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Panel Finds No Evidence Pit Bull Involved in Fight With Shepherd Was Dangerous
An upstate town justice who observed that dogs are stupid and that a pregnant owner who took her pit bull for a walk showed poor judgment has been chastised by an appellate court, which overturned the justice's finding that the pit bull had showed itself to be dangerous by defending itself against a German Shepherd that picked a fight.Five Months After Katrina's Landfall, New Orleans Lawyers Still in Limbo
Five months after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, where it's estimated that half of all attorneys work as solos or in small firms, lawyers are still dealing with the aftermath and facing the biggest challenge of their careers. Some are struggling simply to make a living in a town where much of their client base has disappeared. But other attorneys have found their more familiar caseload replaced by disputes arising from the destruction. Says one: "Everything's in limbo."Recognizing Other Sources of Delay for Appellate Courts
From time to time, this column has discussed the efficiency of appellate courts in deciding cases that are ready for resolution. While recognizing the importance of that consideration — given that deciding appeals is the main reason appellate courts exist — it is also useful to acknowledge that there are various other considerations for which appellate courts are not directly responsible that can significantly delay an appellate court's resolution of an appeal.Lawyer Hit With $695,000 Bias Verdict Files for Bankruptcy
A Toms River lawyer saddled with a $695,000 employment discrimination verdict has filed for bankruptcy, halting any action to collect it.What General Counsel Can Bring to a Company's Board
One of the notable features of the last two proxy seasons is the increasing number of shareholder complaints of misleading or inadequate disclosure materials, with courts often issuing preliminary injunctions enjoining proxy votes.3rd Circuit Sends Mixed Messages on Class Action Settlements
The 3rd Circuit has issued three decisions, within a three-month span, about class action settlements. The three cases send different signals about the trial court's role in reviewing class action settlements.At Federal Deadline, Flurry Of Suits Filed Against BP
A flood of lawsuits has been filed in South Florida against BP over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill as the statute of limitations expires on civil actions.Little (Courtney) Love in Twitter Tiff
Wow, yup, this one is definitely nasty: The lawyers are cringing and there is definitely no love lost as rocker rips 'Boudoir Queen.'Suit wants Political Donations Ban on Gaming Licensees Dropped
An investor in Foxwoods Casino has asked the state Supreme Court to rule unconstitutional a section of the Gaming Act that bans all political contributions from certain members associated with licensed gaming in the state.Trending Stories
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