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
... 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
... 125 words the same. After removing known licensees, they looked at the sites that had information on and used traffic estimates from Compete to get an approximate idea of how large the viewership was on these match sites. After that, they then broke ... that the study, while useful, should not be considered scientifically valid. The sampling size is too small and the traffic statistics, though likely about as good as possible, leaves room for error. It is very difficult to imagine a more thorough ...
November 19, 2008 06:08 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
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
... , October 8, 2008 LA County DA Drops Pomona Mayer-Elect Rothman's DUI ChargesDaily Bulletin, DailyBulletin.com, November 5, 2008 Related Web Resources California DMV on drunk driving and field sobriety tests California DMV: if you are pulled over for DUI, what happens? If you have been arrested and charged with DUI in San Diego county, then trust your case to an experienced San Diego criminal defense attorney. Attorney Victor A. Orsatti will explain your legal options during a free consultation.
November 19, 2008 04:29 pm

Florida bicycle deaths lead nation

(Florida Injury Lawyer Blog)
... released this week by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration. Only one other state, California with 109, had more than 100 people killed on bicycles last year. The attorneys at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, ... to obey the same rules of the road as other operators. When cycling in the street, bicyclists must ride in the same direction as traffic. - Drivers of motor vehicles need to share the road with bicyclists. Be courteous. Allow at least three feet of clearance when passing a ...
November 19, 2008 04:13 pm
Newsweek and CNN reported yesterday that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen Eric Holder, a deputy attorney general in the Clinton administration, to be the attorney general. Holder, a member of the ACS Board of Directors, has been on Obama's short list for the slot, according to the news weekly. Holder was a keynote speaker at this year's ACS national convention. During his speech before the ACS gathering, Holder said he United States must reverse "the disastrous course" set by the Bush ...
November 19, 2008 04:07 pm
... reportedly also looking into whether Lehman's financial statements were inflated prior to the bankruptcy. The U.S. Attorney for Manhattan has issued subpoenas to individuals that focus on what the firm told investors and other parties about its valuations ... to its bankruptcy, the potential buyers reportedly concluded that the portfolio was being overvalued by as much as 35%. The U.S. Attorney's office for New Jersey is reportedly investigating whether Lehman misled New Jersey's pension fund when ...
November 19, 2008 04:06 pm

Boston College Student Injured by Green Line Train

(Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
... accident victim were taken to Brigham and Women's Hospital. The operator underwent routine drug and alcohol tests, while the victim received treatment for head and leg injuries, as well as facial lacerations. The MBTA bused riders between Washington Street and Boston College stations as they investigated the MBTA accident. BC Student Hit, Hurt By Green Line Trolley, TheBostonChannel.com, November 17, 2008 If you have been injured, then contact our MBTA accident attorneys to discuss your case.
November 19, 2008 03:43 pm
Joe Paduda presents this week's compendium of risky-related posts. As usual, he's done a great job of culling through the submissions to bring us the best of the best.Do check it out.And do consider hosting your own Cav: it's fun, easy and a nice traffic boost. Just drop us a line to reserve your early 2009 slot.
November 19, 2008 03:40 pm
Ruby Meyers, 93, became a resident of Blossom South Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in 2005, when she fractured her right leg and was placed in a leg brace. Pressure sores developed under the leg brace that were not properly treated by the facility and became infected. Ruby Myers' leg was amputated in December 2007. Ms. Myers died on November 15, 2008 at Protestant Episcopal Church Home. Her family has filed a lawsuit against Blossom South alleging improper treatment of the fracture. Now, ...
November 19, 2008 03:33 pm

CALIFORNIA STATE LAW ON MINIMUM WAGE & TIP CREDIT

(San Francisco Employment Lawyer Blog)
If you are a CA employee paid hourly, you should know that the minimum amount your employer can pay you is generally $8.00. There are some exceptions that vary by type of work. For example, you may not be entitled to minimum wage if you are the spouse, child, or parent of your employer or if you are an outside sales person. You should also look at your specific city's controls on minimum wage, as some cities have passed their own minimum wage regulations. California, unlike some states, does ...
November 19, 2008 03:18 pm
The Crossings, a nursing home facility located in Minoa, New York, was hit with a $13,300 fine from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for substandard quality of care. On October 15, 2007, an elderly 89 year old resident was served blueberry pancakes and sausage for dinner. A nurse's aide cut the meal into bite-sized pieces for the resident. Shortly thereafter, the aide noticed the woman's mouth was open, she was not breathing, and her lips were blue. The aide failed to call a "code blue", ...
November 19, 2008 02:32 pm
... I made the right decision to immediately hire a qualified and competent criminal defense attorney. After reviewing my case thoroughly and doing some independent investigation, ... been anywhere near the shooting at the time it took place. I know that if my attorney had not been diligent in seeking my cell phone records from the police officers and district attorney's office and forcing them to confront the evidence that was in my favor, I would probably be sitting behind bars right now for a crime ...
November 19, 2008 02:00 pm
... Administration to hear complaints. SSA spokeswoman Carmen Moreno said neither Korte nor any of the other dozen administrative law judges were authorized to get free parking. They also aren't authorized to use a pass. Korte, 63, said through Indianapolis attorney John Forbes that he acquired the permit from a now-retired judge, William Vaughn, sometime around 2006 and assumed it was OK to use. Following The Star's inquiry, Korte called the Office of Inspector General to inquire himself, Forbes ...
November 19, 2008 01:53 pm
This Mass PI law post is the fourth in a series of five discussing themes to watch out for when settling your car accident case (or questioning whether you need a lawyer at the start of your Massachusetts personal injury case.) Fear of trial - How far do you want to take your case? Are you willing to lose it all? In addition, are you willing to go through all the pre-trial actions and wait for a trial date in the distant future? These are fears that can be relied on and can often lead to low ...
November 19, 2008 01:21 pm
Tax Appeals attorney, Timothy P. Duggan, and Green Building attorney, Vincent J. Mangini, co-authored the below post: Imagine the situation where a conscientious property owner decides to install solar panels in an effort to reduce his or her energy costs and help the environment. Then, imagine further, that once the work is completed, the local tax assessor increases the property's tax assessment arguing that solar panels are an improvement to the property, which causes the property's fair ...
November 19, 2008 01:05 pm
 
 

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