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Gymnast Taxed $125K in Costs in Suit Against Cornell

A federal magistrate judge reviewing whether the clerk of courts should have taxed a losing plaintiff more than $100,000 in costs recommended the court increase the amount owed to defendant Cornell University to nearly $125,000.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Paralegals Play Integral Role in Handling Photographs

A picture is worth a thousand words. Photographs enable individuals to express themselves through images as well as document and preserve important moments throughout life. These visual images safeguard memories, capture feelings and convey stories. Photographs depict a variety of emotions, including joy, pain, fear, anger and sadness. Digital cameras, tablets and cellphones simplify our ability to instantly record these emotions. In the age of social media, thousands of snapshots are uploaded 24/7 portraying everything from daily activities to life-changing events. Whether a single print, scrapbook or memory box, these illustrations document life and hold our feelings, emotions and body language in time.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Bertoli v. City of Sebastopol

By | January 21, 2015
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Defense Trying to Execute Accord in Judge's Fatal Fall Case

The estate of former Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Robert C. Daniels, who died after a fall during a party at Berger & Montague shareholder Sherrie Savett's home in 2011, has settled with Savett and others, but the defense has not been able to execute judgment.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Illinois Venue Meant $200M Settlement in Fiery Train Wreck

Bankrupt railroad operator Montreal Maine and Atlantic Canada Co. and others tied to a 2013 derailment in Lac-Mégantic, Québec, have agreed to pay $200 million to compensate victims, including 48 people who died. The settlement, announced on Friday, could grow to as much as $500 million if additional defendants come on board.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Lee v. Bernard, PICS Case No. 14-2094 (C.P. Philadelphia Nov. 19, 2014) Shreeves-Johns, J. (11 pages).

By | January 13, 2015
Expert Witnesses • Physicians
3 minute read

Law.com

Judge Refuses to Block Next Month's Pelvic Mesh Trial

A federal judge has rejected an attempt by C.R. Bard Inc. to halt a bellwether trial due to comments he made in court that were published in an online news article.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethical Pitfalls for Lawyers to Avoid in Personal Injury Cases

Lawyers representing clients in personal injury claims face numerous ethical pitfalls every time they look for, evaluate, accept and handle a new case. Nonetheless, honesty, common sense and a solid understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct should protect most of us from making mistakes.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Plaintiff Claims He Was 'Trampled' at Conn. Heavy Metal Concert

The heavy metal band Lamb of God is no stranger to legal trouble. The Richmond, Va.-based band is back in the news as part of a lawsuit that was origially filed in Connecticut state court but will apparently be moved to federal court.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Dymeck v. Rajjoub. PICS Case No. 142092 (C.P. Lycoming Dec. 2, 2014) Butts, J. (10 pages)

By | January 06, 2015
Negligence • Joint Tortfeasors
4 minute read

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