... packaged in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were sold after October 5, 2008. The manufacturer initiated this recall after discovering that, as a result of the manufacturing process, some bottles could contain metal fragments which could cause personal injuries. Parents who have given the product to their babies are warned to contact their health care providers immediately. The 2 lots currently being recalled are: Product code: 71683791111-1; Lot # SMF007, EXP: 09/10 Product code: 71683791111-1; Lot # ...
November 21, 2008 07:02 pm
... -08) found that the trial court erred when it dismissed third party complaint for contribution in connection with products liability personal injury complaint for violation of limitations period of Section 13-204(b) of Code of Civil Procedure; because limitations period was ... estopped from asserting stay of Rule 306 by virtue of their appearance and filing of motions before trial court while the case was on appeal. This case will have an impact on statute of limitations in personal injury cases.
November 21, 2008 06:50 pm
... of Warranty 2. Negligence 3. Strict Liability As with any plaintiff's case, in order for an injured person to recover for their injuries and damages, the plaintiff must first prove liability or fault. The items of damages in these cases, as in most ... 6. Pain, suffering, anxiety, emotional upset The statute of limitations is the time limit within which a lawsuit can be filed after the damage or injury occurred. This time limit in Tennessee is one year from the date that the injury happened or one ...
November 21, 2008 06:08 pm

Muskegon County Car Accident Lawyers

(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
A Muskegon County car accident has left one person with life-threatening injuries. On November 19, 2008, Douglas Green, 46, lost control of the car on U.S ... occurred. I hope Douglas Green is able to pull through and recover completely from the injuries. Michigan No Fault insurance benefits can help pay for the accident victims ... other important information. For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one ...
November 21, 2008 05:43 pm
... an MBTA train. Michael Cordo sustained facial lacerations and serious head injuries. Witnesses say that Cordo did not hear the train operator blow the horn. ... vehicle crash occurring. A Massachusetts train collision can result in serious personal injuries for hundreds of train passengers and other motorists and pedestrians. 2 at T ... Boston train accident lawyers represent clients injured in MBTA accidents. We have helped many Massachusetts train crash victims recover personal injury compensation.
November 21, 2008 05:37 pm
... in the floor during construction or a staircase without a handrail. In some cases, a business or landlord that fails to anticipate and protect visitors from violent crime might also be liable for their injuries under the same laws. A premises liability lawsuit can help you secure money for your medical bills, wages you lose because of an injury and even compensation for your pain and emotional trauma. If you have been hurt outside your home by ...
November 21, 2008 05:22 pm

Bullets Over the Bible Belt

(Underbelly: A Journal of Soft Information)
... while he was mowing the lawn -- hitting so hard he thought it was a stone kicked out by his tractor. He pulled out the phone. It fell apart. The 68-year-old man was bruised. He said doctors told him two things prevented worse injury, maybe even death: the phone, and the fact that the bullet came in at an angle rather than head-on. Reports of pocket Bibles saving their owners' lives pop up every so often. Richard says he's sure that God told him to put the phone in his overalls chest pocket ...
November 21, 2008 05:20 pm
... on the Peninsula. The two other train-related crashes (one killed a truck driver and the other hospitalized a woman with head injuries) have been addressed in previous blogs. In this latest crash, the pedestrian was hit by a Cal train while crossing railroad tracks in Mountain View. He ... to you been injured in a train-related accident in California? If so, please get legal advice immediately. Call the Law Firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-ALAWPRO (1-800-252-9776) to receive a free and ...
November 21, 2008 05:13 pm
... the theory like this: So, reason one: If they give you a bonus, you might tell someone, um, like Above The Law. And reason two: pressure from clients to control costs. Anonymous firm leaders say they fear the effect a big bonus announcement would ... One tipster even asked ATL to "stop reporting bonus information." But while we can't know what kind of paranoia is gripping law firm leaders at the moment, we're pretty sure that clients don't actually care about associate bonuses. Our friends at What ...
November 21, 2008 05:05 pm
... specialist who is the wife of Matt Cooper. Dr. Cooper practices emergency medicine for a hospital in Houston. Matt Cooper is an associate with Gibbs & Bruns in Houston. According to Matt's law firm bio, he not only is a Harvard Law graduate, but he also served as a captain in the Air Force before law school and clerked for a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit after law school. Thanks much to the source of this information for ...
November 21, 2008 04:54 pm

