By John Jensen, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In North Carolina and other states, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) can be fun and exciting for both adults and children. Unfortunately, many children in North Carolina and other states have suffered personal injuries and death while riding on (whether as an operator or passenger) an ATV. CSX Transportation is a train / railroad company based in Jacksonville, Florida is ...
July 4, 2009 04:00 am
... Carolina Supreme Court adopted yesterday a comprehensive overhaul of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. The new Rules will apply to cases appealed on or after October 1, 2009. This post has a ... addresses (Rules 26(g)(3) and 28(b)(8)). Out-Of-State Attorneys The revised Rules impose more oversight on lawyers admitted pro hac. The Record on ... (Rule 9(a)(1)(n)). Furthermore, out of state attorneys intending to appear in the appellate courts must make a motion in order to do so (Rule 33(d)). ...
July 2, 2009 06:48 pm
... explosion. The workers' Raleigh personal injury lawsuit is accusing the water heater maker of not having the license in North Carolina to install, connect, or manipulate the pipes that deliver the natural gas. The plaintiffs are also accusing the Hickory contractor of ... vented the gas inside the building when they installed the device. The gas should have been vented outside. North Carolina safety officials are investigating 10 companies because of the fatal blast. Other defendants named in the ...
July 2, 2009 04:21 pm
... academic credentials and prior affiliation with a substantial litigation practice are essential for this position. Candidates should also be licensed in North Carolina or be willing to take first available bar exam. Federal clerkship experience is preferred. Information about how to apply for this job, plus two more positions in the south, after the jump. 2. Position: Environmental Attorney (2005 ­ 2008 grads) Location: Alabama Description: Environmental Attorney with 1- ...
July 2, 2009 10:31 am

Beazer Homes Deferred Prosecution Agreement

(White Collar Crime Prof Blog)
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina. The company issued the following release for investors (see here). The agreement calls for an immediate payment of...
July 2, 2009 07:06 am
Swine flu has struck firms. It has struck a district attorney's office. Even though it's summer, the nasty virus has now invaded at least one law school. This year, a few Duke University Law School students are ... PO Box 90362 Durham, NC 27708 14 flu cases at Duke Univ. summer camps [Charlotte Observer] Earlier: Swine Flu in the Bronx D.A.'s Office Breaking: Swine Flu at Mayer Brown (Chicago) Sponsored Topics: DukeUniversity - North Carolina - United States - Education - Colleges and Universities
July 1, 2009 10:09 am
... not alone! www.SurvivorsInAction.com "No Victim Left Behind" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A special thank you to New York Attorney Caroline Johnston Polisi, a WeNews Commentator for writing about this very important topic. Spousal Rape Laws Continue ... of the family." States embraced the Mode Penal Code's endorsement of the marital rape exemption. In North Carolina, for example, until 1993, the penal code's definition of rape noted that a person ...
July 1, 2009 02:00 am
... out of a driveway or parking space, or driving their vehicle in reverse. A driver that causes a North Carolina injury accident can be held liable for personal injury or wrongful death. Steps that North Carolina motorists can take to reduce or eliminate blind spots: • Adjust your mirrors so that you will be able to see as much of the view to the side and ... Our Charlotte car crash lawyers represent adults and minors injured in North Carolina motor vehicle crashes. We have personal injury law offices ...
June 30, 2009 09:07 pm
... Beach, members voted overwhelmingly to also allow legal assistants to join the organization with "verification" from an NCAJ member attorney, rather than "sponsorship," and to allow LAD members to hold non-executive committee chairs in other ... Parrish, an NCAJ member since 1992. "I can't say enough how much everybody has been open to it." Dick Taylor, the NCAJ's chief executive officer, told North Carolina Lawyers Weekly earlier this year that giving the LAD chair a vote appeared to be "completely ...
June 30, 2009 06:25 pm
... of course the parents of the three plaintiffs." "Of course" there is "clearly" no evidence for Nifong's assertion that the plaintiffs' attorneys used their filing to influence the media rather than for a legitimate legal purpose. (Nifong appears to assume that ... Himan, and the City of Durham, North Carolina, Durham Supervisors, in their Supplemental Briefs In [sic, cap.] Support of their [sic, cap.] Motions to Dismiss." Yet the whole thrust of Attorney Wilson's previous arguments has been that ...
June 30, 2009 05:01 pm

