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SC high court overturns $11M defamation verdicts
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2013/07/05 15:51
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South Carolina's high court has overturned $11 million in verdicts against a Charleston attorney accused of defaming a businessman by comparing him to television mobster Tony Soprano.
The state Supreme Court this week sent a civil case against Paul Hulsey back to Circuit Court, according to a report from The Post and Courier of Charleston.
Hulsey was sued several years ago by Charleston businessmen Lawton Limehouse Sr.
The attorney had previously sued Limehouse's company on behalf of day laborers, claiming staffing agency L&L Services made fake green cards and Social Security cards, exploited workers and failed to pay overtime.
"This is a blatant case of indentured servitude," Hulsey told the newspaper in 2004. "L&L Services took advantage of the complexity of the system. They have created a perfect racketeering system, just like Tony Soprano."
Authorities looked into Hulsey's allegations but didn't bring charges. The lawsuit was ultimately settled for $20,000, according to the high court's ruling.
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McKennon Law Group - Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
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2013/06/25 19:26
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Newport Beach Disability insurance, life insurance, annuity, health insurance attorneys can help you resolve your claims and disputes involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act f 1974, also commonly known as ERISA. McKennon Law Group's main attorney Robert J. McKennon as recognized and awarded the "2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment” by American Lawyer Media and Martindale Hubbell, leading providers of news and rating information to the legal industry.
ERISA is a very complex area of the law and it is important you have an attorney who understands it. ERISA claims are the most common cases litigated in Federal Court, a court in which most lawyers are uncomfortable. ERISA involves mandatory administrative appeals and strict deadlines and it is crucial that you know your rights and that you hire an attorney early in the process after your claim has been denied and before your appeal is administered. Our experience in litigating ERISA cases are the top in the nation and in the Orange County regio. We will be the aggressive advocate for your case to obtain maximum success involving all manners of insurance disputes |
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McDonnell Law Office - Motor Vehicle Accidents Attorney
Attorney Blogs |
2013/06/22 21:55
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Motor vehicle accidents can be disastrous and costly. However, with the right Moto vehicle accident lawyer, it doesn't have to be. The pain and suffering resulting from accidents can be devastating. A statistical projection of traffic fatalities for the first nine months of 2012 shows that an estimated 25,580 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. This represents an increase of about 7.1 percent as compared to the 23,884 fatalities that occurred in the first nine months of 2011.
If you have been injured and feel that the other driver was at fault at all, McDonnell Law will help you obtain compensation. The costs of medical bills, physical therapy, lost wages and the mental costs from pain and suffering can be recovered if the other party was careless or negligent. It is important that you report your accident to the police and your insurance company right away. Do not have your car repaired until you have had pictures taken. Get pictures of all injuries. Make sure you get to the doctor to address your injuries and any and all aches and pains your are suffering.
At McDonnell Law our goal is to help your achieve the best results possible. Our
href="http://www.mcdonnelllawoffices.com/index.php/practice-areas/personal-injury-law/motor-vehicle-accidents">San Diego Car accident attorney will guide you through the process, argue passionately and negotiate the best result possible. If the defendant will not agree to a reasonable settlement, we will start litigation right away and fight strenuously to protect your legal right to recovery. Call a Downtown San Diego Accident Lawyer at 619 857 9020 or email us today. |
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Law Office of Rita O. White - Criminal Law Attorney
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2013/06/22 20:30
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Anyone who may be accused of a criminal act and have been arrested is inclined to feel scared or alone. If you have recently found yourself in this situation and are charged with a crime, you don't have to deal with it all alone. It is important to know who to contact during these difficult times and seek legal help from the Law Office of Rita O. White. Our criminal attorney has the years and knowledge to fight for any case.
Our criminal defense lawyers can handle all types of criminal law cases, including:
Drug crimes
Violent crimes
Sex crimes
White collar crimes
Juvenile crimes
DUI
Whether you’re facing a traffic infraction at the state level or have been arrested for a federal crime, the Law Office of Rita O. White will be prepared to litigate your case. Legal jargon may make it difficult to understand completely but our attorneys will serve as your advocates and offer you ongoing support throughout the entire process. We will fight so that you receive a fair trial, challenge any evidence that is illegally obtained, and make sure that your defense is presented as strongly as possible. We are the aggressive advocates you will need for any type of criminal defense.
For any inquiries about our criminal law services and the types of cases we handle, contact us at our law office today to set up an initial case evaluation. |
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Court reverses verdict in Calif. baby-selling case
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2013/06/20 22:19
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A midlevel California appeals court has overturned the conviction of a Salinas man who allegedly tried to sell his 8-month-old baby in a Walmart parking lot.
The state's 6th District Court of Appeal ruled Friday that the judge who originally heard the case gave incomplete instructions to the jury that ultimately convicted 41-year-old Patrick Fousek of child endangerment, The Monterey Herald reports.
Both Fousek and his girlfriend, Samantha Tomasini, were arrested two years ago when two women reported that Fousek had approached them and asked if they wanted to buy his infant daughter for $25. Fousek's lawyers argued during his 2011 trial that the offer had not been serious, but the appeals court said Monterey County prosecutors had presented enough evidence to support a guilty verdict.
But the court, in its unpublished opinion, said Superior Court Judge Pamela Butler should have been told they needed to agree unanimously on the specific act or acts on which they based their verdict. In Fousek's case, that could have been the proposed sale of the baby, the squalid home in which she was being raised, or the fact that Tomasini allegedly breastfed the little girl while high on methamphetamine. |
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State's largest court poised for staff cutbac
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2013/06/19 18:19
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Los Angeles court officials will layoff or cut 539 jobs, likely resulting in long lines and reduced services.
Presiding Superior Court Judge David Wesley made the announcement Thursday, further restricting a court system that began facing cuts with the budget crisis in 2008.
"We have reached the new normal, and there is nothing to like about it," said Wesley.
He said the cuts will save $56 million a year but undermine the goal of a court system serving all areas of the county.
"This is not the neighborhood court we worked so hard to build," Wesley said in a written statement. "It is not our vision for access to justice. But this is the court the state is willing and able to support."
By the time July 1 rolls around, Wesley said the court will have eliminated 30 percent of its budgeted staff positions since 2002. It marks a 24 percent reduction since the state budget crisis began in 2008. |
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