Monthly Archives: January 2011
Tort Reform/Medical Malpractice
Over the past years this issue has become a hot political topic. While it may not be an issue for you now, it could become one if you, a family member or friend is a victim of medical negligence. Malpractice … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Medical Malpractice
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Beware — Social Media and Insurance Fraud
Be careful of what you post on your Facebook or MySpace page with regard to a recent injury. If you are on paid leave for a workplace injury and you are posting photos of your recent vacation to the beach … Continue reading
Workplace Emails-Case Law Update
A recent California Court of Appeals case held that a client who communicates with his lawyer using a client’s work email account does not have the protection of the attorney client privilege. The Court held that it was akin to … Continue reading
Most expensive divorces in history: Mick Jagger
Divorce can be expensive, especially when there are many interests involved between the spouses. However, with these people, divorces eventually turned into a very expensive affair. We will take the next couple of weeks to go through some of the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Divorce and Custody
Tagged alimony, Custody, Divorce and Custody, invalid marriage, Joint Custody, marriage
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Tort Reform May Impact Criminal Lawsuits
A tort reform bill in Wisconsin intended to restrict civil lawsuits may hamper criminal lawsuits as well. Introduced in a “special economic session” of the Wisconsin State Legislature, the bill, touted by its supporters as a way to reduce litigation … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Civil Lawsuits, Motorcycle Accidents
Tagged arbitration, Civil Lawsuits, Courtroom Administrators, Jurors, jury, lawsuits, Tort Reform
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Debunking the Myths on Lawyers and Lawsuits
Through media and other channels, lawsuits have been getting a bad reputation lately, and many people now have the perception that lawsuits are responsible for the country’s problems and ills. We would like to take a look at these myths, … Continue reading
The Reality of Medical Malpractice
At the December meeting of the MICA (Medical Professional Liability Insurance for Arizona, Colorado, and Utah) Board of trustees, the board declared that it had a dividend of $60 Million, and that it will be paid to participating policyholders who … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Medical Malpractice
Tagged malpractice, medical malpractice, medical reimbursement
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Amended Child Support Guidelines
A committee appointed to conduct a review of the Arizona Child Support Guidelines had proposed a different model for calculation of child support. On November 15, 2010 Arizona Supreme Court Chief Justice Berch signed an Administrative Order rejecting the committee’s … Continue reading
Texas Grants Same Sex Couple Divorce, Despite State Efforts to Stop It
Despite efforts by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, a Texas state appellate court has granted a San Antonio woman’s request to divorce her spouse. The couple in the center of this case is Angelique Naylor and Sabina Daly. They were … Continue reading
