Monthly Archives: February 2011

Speedy Trial Act – Change In The Law After Tucson Shooting

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Craig Simon

Federal Court Judge Roslyn O. Silver who succeeded the late Judge John Roll as Chief of the Arizona Federal Judicial District has loosened the requirements under the Speedy Trial Act after conferring with fellow judges.  The Speedy Trial Act gives … Continue reading →

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Class Action Lawsuit Against Apple

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Craig Simon

iPhone 4 owner Donald LeBuhn filed a class action lawsuit against Apple early this week, claiming the company is misleading customers about the strength of the glass casing on the iPhone 4. LeBuhn is asking that Apple reimburse the plaintiffs … Continue reading →

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Spousal Maintenance-Arizona

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Craig Simon

Recent Case Study Parties were married in July, 1998 and the divorce petition was served on Wife on September 1, 2006.  The evidence presented showed Husband working as a pilot, earned approximately $25,744.00 per month and Wife earned an average … Continue reading →

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Medical Malpractice Reform Bill Approved

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Craig Simon

The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved a medical malpractice reform bill by an 18-15 party-line vote after turning aside several Democratic attempts to amend it, including one which mirrored the concerns of two Republican members of the panel. The … Continue reading →

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Medical Malpractice Reform

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Craig Simon

Obama Starts Drive For Medical Malpractice Reforms WASHINGTON — Putting his own stamp on a long-standing Republican priority, President Barack Obama is launching a drive to overhaul state medical malpractice laws and cut down on wasteful tests doctors perform because … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready For Divorce?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Craig Simon

Your marriage is in question and you’re facing a real dilemma. You may be the one who is deciding should you stay or should you go. “I feel like I need to get a divorce and end this so-called marriage. … Continue reading →

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911 Caller Suing NYC After Wife Dies Waiting For Ambulance

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Craig Simon

A Brookly man whose wife died of a heart attack after waiting more than 90 minutes for an ambulance during last month’s blizzard will slam the city with a $20 million lawsuit on Monday. Robert Davis said he called 911 around … Continue reading →

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Testimonials for January, 2011

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Craig Simon

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Termination of Parental Rights-Arizona

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Craig Simon

Recent Arizona Case Father’s parental rights of his two (2) daughters were terminated on the ground he was unable to discharge is parental responsibilities due to a history of chronic drug abuse.  The trial court found that Father was unable … Continue reading →

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Paralyzed Musician Gets $6.2 Million

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Craig Simon

A Travis County jury has awarded $6.2 million to a former Austin musician who, after drinking at a private party, was paralyzed when he dove into an underfilled apartment complex pool in 2005. Jurors determined that the man, Jordan VanDusen, … Continue reading →

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