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Ohio Judges See More Do-It-Yourself Divorces and System Slowdown
With the economy down and the cost of lawyers high, more people are choosing to represent themselves in divorce cases. But legal amateurs who struggle with complicated paperwork are slowing down an already clogged system, some judges say. "It's kind of a nightmare sometimes," said Franklin County, Ohio, Domestic Relations Judge Dana Suzanne Preisse. "You would prefer to have at least one competent attorney on the case. But I understand how some people can't afford it."
Law.com – Jul 22, 2008 01:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
With the economy down and the cost of lawyers high, more people are choosing to represent themselves in divorce cases. But legal amateurs who struggle with complicated paperwork are slowing down an already clogged system, some judges say. "It's kind of a nightmare sometimes," said Franklin County, Ohio, Domestic Relations Judge Dana Suzanne Preisse. "You would prefer to have at least one competent attorney on the case. But I understand how some people can't afford it."
Law.com – Jul 22, 2008 01:20 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
'Wardrobe Malfunction' Fine Rejected
A federal appeals court threw out a $550,000 fine against CBS for the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that ended with Janet Jackson's breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction." (Text of the opinion)
Wall Street Journal – Jul 22, 2008 01:17 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A federal appeals court threw out a $550,000 fine against CBS for the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that ended with Janet Jackson's breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction." (Text of the opinion)
Wall Street Journal – Jul 22, 2008 01:17 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Trademark Infringement Rains on Parties
Corporations holding the rights to characters popular with kids are taking their crackdown on trademark infringement to a new extreme: threatening to sue over unauthorized impersonation of their characters at children's birthday parties.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 22, 2008 12:44 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Corporations holding the rights to characters popular with kids are taking their crackdown on trademark infringement to a new extreme: threatening to sue over unauthorized impersonation of their characters at children's birthday parties.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 22, 2008 12:44 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Mukasey Seeks to Limit Detainee Rights
Mukasey urged Congress to pass new limits on the rights of terror detainees in the wake of a Supreme Court rebuke of administration policies.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 22, 2008 12:21 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Mukasey urged Congress to pass new limits on the rights of terror detainees in the wake of a Supreme Court rebuke of administration policies.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 22, 2008 12:21 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
BankAtlantic Sues Analyst Bove
BankAtlantic Bancorp sued Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Richard Bove and his firm, seeking damages for defamation and negligence stemming from a widely distributed report entitled "Who Is Next?" following the collapse of IndyMac.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 21, 2008 7:30 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
BankAtlantic Bancorp sued Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Richard Bove and his firm, seeking damages for defamation and negligence stemming from a widely distributed report entitled "Who Is Next?" following the collapse of IndyMac.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 21, 2008 7:30 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Are These the 25 Greatest Legal Movies?
What would Hollywood do without lawyers? In a town built on copyrights and cosmetic surgery, lawyers have done far more than pen the small print in studio contracts or post bail for hollow-eyed stars on the way to and from rehab. From the incisive Henry Drummond and the droll Mr.…
ABA Journal – Jul 21, 2008 7:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
What would Hollywood do without lawyers? In a town built on copyrights and cosmetic surgery, lawyers have done far more than pen the small print in studio contracts or post bail for hollow-eyed stars on the way to and from rehab. From the incisive Henry Drummond and the droll Mr.…
ABA Journal – Jul 21, 2008 7:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Appeals Court Tosses CBS Fine for Janet Jackson Wardrobe Malfunction
A federal appeals court has tossed a half million dollar indecency fine against CBS television for Janet Jackson’s so-called wardrobe malfunction during the Super Bowl. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the fine by the Federal Communications Commission deviated from past policy and was arbitrary and capricious, the…
ABA Journal – Jul 21, 2008 5:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A federal appeals court has tossed a half million dollar indecency fine against CBS television for Janet Jackson’s so-called wardrobe malfunction during the Super Bowl. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the fine by the Federal Communications Commission deviated from past policy and was arbitrary and capricious, the…
ABA Journal – Jul 21, 2008 5:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
WolfBlock & Akerman Senterfitt to Form 800-Lawyer Firm
It's still not official. But Philadelphia-based WolfBlock and Miami's Akerman Senterfitt are reportedly about to merge, creating an 800-plus attorney firm. "The executive committees of both firms have signed off on the deal, and votes by partners at WolfBlock and Akerman are expected shortly," reports…
ABA Journal – Jul 21, 2008 5:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
It's still not official. But Philadelphia-based WolfBlock and Miami's Akerman Senterfitt are reportedly about to merge, creating an 800-plus attorney firm. "The executive committees of both firms have signed off on the deal, and votes by partners at WolfBlock and Akerman are expected shortly," reports…
ABA Journal – Jul 21, 2008 5:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Shearman unveils new European finance head
Shearman & Sterling’s London office has appointed Clifford Atkins as the new head of the firm’s European finance group, taking over from Anthony Ward. Ward will step down as the group head on 1 August to concentrate on his role as London office managing partner – as well as his position on the firm’s global policy committee.Atkins joined Shearman in 1998 from top 10 City firm Ashurst and focuses on structured and leveraged finance.
Legal Week – Jul 21, 2008 4:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Shearman & Sterling’s London office has appointed Clifford Atkins as the new head of the firm’s European finance group, taking over from Anthony Ward. Ward will step down as the group head on 1 August to concentrate on his role as London office managing partner – as well as his position on the firm’s global policy committee.Atkins joined Shearman in 1998 from top 10 City firm Ashurst and focuses on structured and leveraged finance.
Legal Week – Jul 21, 2008 4:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Bin Laden Driver Pleads Not Guilty as Gitmo Trial Gets Underway
The former driver for Osama bin Laden pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges as his closely watched trial got underway today in Guantanamo Bay. The military trial of Salim Ahmed Hamdan is the first at Guantanamo Bay. He entered the plea today and jury selection got underway,
ABA Journal – Jul 21, 2008 3:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The former driver for Osama bin Laden pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges as his closely watched trial got underway today in Guantanamo Bay. The military trial of Salim Ahmed Hamdan is the first at Guantanamo Bay. He entered the plea today and jury selection got underway,
ABA Journal – Jul 21, 2008 3:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
