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Arbitration rare in health care liability cases - Houston Chronicle (Legal Advice News)

June 30th, 2008

Editor’s note: The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, should consult attorneys for advice on Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s largest immigration law firm is under federal scrutiny over whether it helped major U.S. corporations disqualify American job applicants and give thousands of high-paying positions to immigrants. The unprecedented Read More

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Labor probing work of major immigration law firm - Associated Press (Legal Advice News)

June 30th, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s largest immigration law firm is under federal scrutiny over whether it helped major U.S. corporations disqualify American job applicants and give thousands of high-paying positions to immigrants. The unprecedented Read More

Editor’s note: The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, should consult attorneys for advice on Read More

This is just perfect for the government, as it panders to specific-’always complaining about something’ groups, and will put big smiles on the lawyers’ faces. Why? ‘ Ontario residents will also be able to access FREE legal advice to guide them Read More

Once floodwater recedes, mud dries out and ruined possessions have been taken to the landfill, area residents struggling to get their lives back to normal find themselves wondering what to do next. Talking to a lawyer for advice might be a good idea Read More

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Simelane’s little secret exposed - Mail & Guardian Online (Legal Advice News)

June 30th, 2008

The map will replace this text. If any users do not have Flash Player 8 (or above), they’ll see this message. Justice department Director General Menzi Simelane ignored legal advice to back off the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and concern Read More

While it remains to be seen whether a new human rights system that takes effect in Ontario today will be an improvement over its predecessor, people with discrimination complaints probably won’t have to worry about hiring a lawyer. Nearly two dozen Read More

WOODSTOCK – Citizens representing themselves in court sometimes file paperwork that might as well have been written on the back of a napkin. It’s frustrating for them, and it can be frustrating for judges, Chief Judge Michael Sullivan said. But a Read More

Legal advice is being sought by angry ratepayers in Ladysmith who are determined to take their council to court over alleged mismanagement of the town’s finances and a flawed property roll. At a public meeting held in the town at the weekend, R20 000 Read More

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Ontario boosts rights protection - Globe and Mail (Legal Advice News)

June 30th, 2008

TORONTO — Ontario residents filing human-rights complaints will have faster service and access to free legal support as a result of changes to the province’s Human Rights Code taking effect Monday. “We’re bringing human-rights protection into the Read More

Jeff Blackett, QC, the Rugby Football Union’s disciplinary officer, is to investigate allegations about the conduct of four England players after the first Test of England’s calamitous New Zealand tour . After a heavy defeat in the first Test, and Read More

Say you’re having a dispute with a landlord over a lease. Or facing possible foreclosure proceedings amid the widening subprime mortgage crisis. Or being sued. Whatever the situation, you might want to seek legal advice to make sure your rights are Read More

While it remains to be seen whether a new human rights system that takes effect in Ontario today will be an improvement over its predecessor, people with discrimination complaints probably won’t have to worry about hiring a lawyer. Nearly two dozen Read More

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Residents consider class action - Brisbane Times (Legal Advice News)

June 29th, 2008


Residents consider class action
Brisbane Times, Australia - 16 hours ago
Instead their legal advice recommends the State Government immediately legislate to place a convenant over the entire suburb of Collingwood Park to let

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Economist

Walesa taking legal advice on book allegations
Thenews.pl, Poland - Jun 27, 2008
Lech Walesa has told Polish Radio he is waiting on legal advice before suing the authors of a book alleging he collaborated with the Communist secret
Walesa loses temper over spy allegations Monsters and Critics.com
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Employer's Advocate: Employers can share faith without discriminating
Amarillo.com (subscription), TX - 9 hours ago
By Vicki Wilmarth I give legal advice to employers. That is my job. I can quote to you chapter and verse of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Family and

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Professor gives free legal advice by freeway
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Jun 22, 2008
Attorney Jay Kessler volunteers two hours every Thursday giving free legal advice at the St. Vincent's de Paul Center in Salt Lake City.

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Voice of America

Two clash with House panel over CIA tactics
Boston Globe, United States - Jun 26, 2008
WASHINGTON - Two officials whose legal advice was used to justify the Bush administration's policy for harsh questioning of terror suspects clashed with
Key player in waterboarding policy 'smug' under questioning Los Angeles Times
Cheney aide Addington says he didn't write memos The Associated Press
Addington and Yoo: The Lowlights Human Rights First
The Public Record - CBS News
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Report: Madonna Seeking Legal Advice for Divorce From Ritchie - FOXNews (Legal Advice News)

