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Supreme Court May Target Second Amendment
Lawyer Blog News | 2007/11/15 15:32
The Supreme Court took no action Tuesday in the case involving the District of Columbia's ban on handguns.

The justices discussed the case at their private conference on Friday, but reached no resolution.

Four justices must vote to grant an appeal. The court does not always reach a decision the first time it discusses a case.

At issue is the capital's 31-year ban on handguns, among the strictest gun-control laws in the nation. In March, a federal appeals court struck down the ban as incompatible with the Second Amendment.

The justices next meet on Nov. 20 to consider accepting appeals. Their decision could be announced then or when the court convenes for oral arguments on Nov. 26.



Sheriff Forces Inmates to Pay Rent
Criminal Law Updates | 2007/11/15 15:27
A southern Georgia sheriff faces federal charges accusing him of billing inmates for room and board and interfering with an FBI investigation of local judges.

An indictment unsealed Thursday in U.S. District Court accuses Clinch County Sheriff Winston Peterson of perjury, obstruction of justice, using forced labor and extorting former jail inmates.

Peterson, 62, pleaded not guilty to the charges Thursday and was released on $10,000 bond.

Investigators say the sheriff charged jail inmates $18 per day for room and board. County officials agreed in April 2006 to return $27,000 to hundreds of inmates who paid the fees between 2000 and 2004. Peterson also used an inmate to do work at a business run by his wife, investigators say.

The sheriff is charged with obstructing justice by alerting an unindicted co-conspirator about the identity of an FBI informant he believed was part of a criminal investigation into courthouse activities. He is also accused of lying during a grand jury investigation of a Superior Court judge.

Neither Peterson nor his attorney could be reached for comment Thursday night. An after-hours call to his attorney's home went unanswered, and the sheriff could not be reached through the dispatcher.

Peterson is the latest Clinch County official to be caught up in investigations into the rural county's practices.

Superior Court Judge Brooks E. Blitch III and Chief State Court Judge Berrien Sutton face allegations by the Judicial Qualifications Commission, a state agency that investigates Georgia judges and has power to recommend removing them from office. They have not been charged with any crimes.

Blitch, 72, is accused of ordering illegal payments to county employees, ordering the early release of imprisoned felons and presiding over a case involving his son.

Blitch's attorneys have said an investigation will prove he is innocent.

Sutton is accused of appointing non-lawyers to hear criminal cases, pressing a magistrate judge to help one of his business associates and signing an illegal order to collect court fees that were later distributed to county officials.

Thomas Whithers, an attorney for Sutton, said Wednesday the judge looks forward to his day in court. "Judge Sutton has done nothing wrong and will vigorously defend these allegations," he said.



Milberg Weiss Investigates 401(k) Savings Plan
Class Action News | 2007/11/14 23:17
The law firm of Milberg Weiss LLP is investigating possible illegal conduct relating to The First American Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan. Specifically, Milberg Weiss is investigating whether certain fiduciaries of the plan may have violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA") in at least two ways: (1) by allowing employee participants to invest in First American common stock when it was not prudent to do so, and (2) by failing to disclose First American’s problems.

The Milberg investigation relates to certain facts alleged in the lawsuit filed on November 1, 2007 by the Attorney General of the State of New York against First American Corporation (NYSE:FAF) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, eAppraiseIT. The suit alleges that First American Corporation violated federal and state laws by conspiring with Washington Mutual to inflate real estate appraisals. Disturbingly, evidence collected by the Attorney General, including internal emails, are alleged to show that eAppraiseIT executives knew that their scheme was illegal.

If you have an individual account with The First American Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan and your account holds First American Corporation common stock, you may have legal claims under ERISA.

Milberg Weiss LLP has been representing individual and institutional investors for nearly 40 years and serves as lead counsel in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Please visit the Milberg Weiss website (http://www.milbergweiss.com) for more information about the firm. If you wish to discuss this matter with us, or have any questions concerning your rights and interests with regard to this matter, please contact the following attorneys:

Lori G. Feldman
Anita B. Kartalopoulos
Milberg Weiss LLP
One Pennsylvania Plaza, 49th Fl.

