Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Alleged Asbestos Fraud Scheme

An asbestos lawyer and a doctor have been accused of creating false asbestos exposure diagnoses for the employees of a specific company. From the Southeast Texas Record: A Pittsburgh-based... 

Naturally-occurring asbestos found in Sumas River

(Seattle, Wash. - July 20, 2009) Naturally-occurring asbestos has been carried downstream of Swift Creek and along the banks of the Sumas River, according to samples recently collected... 

Asbestos Settlement Reached for Vermont Mine

A legal settlement allowing for the cleanup and monitoring on the nation’s largest former chrysotile asbestos mine and mill helps raise awareness of the prevalence of asbestos... 

Bankruptcy

What if you forget to list a creditor in your bankruptcy?

What happens if a debtor forgets to list one or more creditors on their bankruptcy papers?   The answer varies depending on where your case is filed and what chapter of bankruptcy... 

Removing Judgment Liens in Bankruptcy

A major source of confusion among people who file for bankruptcy is whether debts on which there is a judgment or lien can be removed (discharged) in a bankruptcy case. Whether a debt... 

Congress Votes Against Bankruptcy Modification

Today the U.S. House of Representatives voted against legislation that would have allowed homeowners to modify their loans on a principal residence in a bankruptcy case (Chapter 13).   ... 

Consumer Fraud

Score a win for Consumers in California

California voters and consumers just scored a major win despite substantial efforts from corporations and big business to change the laws regarding bringing lawsuits against corporations... 

Clearwire Subscribers file Lawsuit

A lawsuit was filed today against Clearwire US, LLC (”Clearwire”) seeking certification of a class action on behalf of Clearwire subscribers. As alleged in the lawsuit,... 

Verizon Wireless files lawsuit against telemarketers

Verizon Wireless said today it has filed a lawsuit to stop several telemarketers from calling its customers and employees with an offer of an extended car warranty. The lawsuit, filed... 

Immigration

BIA on Application of the Modified Categorical Approach to Conviction Assessment

Another bad decision issued by the Board of Immigration Appeals, February 19, 2010 — more often in recent months the Department of Homeland Security is trying (successfully sometimes)... 

Cross National Representation in the 2010 Winter Olympics

The Vancouver Games has been a showcase of cross national representation. Many athletes such as ski crosser Chris Del Bosco have had a choice in deciding which country to represent.... 

The Immigration Malaise–Is the Mojo Gone?

Are we back in the 70’s? As a child of the 70’s myself, I have not so fond memories of the economy and the politics of that era. I am experiencing a sort of deja vu right... 

Labor & Employment

Abuse against workers trying to form unions is growing

From the AFL-CIO: …Labor law experts and a California worker exposed the ugly truth about corporate abuses of workers trying to exercise their freedom to form unions and bargain... 

Starbucks looking at possible Overtime Lawsuit in Florida

Starbucks may have another class action lawsuit to deal with, this time in Florida. A Florida Starbucks manager claims that the company didn’t pay overtime in violation of federal... 

Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Settled

A Sherwood company will pay $20,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced Friday. The... 

Personal Injury

Truck Accident on Connecticut I-95 Leaves 1 Man Dead

STAMFORD, CT – A man died last Tuesday morning after a truck accident on a Connecticut highway. The collision between the van and tractor trailer happened on Interstate 95 in... 

Truck Driver Dies in Oregon Hit and Run Truck Accident

OAKRIDGE, OR – A truck driver died last Thursday from injuries sustained in an early morning hit and run truck accident in Lane County, Oregon. The truck accident happened on... 

Tractor Trailer Truck Rolls Over on Wisconsin Dells Highway

LAKE DELTON, WI – A tractor trailer truck rolled over and lost its load last Thursday on a Wisconsin Dells Highway. The truck accident happened on Interstate 90-94 and Highway...