June 29th, 2008


New York Daily News

Report: Madonna Seeking Legal Advice for Divorce From Ritchie
FOXNews - Jun 26, 2008
Madonna is seeking legal advice to end her marriage of seven years to film director Guy Ritchie, according to the Times of London. The 49-year-old pop star
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BUT STAR SHOWS NO RING Mirror.co.uk
Report: Madonna Seeking Legal Advice From McCartney’s Divorce Lawyer Access Hollywood
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The Serious Sports News Network (satire)

Harrison seeks legal advice from Lewis, Simpson
The Serious Sports News Network (satire), IL - 2 hours ago
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Under investigation regarding his involvement in a Philadelphia shooting, Indianapolis Colts‘ wide receiver Marvin Harrison is not taking

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Voice of America

Two clash with House panel over CIA tactics
Boston Globe, United States - Jun 26, 2008
WASHINGTON - Two officials whose legal advice was used to justify the Bush administration's policy for harsh questioning of terror suspects clashed with
Key player in waterboarding policy 'smug' under questioning Los Angeles Times
Cheney aide Addington says he didn't write memos The Associated Press
Addington and Yoo: The Lowlights Human Rights First
The Public Record - CBS News
all 228 news articles

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Professor gives free legal advice by freeway
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - Jun 22, 2008
Attorney Jay Kessler volunteers two hours every Thursday giving free legal advice at the St. Vincent's de Paul Center in Salt Lake City.

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Ritchie’s dash to save marriage - News.com.au (Legal Advice News)

June 29th, 2008

The British film director made the last-ditch dash as UK newspapers devoted pages to the split, with The Mirror running the front page headline: “Madonna: I Want A Divorce'’. Madonna, who is in New York rehearsing for her upcoming world tour, is Read More

Just over a week ago, senior figures at Texas Pacific Group were congratulating themselves that they had pulled off a remarkable deal to buy a stake in Bradford & Bingley, one of the UK’s best known mortgage banks which was desperate for capital, for Read More

WASHINGTON - Two officials whose legal advice was used to justify the Bush administration’s policy for harsh questioning of terror suspects clashed with Democrats in an appearance yesterday before a US House panel. David Addington, Vice President Read More

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Law Firm Denies Involvement in Madonna/Ritche Split - San Francisco Gate (Legal Advice News)

June 29th, 2008

The London attorneys alleged to be representing Madonna’s director husband Guy Ritchie in their rumored divorce have denied having any involvement in the case. The superstar couple has been plagued by rumors of a split for months, and reports heated Read More

Just when you thought the rash of celebrity divorces was starting to quite down a bomb has been dropped in Hollywood. Madonna is getting legal advice to terminate her marriage of seven years to film director Guy Ritchie, according to the Times of Read More

Split rumors swirling around Madonna and Guy Ritchie are refusing to go away - a U.S. TV news show claims the pop superstar is seeking legal advice from Paul McCartney’s divorce lawyer. Madonna has met with Fiona Shackleton, the attorney who Read More

Collingwood Park residents are unhappy with plans by the State Government to attach “legal notes” to their property deeds telling future owners their properties has been affected by mine subsidence. Instead their legal advice recommends the State Read More

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Madonna Seeks Counsel From McCartney’s Lawyer - San Francisco Gate (Legal Advice News)

June 28th, 2008

Split rumors swirling around Madonna and Guy Ritchie are refusing to go away - a U.S. TV news show claims the pop superstar is seeking legal advice from Paul McCartney’s divorce lawyer. Madonna has met with Fiona Shackleton, the attorney who Read More

WOODSTOCK – Citizens representing themselves in court sometimes file paperwork that might as well have been written on the back of a napkin. It’s frustrating for them, and it can be frustrating for judges, Chief Judge Michael Sullivan said. But a Read More

She can save the world in just four minutes, but now Madonna may have to save her fortune from a rocky relationship. The mega-pop star, 49, is reportedly seeking legal advice on possibly divorcing from her husband of seven years, film director Guy Read More

Madonna may be ready to end her marriage of seven years. The pop star is seeking legal advice from divorce lawyer Fiona Shackleton, who represented Paul McCartney in his divorce, according to the Times of London . Her husband, Guy Ritchie, is Read More

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Gilbert cleared in audit of election spending but fears for her safety - Owen Sound Sun Times (Legal Advice News)

June 27th, 2008

Gwen Gilbert has been cleared of accusations she erroneously reported her election expenses, but the South Bruce Peninsula mayor now says she fears her personal safety and is seeking legal advice to deal with threats she said has received. Gilbert Read More

WASHINGTON — For years, congressional Democrats dreamed of getting a crack at a man they saw as a key player behind the use of waterboarding and other harsh interrogation methods against detainees in the war on terrorism — methods the critics say Read More

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