Legal News Brief

Plano schools reach undisclosed settlement with custodian over employment lawsuit

2009-08-10T15:50:00.000-07:00

PLANO - After the EEOC spent more than a year looking into the matter, Johnson's attorneys requested the case be closed this year so they could pursue their own lawsuit against the school district and Carino, said Weinberg Law Firm, Plano Employment Lawyer.

In his lawsuit, Johnson was seeking $1.5 million in compensatory damages from the district and $3.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages from Carino.

It is not clear what Johnson received in the settlement because he is signing a non-disclosure agreement this week, Kelly said.

Deciding Donte' Stallworth's LA DUI penalty

2009-08-10T13:11:00.000-07:00

But Stallworth has taken full responsibility for his actions, even in the minutes after he hit Reyes, when he called 911 and reported the accident in a distressed voice. Vick lied as long as he could get away with it. Stallworth made a horrible mistake, while Vick willingly entered into a criminal enterprise. Stallworth's error had a callous quality, but it was no different from every other DUI culprit's disrespect for the well-being of others, said Michael Bialys, LA DUI defense lawyer.

New York Lawyers File Wrongful Death Action

2009-08-05T11:22:00.000-07:00

John Q. Kelly, New York wrongful death attorney.

Will Obama Keep His Promise to Federal Whistleblowers?

2009-08-05T09:34:00.000-07:00

Bunnatine "Bunny" Greenhouse, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers whistleblower lawyer Los Angeles, alleged the Halliburton contracting firm illegally obtained billions in government contracts related to its operations in Iraq during the Iraq War. Greenhouse told members of Congress the Halliburton contracts were "the most blatant and improper contract abuse I have witnessed during the course of my professional career." She was later demoted and had her security clearance revoked. Greenhouse refused to resign and is now focused on a stronger federal protection for whistleblowers.

Chicago Business Corus Bankshares Inc. on cusp of crisis

2009-08-04T15:08:00.000-07:00

FDIC may seize 'critically undercapitalized' Chicago-based lender
By Becky Yerak | Tribune reporter
August 2, 2009

"My guess is that the swirl of uncertainty and pending litigation make this a relatively unattractive property in Corus' portfolio from the standpoint of potential bidders, assuming it goes to auction," said Chicago small business lawyer, a Chicago lawyer representing the currently nine named plaintiffs. Any entity that assumes Corus' loan will need to make good on "broken promises made to buyers during the South Florida real estate boom."

Even Corus' deposits are not all that attractive.

Ex-Bills star Smith convicted of DUI

2009-08-04T13:36:00.001-07:00

Friday, July 10, 2009
By Larry O'Dell, The Associated Press

Smith also was convicted of speeding and refusing to take an alcohol breath test. Judge Teresa McCrimmon gave Smith a 90-day suspended jail term and fined him $350 for DUI. She also suspended his driver's license for a year for refusing the breath test and fined him $90 for speeding.

The appeal is scheduled less than three weeks after Smith's Aug. 7 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Smith, 46, ended a 19-year career with the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins as the NFL's all-time sacks leader. The defensive lineman played in 11 Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro selection nine times before retiring after the 2003 season.

Cardon said during the trial that 11 knee surgeries during Smith's career made it difficult to complete sobriety tests that included walking a straight line heel-to-toe and standing for 30 seconds on one leg. Smith was stopped on Interstate 264 in Virginia Beach in May.

Smith, 46, could be heard telling Officer Bryan Womble about the operations in a videotape of the arrest, recorded by a camera mounted in the unmarked patrol car. "I'm a former athlete," Smith told Womble.

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Los Angeles Personal Injury Law Firm Ringler Kearney Alvarez LLP

2009-07-31T13:32:00.000-07:00

California injury lawyers Ringler Kearney Alavarez LLP have established themselves as a premier law firm by providing clients with consistently excellent service. They pride themselves on their intellect, creativity and tenacity.

These Los Angeles injury lawyers have achieved victories in over 100 trials with total verdicts in excess of $250 million.

Ringler Kearney Alvarez LLP achieves their verdicts by utilizing their substantial financial resources to obtain the best result possible for each of their clients. This LA class action specialist law firm fights tirelessly for their clients, no matter the cost and no matter the foe.

NY Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

2009-01-08T16:52:00.000-08:00

New York Catastrophic Injury Attorney John Q. Kelly is pleased to announce the launch of his new website for The Kelly Group P.C.

The website can be viewed at www.kellygrouppc.com and features notable cases and clients of Mr. Kelly.

About John Q. Kelly
One of the most renowned litigators in the country, Mr. Kelly has a proven track record in complex civil and corporate litigation nationwide.

