... same defendant who, in exchange for a 15-to-life term instead of a 25-to-life term, broughtauthorities to the Oakland hills where he buried Nina Reiser's body. He even apologizedfor killing ... which wasn't even made to a California appellate court. Reiser called his lawyer delusional and claimed he picked jurors based on Chinese astrology. "It is a logical necessity ... Cops to Nina's Body In Note to Judge, Hans Reiser Asks for New Lawyer Hans Reiser Turns Up 'Geek Defense' to 11 Hans Reiser Stumbles on ...
November 20, 2008 01:31 am

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA BRIDGE ACCIDENT LAWYERS

(San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog)
... used in packed daily commutes around town: the Golden Gate Bridge, San-Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge (aka The Bay Bridge), Dumbarton Bridge, Carquinez Bridge, Benicia-Martinez ... 6 lanes Users: Motor Vehicles, Bicycles, Pedestrians Toll: Yes (southbound) San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge, also known as "The Bay Bridge"Location: San Francisco Bay, from Oakland to San Francisco Highway Connection: part of I-80 AADT: 270,000 Capacity: 10 lanes on 2 levels Users: Motor Vehicles Toll: Yes (westbound) ...
November 19, 2008 06:56 pm

OAKLAND EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS

(San Francisco Employment Lawyer Blog)
... 21.9 percent are Hispanic/Latino, and 5 percent of people identify as mixed race. With such a blend of races and ethnicities, Oakland makes up a unique living and working environment in Northern California. If you are a resident of Oakland, you should ... law field. We have won numerous cases for our clients. If you have concerns about incidents at your place of work in Oakland, call us at (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation or visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com. We are here to help you ...
November 9, 2008 04:31 pm
... in situations where members of two or more racial minority groups of employees complain that the members of the other ethnic group engage in unlawful racial discrimination and harassment. For instance, it is not uncommon for the County of Alameda government agencies in Oakland, Alameda and surrounding cities to face these kinds of issues. An employer may find itself in a predicament in such circumstances. On one hand, the employer has an affirmative obligation to conduct a prompt and thorough ...
November 9, 2008 06:56 am
The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that a jury in Oakland has awarded $183,000 in compensatory damages and $5.5 million in punitive damages against a landlord who allegedly defrauded tenants out of security deposits. ... , the story quotes the plaintiffs' attorney as conceding that the punitive damages are excessive and should be reduced by the trial judge. The lawyer also says that, after the punitive damages are reduced, she will ask the judge to award the reduced amount to charity, instead ...
November 9, 2008 12:10 am
... a year, six Chinese crew members on a ship that crashed into the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge - creating the bay's worst oil spill in nearly 20 years ... members' "evasiveness and participation in obstruction of justice" were factors. The crew's lawyers declined to make the men available, citing their legal situation. Although the trial ... and the rest are due to wind up theirs by the end of December. The crew's lawyers want the judge to let the men return home after completing their depositions, ...
November 5, 2008 03:46 pm
... today's post the general OSHA requirements for scaffolding use regulations are listed. Today's post is probably more for lawyers than for lay persons ...131k Labeled local_blogs Scaffolding Collapse Causes Catastrophic Highway Accident ... Failure of scaffolding ... scaffolding all present hazards to construction...111k Labeled local_blogs Scars: Overview Lawsuit Information - Find Trial Lawyers and ... Scaffolding Accidents · Scooters: Overview · Seat Belts · Seat ...
November 5, 2008 10:38 am
... A., W. J. Lipton, and L. L. Morris. 1983. Systems for scoring quality of harvested lettuce. HortScience. 8:408-9. 18. Kader, A. A. 2002. Postharvest biology and technology: an overview. In: Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops. Kadar, A. A. (ed). Univ. of Calif, Oakland, CA. Spec. Publ. 3311. p. 39-48. 19. Kang, S. C., M. J. Kim, and U. K. Choi. 2007. Shelf-life extension of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa L) by different antimicrobial films. J Microbiol Biotechnol 17:1284-90 ...
November 3, 2008 01:18 pm
... , which is supposed to meet for the first time next month, will include six appointments from the governor, three from Bass and three from the Senate president pro tem, who, for another month anyway, is Don Perata, D-Oakland. None of the three have publicly appointed anyone yet. We'll let you know if any lawyers show up on the list. - Cheryl Miller
October 31, 2008 12:02 am
... 35) Buchalter, Nemer, Fields & Younger 36) Gordon & Rees 37) Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp 38) Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy 39) Blakely, Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman 40) Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft -- merged with Duane Morris on Jan. 1, 2006 * Based in Oakland. About as many lawyers in S.F. as Oakland at time of merger.
October 30, 2008 12:31 am
An oil tanker truck traveling southbound on Northern California's Interstate 880 near Oakland was struck by a car, which caused the 8,600 gallons of gas cargo to explode and burn. Fortunately, no one was hurt in the accident ... burns. The accident happened at 6:15 a.m. on October 22, 2008 on the southbound stretch of Interstate 880 near Fifth Avenue in Oakland. A sedan, in an attempt to change lanes, crashed into the median, and ricocheted into the oil tanker. The explosion and fire only damaged the ...
October 28, 2008 04:47 am

