Carolina Panthers Appoint Tanya Taylor as First Black Female General Counsel Amid Allegations of Racial Bias and Failed Construction Project The Carolina Panthers have hired a new permanent general counsel, Tanya Taylor, who previously held the same position at Radisson Hotel Group Americas. This appointment comes when the team deals with allegations of racial bias in hiring practices and an investigation into a halted $800 million headquarters project. Taylor, the first Black woman to hold the general counsel... (451 views)
Barbie Bandits 05/30/07''This all began as a joke,'' said Heather Johnston about her and a friend's theft of nearly $11,000 from a Bank of America in Acworth, Georgia. ''I mean, it crossed a lot of people's minds, from what I've heard.'' Johnston continued. But crossing people's minds and crossing a line are two entirely different things. And Johnston and friend Ashley Miller are now... (448 views)
Who needs a chauffeur? Mercedes' plush S550, with options, almost drives itself For those commuters too busy to drive as they check sports scores, trade stocks or watch a movie on their phone, Blackberry or DVD screen, Mercedes-Benz has an upgraded cruise control that keeps electronic eyes on the road. (447 views)
The Life and Career of Gene Mccarthy Politician A good rule for columnists is to soft-pedal the First Person Perpendicular. Let me break the rule long enough to voice an affectionate remembrance of Eugene McCarthy. He died Dec. 10 of Parkinson's disease. He will add a good Irish voice to the choir of angels. (443 views)
The Case of illegal recruitment of Hurrican Katrina evacuees as football players Is this a case of good-hearted folks lending a helping hand to some children in need or opportunistic football coaches out to steal a championship? (440 views)
Courts in dire need for more Court Reporters and Typewriters Are court reporters becoming extinct? (436 views)
Kathryn Keneally Leaves DOJ Following Credit-Suisse Plea Deal The U.S. Department of Justice’s top tax enforcement official, Kathryn Keneally, has announced that she would be leaving her job, the DOJ announced in a press release. Keneally, 56, is credited with securing a $2.6 billion settlement from Credit Suisse and a guilty plea from the Swiss bank for helping U.S. citizens evade taxes. The Justice Department said that Keneally... (434 views)
Former Associate Sues Law Firm for Sexual Harassment On Wednesday, Alexandra Marchuk, a former associate who worked in the law firm of Faruqi & Faruqi, filed a lawsuit at the Manhattan federal court against the firm claiming a partner had sexually harassed her and the firm failed to take action for preventing a discriminatory environment. Marchuk filed the lawsuit against the law firm and against Juan Monteverde, the chair... (433 views)
Georgetown University Emerges as Top Law School in Specialty Rankings Georgetown University Law Center has emerged as the leading law school in specialty rankings based on its outstanding clinical, tax, and criminal law performance. An analysis conducted by law dean Paul L. Caron reveals that while Georgetown secured the 15th position in the overall law school rankings by U.S. News & World Report, it excelled in several specific areas,... (432 views)
Son of Lawyer Charged with Representing Himself as One On Tuesday, the son of a reputed Albany Attorney was charged with practicing law without a license. According to prosecutors, Terence Kindlon, Jr., 42, was accused of illegally representing an individual accused of criminal mischief in the New York State Supreme Court. Kindlon was arraigned before Acting Supreme Court Justice Richard D. Carruthers, and his bail was set at... (430 views)
In New York, Judges Having Special License Plates is Not Unethical In its opinion released last week, the Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics, New York, said that special license plates issued for judges do not amount to using the “prestige” of their offices to advance private interests. The question had been raised by an unnamed judge, whether the use of special license plates used by judges could be considered unethical, and at... (425 views)
''Tanks'' for the Advantage on the Battlefield Splat! When playing paintball, it's the sound you never want to hear. It means you've been hit and unceremoniously ejected from the game. But thanks to UK-based Funtrak Limited, you may never have to worry about being hit again—because the next time you roll onto the field for a game of paintball, you'll be doing it in your own mini tank. (422 views)
The First Posthumous Pardon by the President of the United States in 1999 A court-martialed U.S. Army officer. The only woman ever executed in Georgia's electric chair. The first African-American heavyweight world champion boxer. Jamaica's first national hero. A foul-mouthed comedian. What do these people have in common? (419 views)
10 Perfect Summer Phone Backgrounds Summary: Express your creativity with one of these 10 wallpapers I found that are perfect for summer. (417 views)
Socialized Medicine: Polemic or Panacea? The concept and practice of socialized medicine have been matters of considerable difficulty for many Americans since the first serious attempt at national health coverage failed in the early 1990s. Opponents of universal and federally funded healthcare coined the term ''socialized medicine'' back in the 1920s as a pejorative which evokes socialism and government control,... (416 views)
