... a nationwide fad, those corporate defense lawyers lucky enough to practice in "Judicial Hellhole" jurisdictions, such as Madison County, Illinois, Civil District Court in New Orleans, or ... Marshall v. H&R Block, however, demonstrates that plaintiff and defense lawyers need to keep CAFA in mind when litigating any class action, even those that ... that were filed before CAFA and still remand pending. And defense lawyers should not cavalierly rule out removal just because the triggering event was ...
July 3, 2009 08:46 am
After failed attempts to reach a settlement, car accident lawyers at Abels & Annes have filed a lawsuit against a driver who is insured by State Farm. The claim arises out of an automobile vs. motor scooter collision which took place on June 25, 2008. Our client was riding his motorized scooter westbound on Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, Illinois. The car in front of him had stopped to make a left turn and then came to a stop behind the car stopped in front of him. The ...
July 3, 2009 08:15 am
Kroger has recalled ground beef sold in some of its grocery store because of possible E.coli contamination. Illinois stores where ground beef may be recalled include Food 4 Less and Fry's. The attorneys at Levin & Perconti want you to be careful and look at warnings when you are grocery shopping, especially over the holiday weekend! To read more about the Illinois beef recall.
July 3, 2009 07:32 am
... illegal immigrants that were awarded settlements for their construction accident injuries. While many illegal workers living in Illinois and elsewhere in the United States continue to worry that filing a claim for work related injuries could get them in ... Benjamin Beechwood Breakers, LLC, and New Visions Construction Corporation for $600,000. Illinois Workers' Compensation Benefits for Illegal Workers Illinois is one of the US states that recognizes an illegal immigrant's right to obtain workers' ...
July 2, 2009 05:10 pm

Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

(Central Illinois Paralegal)
Justice Weighed Here This site is presented as a forum for the Lawyers, Paralegals and Criminal Justice Professionals of Central Illinois, and especially those students, graduates, friends and supporters of the Paralegal and Criminal Justice Programs at Illinois Central College. at Illinois Central College.
July 2, 2009 09:02 am
... their insurance needs in order to reduce insurance costs." And a proposal awaits the signature of Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn that would make failure to carry auto insurance a criminal offense, ... , but still not tough enough. Here is the big problem with the insurance law in Illinois. The minimum coverage is still $20,000 per person, and $40,000 per ... & Annes urge you to speak with a qualified personal injury or wrongful death lawyer, even if you think there may have been inadequate or nonexistent ...
July 2, 2009 07:24 am
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has vacated the two-year prison sentence given to a CPA who plead guilty to obstructing and impeding the administration of the federal tax laws on the ground of ineffective assistance of counsel because her lawyer did not retain a tax...
July 2, 2009 03:05 am
... have closed down operations, without announcements of any sort or advance warnings. It was, at one time, the largest issuing agent for Stewart Title Guaranty Company in the state of Illinois. Based in Schaumburg, it serviced a great many north-west suburban real estate lawyers, and had a strong market niche providing insurance for smaller condominium developers. According to one insider I spoke with, Absolute may ...
July 2, 2009 02:47 am
... The judge said refusing a search warrant is not the same as refusing a court order, according to Barsanti. In other states that have done "no refusal" actions, police are authorized to take a sample by force. However, Barsanti said he does not believe Illinois law allows force. I guess State's Attorney Barsanti will not rest until it's agreed that anyone accused of a DUI can have evidence taken from their body by force. This is starting to feel more and more like the actions of Big Brother and ...
July 1, 2009 09:19 pm
... (the "insured" or "Defendant") handles it, if the personal injury claim cannot be settled and the at fault driver is sued the insurance company appoints a lawyer. More times than not, the law firm or lawyer appointed by the insurance company ... just go after the insurance company because they refused to settle the case when they had an opportunity. Under Missouri and Illinois bad faith, the insurance company is liable for any judgment in excess of the policy limits if they refused to settle the ...
July 1, 2009 07:24 pm

Nurse’s Assistant Pleads Guilty to Abusing Patient

(Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog)
... patient by striking their buttocks. The patient was bruised and "visibly shaken by the event" but "wasn't seriously injured physically." The nursing home had dismissed the employee once the report of elderly abuse was entered. The assistant's name will put her on a registry prohibiting her from working at any care facility accepting Medicaid for at least five years. Nursing home abuse can occur everywhere, including Chicago, Illinois. To read more about the physical abuse, please click the link.
July 1, 2009 04:12 pm

