legalshowtime.com -An interview with Chuck Tator, also known as the Viper Wizard who is a die hard Dodge supporter and dealer. After receiving the loving Chrysler letter, Tator now has the support of the entire Viper Club of America on his side and with that, the fight to save Tator's will continue until the very end.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Inside Wall Street's Engine of Doom and it's Financial Meltdown!
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Gloria Allred and Nathan Goldberg: James Stevens vs Vons
The Law Offices of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg and the Law Offices of Davis & Gavsie, PLC. are featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview, discussing Headline Legal News: James Stevens v. VONS. Nathan Goldberg and Roxanne Davis, both of whom represent Mr. Stevens, discuss his case against Vons supermarkets. Joining them is Mike Lief, who served as the jury foreman in the trial James brought against Vons. James was employed by Vons for 26 years as an Inventory Control Clerk. After complaining to management about ongoing sexual harassment by a female supervisor, he was transferred to a less desirable store. Mr. Stevens filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Vons allegedly lied to the DFEH, and the DFEH closed its file. The company then allegedly falsely accused Mr. Stevens of donating water and soda to a church that fed the homeless and fired him. On October 27, 2006, after a 6-week trial, the jury in Simi Valley awarded Mr. Stevens $1.67 million in compensatory damages and over $16 million in punitive damages. The case has been appealed by Vons.
Inside the world of FELA and the $48 Million Jury Verdict
On July 7, 2007, Eric Doi, a Union Pacific Railroad Co. (UP) employee, was severely injured in a tragic vehicular accident, rendering him a C-4 Quadriplegic. UP denied liability, alleging at the time of the event Doi was not in the "course & scope" of their employment and was using the UP company truck for personal reasons during off-hours. This case centered on the definition of "What is the 'course & scope' of employment" under FELA, The Federal Employers' Liability Act. The jury, after weighing all the evidence, believed Eric Doi's attorneys, Don Britt and John Gilbert of The Crow Law Firm. Eric Doi was awarded over $48 million, what is believed to be the largest verdict for a single injured individual in the 100 year history of FELA. This is the story of how The Crow Law Firm sought and got justice for Eric Doi. You can contact Don Britt and John Gilbert at 916-441-2980, or www.crowlaw.com
William L Britt
This is the true story of Will Britt, a gifted college student, athlete, son, and local Santa Cruz, California, hero, whose heroic actions helped capture some dangerous criminals. For protective measures Will transferred from UC Santa Cruz to UCLA, where he quickly acclimated into his new life, joining a fraternity and meeting many new friends. Less than 2 years later, in September 2004, Will's world turned upside down, when he was falsely accused of sexual assault by a UCLA coed. Despite the fact that the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office refused to prosecute this false accusation, the UCLA Administrators continued to hold sham disciplinary hearings persecuting Will until it drove him to withdraw from school and return home to Sacramento, CA. Several months later, in April 2005, Will suffered a severe nervous breakdown from the continuing stress of persecution by UCLA Administrators, who stood in the way of his re-enrolling at UCLA to finish up his degree. Tragically, his dream would never be fulfilled because several days later, on April 28, 2005, Will was killed in a freak auto accident. You can contact William Ginsburg at 818-562-5800, or www.petersonbradford.com You can contact Don Britt at 916-441-2980, or www.crowlaw.com
Thursday, April 30, 2009
THE IRS vs. Robert Kahre
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Headline Legal News: The Law Office of William A. Cohan is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview, discussing the case of Robert Kahre. Informally called the Kahre case -- after the primary defendant, business owner Robert Kahre, who paid workers in gold and silver coins -- the trial relied heavily on evidence gathered in a controversial armed raid in May 2003 on several of Kahre's local business places. The raid entailed keeping more than 20 workers handcuffed, in 106-degree heat without shade or water while agents collected records and equipment, which Kahre described in this interview with great detail. The trial resulted in zero convictions on 161 charges faced by nine defendants, a major win for William Cohan and Robert Kahre.
William A. Cohan has litigated in federal trial and appeals courts throughout the United States for the last 30 years. He has obtained more acquittals in criminal tax cases than any attorney practicing in the United States over the last 30 years (including 2 cases involving more than $10 million), secured several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for plaintiffs, and successfully defended against several multi-million dollar civil claims and forfeitures. The other twenty-five percent of his cases involve business disputes between individuals and non-governmental entities: he defends individuals, corporations, trusts, LLP's, LLC's, and partnerships in controversies concerning real estate, securities, business acquisitions, employment, banking and insurance. One essential element in William's success over the last 30 years is and always has been investigating and discovering the larger context of a case.
You can contact William A. Cohan at 858-832-1632
http://www.williamacohan.com
Headline Legal News: The Law Office of William A. Cohan is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview, discussing the case of Robert Kahre. Informally called the Kahre case -- after the primary defendant, business owner Robert Kahre, who paid workers in gold and silver coins -- the trial relied heavily on evidence gathered in a controversial armed raid in May 2003 on several of Kahre's local business places. The raid entailed keeping more than 20 workers handcuffed, in 106-degree heat without shade or water while agents collected records and equipment, which Kahre described in this interview with great detail. The trial resulted in zero convictions on 161 charges faced by nine defendants, a major win for William Cohan and Robert Kahre.
William A. Cohan has litigated in federal trial and appeals courts throughout the United States for the last 30 years. He has obtained more acquittals in criminal tax cases than any attorney practicing in the United States over the last 30 years (including 2 cases involving more than $10 million), secured several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for plaintiffs, and successfully defended against several multi-million dollar civil claims and forfeitures. The other twenty-five percent of his cases involve business disputes between individuals and non-governmental entities: he defends individuals, corporations, trusts, LLP's, LLC's, and partnerships in controversies concerning real estate, securities, business acquisitions, employment, banking and insurance. One essential element in William's success over the last 30 years is and always has been investigating and discovering the larger context of a case.
You can contact William A. Cohan at 858-832-1632
http://www.williamacohan.com
Trailer Truck Nightmare Accidents.
Entire Show Herehttp://insiderexclusive.com/finebergl...
On June 13, 2006, Elizabeth Libby Kellum, a 22-year-old Austin College graduate, was driving on U.S. Highway 75 when she was recklessly run over by an 80,000 lb. tractor-trailer driven by an unqualified driver. Libby miraculously survived. This is her story from near death to her amazing medical recovery and how her lawyers, Joel Fineberg and Dean Gresham, took on Big Business and their insurance companies to fight for her justice in the case of Kellum v. Allied Van Lines et al.
When Libby took evasive action to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer that swerved into her lane, she was struck by another tractor-trailer. The collision left her on the brink of death. As a result of the accident, she now suffers permanent brain injury. Libby's parents, individually and on her behalf, sued the two drivers and their respective employers, alleging, among other claims, that the employers failed to perform appropriate background checks of the drivers-which would have revealed numerous citations for driving under the influence, reckless driving, and speeding-failed to have appropriate policies, procedures, and screening for the hiring and retention of truck drivers; and allowed unfit drivers to operate commercial tracks. The drivers also allegedly failed to maintain a proper lookout and failed to obey local, state, and federal laws involving the operation of a motor vehicle.
Joel M. Fineberg has built a recognized national practice representing plaintiffs in sophisticated commercial contingency and patent infringement litigation as well as class actions, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases resulting from work place, aircraft and truck accidents. Recovering multi-million dollar verdicts for his corporate and individual clients, Joel has built an unparalleled reputation as a dedicated advocate on behalf of his clients' rights. Recognized for his talent and dedication, Joel was named one of Texas' best lawyers and a Texas Super Lawyer for four years in a row by various legal and consumer magazines such as Texas Monthly, Texas Super Lawyers and D Magazine. Joel also serves as a director of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of both the Texas and Dallas Bar Associations, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a graduate of Emory University and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Dean Gresham is a talented lawyer that brings unique insight and a creative approach to high-stakes commercial, class action, and personal injury litigation. Dean's dedication to his clients as well as his attention to detail and an innovative approach to legal analysis has resulted in significant multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. His keen ability to analyze complicated legal issues and provide unique, creative solutions to legal problems that other lawyers consider to be unsolvable is the reason Dean is considered one of the top lawyers in Texas. After the horrific attack on our Country on September 11, 2001, Dean joined forces with other trial lawyers across the country in what has been described as "the largest pro bono project in our nation's history." Through the Trial Lawyers Care program, he provided free legal representation to victims and their families of the September 11 tragedy. Dean was one of the few lawyers who provided legal representation to over 1,700 victims and their families---over $200 million in legal services provided absolutely free of charge. A native Texan, Dean earned his law degree, cum laude, from South Texas College of Law where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence award for outstanding achievement in the study of Conflict of Laws and Legal Research & Writing.
Fineberg : Gresham handles sophisticated commercial, intellectual property, and class-action litigation on a contingent fee basis. From time to time and when the facts are egregious enough, Fineberg/Gresham will accept catastrophic injury and death cases arising out of workplace injuries, truck wrecks and defective products. The attorneys at Fineberg/Gresham have a single goal: the relentless pursuit of justice. The firm approaches cases with an unmatched aggressiveness, tenacity, preparation and creativity, which accounts for the exceptional results they often obtain with unprecedented speed. The firm represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of areas and has obtained significant, multimillion-dollar recoveries over the years.
You can contact Mr. Fineberg and Gresham at 214-219-8828,
or http://www.fineberglaw.com
On June 13, 2006, Elizabeth Libby Kellum, a 22-year-old Austin College graduate, was driving on U.S. Highway 75 when she was recklessly run over by an 80,000 lb. tractor-trailer driven by an unqualified driver. Libby miraculously survived. This is her story from near death to her amazing medical recovery and how her lawyers, Joel Fineberg and Dean Gresham, took on Big Business and their insurance companies to fight for her justice in the case of Kellum v. Allied Van Lines et al.
