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Bankruptcy judges asking $100 to cover Kagan talk
Attorney Legal Opinions |
2011/10/05 10:46
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The national organization of bankruptcy judges says reporters are welcome to cover Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan's talk at its convention in mid-October, if they pay $100.
Groups sometimes close their events to the press or allow reporters in with restrictions on the use of cameras and audio recorders. But it's very unusual to charge the news media merely to attend.
Kagan is scheduled to speak Oct. 15, at the end of the four-day conference in Tampa, Fla. She did not immediately comment on the fee arrangement.
Christine Molick, executive director of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, says the $100 fee is greatly reduced from what other attendees must pay. Registration fees for some participants top $900, according to the organization's website. |
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Samsung Seeking To Block Sale Of New IPhone 4S
Attorney Legal Opinions |
2011/10/05 03:46
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Samsung said it will file court injunctions in France and Italy seeking to block the sale of Apple's latest iPhone amid an intensifying patent fight between the smartphone giants.
Samsung plans to file preliminary injunctions in Paris and Milan asking that courts block Apple's iPhone 4S from being sold in France and Italy, alleging patent infringement of wireless telecommunications technology, the company said Wednesday.
Apple has continued to flagrantly violate our intellectual property rights and free ride on our technology, and we will steadfastly protect our intellectual property, Samsung said in a statement.
The South Korean company did not say when the French and Italian filings would take place, but also said it plans similar moves in other countries after further review.
The announcement comes one day after Apple Inc. unveiled the iPhone 4S in the United States.
Seoul-based Apple spokesman Steve Park, speaking by phone from Japan, declined to comment on Samsung's announcement.
The companies have been at odds since April when Apple took legal actions claiming Samsung's Galaxy line of smartphones and tablet computers copy the iPhone and iPad. Samsung has responded by taking Apple to court over what it alleges are violations of its patents covering wireless communications. |
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Hundreds in Fla. want out of Chinese drywall deal
Attorney Legal Opinions |
2011/09/06 00:34
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Hundreds of Floridians potentially want to opt out of a proposed $55 million federal settlement over faulty Chinese drywall in hopes of pursuing individual lawsuits in state courts, the attorney for two families said Wednesday.
The lawyer, David Durkee, said a key hearing Friday in Broward County could be a major step in determining whether people dissatisfied with the class-action settlement can take their cases before juries in Florida courts.
They don't want any part of that settlement, Durkee said. They have chosen state court. They want to proceed individually and they want their day in court.
The settlement, first announced in June, involves Banner Supply Co., a major distributor of Chinese drywall, and thousands of affected homeowners, builders, installers and others in Florida. U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon in New Orleans - where lawsuits in several states were consolidated for pretrial purposes - gave the deal preliminary approval in July.
Thousands of homes mainly in the South were affected by installation of Chinese drywall that has a foul odor, can corrode wiring and metal in appliances and cause health problems. The Banner settlement involves mostly Floridians.
Fallon also ordered a temporary halt to drywall lawsuits filed against Banner in state court. The hearing Friday before Broward County Circuit Judge Charles Greene concerns whether cases filed by the families represented by Durkee can proceed despite the federal order and settlement. |
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UNBREAKABLE - The Peggy Myers Story
Attorney Legal Opinions |
2011/09/02 00:34
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http://www.insiderexclusive.com/show-content/302-unbreakable-the-peggy-myers-story.html nbsp;
Imagine your life coming to a sudden Standstill by getting slammed in the face by a 100 pound, 6 foot wide...6 foot high gate, hitting you at 60 miles per hour.
That is exactly what happened to a beautiful young elementary school teacher named, Peggy Myers, one cold November Ohio morning.nbsp; Peggy suffered unimaginable injuries and 22 surgical operations later she joins the INSIDER EXCLUSIVE, in her first Television appearance in her remarkable story UNBREAKABLE - The Peggy Myers Story joined bynbsp; her lawyer, Bob Palmer @ the law firm ofnbsp; ROBERT GRAY PALMER Co. LPAnbsp; who discovered the truth about that horrible accident on November 13, 2003...And got Justice for Peggy Myers
Peggy is an inspiration to everyone that no matter what catastrophes may befall us in life with willpower with determination with the help of one's friends and with God, we can all make a comeback slowly but surely
And That is truly... Peggy Myers unbreakable spirit. And that is the same spirit that inspired Bob Palmer to get justice for Peggy, and has earned the highest respect from citizens and lawyers alike.... as one of the best Trial lawyers in Columbus In Ohio and in America.
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We hope you'll tune in to UNBREAKABLE - The Peggy Myers Story this Novembernbsp; and join us on our TV website to watch it again. |
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Shareholder Class Action Filed Against WebMD Health Corp.
Attorney Legal Opinions |
2011/08/30 09:36
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The following statement was issued today by the law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer amp; Check, LLP:
Notice is hereby given that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of the securities of WebMD Health Corp., who purchased or otherwise acquired WebMD securities between February 23, 2011 and July 15, 2011, inclusive (the Class Period).nbsp; If you are a member of this class, you can view a copy of the Complaint or join this class action online at http://www.ktmc.com/cases/webmd/.
Members of the class may, not later than October 3, 2011, move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff of the class.nbsp; A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.nbsp; In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class.nbsp; Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.nbsp; Any member of the purported class may move the court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. nbsp;
If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer amp; Check, LLP (Darren J. Check, Esq. or David M. Promisloff, Esq.) toll free at 1-888-299-7706 or 1-610-667-7706, or via e-mail at info@ktmc.com.nbsp; For additional information about this lawsuit, or to join the class action online, please visit http://www.ktmc.com/cases/webmd/. |
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