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  • Malinda's bank fraud is civil case: Expert

    Feb 1 -- As an expert witness for the defendant, Jisman said that since the customers' rights had been restored, the bank was the only victim in the Rp 44 billion (US$4.84 million) embezzlement case. “Now the case should be seen as an internal matter between ... Jakarta Post

  • COURT GIGLIOTTI CASE: DNA found on underwear of accused, expert witness testifies

    Jan 31 -- By TONY RICCIUTO Niagara Falls Review A pair of boxer shorts seized by police from a Niagara Falls businessman who is charged with sexual assault and extortion was found to contain DNA from the female complainant, a court was told Tuesday. Niagara Falls Review

  • U.S. v. TAYLOR

    Jan 31 -- Taylor contends that the district court erred in allowing the government's expert witness to testify when the expert witness did not provide his report until the first day of trial. Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16(a)(1)(G) requires that, ... Leagle.com

  • Witness in Tesi trial questions police officer's version of events

    Jan 31 -- By Steve Norder FORT WORTH -- An expert witness called by the defense testified Monday that a shootout between defendant John Michael Tesi and Colleyville police officer John Fossett could not have happened the way Fossett described it last week. Fort Worth Star Telegram

  • National Center for Audio and Video Forensics Announces New Certifications

    Jan 30 -- The National Center for Audio and Video Forensics (NCAVF) is pleased to announce that the creator of NCAVF, David Notowitz, has been appointed to the Expert Witness Panel by the Los Angeles Superior Court and approved by the California State Bar as an ... San Francisco Chronicle

  • Expert testimony can be expensive

    Jan 29 -- “But I'm presented with certain cases where I absolutely need an expert witness. Without that expert witness, my case would be jeopardized.” As an example, Brinegar said he currently is working with an expert witness to provide an opinion on relevant ... Danville Commercial News

  • Financial expert's background questioned

    Jan 27 -- "I'm an expert witness in financial fraud cases and I'm usually on the side of claimants," said Grosnoff. "I like to get the bad guys off the street." The latest invitation Grosnoff received was from the Wealth Strategies Advisory Group, ... KPHO Phoenix

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Reform of bar practices
Sep 7 2011 -- I take it that means only people who know what they are talking about: ie the legal profession. A sort of restrictive practice debate if you like, as Michael Casey's criticisms are dismissed as he is not of the profession himself – merely highly ... -- Irish Times
Captains of Industry: For Jones Vargas' Alonso, credibility is everything
Sep 6 2011 -- Interestingly, it was a negative experience with a lawyer that made Michael G. Alonso decide to get into the legal profession. "When I was a kid, my dad ended up being part of a civil lawsuit that had a pretty negative impact on him," Alonso said. ... -- Reno Gazette Journal
Texas Divorce Attorney Patrick A. Wright recertified as Family Law Specialist ...
Sep 6 2011 -- According to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, there are more than 70000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only 7000 are Board Certified. Board Certified lawyers earn the right to publicly represent themselves as a specialist in a select ... -- PR Web (press release)
Small law firms facing "perfect storm"
Sep 6 2011 -- No one looking at the legal profession over the last few years will have failed to notice that 'Tesco Law' is coming soon to a high street near you. Tesco Law will open up the provision of legal services to grocers, banks and outsourcing companies. ... -- Telegraph.co.uk
Legal Outsourcing
Sep 5 2011 -- It is seen that many Indians formally qualified or trained in US and UK law and with good work experience are fast shifting profession from active legal practice to dealing with the outsourced legal work. Almost all the preparatory work and back office .. -- CoolAvenues
Supreme Court disciplines 23 attorneys
Sep 5 2011 -- The Florida Bar, the state's guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announced that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 23 attorneys, disbarring five and suspending 12. Some attorneys received more than one form of ... -- Jacksonville Daily Recor
Limerick legal firm wins prestigious award
Sep 5 2011 -- The legal practice were rewarded for their work in successfully representing the Limerick Vintners in the landmark decision to allow pubs to open on Good Friday last year. The O'Connell Street based law firm, which employ in the region of 40 people, ... -- Limerick Leader
Legal fraternity slams draft Bill to regulate practice
Sep 3 2011 -- It also talks of formation of a Lok Pal like ombudsman for legal profession to look into complaints against legal practitioners. Legal professionals are, however, not enthusiastic about the new proposal. “Faced with the opposition from the Bar Council ... -- Business Standard
Brain Injury Association of California Announces the 12th Annual Medical/Legal ...
Sep 3 2011 -- ... hereby announces its sponsorship of the Brain Injury Association of California's 12th Annual Medical/Legal Conference-Neuroscience of Brain Injury: Research Regarding Medical Treatment and Legal Practice which will be held November 4-6th, ... -- San Francisco Chronicle
Barriers to entry in the legal profession
Sep 1 2011 -- But even after they pass, the bosses of legal firms note that new hires still need to be taught nearly everything about actual practice on the job. Finally, American states do not allow non-lawyers to manage or invest in law firms, nor can companies ... -- The Economist
Manatt's Stan Levy Honored by The American Lawyer for Lifetime Achievements
Sep 1 2011 -- Levy was recognized for his significant legal practice and decades of innovation and leadership in the provision of pro bono legal services. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, senior counsel Stanley W. Levy has been awarded The American Lawyer's Lifetime -- San Francisco Chronicle

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