When Libby took evasive action to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer that swerved into her lane, she was struck by another tractor-trailer. The collision left her on the brink of death. As a result of the accident, she now suffers permanent brain injury. Libby's parents, individually and on her behalf, sued the two drivers and their respective employers, alleging, among other claims, that the employers failed to perform appropriate background checks of the drivers-which would have revealed numerous citations for driving under the influence, reckless driving, and speeding-failed to have appropriate policies, procedures, and screening for the hiring and retention of truck drivers; and allowed unfit drivers to operate commercial tracks. The drivers also allegedly failed to maintain a proper lookout and failed to obey local, state, and federal laws involving the operation of a motor vehicle.
Joel M. Fineberg has built a recognized national practice representing plaintiffs in sophisticated commercial contingency and patent infringement litigation as well as class actions, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases resulting from work place, aircraft and truck accidents. Recovering multi-million dollar verdicts for his corporate and individual clients, Joel has built an unparalleled reputation as a dedicated advocate on behalf of his clients' rights. Recognized for his talent and dedication, Joel was named one of Texas' best lawyers and a Texas Super Lawyer for four years in a row by various legal and consumer magazines such as Texas Monthly, Texas Super Lawyers and D Magazine. Joel also serves as a director of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of both the Texas and Dallas Bar Associations, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a graduate of Emory University and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Dean Gresham is a talented lawyer that brings unique insight and a creative approach to high-stakes commercial, class action, and personal injury litigation. Dean's dedication to his clients as well as his attention to detail and an innovative approach to legal analysis has resulted in significant multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. His keen ability to analyze complicated legal issues and provide unique, creative solutions to legal problems that other lawyers consider to be unsolvable is the reason Dean is considered one of the top lawyers in Texas. After the horrific attack on our Country on September 11, 2001, Dean joined forces with other trial lawyers across the country in what has been described as "the largest pro bono project in our nation's history." Through the Trial Lawyers Care program, he provided free legal representation to victims and their families of the September 11 tragedy. Dean was one of the few lawyers who provided legal representation to over 1,700 victims and their families---over $200 million in legal services provided absolutely free of charge. A native Texan, Dean earned his law degree, cum laude, from South Texas College of Law where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence award for outstanding achievement in the study of Conflict of Laws and Legal Research & Writing.
Fineberg : Gresham handles sophisticated commercial, intellectual property, and class-action litigation on a contingent fee basis. From time to time and when the facts are egregious enough, Fineberg/Gresham will accept catastrophic injury and death cases arising out of workplace injuries, truck wrecks and defective products. The attorneys at Fineberg/Gresham have a single goal: the relentless pursuit of justice. The firm approaches cases with an unmatched aggressiveness, tenacity, preparation and creativity, which accounts for the exceptional results they often obtain with unprecedented speed. The firm represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of areas and has obtained significant, multimillion-dollar recoveries over the years.
You can contact Mr. Fineberg and Gresham at 214-219-8828,
or http://www.fineberglaw.com
Whistleblowers & the DWP
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Headline Civil Rights News: Whistleblower Lawsuits and the Los Angeles DWP. Patricia and Sandra Miranda, Candido Marez and Luciano Yi (along with Maria Vizcarra, Osama Mukahal, Andre Smart-Bey and Silvia Valdez) discuss allegedly unethical management and hostile treatment of employees at the Los Angeles DWP. Sandra's lawsuit alleges she was threatened with disciplinary action because she was successful in getting DWP to cancel a contract with Empire, a janitorial supplies company. She complained about the nature of this contract and alleged mistreatment of custodians starting in 2003. Candido is a longtime vendor for the City of Los Angeles and DWP, who also supported Sandra's action and himself allegedly suffered mistreatment and retaliation for having exposed this contract and the way small competitors were being squeezed out of business dealings with DWP. Luciano also openly criticized the Empire contract, reported safety violations and assisted Sandra in buying products from vendors other than Empire, which resulted in his termination.
Patricia J. Barry is a superb trial attorney with a distinguished career in the fields of civil rights, women's rights and workplace freedom. She argued the first case concerning sexual harassment before the United States Supreme Court, resulting in a unanimous decision that ruled such behavior illegal. Patricia holds a law degree from UCLA.
Featured Guest
Patricia J. Barry: Attorney
patbarrylegal@yahoo.com
213-995-0734
Headline Civil Rights News: Whistleblower Lawsuits and the Los Angeles DWP. Patricia and Sandra Miranda, Candido Marez and Luciano Yi (along with Maria Vizcarra, Osama Mukahal, Andre Smart-Bey and Silvia Valdez) discuss allegedly unethical management and hostile treatment of employees at the Los Angeles DWP. Sandra's lawsuit alleges she was threatened with disciplinary action because she was successful in getting DWP to cancel a contract with Empire, a janitorial supplies company. She complained about the nature of this contract and alleged mistreatment of custodians starting in 2003. Candido is a longtime vendor for the City of Los Angeles and DWP, who also supported Sandra's action and himself allegedly suffered mistreatment and retaliation for having exposed this contract and the way small competitors were being squeezed out of business dealings with DWP. Luciano also openly criticized the Empire contract, reported safety violations and assisted Sandra in buying products from vendors other than Empire, which resulted in his termination.
Patricia J. Barry is a superb trial attorney with a distinguished career in the fields of civil rights, women's rights and workplace freedom. She argued the first case concerning sexual harassment before the United States Supreme Court, resulting in a unanimous decision that ruled such behavior illegal. Patricia holds a law degree from UCLA.
Featured Guest
Patricia J. Barry: Attorney
patbarrylegal@yahoo.com
213-995-0734
LA Sheriff's Department Alleged Police Misconduct.
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The Cochran Firm is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview featuring some of the firm's best trial lawyers, Brian Dunn Joseph M. Barrett and Randy McMurray, discussing
http://www.cochranfirm.com/attorneys/...
or call 323-931-6200,
The Cochran Firm is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview featuring some of the firm's best trial lawyers, Brian Dunn Joseph M. Barrett and Randy McMurray, discussing
http://www.cochranfirm.com/attorneys/...
or call 323-931-6200,
Lawrence Taylor vs. LA Sheriff's Department.
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Headline Civil Rights News: Host Steve Murphy talk about how Lawrence Taylor was gun down by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Deptartment August 1st, 2006. Featuring Brian Dunn, PTR, The Cochran Firm.
The Cochran Firm is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview featuring one of the firm's best trial lawyers, Brian Dunn, discussing
The Family of Lawrence Taylor v. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. On Tuesday, August 1, 2006, Lawrence Taylor died of multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies. Mr. Taylor was unarmed and being pursued for suspicion of DUI. Deputies fired seven rounds of ammunition at Mr. Taylor, of which four hit him. The fatal shot struck Mr. Taylor in the back. His family alleges that deputies violated standard operating procedure by shooting at Mr. Taylor, since he did not threaten the lives of officers attempting to stop his car.
Brian Dunn has handled many high profile police misconduct cases, including those of Reginald Denny and Geronimo Pratt. Mr. Dunn was also instrumental in prosecuting the litigation surrounding the tragic shootings of Tyisha Miller and Mario Paz, cases which not only brought multimillion dollar settlement awards to the plaintiffs, but additionally resulted in unprecedented changes in the departmental policies of the Riverside and El Monte Police Departments. He is a member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Nevada, and has practiced in the United States District Courts for the Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, and was recently admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Brian is a Member of the Consumer Attorneys' Association of Los Angeles and the American Trial Lawyers Association.
Founded over 40 years ago by famed attorney, Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., The Cochran Firm, as it is known today, has established itself as one of the premier plaintiffs' litigation and criminal defense law firms in the United States. With 20 offices located in 15 states, The Cochran Firm has brought together into one firm, a diverse group of some of the most highly-experienced and respected men and women dedicated to bringing quality representation for injured people, their families, and the ordinary citizen.
Named to The National Law Journal's Plaintiffs' Hot List, The Cochran Firm has been profiled as one of America's top plaintiffs' law firms. The Hot List is a compendium of the country's top 12 plaintiffs' law firms doing the "most to shape the law in America." In 2005, The Cochran Firm was named to The NLJ 250 list, The National Law Journal's survey of the largest law firms in America. Notably, The Cochran Firm held the exclusive position of appearing concurrently on both of these celebrated lists.
The Cochran Firm is the execution of Johnnie's vision to have "a diverse law firm which reflects society and is capable of handling cases throughout America." The attorneys and staff at The Firm are committed to upholding the standards of excellence set by its founding partner in representing all of their clients. You can reach the Cochran Firm at 323-931-9884, http://www.cochranfirm.com
http://www.cochranfirm.com/attorneys/...
or call 323-931-6200,
You can contact Mr. Dunn reach at 323-931-6200,
or email bdunn@cochranfirm.com
Headline Civil Rights News: Host Steve Murphy talk about how Lawrence Taylor was gun down by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Deptartment August 1st, 2006. Featuring Brian Dunn, PTR, The Cochran Firm.
The Cochran Firm is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview featuring one of the firm's best trial lawyers, Brian Dunn, discussing
The Family of Lawrence Taylor v. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. On Tuesday, August 1, 2006, Lawrence Taylor died of multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies. Mr. Taylor was unarmed and being pursued for suspicion of DUI. Deputies fired seven rounds of ammunition at Mr. Taylor, of which four hit him. The fatal shot struck Mr. Taylor in the back. His family alleges that deputies violated standard operating procedure by shooting at Mr. Taylor, since he did not threaten the lives of officers attempting to stop his car.