New York, NY, 10119-0165
Phone number: (800) 320-5081
Email: contactus@milbergweiss.com

Website: http://www.milbergweiss.com


Greenberg Traurig named US Law Firm of the Year
Law Firm News | 2007/11/14 22:43
 Greenberg Traurig, an international law firm with offices in Orlando, was named the USA Law Firm of the Year by Chambers and Partners at a Nov. 8 awards ceremony in London.

The Chambers Global Awards Program honors excellence in legal services in countries around the world. Finalists are determined by independent research carried out during the prior year, with the winning firms selected by a panel that includes international corporate buyers of legal services.

Among the reasons why judges tapped the firm for the honor: Greenberg Traurig's commitment "to providing a broad national and international service to clients," as well as its "track record of working on big-ticket transactions."

Other law firm finalists for this award included: Latham & Watkins LLP, Ropes & Gray LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Hogan & Hartson LLP and Morrison & Foerster LLP. In 2006, Greenberg Traurig and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP were selected as runners-up for the award.

"The award is more than a tribute to the commitment to excellence by every member of our team -- it is a tribute to our clients," says Michael Sullivan, co-managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Orlando office.

"On behalf of the Greenberg Traurig team, we thank our clients for this significant accolade," adds Orlando Evora, co-managing shareholder of the Orlando office.

Greenberg Traurig LLP is an international, full-service law firm with more than 1,700 attorneys and governmental affairs professionals in the U.S. and Europe. Florida offices include Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach.

The law firm has 55 attorneys in Orlando.

Since 1969, Chambers and Partners has published The Chambers Guide, which lists the top lawyers in 175 countries.


Peterson & Associates Advises Defibrilator Users
Class Action News | 2007/11/14 20:20
Kansas City basedlaw firm, Peterson & Associates, P.C. (www.petersonlawfirm.com), is advising of recent news indicating the critical effects and possible death to those whom have a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator with faulty leads. The FDA issued a class I recall of Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator leads because fractures have been detected in some leads. Models 6930, 6931, 6948 and 6949 are currently among the recall.

Reports have indicated that if a defibrillator lead breaks it may deliver unnecessary shocks or may fail to operate at all, which could result in death.

To determine if you have a defective lead, first research your card that identifies the model number of your defibrillator lead. Also, you can call your doctor who implanted your defibrillator and ask what types of leads were used with your defibrillator. Or, you may receive a letter from Medtronic.

If you believe you or someone you know has been a potential defibrillator lead, schedule a medical examination immediately. If you are amongst this recall you may be entitled to recover monetary compensation. All legal claims are subject to time limits so don't delay. A delay in filing a claim may result in the forfeiture and right you may have to compensation.

Peterson & Associates, P.C. is a leading products liability and personal injury law firm that has collected over $300 million in settlements and judgments for its clients. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri on the Country Club Plaza, Peterson & Associates, P.C., represents clients nationwide. Under the guidance of the firm's
president, David M. Peterson, Peterson & Associates, P.C. has collected compensation for thousands of clients who have suffered injuries from using dangerous medications and medical devices. The Firm is currently evaluating claims for clients injured by many dangerous pharmaceuticals and medical devices, such as users of the birth control patch Ortho Evra who suffered a heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism, individuals who developed adverse reactions from either Ketek or Tequin, people developing Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH), those who suffered a heart attack while on Avandia, individuals who received recalled implantable cardiac devices manufactured by Guidant, Medtronic and St. Jude, as well as individuals exposed to Benzene who developed leukemia or Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, to name a few.

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.


Pedley Zielke Gordinier & Pence is Dissolving
Law Firm News | 2007/11/14 18:48
The Louisville law firm of Pedley Zielke Gordinier & Pence is dissolving at the end of the year.

David Pedley, a partner and one of 17 attorneys with the firm, said he and some other staffers will move from their current location in the Meidinger Tower to a new office in the Starks Building. They will create a new firm called Pedley & Gordinier.

Pedley said some other attorneys will stay in the Meidinger Tower and form another full-service legal business called Zielke Law Firm. The split was amicable, Pedley said, and will allow both groups to focus on their own respective growth strategies.


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