Evidence Based Law

(Strategic Legal Technology)
... extension of the idea of "evidence based medicine." Last week, Billy Beane (GM of Oakland A's), Newt Gingrich And John Kerry co-authored an Op-Ed ... 2008), How to Take American Health Care From Worst to First. This article could portend what lawyers may someday face: "In the past decade, baseball has experienced a data-driven ... doctors can deliver the best quality care at the lowest possible cost." Substitute "lawyer" for "doctor" and BigLaw partners can rest easily. Developing the evidence would ...
October 26, 2008 08:11 pm
... 17 months after the death of Garrett County's only district court judge, Judge Ralph Burnett, Garrett County has a new judge. Governor O'Malley has selected Leonard Eiswert, a lawyer with Eiswet, Janes & Kepple in Oakland, Maryland. Judge Eiswet was a founding partner of Eiswet, Janes & Kepple in 1979. Before that he was a prosecutor in Baltimore and later in Garrett County. He graduated from University of Baltimore School of ...
October 22, 2008 02:42 pm
Our car accident lawyers know that our client's case is not over once we prove our client has suffered a traumatic brain injury. ... are often immediately noticeable changes in personality and mood. Our Michigan brain injury lawyers understand that these changes in personality affect marriages, families, and friendships. Traumatic brain ... , Bad Axe, Northern Michigan, as well as residents of Wayne County, Kent County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, Genesee County, Huron County, St. ...
October 21, 2008 04:29 pm
Our Michigan brain injury lawyers frequently represent children who suffer brain injuries due to trauma from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and other accidents. According to the Center for Disease Control, ... , Taylor, Wyandotte, Wyoming, Traverse City, Ypsilanti, Bad Axe, Northern Michigan, as well as residents of Wayne County, Kent County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, Genesee County, Huron County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, Ingham County, Saginaw ...
October 20, 2008 07:35 pm
... Center for Disease Control estimates nearly 5.3 million Americans suffer from a traumatic brain injury. The Michigan car accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire understand that these types of injuries have a tremendous effect on an individual's ability to lead ... , Wyoming, Traverse City, Ypsilanti, Bad Axe, Northern Michigan, as well as residents of Wayne County, Kent County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, Genesee County, Huron County, St. Clair County, Monroe County, Ingham ...
October 20, 2008 07:13 pm

Innovative Law Firm Hiring

(Legal Ethics Forum)
... is similar to a fundamental attribution error. Law firms believe that particular traits -- the potential for good lawyering and the willingness to bill lots of hours -- are correlated to a law student's academic success, but there's ... to figure out whether factors other than GPA and law school prestige accurately predict a lawyer's success in a large firm. If it can come up with the right metrics, the firm could develop a competitive advantage, much like the Oakland A's gained an advantage by ...
October 17, 2008 12:34 pm
... would go against federal standards." Ironically, it was just a short time back that Oakland police were called upon to crack down on noisy motorists who had modified ... purchased motorcycles were ordered with the louder pipes, though at no extra charge. Oakland officials acknowledge that the noisy pipes, when tested, averaged 93 decibels - well above ... alarmed. "If they were riding eight straight hours, it would be a problem," he said. "But they aren't." Oakland California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer ...
October 15, 2008 11:24 pm
... fraud charges. Our story on Cal Law was heavily informed by an interview with juror William West, a retired contract manager from Oakland. West, smoking cigarettes outside the federal building, was kind enough to donate another solid hour of his time (this ... - could peer into the jury room. West holds a J.D., it's worth noting. Negotiating contracts for the Port of Oakland, he didn't like not knowing the law when he faced lawyers across the table. So he attended Golden Gate University School of Law ...
October 4, 2008 01:20 am

Plan 9 Singer Dies in Oakland, California Motorcycle Accident.

(Biker and Motorcycle Lawyer Blog / Blawg)
... lead singer of punk band Plan 9, died after he was in a motorcycle accident in Oakland, California early Tuesday morning. According to California Highway Patrol, Fuller, 35, ... travelling home in Oakland when he lost control of his motorcycle on a curve, went off the road and hit a concrete barrier. Upon impact, he was thrown from his ... Manmade Monster. I would like to send my prayers and condloences to the family of Aaron Fuller, may he rest in peace. Oakland California Motorcycle Accident Attorney
October 2, 2008 04:48 am
 
 

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