Brian Dunn has handled many high profile police misconduct cases, including those of Reginald Denny and Geronimo Pratt. Mr. Dunn was also instrumental in prosecuting the litigation surrounding the tragic shootings of Tyisha Miller and Mario Paz, cases which not only brought multimillion dollar settlement awards to the plaintiffs, but additionally resulted in unprecedented changes in the departmental policies of the Riverside and El Monte Police Departments. He is a member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Nevada, and has practiced in the United States District Courts for the Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, and was recently admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. Brian is a Member of the Consumer Attorneys' Association of Los Angeles and the American Trial Lawyers Association.
Founded over 40 years ago by famed attorney, Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., The Cochran Firm, as it is known today, has established itself as one of the premier plaintiffs' litigation and criminal defense law firms in the United States. With 20 offices located in 15 states, The Cochran Firm has brought together into one firm, a diverse group of some of the most highly-experienced and respected men and women dedicated to bringing quality representation for injured people, their families, and the ordinary citizen.
Named to The National Law Journal's Plaintiffs' Hot List, The Cochran Firm has been profiled as one of America's top plaintiffs' law firms. The Hot List is a compendium of the country's top 12 plaintiffs' law firms doing the "most to shape the law in America." In 2005, The Cochran Firm was named to The NLJ 250 list, The National Law Journal's survey of the largest law firms in America. Notably, The Cochran Firm held the exclusive position of appearing concurrently on both of these celebrated lists.
The Cochran Firm is the execution of Johnnie's vision to have "a diverse law firm which reflects society and is capable of handling cases throughout America." The attorneys and staff at The Firm are committed to upholding the standards of excellence set by its founding partner in representing all of their clients. You can reach the Cochran Firm at 323-931-9884, http://www.cochranfirm.com
http://www.cochranfirm.com/attorneys/...
or call 323-931-6200,
You can contact Mr. Dunn reach at 323-931-6200,
or email bdunn@cochranfirm.com
Justice for Oil & Gas Injury Victims.
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Fineberg & Gresham handles sophisticated commercial, intellectual property, and class-action litigation on a contingent fee basis. From time to time and when the facts are egregious enough, Fineberg/Gresham will accept catastrophic injury and death cases arising out of workplace injuries, truck wrecks, and defective products.
The attorneys at Fineberg/Gresham have a single goal: the relentless pursuit of justice. The firm approaches cases with an unmatched aggressiveness, tenacity, preparation and creativity, which accounts for the exceptional results they often obtain with unprecedented speed.
With trial attorneys respected by our opposing counsel, co-counsel, and the media for their tenacity, creativity, and talent, Fineberg/Gresham has a proven track record of obtaining outstanding results at lightning speed in some of the most complex litigation in the Country.
214.219.8828
http://www.fineberglaw.com/
Fineberg & Gresham handles sophisticated commercial, intellectual property, and class-action litigation on a contingent fee basis. From time to time and when the facts are egregious enough, Fineberg/Gresham will accept catastrophic injury and death cases arising out of workplace injuries, truck wrecks, and defective products.
The attorneys at Fineberg/Gresham have a single goal: the relentless pursuit of justice. The firm approaches cases with an unmatched aggressiveness, tenacity, preparation and creativity, which accounts for the exceptional results they often obtain with unprecedented speed.
With trial attorneys respected by our opposing counsel, co-counsel, and the media for their tenacity, creativity, and talent, Fineberg/Gresham has a proven track record of obtaining outstanding results at lightning speed in some of the most complex litigation in the Country.
214.219.8828
http://www.fineberglaw.com/
Crisis in Los Osos Breaking Headline Legal News.
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he Citizens for Clean Water and the Executive Director, Gail McPherson, present a nightmarish story of The California's Water Board regulators' abuse of their authority in Los Osos....Raising their enforcement hammer and violating the law and civil rights of the very citizens they were intended to protect.
Today's federal and state regulatory agencies were created to safeguard the public from corporate abuses. For decades, Americans have relied on these agencies as part of the framework that ensures the safety of our environment, water supply, workplaces, food, drugs and consumer products.
These agencies were created because businesses were operating without proper oversight, leaving Americans without any protection from many corporate abuses. Over time, however, many agencies became captured and controlled by the very industries they were intended to regulate. While this has been a longstanding problem, things have gotten far worse in California.
Regulators are increasingly dependent on large consulting firms to fund the science to promulgate the regulations they enforce. This interdependency then extends to local government agencies required to implement projects to meet the regulations. Due to the regulatory complexity, agencies have no choice but to hire these consulting and engineering firms to look out for their interests. The result is the local agency often gets over priced or unsustainable projects that enable excess profit-taking from the taxpayer funded projects.
The State Water Resources Control Board role in protecting its citizens in approving the projects and funding often has little review. The taxpayer protections have been replaced with a compromised system of regulations, funding priorities and enforcement actions designed to assist and enable private profit-making firms.
The sewer debacle in Los Osos (an unincorporated area of San Luis Obispo County) sets many precedents. It was first loan default in the history of the highly successful Federal and State Revolving Fund Loan Program. While the headlines typically blames a few vocal citizens that appeared to refuse to put a sewer their community, the real story behind the headline is Los Osos community where 30 % are fixed -moderate to low income families, created their own project oversight structure, and watched-dogged their local services district, the consulting firms, and the regulators. Their discoveries of a flawed and over-priced project resulted in a community vote to stop the highest per capita sewer project in the nation, to toss local leaders, sue the consultants and the State, to propose an alternative project, and seek investigations.
The reaction of the vote was a firestorm of actions by the State Water Board regulators who, under cover of the attorney generals office, promised to fine the local agency "out of existence" and slapped them with $6.6 mil in fines, pulled all project funding, sought special legislation to assure loan repayment, and promised to go after individuals to "change the will of the voting community."
The regulators retaliation against the voters launched the unprecedented individual enforcement actions, reserved for major polluters, but applied to regular citizens. Fifty homeowners were randomly selected from about 5000 for prosecution in 2006. With hearings and a few mock settlements each in turn were issued orders that have the power to result in loss of homes, civil liabilities of up to $5000 per day in fines, and criminal referral to the attorney general. The orders require them to hook up to a sewer that does not exist, and to vote and pass a 218 assessment that puts liens on their homes to pay an estimated $300 a month for a yet undefined project. A total of 4400 properties are threatened with similar orders if the vote does not pass.
As you can readily see, The Water Board regulators' abuse of their authority by raising the enforcement hammer violates the law and civil rights of the very citizens they were intended to protect.
Gail McPherson
Citizens for Clean Water
Prohibition Zone Legal Defense Fund
805-459-4535
www.pzldf.org
he Citizens for Clean Water and the Executive Director, Gail McPherson, present a nightmarish story of The California's Water Board regulators' abuse of their authority in Los Osos....Raising their enforcement hammer and violating the law and civil rights of the very citizens they were intended to protect.
Today's federal and state regulatory agencies were created to safeguard the public from corporate abuses. For decades, Americans have relied on these agencies as part of the framework that ensures the safety of our environment, water supply, workplaces, food, drugs and consumer products.
These agencies were created because businesses were operating without proper oversight, leaving Americans without any protection from many corporate abuses. Over time, however, many agencies became captured and controlled by the very industries they were intended to regulate. While this has been a longstanding problem, things have gotten far worse in California.
Regulators are increasingly dependent on large consulting firms to fund the science to promulgate the regulations they enforce. This interdependency then extends to local government agencies required to implement projects to meet the regulations. Due to the regulatory complexity, agencies have no choice but to hire these consulting and engineering firms to look out for their interests. The result is the local agency often gets over priced or unsustainable projects that enable excess profit-taking from the taxpayer funded projects.
The State Water Resources Control Board role in protecting its citizens in approving the projects and funding often has little review. The taxpayer protections have been replaced with a compromised system of regulations, funding priorities and enforcement actions designed to assist and enable private profit-making firms.
The sewer debacle in Los Osos (an unincorporated area of San Luis Obispo County) sets many precedents. It was first loan default in the history of the highly successful Federal and State Revolving Fund Loan Program. While the headlines typically blames a few vocal citizens that appeared to refuse to put a sewer their community, the real story behind the headline is Los Osos community where 30 % are fixed -moderate to low income families, created their own project oversight structure, and watched-dogged their local services district, the consulting firms, and the regulators. Their discoveries of a flawed and over-priced project resulted in a community vote to stop the highest per capita sewer project in the nation, to toss local leaders, sue the consultants and the State, to propose an alternative project, and seek investigations.
The reaction of the vote was a firestorm of actions by the State Water Board regulators who, under cover of the attorney generals office, promised to fine the local agency "out of existence" and slapped them with $6.6 mil in fines, pulled all project funding, sought special legislation to assure loan repayment, and promised to go after individuals to "change the will of the voting community."
The regulators retaliation against the voters launched the unprecedented individual enforcement actions, reserved for major polluters, but applied to regular citizens. Fifty homeowners were randomly selected from about 5000 for prosecution in 2006. With hearings and a few mock settlements each in turn were issued orders that have the power to result in loss of homes, civil liabilities of up to $5000 per day in fines, and criminal referral to the attorney general. The orders require them to hook up to a sewer that does not exist, and to vote and pass a 218 assessment that puts liens on their homes to pay an estimated $300 a month for a yet undefined project. A total of 4400 properties are threatened with similar orders if the vote does not pass.
As you can readily see, The Water Board regulators' abuse of their authority by raising the enforcement hammer violates the law and civil rights of the very citizens they were intended to protect.
Gail McPherson
Citizens for Clean Water
Prohibition Zone Legal Defense Fund
805-459-4535
www.pzldf.org
Texas' Deadliest Tractor-Trailer Disaster.