“I’m Not Filing Bankruptcy On . . . “, and Other Misconceptions

(Bankruptcy Law Network - Real Lawyers, Real Solutions)
"I don't want to file bankruptcy on my house!" "I don't want to file bankruptcy on my car!" "I owe my mom some money but I don't want to file bankruptcy on her!" Every bankruptcy attorney practicing in this country has heard these phrases or variations of them. The client wants to keep his home so he thinks [...]
June 30, 2009 04:52 pm
... the defective drywall has been reported in Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Officials from the CPSC met with ASIQ regulators earlier this month to discuss technical issues involving Chinese drywall and traveled with a CPSC investigative team in order to observe ...
June 30, 2009 09:13 am

Ammonia Leak at NC Plant Kills 1 Worker, Injures 4

(Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog)
An ammonia leak on June 20 at a poultry processing plant in North Carolina killed one worker and injured four others. According to this article on Philly.com by the Associated Press, the leak occurred about 10 a.m. Saturday, ... for a long time. It may be in the worker's best interest, however, to also contact an experienced worker's compensation attorney who can carefully examine the incident to identify any negligence or wrongdoing. An experienced attorney would also look into a "third party claim ...
June 30, 2009 05:00 am
... Villa IV, of nursing home negligence leading to Carrie Evans's fatal fall accident earlier this year. According to the North Carolina wrongful death complaint, the 85-year-old, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and hypertension, wandered away from the ... help. Evans also had a history of leaving the facility without help on several occasions. Despite having this information, the North Carolina nursing home did not make sure that she was constantly supervised. The complaint claims that on ...
June 29, 2009 12:49 pm
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June 29, 2009 04:47 am
... a criminal investigation." The meetings between Nifong and Meehan resulted in the incomplete report that violated both North Carolina's NTO law and the constitutional requirements of Brady. Is DNA Security really describing this tê ... his agreement to have Nifong direct the investigation could create a risk of constitutional injury . . . Nifong was the District Attorney appointed to serve by the Governor, and police officers are immune from liability for taking direction from a prosecutor [emphasis ...
June 28, 2009 05:01 pm
... the piece: [C]ourt fees related to capital trials, those in which prosecutors seek the death penalty for murder, cost North Carolina millions of dollars. The costs are incurred even if the charges are reduced or dismissed. Given the state's budget crisis, ... Defense Services. "The result is, a significant amount of money is spent on capital cases, although at the end of the day, district attorneys as a group only find a dozen in a year they even think are worthy of putting in front of a jury - and ...
June 28, 2009 04:13 pm
... , Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Onslow County, North Carolina, there were almost 200 juvenile arrests made for drug related charges according to the Onslow County (Jacksonville, North Carolina) Sheriff's Office. In 2009, the arrests for drug related charges continue. Many ... who did not safeguard these dangerous substances. You can read more about this story at Prescription Drug Abuse Among Children in North Carolina and Other States on the Rise.
June 28, 2009 04:00 am
... funds can be laundered and taxes evaded with little fear of detection and prosecution." I am not an attorney skilled in the intricacies of international law, taxes, or finance. I don't understand the differences between LLCs, IBCs, IFCs ... involving United States corporations. [www.washingtonwatch.com] National Association of Secretaries of State Congressional Activity: News Release: North Carolina Secretary Elaine Marshall Testifies Before U.S. Senate on State Business Incorporation Practices (06 ...
June 28, 2009 12:51 am
... someone who has been killed on the job, you need legal assistance now. Learn more about workplace injuries at www.alawpro.com, or call 1-800-ALAWPRO to speak to a personal injury attorney for free. As reported in an earlier blog, a blast at a ConAgra Slim Jim processing plant in North Carolina killed 3 employees. Now two workers who were hurt in the explosion are suing a sub-contractor hired by ConAgra. ...
June 28, 2009 12:20 am
 
 

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