His clients include some of the most widely publicized victims in recent times, including:

- Estate of Nicole Brown Simpson
- Parents of Natalee Holloway
- Estate of Kathleen Savio, ex-wife of Drew Peterson
- Estate of Heiress Anne Scripps Douglas
- Former Yankee great Joe Pepitone

Jerome Ringler Video - FOX 11 Metrolink Crash

2008-09-18T12:16:00.001-07:00

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Chatsworth Train Accident Lawyer Jerome Ringler

2008-09-18T12:15:00.001-07:00

Special Message for Victims of Chatsworth Metrolink Disaster

On September 12, 2008, an unprecedented tragedy occurred in Chatsworth, California when Metrolink Train #111 struck a Union Pacific freight train which was traveling on the same tracks. Our hearts go out to the victims. But this tragedy should not have happened. It happened because of human error on the part of Metrolink employees. Unfortunately, as the lawyers of RKA know well, human error by railroad engineers is not at all unique as a cause of commuter rail disasters.

Jerome L. Ringler has greater experience in representing victims of commuter rail and freight train disasters than any other lawyer in the State of California, if not the country. He has served as lead counsel in every one of the largest commuter rail disasters which have occurred in Southern California in the past 10 years.

In the Placentia Commuter Rail Disaster of 2003, Mr. Ringler was appointed by the Court as lead counsel for all of the Plaintiffs. He was requested by all of the lawyers representing individuals injured or killed in that incident to try the first case. That case resulted in the largest verdict for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ever rendered by a jury in the United States. That verdict, which was for $9 million, is detailed below in the multimedia section.

In the Burbank Commuter Rail Disaster, which also occurred in 2003, Mr. Ringler was again appointed by the Court to serve as lead counsel. In that capacity he was given the responsibility to try the entire liability (i.e., fault) case for all of the victims. In other words, every one of the dozens of lawyers who represented individual victims in that disaster trusted Mr. Ringler to try the liability phase for them, knowing that their clients would only recover if Mr. Ringler was successful. He was. In fact, Mr. Ringler not only obtained a favorable verdict for all of the plaintiffs, he obtained a $12 million verdict for his own client as well. This verdict was the largest in the State of California for a person with the type of injuries Mr. Ringler's client had suffered. This verdict is detailed below in the multimedia section.

Mr. Ringler is currently lead counsel for all plaintiffs in the Glendale Metrolink Derailment Disaster of 2005. This incident was, before September 12, 2008, the largest Metrolink disaster in history. Interestingly, in that case (which involves 11 deaths and dozens of serious injuries), Mr. Ringler has, against all odds, developed testimony proving that, even though a mentally-ill person placed a jeep across the tracks that the Metrolink train was traveling upon, human error on the part of the Metrolink engineer prevented him from stopping the train before hitting the jeep, which caused the train to derail. In other words, while the jeep certainly never should have been on the tracks, the Metrolink engineer would have been able to stop the train before ever striking the jeep had he only been paying proper attention. That case is scheduled to go to trial on June 8, 2009, with Mr. Ringler as lead counsel.

The verdicts detailed on this page all relate to railroad litigation. However, Mr. Ringler has achieved enormous, record-breaking monetary awards across California in a variety of complex areas. Those accomplishments are detailed elsewhere in this website. To see them, click here.

If you or a loved one has suffered injury or death as a result of the horrific Chatsworth Metrolink Disaster, we are available to discuss your rights with you confidentially and at no charge.

Please feel free to contact us at your convenience. Ask for Mr. Ringler,or any of his partners, at (213) 473-1900.

Chatsworth Train Accident Lawyer Jerome Ringler's Website

Roth Law Firm Named Featured Law Firm

2008-06-13T14:16:00.001-07:00

The Roth Law Group has been named a Breaking Legal News Featured Law Firm for its outstanding achievements in Business law and contract law in the Chicago area. Below is a little bit about the firm.

About Roth Law:
Business owners know that it takes hard work and dedication to make it in today's competitive marketplace. And choosing a law firm that understands the needs of small business is essential if you want to get a leg-up on the competition. You expect that your law firm will provide you with practical solutions and attentive individualized service. At the Chicago-based business law firm of the Roth Law Group, that's what you get.

At the Roth Law Group, we understand the concerns of small business owners like you and we have experience working in industries ranging from construction to chemical manufacturing. Our lawyers know that you need to remain focused on business and legal issues often detract from this goal. When the Roth Law Group represents you, we concentrate our efforts on resolving matters efficiently and economically and seek to reach the best business outcome in the least amount of time whenever practical. From contract negotiations to commercial litigation, we offer a full-range of business legal services specifically tailored to meet your needs.