Argentine Township Bus Accident

(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
... . She may also be able to sue the driver or school district for negligence, but this will depend on the exact nature of her injuries. She should speak with an experienced Michigan car accident attorney to determine if she can file a lawsuit. If you ... send it out immediately along with other important information. For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about ...
November 21, 2008 04:47 pm

Criminal Law-The Press

(Northern Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Blog)
Some criminal cases attract a good deal of press coverage. If the press coverage has been so intensive that the local pool of potential jurors has been influenced, it is conceivable that the case could be moved from that jurisdiction to another locale where the press coverage has not been as intense. The press cannot be excluded from a criminal proceeding involving an adult. The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the accused the right to a public trial and likewise, the First ...
November 21, 2008 04:25 pm
... the wake of Hurricane Gustav. Instead of hoping that your protection is all you need it to, get informed about your policy. Under Texas Law, there are two very specific types of Homeowners Insurance - Form A and Form B. With these types of policies, the exclusions to coverage ... Homeowner's Form A and are getting the run-around from your insurance claim under one of the damages listed above, call the Berniard Law Firm Toll-Free at 1-866-574-8005 and talk to an attorney about your policy and claim.
November 21, 2008 04:19 pm
... car accident, you can order our FREE book, "The Ultimate Michigan Car Accident Handbook" by clicking on the book link. We will send it out immediately along with other important information. For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606-1717 or simply submit this contact form and we will get back to ...
November 21, 2008 04:11 pm

Need Green? Build Green

(Green Building Law Update)
In previous posts, Green Building Law Update pointed to anecdotal evidence that financing difficulties were affecting the green building industry. While there may be specific examples of green building difficulties, the bigger picture does not look as dire. According to a recent article, the green building industry is "staying afloat" despite the tight financing market. More importantly, at least in New York City, incorporation of green building strategies may actually be a prerequisite for ...
November 21, 2008 04:04 pm

No Relief for AdSurf Ponzi

(Psychology of Compliance " Due Diligence Law)
AdSurf Ponzi Get your own at Scribd or explore others: Law Opinions adsurf ponzi This is the end of the line for this particular incarnation of ad surfing money laundering schemes. I did like this from the Judge about Gerald Merha: "Mr. Nehra demonstrated the fallibilities of the professional expert witness, who was defensive on his client's behalf rather than neutral in his expertise" Related articles by Zemanta Colombia Seeks Arrests In Pyramid Scheme Colombian scam suspect extradited Colombia ...
November 21, 2008 04:03 pm

Postville: A Child's Perspective

(ImmigrationProf Blog)
A teenaged undocumented student told a sad story about his experiences in the Postville, Iowa raid last spring at at immigration symposum at DePaul College of Law earlier this week. Click here to read about it. KJ
November 21, 2008 03:57 pm
We've gotten credible information that Fried Frank has laid off at least 15 associates from their corporate department, including 6 in the real estate practice group. A tipster collects the information in a clear way: They are veiled as performance-based reviews, but virtually everyone is getting a negative review (mostly, it seems, to justify in a paper-trail [a decision] to not give bonuses).... There has been no formal review process announced, and no one knows what directive came from ...
November 21, 2008 03:50 pm
/**/ (This post is a condensation of a conversation Rick Segal and I recently had in a session at StartupEmpire's StartupSchool) I think many people would be surprised to hear that there are important steps you need to take for your new business before - even well before - you start it. But it's true. The single most common request I've had over the past year from startups is to help them deal with intellectual property ownership problems created because of pre-startup work relationships. ...
November 21, 2008 03:49 pm

Confusion at York as Some Classes Resume

(Doorey's Workplace Law Blog)
As the strike continues into its third week, cracks are appearing in the University's 'no classes' rule. The University already exempted some professional 'executive' graduate programs in law, business, and human resources. Now York has also permitted classes to resume at Schulich's school of business, but only for a few students enrolled in programs that [...]
November 21, 2008 03:39 pm