When bad weather equals good times Vertical rain, 70-mph wind and 30-foot swells don't sound much like visitor attractions, but Pacific coast storm watching is the newest lure for the been-there-done-that crowd. It's a simple premise: Why not be in the Weather Channel instead of watching it? (413 views)
California's Shortage of Civil Rights Lawyers In 2007, the Federal Bureau of Investigations released a new report, Hate Crime Statistics, that revealed a 25% increase of hate crimes against Latinos in just three short years. Interestingly (or maybe not), this coincided with the new and growing interest of illegal immigration from Mexico in the United States. (412 views)
Medical Marijuana Case Illustrates Conflict Between Federal and State Law In a case with potential ramifications broader than the issue at hand, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to allow sick patients to smoke marijuana to relieve their pain if their doctors recommend it. (412 views)
In search of the giant blue agave GUADALAJARA, Mexico - It's early morning and we're traveling east of Guadalajara, uphill into the breadbasket of Mexico, the state of Jalisco. Much of the country's produce is raised in these fertile fields of red volcanic soils, which are graced with plentiful water and a warm, accommodating sun. (408 views)
California's Travel Ban Law Limits Access to US Universities for Low-Income Minority Students According to education advocates, a California law protecting against discrimination negatively impacts low-income students from minority groups who wish to attend quality US universities. The law, which prohibits official travel to states considered discriminatory based on sexual orientation or gender identity, hinders tours by prospective students to historically black... (408 views)
Pros and Cons of Prepaid Tuition Plans On a recent Friday my husband surprised me by coming home early — and he caught me in the middle of some illicit computer activity. No, it's not what you think; I was actually looking at our state's prepaid tuition program. (406 views)
Getting spooky in Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - Creepy crawlies, ghosties and goblins, spooks and witches - it's October in Niagara and the air is alive with mystery and intrigue. The trees are heavy with apples, the fields full of pumpkins, and Halloween isn't far away. It's a perfect time for a frightful family trip to the falls and beyond. (400 views)
Amphibious Vehicles Like something straight out of a James Bond flick, the amphibious vehicle is the coolest thing to hit both water and land. (399 views)
Equine Law is Growing 03/12/07 For many attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area, there's a new area of specialization being birthed—equine law. In an area of the state where many residents own horses, whether it's for show or for recreation, individuals are turning to attorneys schooled in the laws surrounding equestrian pursuits for their horse-related legal needs. (398 views)
Legal Layoffs Relatively Few So Far Much of the time, the legal news seems to be dominated by layoff reports, such as when a large firm like Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft lays off almost one hundred lawyers. The credit crunch and virtual collapse of the real estate transactional market have also portended poor legal employment times. Thankfully, however, the news is not all bad. (398 views)
New York City Mayor Appoints 10 Judges to Tackle Backlog and Improve Court System Efficiency New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the appointment of 10 judges, with six for Family Court, three for Criminal Court, and one interim appointment to Civil Court. The works aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the court system, reduce the backlog of cases accumulated during the pandemic, and advance public safety and justice in the city. Chief... (398 views)
Arizona Family Sues Over Funeral Burial Mishap In a bizarre twist of fate, grief stricken relatives of Robert Gowdy Sr. of Phoenix are suing the city of Mesa, the funeral home, cemetery workers and the casket company for a mishap that occurred during his funeral on May 10, 2008 at a city cemetery. According to the lawsuit initially filed on April 24th by Gowdy's wife, children and relatives, the casket lowering device... (397 views)
Employees Seeking Personnel Files Make Employers Nervous 08/16/07 How do you make your employer nervous? Ask to see your personnel file. More and more, employees are requesting to peruse their files. The reasons? (396 views)
Kansas Lawyer Disbarred For Stealing; Braintree Lawyer Repeatedly Disbarred On Friday, the Kansas Supreme Court disbarred an Overland Park lawyer, Michael Clay Schnittker for professional misconduct. The disbarment order mentions that Schnittker “systematically stole” more than $150,000 over a three-year period from his law firm. (393 views)
Dewey’s Ex-Chair, Steven Davis Becomes Top Adviser of Arab State Former Chair of defunct law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf, Steven Davis, has become the legal adviser to the government of a state of the United Arab Emirates. This has been explicitly mentioned in a memo signed on 8 December by Salem Ali Al Sharhan, Executive Committee Chairman of the Ras al Khaimah's Investment and Development Office (IDO). (391 views)