If your small business is in the market for business legal services in Cook County or throughout Illinois, contact the Chicago-based Roth Law Group for a Free Initial Consultation. We offer practical solutions to your small business legal challenges at affordable rates.

A Few Representative Matters

-Obtained six-figure settlement on behalf of an Italian-based Manufacturer of wood veneer products in a breach of contract action against U.S. based distributor.

-Obtained judgment in favor of a Commercial Landscaping Contractor involving breach of contract.

-Negotiated nuisance value settlement on behalf of a Multi-Media Company sued for violation of Non-Compete Agreement, thus avoiding business interruption and an injunction.

-Successfully prosecuted foreclosure and other actions on behalf of a Colorado-based Mortgage Company.

www.rothlawgroup.com

Michael Khouri Launches New Website

2008-05-07T14:13:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles Professional Licensing and Health Care defense attorney, Michael Khouri’s law firm specializing in health care and criminal defense as well as licensing defense, announced the launch of its new Web site today, www.khourilaw.com. The website was designed by Los Angeles law firm web design company Law Promo.

The new Web site provides a comprehensive overview of the services provided by Los Angeles Defense Attorney, Michael Khouri. Mr. Khouri has been practicing law in Orange County for over 26 years, his expertise spans from Professional License Defense to Med-Care/Medi-Cal audit defense to Criminal Defense. The new website showcases Mr. Khouri’s extensive career and invaluable expertise.

About Michael Khouri:

Michael Khouri has been practicing law in Orange County for over 26 years.
He is considered an expert in professional licensing defense and the defense of Medi-Care/Medi-Cal audits, and has tried in excess of 100 cases. An expert in representing health care providers, Michael has proven his abilities with a number of cases and has spoken at multiple events. He is recognized throughout California and the Country for his integrity and firm resolve to help his clients get the best possible resolution to their licensing or criminal matters.

About Law Promo:

Law Promo understands that Law Firm Websites should be about more than graceful and compelling design. They must portray your firm's distinctiveness, make it easy to locate relevant experience and make a lasting impact on your audience. We bring strategy, creativity, technology and unmatched experience to bear as we develop unique websites that let you speak and be heard. We are the leading provider of web development services for attorneys, law firms and bar associations. With over 260 clients, we are experts at delivering effective web and online marketing solutions for the legal industry. Law Promo consistently provides powerful and effective web site designs that have met or exceeded their clients’ expectations.

If you would like more information about this topic or would like to talk with Michael Khouri, please contact Michael Khouri at (949) 336-2433.

Contact Information:
Michael Khouri
Khouri Law
(949) 336-2433
www.khourilaw.com

If you would like more information about Online legal marketing or law firm website design, please contact Law Promo:

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Gardere Partners Listed Among Top Business Lawyers

2008-04-28T14:18:00.000-07:00

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is being recognized for the fifth consecutive year among the top law firms in Texas in Chambers USA’s annual listing of “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.” Additionally, 19 of the firm’s partners are recognized as being among the best in their individual fields.

Published annually by London-based Chambers & Partners, the Chambers USA guide recognizes the top business law firms and leading individual attorneys in the United States. The firms and attorneys are selected for the merit-based listing based upon interviews by more than 100 researchers with more than 4,500 private attorneys and in-house counsel across the U.S. The 2008 edition of the Chambers USA guide will be released in June.

“We are very proud of the 19 partners who were selected for this honor, but perhaps even more proud that the firm itself continues to earn the respect of our peers in a variety of practice areas,” says Gardere Managing Partner Steve Good.

Gardere is ranked among Texas’ top business law firms in the fields of Antitrust, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Insurance, Real Estate and Tax. The firm also earns national recognition in the field of Government: Government Contracts.

Additionally, a select number of attorneys from the firm’s Dallas, Houston and Austin offices earned individual recognition in their specific practice areas. Firm partners recognized among the top in their fields of expertise include:

Antitrust – Curtis L. Frisbie Jr., Dallas; Randy Gordon, Dallas

Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Deirdre Ruckman, Dallas; Holland O’Neil, Dallas; Richard Roberson, Dallas

Corporate/M&A – Larry Schoenbrun, Dallas

Environment – Frances Phillips, Dallas; Richard Faulk, Houston

Government: Government Contracts – Marshall Doke Jr., Dallas

Insurance – Kimberly Yelkin, Austin; James Cooper, Houston; John Pearson, Houston

Intellectual Property – Kenneth Glaser, Dallas

Labor & Employment – Neil Martin, Houston

Real Estate – Kevin Kelley, Dallas

Tax – Allen Craig III, Houston

Tax: Litigation – Cym Lowell, Dallas; Val Albright, Dallas

Technology: Corporate & Commercial – Frank Putman, Houston