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On a sunny Monday afternoon on September 20, 2004, an 80,000 lb. tractor-trailer truck went across the median of U.S. Highway 75 directly into oncoming traffic. Ten innocent people lost their lives in the deadliest vehicular manslaughter accident in Texas history. This is the victims' families true story of how their lawyers, Joel Fineberg and Dean Gresham, fought corporate America and won justice for these people.
This TV documentary is dedicated to the 10 victims and their families:
Joel Mendoza Ruiz (deceased)
Hector Zapata Ruiz (deceased)
J. Marcos Esparza (deceased)
German Exparza Velasquez (deceased)
Candelaro Exparza (seriously injured)
Javiar Esparza (seriously injured)
Manuael Exparza (deceased)
The Martin Family (5 members)
Joel M. Fineberg has built a recognized national practice representing plaintiffs in sophisticated commercial contingency and patent infringement litigation as well as class actions, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases resulting from work place, aircraft and truck accidents. Recovering multi-million dollar verdicts for his corporate and individual clients, Joel has built an unparalleled reputation as a dedicated advocate on behalf of his clients' rights. Recognized for his talent and dedication, Joel was named one of Texas' best lawyers and a Texas Super Lawyer for four years in a row by various legal and consumer magazines such as Texas Monthly, Texas Super Lawyers and D Magazine. Joel also serves as a director of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of both the Texas and Dallas Bar Associations, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a graduate of Emory University and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Dean Gresham is a talented lawyer that brings unique insight and a creative approach to high-stakes commercial, class action, and personal injury litigation. Dean's dedication to his clients as well as his attention to detail and an innovative approach to legal analysis has resulted in significant multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. His keen ability to analyze complicated legal issues and provide unique, creative solutions to legal problems that other lawyers consider to be unsolvable is the reason Dean is considered one of the top lawyers in Texas. After the horrific attack on our Country on September 11, 2001, Dean joined forces with other trial lawyers across the country in what has been described as ¡°the largest pro bono project in our nation's history.¡± Through the Trial Lawyers Care program, he provided free legal representation to victims and their families of the September 11 tragedy. Dean was one of the few lawyers who provided legal representation to over 1,700 victims and their families -- over $200 million in legal services provided absolutely free of charge. A native Texan, Dean earned his law degree, cum laude, from South Texas College of Law where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence award for outstanding achievement in the study of Conflict of Laws and Legal Research & Writing.
Fineberg : Gresham handles sophisticated commercial, intellectual property, and class-action litigation on a contingent fee basis. From time to time and when the facts are egregious enough, Fineberg/Gresham will accept catastrophic injury and death cases arising out of workplace injuries, truck wrecks and defective products. The attorneys at Fineberg/Gresham have a single goal: the relentless pursuit of justice. The firm approaches cases with an unmatched aggressiveness, tenacity, preparation and creativity, which accounts for the exceptional results they often obtain with unprecedented speed. The firm represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of areas and has obtained significant, multimillion-dollar recoveries over the years.
You can contact Mr. Fineberg and Gresham at 214-219-8828,
or www.fineberglaw.com
On a sunny Monday afternoon on September 20, 2004, an 80,000 lb. tractor-trailer truck went across the median of U.S. Highway 75 directly into oncoming traffic. Ten innocent people lost their lives in the deadliest vehicular manslaughter accident in Texas history. This is the victims' families true story of how their lawyers, Joel Fineberg and Dean Gresham, fought corporate America and won justice for these people.
This TV documentary is dedicated to the 10 victims and their families:
Joel Mendoza Ruiz (deceased)
Hector Zapata Ruiz (deceased)
J. Marcos Esparza (deceased)
German Exparza Velasquez (deceased)
Candelaro Exparza (seriously injured)
Javiar Esparza (seriously injured)
Manuael Exparza (deceased)
The Martin Family (5 members)
Joel M. Fineberg has built a recognized national practice representing plaintiffs in sophisticated commercial contingency and patent infringement litigation as well as class actions, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases resulting from work place, aircraft and truck accidents. Recovering multi-million dollar verdicts for his corporate and individual clients, Joel has built an unparalleled reputation as a dedicated advocate on behalf of his clients' rights. Recognized for his talent and dedication, Joel was named one of Texas' best lawyers and a Texas Super Lawyer for four years in a row by various legal and consumer magazines such as Texas Monthly, Texas Super Lawyers and D Magazine. Joel also serves as a director of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of both the Texas and Dallas Bar Associations, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a graduate of Emory University and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Dean Gresham is a talented lawyer that brings unique insight and a creative approach to high-stakes commercial, class action, and personal injury litigation. Dean's dedication to his clients as well as his attention to detail and an innovative approach to legal analysis has resulted in significant multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. His keen ability to analyze complicated legal issues and provide unique, creative solutions to legal problems that other lawyers consider to be unsolvable is the reason Dean is considered one of the top lawyers in Texas. After the horrific attack on our Country on September 11, 2001, Dean joined forces with other trial lawyers across the country in what has been described as ¡°the largest pro bono project in our nation's history.¡± Through the Trial Lawyers Care program, he provided free legal representation to victims and their families of the September 11 tragedy. Dean was one of the few lawyers who provided legal representation to over 1,700 victims and their families -- over $200 million in legal services provided absolutely free of charge. A native Texan, Dean earned his law degree, cum laude, from South Texas College of Law where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence award for outstanding achievement in the study of Conflict of Laws and Legal Research & Writing.
Fineberg : Gresham handles sophisticated commercial, intellectual property, and class-action litigation on a contingent fee basis. From time to time and when the facts are egregious enough, Fineberg/Gresham will accept catastrophic injury and death cases arising out of workplace injuries, truck wrecks and defective products. The attorneys at Fineberg/Gresham have a single goal: the relentless pursuit of justice. The firm approaches cases with an unmatched aggressiveness, tenacity, preparation and creativity, which accounts for the exceptional results they often obtain with unprecedented speed. The firm represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of areas and has obtained significant, multimillion-dollar recoveries over the years.
You can contact Mr. Fineberg and Gresham at 214-219-8828,
or www.fineberglaw.com
Robin Sax "Inside the world of sex crimes."
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Headline Legal News, hosted By Steve Murphy: Inside the World of a Sex Crimes D.A. Robin Sax.
Robin Sax, Deputy District Attorney for the County of Los Angeles, and Sergeant Dan Scott of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview with celebrated TV host and producer Steve Murphy, discussing
For over fifteen years Robin Sax has prosecuted some of the most despicable defendants who have committed the most heinous crimes. For the last seven years, she is the prosecuting attorney for the Los Angeles County Child Sexual Assault crime. Robin sits on a multi-disciplinary team at UCLA's Rape Treatment with Department of Children and Family Services, law enforcement, victim advocates, and social workers. Robin conducts forensic interviews of children victims of abuse and structures investigation plans to maximize the chances of successful prosecution and disposition. Prosecutor Sax is an instructor for the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California District Attorney's Association, an adjunct professor at Cal State Los Angeles and a lecturer in UCLA's Paralegal Program. Other college courses Robin teaches include Constitutional Law and Multi-Cultural Diversity. She is a sought after speaker on child sexual assault, family violence, Internet safety, and parenting/disciplining children.
Robin, as the founding director of STAAFF (Stop the Abuse Against Families Foundation), created the highly successful Kids Safe Day©. Kids Safe Day© is a free program targeted at specific communities where kids, members of the public, and law enforcement get together to help educate parents and children about safety. At Kids Safe Day children get fingerprinted and photographed so that parents are equipped with their child's personal data. STAAFF coordinates information booths regarding child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, an opportunity to meet law enforcement and public safety personnel, food, and entertainment. Robin Sax wrote the information booklet that includes safety tips as well as space for fingerprints, current photos, and vital information about the child.
Robin Sax is the author of "A D.A.'s Guide To Parenting... In The Best Interest of the Children", a prosecutor's perspective to raising school age children, is writing "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Criminal Justice System." She has received many community awards for her work to protect children of sexual abuse and victims of domestic abuse.
You can contact Robin Sax at 213-974-1611
robin@robinsax.com
http://robinsax.com
http://insiderexclusive.com
Headline Legal News, hosted By Steve Murphy: Inside the World of a Sex Crimes D.A. Robin Sax.
Robin Sax, Deputy District Attorney for the County of Los Angeles, and Sergeant Dan Scott of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview with celebrated TV host and producer Steve Murphy, discussing
For over fifteen years Robin Sax has prosecuted some of the most despicable defendants who have committed the most heinous crimes. For the last seven years, she is the prosecuting attorney for the Los Angeles County Child Sexual Assault crime. Robin sits on a multi-disciplinary team at UCLA's Rape Treatment with Department of Children and Family Services, law enforcement, victim advocates, and social workers. Robin conducts forensic interviews of children victims of abuse and structures investigation plans to maximize the chances of successful prosecution and disposition. Prosecutor Sax is an instructor for the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California District Attorney's Association, an adjunct professor at Cal State Los Angeles and a lecturer in UCLA's Paralegal Program. Other college courses Robin teaches include Constitutional Law and Multi-Cultural Diversity. She is a sought after speaker on child sexual assault, family violence, Internet safety, and parenting/disciplining children.
Robin, as the founding director of STAAFF (Stop the Abuse Against Families Foundation), created the highly successful Kids Safe Day©. Kids Safe Day© is a free program targeted at specific communities where kids, members of the public, and law enforcement get together to help educate parents and children about safety. At Kids Safe Day children get fingerprinted and photographed so that parents are equipped with their child's personal data. STAAFF coordinates information booths regarding child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, an opportunity to meet law enforcement and public safety personnel, food, and entertainment. Robin Sax wrote the information booklet that includes safety tips as well as space for fingerprints, current photos, and vital information about the child.
Robin Sax is the author of "A D.A.'s Guide To Parenting... In The Best Interest of the Children", a prosecutor's perspective to raising school age children, is writing "The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Criminal Justice System." She has received many community awards for her work to protect children of sexual abuse and victims of domestic abuse.