Federal Drug Testing Requirements For Truck Drivers

(Chicago Personal Injury Law Blog)
A major cause of truck accidents in Illinois causing death or serious personal injury is the use of alcohol and controlled substances by truck drivers while operating their vehicles. Pursuant to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ( ... additional authority over the drug testing procedures of various trucking carriers. This is an issue of public safety to reduce the number of catastrophic truck accidents in Illinois caused by negligent and reckless truck drivers and trucking companies.
July 1, 2009 03:13 pm

One Killed in Illinois Truck Accident

(Illinois Truck Accident Lawyer Blog)
An Illinois truck accident occurred when a semitrailer was heading west and a pick-up truck hit the semi head on after coming to a stop in the median next to the eastbound lane. One of the drivers involved in the truck accident was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy is pending. The police are still investigating the accident. For more information on this truck accident, click here.
July 1, 2009 09:35 am

Chicago injury lawyers issue caution regarding fireworks

(Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog)
The Chicago personal injury lawyers at the Abels & Annes wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend and we urge you to stay safe around fireworks displays this Fourth of July. While some types of small fireworks are permitted in Illinois, it depends on the regulations in your village or municipality. Fireworks are divided into two categories: • consumer fireworks, which include such items as fountains, repeaters and ...
July 1, 2009 07:08 am
... and otherwise spend time studying for this exam. crj227exam2reviewpart1.mp3: [www.divshare.com] crj227exam2reviewpart2.mp3: [www.divshare.com] crj227exam2reviewpart3.mp3: [www.divshare.com]Justice Weighed Here This site is presented as a forum for the Lawyers, Paralegals and Criminal Justice Professionals of Central Illinois, and especially those students, graduates, friends and supporters of the Paralegal and Criminal Justice Programs ...
July 1, 2009 06:18 am
... from the unlawful use or consumption of cannabis listed in the Cannabis Control Act, a controlled substance listed in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, an intoxicating compound listed in the Use of Intoxicating Compounds Act, or methamphetamine ... the unlawful use or consumption of cannabis listed in the Cannabis Control Act, a controlled substance listed in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, an intoxicating compound listed in the Use of Intoxicating Compounds Act, or methamphetamine ...
July 1, 2009 03:08 am
... victim is the person's legal spouse at the time of the commission of the alleged rape." Victim's rights advocates, lawyers and politicians fought tirelessly to reverse these laws across the country. States Begin Abolishing Exemption In 1976, ... years, according to a U.S. Department of Justice Study. In response, Martin and her family are working with Illinois Congresswoman Debbie Halverson, a Democrat, to draft a bill that would prohibit prosecutors from offering plea bargains to alleged rapists. ...
July 1, 2009 02:00 am

Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines July 1, 2009

(New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library Blog)
... retention bonus discrimination. Two class actions - one in New York, the other in Illinois - have been filed on behalf of female and African American brokers who claim ... turned in W.R. Grace's favor". Court says 'Civil Action' lawyer had right to see fellow attorneys "Jan Schlichtmann didn't violate ... plaintiffs in such cases." THE PRACTICE INADMISSIBLE "A judge questions prosecutors' cooperation with defense lawyers; the DOJ comes under fire for not overseeing outside monitors; the Supreme Court ...
July 1, 2009 01:34 am

New Jersey Law Journal: News Briefs July 1, 2009

(New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library Blog)
... polled, 27 percent say they have reduced the size of their in-house lawyer staffs and another 9 percent say cuts this year are possible or likely. ... and bars in several states are protesting new Federal Trade Commission rules that require lawyers to become involved in preventing identity theft. On June 22, ABA president H. ... rules as "unnecessary and beyond the intent of Congress." State bars in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Ohio and Virginia have also contacted the FTC to express their opposition, ...
July 1, 2009 01:06 am
... .com Order Ballard Medical Products Extension Set Gastrostomy Tube … Text of new Illinois medical malpractice reform law Debunking the Chicago Medical Malpractice Crisis Dissent Of ... bar entrants tennessee medical malpractice, erisa, business litigation and … Injury lawyer John Hochfelder Dedicates Blawg Review #209 To … law offices of irving solnik ... optimizing your law firm's site: keyword selection The Greatest American Lawyer: Blawg Review #109 SIU Law Student Publications grand old hypocrites ...
June 30, 2009 08:31 pm
 
 

This Domain Owned by Justia.com - Inquire About Justia.com's Legal Marketing Services