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Tulsa Accident Lawyers of Rode Law Firm Obtain 'Excess' Jury Verdict
Tulsa accident lawyers Dave C. Bean and Jesse L. Fettkether of the Rode Law Firm, PLLC, have secured an “excess” jury verdict for their client in a motor vehicle collision case that was tried before a Rogers County jury. After nearly 2.5 hours of
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:50A
More than 100 players file concussion lawsuits against the NFL
The latest lawsuit, filed Thursday in US District Court in Atlanta by attorney Mike McGlamry, states that the NFL "repeatedly refuted the connection between concussions and brain injury." It goes on to assert that the organization failed "to take
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:49A
3 days cut from Ky. courts
“And there's simply not enough revenue to meet the obligations of the court system.” County Attorney Rick Sparks said on most Tuesdays, the district court docket can have up to 150 cases. With the temporary courthouse scheduled to be closed Sept.
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:49A
Former deputy convicted of murder in court for new trial hearing
Derrick Yancey, a former DeKalb County Sheriff's deputy, was in court April 24 to petition Judge Linda Hunter for a new trial. Photo by Daniel Beauregard Convicted murderer and former DeKalb County Sherriff's deputy Derrick Yancey was in court April 24
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:49A
SD Supreme Court Reinstates Spouse-Stealing Suit
A trial judge last year dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that there was no affection left in the Rumpcas' marriage when Kellie Rumpca became involved with Brenner. But the Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that there is conflicting evidence on
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:48A
Erastus Akingbola And The Nigerian Criminal Justice System —Kayode Oladele
Even though the defendant is not required by law to assert his speedy trial right before trial, it is advisable to do so as failure to make such an affirmative request may affect his motion challenging the violation of his rights.
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:46A
Major fraud trial in Marshalls to start Monday
By Giff Johnson - For Variety MAJURO — A trial for three Marshall Islands government workers charged with conspiring to steal money from the national government is scheduled to open in the High Court this Monday. Jury selection for the three defendants
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:46A
Major fraud trial in Marshalls to start Monday
By Giff Johnson - For Variety MAJURO — A trial for three Marshall Islands government workers charged with conspiring to steal money from the national government is scheduled to open in the High Court this Monday. Jury selection for the three defendants
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:46A
Cousin: Accused Mass. woman more than 'Psycho Mom'
By Jay Lindsay, AP Writer BOSTON (WTW) — She has no doubt what prosecutors say is true: Her step-cousin doused her own children with lighter fluid, slashed their throats and set their Salem apartment on fire. She's adamant Tanicia Goodwin should never
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:32A
More players file concussion lawsuits against NFL
The latest lawsuit, filed Thursday in US District Court in Atlanta by attorney Mike McGlamry, states that the NFL "repeatedly refuted the connection between concussions and brain injury." It goes on to assert that the organization failed "to take
Updated: 05/03/2012 10:18A