You can contact Robin Sax at 213-974-1611
robin@robinsax.com
http://robinsax.com
http://insiderexclusive.com
Protecting Investors from Financial Fraudsters in the 21st Century.
Entire Show Herehttp://insiderexclusive.com/finebergl...
In this powerful interview, Joel Fineberg and Dean Gresham of Fineberg:Gresham address the new financial fraudsters of the 21st century including: corporate fraud, credit default swaps, derivatives, securitized debt, securitized mortgages, securitized receivables, collateralized debt, collateralized mortgages, Internet fraud, insider trading, accounting fraud, mutual fund fraud, short selling abuses and Ponzi schemes. By "following the money to follow the truth," Joel and Dean expose the misdeeds of corporations and executives who threaten the savings of investors. From controversy involving Google's pay per click advertising to the recent meltdown of Lehman Brothers, Joel and Dean have the wherewithal to help investors and fight on their behalf. Working on a contingency basis, Joel and Dean seek to uncover the wrongdoing at the heart of the nation's financial crisis.
Joel M. Fineberg has built a recognized national practice representing plaintiffs in sophisticated commercial contingency and patent infringement litigation as well as class actions, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases resulting from work place, aircraft and truck accidents. Recovering multi-million dollar verdicts for his corporate and individual clients, Joel has built an unparalleled reputation as a dedicated advocate on behalf of his clients' rights. Recognized for his talent and dedication, Joel was named one of Texas' best lawyers and a Texas Super Lawyer for four years in a row by various legal and consumer magazines such as Texas Monthly, Texas Super Lawyers and D Magazine. Joel also serves as a director of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of both the Texas and Dallas Bar Associations, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a graduate of Emory University and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Dean Gresham is a talented lawyer that brings unique insight and a creative approach to high-stakes commercial, class action, and personal injury litigation. Dean's dedication to his clients as well as his attention to detail and an innovative approach to legal analysis has resulted in significant multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. His keen ability to analyze complicated legal issues and provide unique, creative solutions to legal problems that other lawyers consider to be unsolvable is the reason Dean is considered one of the top lawyers in Texas. After the horrific attack on our Country on September 11, 2001, Dean joined forces with other trial lawyers across the country in what has been described as "the largest pro bono project in our nation's history." Through the Trial Lawyers Care program, he provided free legal representation to victims and their families of the September 11 tragedy. Dean was one of the few lawyers who provided legal representation to over 1,700 victims and their families---over $200 million in legal services provided absolutely free of charge. A native Texan, Dean earned his law degree, cum laude, from South Texas College of Law where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence award for outstanding achievement in the study of Conflict of Laws and Legal Research & Writing.
Fineberg:Gresham handles sophisticated commercial, intellectual property, and class-action litigation on a contingent fee basis. From time to time and when the facts are egregious enough, Fineberg:Gresham will accept catastrophic injury and death cases arising out of workplace injuries, truck wrecks and defective products. The attorneys at Fineberg:Gresham have a single goal: the relentless pursuit of justice. The firm approaches cases with an unmatched aggressiveness, tenacity, preparation and creativity, which accounts for the exceptional results they often obtain with unprecedented speed. The firm represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of areas and has obtained significant, multimillion-dollar recoveries over the years.
You can contact Mr. Fineberg and Gresham at 214-219-8828,
or http://www.fineberglaw.com
In this powerful interview, Joel Fineberg and Dean Gresham of Fineberg:Gresham address the new financial fraudsters of the 21st century including: corporate fraud, credit default swaps, derivatives, securitized debt, securitized mortgages, securitized receivables, collateralized debt, collateralized mortgages, Internet fraud, insider trading, accounting fraud, mutual fund fraud, short selling abuses and Ponzi schemes. By "following the money to follow the truth," Joel and Dean expose the misdeeds of corporations and executives who threaten the savings of investors. From controversy involving Google's pay per click advertising to the recent meltdown of Lehman Brothers, Joel and Dean have the wherewithal to help investors and fight on their behalf. Working on a contingency basis, Joel and Dean seek to uncover the wrongdoing at the heart of the nation's financial crisis.
Joel M. Fineberg has built a recognized national practice representing plaintiffs in sophisticated commercial contingency and patent infringement litigation as well as class actions, catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases resulting from work place, aircraft and truck accidents. Recovering multi-million dollar verdicts for his corporate and individual clients, Joel has built an unparalleled reputation as a dedicated advocate on behalf of his clients' rights. Recognized for his talent and dedication, Joel was named one of Texas' best lawyers and a Texas Super Lawyer for four years in a row by various legal and consumer magazines such as Texas Monthly, Texas Super Lawyers and D Magazine. Joel also serves as a director of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of both the Texas and Dallas Bar Associations, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a graduate of Emory University and Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Dean Gresham is a talented lawyer that brings unique insight and a creative approach to high-stakes commercial, class action, and personal injury litigation. Dean's dedication to his clients as well as his attention to detail and an innovative approach to legal analysis has resulted in significant multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. His keen ability to analyze complicated legal issues and provide unique, creative solutions to legal problems that other lawyers consider to be unsolvable is the reason Dean is considered one of the top lawyers in Texas. After the horrific attack on our Country on September 11, 2001, Dean joined forces with other trial lawyers across the country in what has been described as "the largest pro bono project in our nation's history." Through the Trial Lawyers Care program, he provided free legal representation to victims and their families of the September 11 tragedy. Dean was one of the few lawyers who provided legal representation to over 1,700 victims and their families---over $200 million in legal services provided absolutely free of charge. A native Texan, Dean earned his law degree, cum laude, from South Texas College of Law where he was awarded the American Jurisprudence award for outstanding achievement in the study of Conflict of Laws and Legal Research & Writing.
Fineberg:Gresham handles sophisticated commercial, intellectual property, and class-action litigation on a contingent fee basis. From time to time and when the facts are egregious enough, Fineberg:Gresham will accept catastrophic injury and death cases arising out of workplace injuries, truck wrecks and defective products. The attorneys at Fineberg:Gresham have a single goal: the relentless pursuit of justice. The firm approaches cases with an unmatched aggressiveness, tenacity, preparation and creativity, which accounts for the exceptional results they often obtain with unprecedented speed. The firm represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of areas and has obtained significant, multimillion-dollar recoveries over the years.
You can contact Mr. Fineberg and Gresham at 214-219-8828,
or http://www.fineberglaw.com
Gloria Allred & Nathan Goldberg: James Stevens v. Vons
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The Law Offices of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg and the Law Offices of Davis & Gavsie, PLC. are featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview, discussing
Headline Legal News: James Stevens v. VONS. Nathan Goldberg and Roxanne Davis, both of whom represent Mr. Stevens, discuss his case against Vons supermarkets. Joining them is Mike Lief, who served as the jury foreman in the trial James brought against Vons. James was employed by Vons for 26 years as an Inventory Control Clerk. After complaining to management about ongoing sexual harassment by a female supervisor, he was transferred to a less desirable store. Mr. Stevens filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Vons allegedly lied to the DFEH, and the DFEH closed its file. The company then allegedly falsely accused Mr. Stevens of donating water and soda to a church that fed the homeless and fired him. On October 27, 2006, after a 6-week trial, the jury in Simi Valley awarded Mr. Stevens $1.67 million in compensatory damages and over $16 million in punitive damages. The case has been appealed by Vons.
Roxanne A. Davis has been practicing in Los Angeles, California, specializing in labor and employment law, for over 17 years. She obtained her B.A. from New York University with honors. She received her J.D. from the University of Southern California Law Center and M.A. in International Relations from the University of Southern California. Roxanne is admitted to practice law in state and federal California courts. She spent 5 years of her career working as an attorney with one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the country representing management, Jackson, Lewis, Schnitzler & Krupman. Over 13 years ago, she established her own practice in which she represents individuals and employers, in matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment, among other issues. The varied demands of her practice include litigating claims of wrongful discharge, unlawful harassment, discrimination, wage and hour issues, mediation, negotiating employment contracts and separation agreements and more.
Nathan Goldberg, a partner at Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, graduated summa cum laude from Loyola Law School in 1974. He has been named one of the top 100 Southern California "SuperLawyers" by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine every year since 2004. In addition, he has been recognized by LawDragon magazine as one of the 500 leading plaintiff's lawyers in America. Nathan has a broad range of trial experience in state and federal court. Nathan was also lead trial counsel in both the case of Adams v. Los Angeles Unified School District (2002) and the case of Salama v. King Drew Medical Center (2000). Each of these trials resulted in a jury award well in excess of $4 million.
You can contact Roxanne Davis at 310-282-9490, or email Roxanne@davisgavsie.com. You can contact Nathan Goldberg at 323-653-6530,http://amglaw.com
The Law Offices of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg and the Law Offices of Davis & Gavsie, PLC. are featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview, discussing
Headline Legal News: James Stevens v. VONS. Nathan Goldberg and Roxanne Davis, both of whom represent Mr. Stevens, discuss his case against Vons supermarkets. Joining them is Mike Lief, who served as the jury foreman in the trial James brought against Vons. James was employed by Vons for 26 years as an Inventory Control Clerk. After complaining to management about ongoing sexual harassment by a female supervisor, he was transferred to a less desirable store. Mr. Stevens filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). Vons allegedly lied to the DFEH, and the DFEH closed its file. The company then allegedly falsely accused Mr. Stevens of donating water and soda to a church that fed the homeless and fired him. On October 27, 2006, after a 6-week trial, the jury in Simi Valley awarded Mr. Stevens $1.67 million in compensatory damages and over $16 million in punitive damages. The case has been appealed by Vons.
