L.A. Legal Pad)
California Attorney General Jerry Brown urged the state Supreme Court on Monday to offer an immediate and thorough review of three cases challenging Proposition 8 -- a move that cheered the measure's opponents and upset its ... the court to overturn Prop 8. "What the court decides will determine whether a simple majority in a single election can change the California Constitution to eliminate rights only for a particular minority group." Proponents of Prop 8 took notice of the AG's action as well ...
November 18, 2008 06:48 pm
Avvo is a legal website that rates practicing attorneys. They have now released a set of law school rankings based on which schools generate the highest average rating of alumni. The top five are pretty standard. The highest average rating belonged to Yale: 1. Yale Law School: 7.6 2. Stanford Law School: 7.5 3. Harvard Law School: 7.4 4. University of Chicago Law School: 7.4 5. Columbia Law School: 7.4 Sorry NYU Law alumni. Your average rating was only 7.34. It's somewhat surprising that Yale ...
November 18, 2008 06:38 pm

Light Duty Trap

(Welch " Condon Workers Compensation)
... if your employer offers light duty work while you are recovering from your injury. It is generally a good thing to remain connected to your employer and the work force. ... no longer working. Time loss is not payable, since it is not your injury which is preventing you from working and receiving a paycheck. The most common scenario ... payable, as the reason the worker is not collecting a paycheck has nothing to do with the work injury. I often tell my clients, your employer does not have to be nice ...
November 18, 2008 06:36 pm
in 1816 arguments to a jury. The first is by defense lawyer Joseph Reed Ingersoll, who would eventually become a prominent Congressman:...
November 18, 2008 06:11 pm

Bankruptcy During Divorce

(San Francisco Family Law Blog)
... feel free to contact our sister-firm the Law Offices of M. Tilden Moschetti or visit its blog. ---------- Bankruptcy During Divorce by Sherrie Bennett (from lawyers.com) If you think you're headed for divorce and have a lot of debt between the two of you, it might make ... of going through divorce and bankruptcy at the same time are confusing at best, and highly damaging at worst. If you find yourself in this position, it makes sense to find a bankruptcy lawyer who can help you with all the issues.
November 18, 2008 06:06 pm
Electronic filing is mandatory in 9th Circuit cases on January 2, 2009. Training for Alaska lawyers will occur on December 9th in Anchorage (live) and in Juneau and Fairbanks (video). More information here, courtesy of Paul Eaglin.
November 18, 2008 06:01 pm
 
 

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