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Uncle Sam wants your money, not a confession
Sitting in a federal prison for the rest of his life, Bernard Madoff neither admits nor denies that he committed civil securities fraud. Yes, he pleaded guilty to criminal fraud and drew a 150-year sentence for his $20 billion bilking. But the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settled its civil fraud case against him without making him acknowledge a solitary lie.Americans are figuring out who is world's No. 1
Nine percent of Americans think Japan is the world's top economic power, and that raises an obvious question: Huh If we knew exactly who that current-events-challenged minority was, we could make a bundle sending them e-mails on how to redeem unclaimed fortunes in Nigerian banks. Thankfully, most Americans got it right in a Jan.Clients need to know divorce litigation is different
I feel very flattered when a lawyer is referred to me to handle his or her family law matter. There are few greater professional compliments than the confidence the lawyer-client places in me to do a good job with his case. What is true for every client is true for the lawyer-client as well: there are no issues more important than those decided in a family law case.We all are paying for antiquated system
We have an antiquated system for regulating insurance products and companies in the United States and that has contributed to our current economic debacle. They are regulated by the various state insurance commissioners. AIG and those of its insurance companies incorporated in New York state are regulated by the New York insurance commissioner.On The Rise: Joseph K. Mulholland
South Georgia Circuit District Attorney Joseph K. Mulholland tells a story to illustrate why he finds his job rewarding.In the course of trying a rape case, the prosecutor took the victim, a 9-year-old "little kid from the projects," to Wal-Mart to buy him a tie for court. The pair chose one emblazoned with the insignia of a certain invincible superhero.Al-Amin Trial Openings Ignite Arguments; Judge Raps Defense
Trisha [email protected] statements in the death penalty murder trial of Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin were at times more like closings, with touches of drama and a good bit of argument.And before they were over, Fulton Superior Court Judge Stephanie B. Manis had rebuked a defense lawyer for playing the race card. Manis interrupted defense lawyer John R.JQC Smacks Back at Judge Who Hit Deputy
Janet L. [email protected] County Probate Judge Dwayne D. Forehand hit a deputy sheriff during a traffic stop in 1999. Three and a half years later, the Judicial Qualifications Commission has hit him with a public reprimand.On Monday, Forehand appeared before Houston Judicial Circuit Chief Judge George F. Nunn Jr.Product claims survive in Home Depot suit
In Bashir v. Home Depot, District Judge Joel Pisano in Trenton, N.J., rejected summary judgment motions arguing that Home Depot, as a mere lessor, is immune from claims under the state Products Liability Act and that the plaintiff spoliated evidence.Pisano said the Georgia-based company could be liable if shown to have had significant control over or knowledge of the workings of the product.Next big IP issue: Copyright reform?
Move over, patent reform. Copyright reform may be the next big IP issue headed for public debate.Trending Stories
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