Roxanne A. Davis has been practicing in Los Angeles, California, specializing in labor and employment law, for over 17 years. She obtained her B.A. from New York University with honors. She received her J.D. from the University of Southern California Law Center and M.A. in International Relations from the University of Southern California. Roxanne is admitted to practice law in state and federal California courts. She spent 5 years of her career working as an attorney with one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the country representing management, Jackson, Lewis, Schnitzler & Krupman. Over 13 years ago, she established her own practice in which she represents individuals and employers, in matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination and sexual harassment, among other issues. The varied demands of her practice include litigating claims of wrongful discharge, unlawful harassment, discrimination, wage and hour issues, mediation, negotiating employment contracts and separation agreements and more.
Nathan Goldberg, a partner at Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, graduated summa cum laude from Loyola Law School in 1974. He has been named one of the top 100 Southern California "SuperLawyers" by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine every year since 2004. In addition, he has been recognized by LawDragon magazine as one of the 500 leading plaintiff's lawyers in America. Nathan has a broad range of trial experience in state and federal court. Nathan was also lead trial counsel in both the case of Adams v. Los Angeles Unified School District (2002) and the case of Salama v. King Drew Medical Center (2000). Each of these trials resulted in a jury award well in excess of $4 million.
You can contact Roxanne Davis at 310-282-9490, or email Roxanne@davisgavsie.com. You can contact Nathan Goldberg at 323-653-6530,http://amglaw.com
Life After The Exoneration Program.
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Heather Weigand of the Life After Exoneration Program is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview with exoneree Timothy Atkins discussing
Headline Civil Rights News. After 20 years in prison for a killing that a key witness says he didn't commit, Timothy Watkins is a free man because of the tireless efforts of Heather Weigand and the Life After Exoneration Program. In light of recanted testimony, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael A. Tynan overturned Atkins' conviction and ordered his immediate release. Tynan was the trial judge in 1987 when Atkins was convicted of second-degree murder and two counts of robbery and sentenced to 32 years in prison.
Heather Weigand serves as the Life After Exoneration Program's Director of Client Services and New Programs. She began modeling policy and service provision in 2005 for the exonerated in the Western Region of the United States. Currently, her efforts are directed to developing and providing exemplary services to the exonerated in California and Texas. This includes delivery of a regional policy & service model that can be replicated in states with the highest population of exonerees. In conjunction with her co-director, she oversees the board building, development, fund raising, advocacy, public education and lobbying efforts for this unique grass roots organization. Heather incubated the very first "Council of the Wrongfully Convicted", an exoneree-led council and leadership program and still acts as its primary advisor.
The Life After Exoneration Program is the only national organization dedicated to helping survivors of wrongful conviction re-enter society and rebuild their lives. The Life After Exoneration Program is working to ensure that exonerees have access to badly needed services, and is helping to build a community of the exonerated. The Life After Exoneration Program is supporting policy reform on behalf of the exonerated.
Over 400 exonerees in our country have proven their innocence and been released from prison after having been convicted of crimes they did not commit. On average, they serve more than 12 years in prison before release.
Featured Guest
Heather Weigand: Program Director of Client Services and New Programs
Life After Exoneration
weigand@exonerated.org
www.exonerated.org
510-292-6010
Heather Weigand of the Life After Exoneration Program is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview with exoneree Timothy Atkins discussing
Headline Civil Rights News. After 20 years in prison for a killing that a key witness says he didn't commit, Timothy Watkins is a free man because of the tireless efforts of Heather Weigand and the Life After Exoneration Program. In light of recanted testimony, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael A. Tynan overturned Atkins' conviction and ordered his immediate release. Tynan was the trial judge in 1987 when Atkins was convicted of second-degree murder and two counts of robbery and sentenced to 32 years in prison.
Heather Weigand serves as the Life After Exoneration Program's Director of Client Services and New Programs. She began modeling policy and service provision in 2005 for the exonerated in the Western Region of the United States. Currently, her efforts are directed to developing and providing exemplary services to the exonerated in California and Texas. This includes delivery of a regional policy & service model that can be replicated in states with the highest population of exonerees. In conjunction with her co-director, she oversees the board building, development, fund raising, advocacy, public education and lobbying efforts for this unique grass roots organization. Heather incubated the very first "Council of the Wrongfully Convicted", an exoneree-led council and leadership program and still acts as its primary advisor.
The Life After Exoneration Program is the only national organization dedicated to helping survivors of wrongful conviction re-enter society and rebuild their lives. The Life After Exoneration Program is working to ensure that exonerees have access to badly needed services, and is helping to build a community of the exonerated. The Life After Exoneration Program is supporting policy reform on behalf of the exonerated.
Over 400 exonerees in our country have proven their innocence and been released from prison after having been convicted of crimes they did not commit. On average, they serve more than 12 years in prison before release.
Featured Guest
Heather Weigand: Program Director of Client Services and New Programs
Life After Exoneration
weigand@exonerated.org
www.exonerated.org
510-292-6010
Stacy Phillips, Celebrity Divorce Lawyer Extraordinaire.
Stacy D. Phillips, a founding partner of Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra, LLP, Century City, CA, is not only of America's best know Celebrity Divorce Lawyers, but she's also a Certified Family Law Specialist licensed by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization, is listed by Lawdragon as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2006. In addition, The Los Angeles Daily Journal, Los Angeles' main legal trade publication, also named Phillips one of the "Top 75 Female Litigators in California" for 2005 and 2006. Phillips also received that honor in 2003 and 2004 when that publication honored the top 50 female attorneys. The same publication once named Phillips one of the "Top 20 Attorneys Under the Age of 40" in Southern California (1998). She also is listed among an elite group of attorneys by L.A. Magazine and Super Lawyers Magazine (for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007), as a result of a survey conducted jointly by Law & Politics and Los Angeles Magazine. She was also singled out by them in 2005, 2006 and 2007 as one of the Top 50 Female Super Lawyers" in Southern California, where she also placed among the top overall 100 vote-getters (men and women) for 2006 and 2007. She also was featured in the Los Angeles Times' West Magazine as one of the Los Angeles area's Best Lawyers in November 2006. Her distinctions from media also include those from the Los Angeles Business Journal where Phillips was named among the 50 Most Powerful Women in Los Angeles Law in 1998. In addition to her honors by the aforementioned publications, Phillips is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America and has garnered a coveted AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Registry.
You can contact Stacy @ 310-277-7117 or visit her firm's website http://www.plljlaw.com/Bio/StacyPhill...
Best Selling Author:
"Divorce, It's All About Control: How to Win the Emotional, Psychological and Legal Wars"
Featured Guest:
Stacey Phillips, Founder/Partner Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon, Jamra, LLP
You can contact Stacy @ 310-277-7117 or visit her firm's website http://www.plljlaw.com/Bio/StacyPhill...
Best Selling Author:
"Divorce, It's All About Control: How to Win the Emotional, Psychological and Legal Wars"
Featured Guest:
Stacey Phillips, Founder/Partner Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon, Jamra, LLP
Orange County Sherriff's Department Alleged Police Brutality.
The Law Office of Bernard & Bernard is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview, discussing
Headline Civil Rights News: Matthew Fleuret v. Orange County Sheriff's Department et al. Matthew Fleuret's attorneys, Stephen Bernard and David Brown, say he was arrested two years ago on suspicion of obstructing a deputy after a bar fight in San Clemente, California. And they allege that video footage shows deputies took Fleuret's pants off and used a stun gun on him, even though he was handcuffed and, at one point, strapped to a chair. Flueret alleges he was tased at least 11 times. The video also appears to show a deputy slamming Fleuret in the head as he sat on a bench in the jail. The video was released as part of the discovery process in Fleuret's lawsuit. It comes a few months after a drunken homeless man died after being tased in the Orange County jail.
Stephen Bernard joined his father, Saul J. Bernard, at the Bernard Law practice after attending the University of Southern California and Southwestern University School of Law. As lead counsel he has guided the firm to the forefront of class action, civil litigation, and criminal defense. Mr. Bernard also represents major art collectors and dealers in international transactions involving some of the great art of our time. His broad expertise and extraordinary record have made him a formidable figure in the California legal arena. You can contact Stephen Bernard at 310-312-0220 http://bblaw.org/index.htmlYou can contact David Brown at 310-545-5459.
Headline Civil Rights News: Matthew Fleuret v. Orange County Sheriff's Department et al. Matthew Fleuret's attorneys, Stephen Bernard and David Brown, say he was arrested two years ago on suspicion of obstructing a deputy after a bar fight in San Clemente, California. And they allege that video footage shows deputies took Fleuret's pants off and used a stun gun on him, even though he was handcuffed and, at one point, strapped to a chair. Flueret alleges he was tased at least 11 times. The video also appears to show a deputy slamming Fleuret in the head as he sat on a bench in the jail. The video was released as part of the discovery process in Fleuret's lawsuit. It comes a few months after a drunken homeless man died after being tased in the Orange County jail.
Stephen Bernard joined his father, Saul J. Bernard, at the Bernard Law practice after attending the University of Southern California and Southwestern University School of Law. As lead counsel he has guided the firm to the forefront of class action, civil litigation, and criminal defense. Mr. Bernard also represents major art collectors and dealers in international transactions involving some of the great art of our time. His broad expertise and extraordinary record have made him a formidable figure in the California legal arena. You can contact Stephen Bernard at 310-312-0220 http://bblaw.org/index.htmlYou can contact David Brown at 310-545-5459.
Justice for Women Stalked in the Workplace.
Washington, D.C. - Martin v. Howard University and Alice Gresham Bullock, U.S. Supreme Court No. 08-204.
In 1997, Howard University Law Professor Dawn Martin was stalked on campus by a delusional serial stalker, Leonard Harrison. Despite instructions to Howard University from the Washington D.C. Police Department to implement and improve its campus security, Howard failed to take action, and instead, punished Professor Martin by refusing to renew her teaching contract. The story you are about to watch is the true story of Dawn Martin's 11-year Journey for Justice for her and all women who are stalked in the workplace. The National Organization for Women and The National Association of Women Lawyers join her cause.
When Prof. Martin was stalked by Leonard Harrison, he was searching for the physical embodiment of his "fantasy" wife -- a fictional female character in a book, written by the renowned civil rights Professor, Derrick Bell. Instead of following its own security procedures to ban Harrison from campus, Howard responded to Prof. Martin's requests for protection by refusing to renew her teaching contract. She sued Howard, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination and harassment, on the basis of sex/gender. Prof. Martin alleged that Howard permitted the stalker to harass her on the basis of her gender in her workplace. 78% of stalking victims are women. 54% of female murder victims reported their stalkers to the police before being killed by them. Prof. Martin further alleged that Howard retaliated against her by refusing to renew her teaching contract because she asked for protection from Harrison on campus.
The National Organization for Women (NOW) and the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL), joined by additional women's and victims' advocacy groups, filed an Amicus Brief in this case, stressing the need to protect stalking victims from employer retaliation. In this powerful TV documentary, Prof. Martin is joined by such esteemed leaders as Kim Gandy (President of NOW); Prof. Derrick Bell, a renowned civil rights leader and university professor; Roberta Wright, who wrote amicus briefs for NOW and NAWL; and Amos Sirleaf, a former Howard University Security Officer.
The Law Offices of Dawn V. Martin represents plaintiffs in civil rights, employment discrimination and personal injury/tort cases. The firm litigates to enforce the rights of employees who have been discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability. Ms. Martin has also been featured on Sky Radio as part of its series on Salute to Women in Leadership, as noted in TIME Magazine.
You can contact Ms. Martin at 202-408-7040,
or http://www.dvmartinlaw.com
"For updates on this case, see www.dvmartinlaw/MartinvHowardU andhttp://alexisamoore.blogspot.com/."
STALK, NOW and Kim Gandy,Swygert, Andrew Taslitz, Alice Gresham, Isaiah Leggett, "Martin v. Howard University," "Howard University," "Dawn V. Martin," "Dawn Martin," Law School and/or "sexual harassment" "National Organization for Women," "Kim Gandy," "Derrick Bell" and "Alice Gresham Bullock" or just "Alice Gresham"
In 1997, Howard University Law Professor Dawn Martin was stalked on campus by a delusional serial stalker, Leonard Harrison. Despite instructions to Howard University from the Washington D.C. Police Department to implement and improve its campus security, Howard failed to take action, and instead, punished Professor Martin by refusing to renew her teaching contract. The story you are about to watch is the true story of Dawn Martin's 11-year Journey for Justice for her and all women who are stalked in the workplace. The National Organization for Women and The National Association of Women Lawyers join her cause.
When Prof. Martin was stalked by Leonard Harrison, he was searching for the physical embodiment of his "fantasy" wife -- a fictional female character in a book, written by the renowned civil rights Professor, Derrick Bell. Instead of following its own security procedures to ban Harrison from campus, Howard responded to Prof. Martin's requests for protection by refusing to renew her teaching contract. She sued Howard, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination and harassment, on the basis of sex/gender. Prof. Martin alleged that Howard permitted the stalker to harass her on the basis of her gender in her workplace. 78% of stalking victims are women. 54% of female murder victims reported their stalkers to the police before being killed by them. Prof. Martin further alleged that Howard retaliated against her by refusing to renew her teaching contract because she asked for protection from Harrison on campus.
The National Organization for Women (NOW) and the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL), joined by additional women's and victims' advocacy groups, filed an Amicus Brief in this case, stressing the need to protect stalking victims from employer retaliation. In this powerful TV documentary, Prof. Martin is joined by such esteemed leaders as Kim Gandy (President of NOW); Prof. Derrick Bell, a renowned civil rights leader and university professor; Roberta Wright, who wrote amicus briefs for NOW and NAWL; and Amos Sirleaf, a former Howard University Security Officer.
The Law Offices of Dawn V. Martin represents plaintiffs in civil rights, employment discrimination and personal injury/tort cases. The firm litigates to enforce the rights of employees who have been discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability. Ms. Martin has also been featured on Sky Radio as part of its series on Salute to Women in Leadership, as noted in TIME Magazine.
You can contact Ms. Martin at 202-408-7040,
or http://www.dvmartinlaw.com
"For updates on this case, see www.dvmartinlaw/MartinvHowardU andhttp://alexisamoore.blogspot.com/."
STALK, NOW and Kim Gandy,Swygert, Andrew Taslitz, Alice Gresham, Isaiah Leggett, "Martin v. Howard University," "Howard University," "Dawn V. Martin," "Dawn Martin," Law School and/or "sexual harassment" "National Organization for Women," "Kim Gandy," "Derrick Bell" and "Alice Gresham Bullock" or just "Alice Gresham"
Medical Malpractice Victims vs MICRA
Lawyer Paul Kiesel discusses medical malpractice and his battle against MICRA.
Paul Kiesel received his Juris Doctorate from the Whittier College School of Law in Los Angeles in 1985. In 2005 he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law from Whittier Law School. His practice is devoted to representing consumers in personal injury, class action, environmental and toxic tort litigation.
Mr. Kiesel serves as Chair-Elect of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Litigation Section. He was appointed by Chief Justice Ronald George to the State of California Judicial Council Civil and Small Claims Advisory Committee. He has served on the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. After serving on each board for over than 10 years, was elected an emeritus (life time) board member of each organization. From 2001-2005, Mr. Kiesel sat on the Board of Governors of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL).
Mr. Kiesel is A.V. (highest rating) rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as one of the top 50 Trial Lawyers by the Los Angeles Business Journal and one of the 100 most influential attorneys in the State of California by the California Business Journal. He is a frequent presenter for continuing legal education programs. Mr. Kiesel has been an early adoptor of technology in the practice of law and has spoken and written frequently on technology related subjects. (to view some of Mr. Kiesel's reviews, visit the KBL Technology Page)
Mr. Kiesel has served as national lead counsel in mutli-district litigation and has been lead counsel in numerous state actions involving environmental, construction defect, product defect, and pharmaceutical class actions. Mr. Kiesel has co-authored two legal treatises for Lexis Nexis, "California Pretrial Civil Procedure" and "California Civil Discovery."
Presently, Mr. Kiesel represents many individuals and their families involving significant personal injury and wrongful death claims. Among his many clients, Mr. Kiesel represented Former Governor Gray Davis in a challenge to the qualification of the State's Recall Election of 2003. Mr. Kiesel currently represents numerous municipalities, including the City of Los Angeles, in a class action on behalf of all cities in the State of California for payment of occupancy taxes owed by the on-line travel industry.
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Contact
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770 L St, Ste 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-442-6902
Fax: 916-442-7734
CEO: ExDir@caoc.org
Education: educ@caoc.org
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Paul Kiesel received his Juris Doctorate from the Whittier College School of Law in Los Angeles in 1985. In 2005 he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law from Whittier Law School. His practice is devoted to representing consumers in personal injury, class action, environmental and toxic tort litigation.
Mr. Kiesel serves as Chair-Elect of the Los Angeles County Bar Association Litigation Section. He was appointed by Chief Justice Ronald George to the State of California Judicial Council Civil and Small Claims Advisory Committee. He has served on the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. After serving on each board for over than 10 years, was elected an emeritus (life time) board member of each organization. From 2001-2005, Mr. Kiesel sat on the Board of Governors of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL).
Mr. Kiesel is A.V. (highest rating) rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as one of the top 50 Trial Lawyers by the Los Angeles Business Journal and one of the 100 most influential attorneys in the State of California by the California Business Journal. He is a frequent presenter for continuing legal education programs. Mr. Kiesel has been an early adoptor of technology in the practice of law and has spoken and written frequently on technology related subjects. (to view some of Mr. Kiesel's reviews, visit the KBL Technology Page)
Mr. Kiesel has served as national lead counsel in mutli-district litigation and has been lead counsel in numerous state actions involving environmental, construction defect, product defect, and pharmaceutical class actions. Mr. Kiesel has co-authored two legal treatises for Lexis Nexis, "California Pretrial Civil Procedure" and "California Civil Discovery."
Presently, Mr. Kiesel represents many individuals and their families involving significant personal injury and wrongful death claims. Among his many clients, Mr. Kiesel represented Former Governor Gray Davis in a challenge to the qualification of the State's Recall Election of 2003. Mr. Kiesel currently represents numerous municipalities, including the City of Los Angeles, in a class action on behalf of all cities in the State of California for payment of occupancy taxes owed by the on-line travel industry.
http://www.kbla.com
Contact
Consumer Attorneys of California
770 L St, Ste 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-442-6902
Fax: 916-442-7734
CEO: ExDir@caoc.org
Education: educ@caoc.org
Do you like this episode? Go tohttp://insiderexclusive.com to watch the full 30min series. Thank You!
Hawthorne Police Department Alleged Police Misconduct.
The Law Office of Gary S. Casselman is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview, discussing
Civil Rights Litigation. Gary discusses alleged police brutality and alleged misconduct by the Hawthorne, California, and Manhattan Beach, California, police. Joining Gary is Scott Tierney, who alleges he suffered serious personal injuries during a booking process with the Hawthorne police. In this powerful interview, Gary and Scott provide riveting testimony about a series of allegedly grave actions by the police and the need to educate the public about these shocking details. Gary further addresses the broader problem of police misconduct and its threat to public safety and community trust. Police misconduct also includes accepting bribes, improper search and seizure, harassment and racism in law enforcement. Police misconduct violates the oath of peace officers and their responsibilities as public servants. Victims of police misconduct can be wrongfully convicted of crimes, lose property and freedom, and face social stigmatization. Police misconduct also creates distrust between police and the public they are meant to protect. Police misconduct often goes uncorrected because people do not understand their rights as citizens. Prevention of police misconduct by an informed public can avert violence, wrongful convictions, and abuse of authority. In general, police misconduct is the exception - most police officers are law-abiding citizens, but when police misconduct does occur, police departments can fail to address the problem in the appropriate manner.
Gary S. Casselman is a superb trial attorney with extensive experience in the fields of criminal defense, personal injury and police misconduct. He has authored and lectured about police misconduct litigation and is a court qualified expert in matters such as legal malpractice and enjoys membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Gary is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles and Police Watch. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Southwestern University School of Law.
You can contact Gary at 310-390-4406
http://www.lawyers.com/garycasselman
or email gary.casselman2@verizon.net
Civil Rights Litigation. Gary discusses alleged police brutality and alleged misconduct by the Hawthorne, California, and Manhattan Beach, California, police. Joining Gary is Scott Tierney, who alleges he suffered serious personal injuries during a booking process with the Hawthorne police. In this powerful interview, Gary and Scott provide riveting testimony about a series of allegedly grave actions by the police and the need to educate the public about these shocking details. Gary further addresses the broader problem of police misconduct and its threat to public safety and community trust. Police misconduct also includes accepting bribes, improper search and seizure, harassment and racism in law enforcement. Police misconduct violates the oath of peace officers and their responsibilities as public servants. Victims of police misconduct can be wrongfully convicted of crimes, lose property and freedom, and face social stigmatization. Police misconduct also creates distrust between police and the public they are meant to protect. Police misconduct often goes uncorrected because people do not understand their rights as citizens. Prevention of police misconduct by an informed public can avert violence, wrongful convictions, and abuse of authority. In general, police misconduct is the exception - most police officers are law-abiding citizens, but when police misconduct does occur, police departments can fail to address the problem in the appropriate manner.
Gary S. Casselman is a superb trial attorney with extensive experience in the fields of criminal defense, personal injury and police misconduct. He has authored and lectured about police misconduct litigation and is a court qualified expert in matters such as legal malpractice and enjoys membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Gary is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles and Police Watch. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Southwestern University School of Law.
You can contact Gary at 310-390-4406
http://www.lawyers.com/garycasselman
or email gary.casselman2@verizon.net
South Gate Police Department Lawsuits
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Headline Civil Rights News and South Gate Police Department Lawsuits
The Law Offices of Goldberg & Gage is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview with Bradley Gage, discussing
Headline Civil Rights News and South Gate Police Department Lawsuits. Bradley discusses a $10.3 million verdict he won for former South Gate police officer Troy Hernandez and current officers Ron Corbet, Dave Matsukiyo and Albert Carillo, who had filed a wrongful-termination suit against the Police Department. The Los Angeles County Superior Court jury awarded varying amounts to each person: $1.5 million to Corbet, $1.8 million to Matsukiyo, $3 million to Hernandez and $4 million to Carillo. Bradley also represented former South Gate Assistant Police Chief Mark Van Holt, who had accused the department of wrongful termination. Van Holt won a $4.2 million verdict against the city.
Bradley C. Gage has been a partner at The Law offices of Goldberg & Gage for approximately 12 ½ years. He has practiced law since 1985 and has worked in prestigious law firms in the past, including, Gage, Mazursky, Schwartz, Angelo & Kussman (1985-1987) and Tuverson & Hillyard (1987-1989) Sanford Gage of Gage, Mazursky, Schwartz, Angelo & Kussman, who had the largest verdict of all time in the State of Nevada ($49.5 million). While at Tuverson & Hillyard, he had the largest plaintiff's settlement ever in that law firm for any attorney. ($1.6 million on a structured settlement which he handled with Terry Goldberg.)
Since becoming an attorney in 1985 Bradley has been retained as trial counsel for various insurance companies. He has represented many prominent individuals including a retired judge (with Terry Goldberg) politicians, a City Manager (along with attorney C. Stephen Love) and approximately seven police chiefs, including their family members, primarily in matters of employment. Bradley is admitted to practice in all of the Courts of the State of California, the Southern District and Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit.
Goldberg & Gage represents clients in many areas of the law, such as employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation, civil rights, personal injury, auto accidents, toxic torts, product liability, elder abuse, medical malpractice, and administrative matters.
Featured Guest
Bradly C. Gage: civil Rights Attorney
Goldberg & Gage
818-340-9252
bgage@goldbergandgage.com
Headline Civil Rights News and South Gate Police Department Lawsuits
The Law Offices of Goldberg & Gage is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview with Bradley Gage, discussing
Headline Civil Rights News and South Gate Police Department Lawsuits. Bradley discusses a $10.3 million verdict he won for former South Gate police officer Troy Hernandez and current officers Ron Corbet, Dave Matsukiyo and Albert Carillo, who had filed a wrongful-termination suit against the Police Department. The Los Angeles County Superior Court jury awarded varying amounts to each person: $1.5 million to Corbet, $1.8 million to Matsukiyo, $3 million to Hernandez and $4 million to Carillo. Bradley also represented former South Gate Assistant Police Chief Mark Van Holt, who had accused the department of wrongful termination. Van Holt won a $4.2 million verdict against the city.
Bradley C. Gage has been a partner at The Law offices of Goldberg & Gage for approximately 12 ½ years. He has practiced law since 1985 and has worked in prestigious law firms in the past, including, Gage, Mazursky, Schwartz, Angelo & Kussman (1985-1987) and Tuverson & Hillyard (1987-1989) Sanford Gage of Gage, Mazursky, Schwartz, Angelo & Kussman, who had the largest verdict of all time in the State of Nevada ($49.5 million). While at Tuverson & Hillyard, he had the largest plaintiff's settlement ever in that law firm for any attorney. ($1.6 million on a structured settlement which he handled with Terry Goldberg.)
Since becoming an attorney in 1985 Bradley has been retained as trial counsel for various insurance companies. He has represented many prominent individuals including a retired judge (with Terry Goldberg) politicians, a City Manager (along with attorney C. Stephen Love) and approximately seven police chiefs, including their family members, primarily in matters of employment. Bradley is admitted to practice in all of the Courts of the State of California, the Southern District and Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit.
Goldberg & Gage represents clients in many areas of the law, such as employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation, civil rights, personal injury, auto accidents, toxic torts, product liability, elder abuse, medical malpractice, and administrative matters.
Featured Guest
Bradly C. Gage: civil Rights Attorney
Goldberg & Gage
818-340-9252
bgage@goldbergandgage.com
Kimkins Diet Scandal
John E. Tiedt of The Law Office of Tied & Hurd is featured in an exciting, exclusive, in-depth and inside interview, discussing
Headline Legal News: Kimkins Diet Scandal. John discusses the case with co-counsel Michael Lee Cohen, a graduate of Harvard Law School and former member of the Harvard Law Review; Dr. Americo A. Simonini, staff cardiologist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; and Terry Lind, an alleged victim of the KimKins diet scandal and a member of the class action lawsuit in this matter. The lawsuit alleges, among other things, that (1) Heidi Diaz, Founder of the Kimkins Diet, falsely claimed to have lost 198 pounds in one year, but in fact remains morbidly obese, (2) members' lifetime memberships were unjustly terminated, and (3) Ms. Diaz made claims of the diet's medical safely without justification.
John is a dedicated consumer advocate who has been credited with driving dangerous dietary supplements from the market, such as Ephedra. His recent verdicts and settlements have been praised as consumer victories and he continues to receive referrals directly from law firms around the country. He has also been frequently interviewed and consulted by the media regarding his cases. John is currently a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, Riverside County Bar Association, and California Health Fraud Task Force. He has additionally served as counsel for the American Cancer Society.
The Law Offices of Tiedt & Hurd is located in Riverside, California, but handles cases all around the country by associating with some of the best law firms in the country in particular fields of law. The firm's practice is focused on personal injury and business litigation.
You can contact John at 951-343-3320,http://tiedtlawoffice.com and Mike Cohen at 213-943-6800 or email michaellcohen@cohen-law.org
The views and opinions of the guests do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Insider Exclusive TV show and its staff.
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Headline Legal News: Kimkins Diet Scandal. John discusses the case with co-counsel Michael Lee Cohen, a graduate of Harvard Law School and former member of the Harvard Law Review; Dr. Americo A. Simonini, staff cardiologist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; and Terry Lind, an alleged victim of the KimKins diet scandal and a member of the class action lawsuit in this matter. The lawsuit alleges, among other things, that (1) Heidi Diaz, Founder of the Kimkins Diet, falsely claimed to have lost 198 pounds in one year, but in fact remains morbidly obese, (2) members' lifetime memberships were unjustly terminated, and (3) Ms. Diaz made claims of the diet's medical safely without justification.
John is a dedicated consumer advocate who has been credited with driving dangerous dietary supplements from the market, such as Ephedra. His recent verdicts and settlements have been praised as consumer victories and he continues to receive referrals directly from law firms around the country. He has also been frequently interviewed and consulted by the media regarding his cases. John is currently a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, Riverside County Bar Association, and California Health Fraud Task Force. He has additionally served as counsel for the American Cancer Society.
The Law Offices of Tiedt & Hurd is located in Riverside, California, but handles cases all around the country by associating with some of the best law firms in the country in particular fields of law. The firm's practice is focused on personal injury and business litigation.
You can contact John at 951-343-3320,http://tiedtlawoffice.com and Mike Cohen at 213-943-6800 or email michaellcohen@cohen-law.org
The views and opinions of the guests do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Insider Exclusive TV show and its staff.
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