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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Cliff avoided: Congress staves off tax hikes
Past its own New Year's deadline, a weary Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation to avoid a national "fiscal cliff" of middle class tax increases and spending cuts late Tuesday night in the culmination of a struggle that strained America's divided government to the limit.
The bill's passage on a bipartisan 257-167 vote in the House sealed a hard-won political triumph for the president less than two months after he secured re-election while calling for higher taxes on the wealthy.
Moments later, Obama strode into the White House briefing room and declared, "Thanks to the votes of Republicans and Democrats in Congress I will sign a law that raises taxes on the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans while preventing tax hikes that could have sent the economy back into recession."
He spoke with Vice President Joe Biden at his side, a recognition of the former senator's role as the lead Democratic negotiator in final compromise talks with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
In addition to neutralizing middle class tax increases and spending cuts taking effect with the new year, the legislation will raise tax rates on incomes over $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for couples. That was higher than the thresholds of $200,000 and $250,000 that Obama campaigned for. But remarkably, in a party that swore off tax increases two decades ago, dozens of Republicans supported the bill at both ends of the Capitol.
The bill's passage on a bipartisan 257-167 vote in the House sealed a hard-won political triumph for the president less than two months after he secured re-election while calling for higher taxes on the wealthy.
Moments later, Obama strode into the White House briefing room and declared, "Thanks to the votes of Republicans and Democrats in Congress I will sign a law that raises taxes on the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans while preventing tax hikes that could have sent the economy back into recession."
He spoke with Vice President Joe Biden at his side, a recognition of the former senator's role as the lead Democratic negotiator in final compromise talks with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
In addition to neutralizing middle class tax increases and spending cuts taking effect with the new year, the legislation will raise tax rates on incomes over $400,000 for individuals and $450,000 for couples. That was higher than the thresholds of $200,000 and $250,000 that Obama campaigned for. But remarkably, in a party that swore off tax increases two decades ago, dozens of Republicans supported the bill at both ends of the Capitol.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Court refuses to block Okla. execution
The Supreme Court has refused to halt the execution of an Oklahoma inmate who claims he is mentally incompetent and ineligible for the death penalty.
The justices said in an order Tuesday that they will not grant a stay of execution to 56-year-old Garry Thomas Allen, who is set to die by lethal injection Tuesday evening at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
Allen was convicted in the shooting death of his fiancée outside a children's day care in Oklahoma City in 1986.
Allen's attorneys had argued that he was incompetent when he entered a guilty plea in the case and that his mental condition has continued to deteriorate. Appellate courts have rejected those claims.
The justices said in an order Tuesday that they will not grant a stay of execution to 56-year-old Garry Thomas Allen, who is set to die by lethal injection Tuesday evening at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
Allen was convicted in the shooting death of his fiancée outside a children's day care in Oklahoma City in 1986.
Allen's attorneys had argued that he was incompetent when he entered a guilty plea in the case and that his mental condition has continued to deteriorate. Appellate courts have rejected those claims.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Indiana General Litigation
In significant, complex cases, we are trusted advisors to our clients in matters ranging from pre-litigation strategy to the decision of when to try cases, and how. And clients count on our attorneys to try—and win—their most important disputes.
We represent clients in actions pending in Indiana state trial courts, before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court, in federal District Courts all over the United States, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Insurance Defense
Our attorneys provide a full spectrum of legal services to insurance carriers, including the defense of claims in the areas of products liability, environmental and toxic substance law, officers’ and directors’ liability, worker’s compensation claims, and general personal injury and property damage claims, including catastrophic claims arising out of construction site accidents. Our attorneys also defend professional negligence and malpractice claims asserted against accountants, attorneys, insurance agents, real estate brokers, physicians, dentists, hospitals and other health care professionals.
Arbitration / Mediation / Alternative Dispute
For new clients who are dealing with their first litigation lawsuit, the complexity can be overwhelming and exhaustive. Along with costly fees, finding a win-win situation for every party involved is not an easy task.
Hiring an attorney who specializes in alternative dispute resolution is the best way to go. For some cases, it is impossible to avoid going to trial but our lawyers are extremely effective at using mediation, arbitration and other ADR methods to neutralize emotions and solve disputes as quickly as possible.
ADR offers greater control over the process and the result. From setting the ground rules, to selecting the mediator, ADR not only offers more flexibility and can be faster and less expensive than court proceedings, but it can eliminate the “win-lose” mentality that is often present in court proceedings. Our lawyers are experienced in both mediation and arbitration. They will consult with you to determine which one will best meet your needs.
Product Liability
Our lawyers have fought for product liability in both the federal and state trial level throughout the state of Indiana on behalf of product manufacturers. We have defended claims involving products that have cause serious personal injuries, some that have resulted in death. In other cases, products have cause property damage due to defects in product design or manufacturing.
Toxic Tort
Our attorneys represent numerous manufacturing clients in the defense of toxic tort cases. We have decades of experience defending claims for damages allegedly stemming from short-term and long-term exposure to hazardous substances, industrial accidents involving hazardous or toxic substances, asbestos litigation, and products liability litigation involving the sale of hazardous or toxic substances. We represent business and industrial clients in litigation involving claims for personal injury, including fear of future injury or illness, and future lost wages and other damages allegedly stemming from exposure to absestos, latex gloves, mold, pharmaceuticals, and silica and other materials.
If you have been a victim of a defective product or toxic tort, Riley Bennet & Egloff, LLP can help. Our practice ranges from the defense of small, single plaintiff/single defendant claims to representation in complex, multi-party claims and large class actions. We are actively involved in the defense of toxic tort cases in state and federal courts throughout Indiana. To discuss your case with one of our qualified lawyers, contact our Indianapolis general litigation lawyer immediately. http://www.rbelaw.com/practice-areas/general-litigation
We represent clients in actions pending in Indiana state trial courts, before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court, in federal District Courts all over the United States, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Insurance Defense
Our attorneys provide a full spectrum of legal services to insurance carriers, including the defense of claims in the areas of products liability, environmental and toxic substance law, officers’ and directors’ liability, worker’s compensation claims, and general personal injury and property damage claims, including catastrophic claims arising out of construction site accidents. Our attorneys also defend professional negligence and malpractice claims asserted against accountants, attorneys, insurance agents, real estate brokers, physicians, dentists, hospitals and other health care professionals.
Arbitration / Mediation / Alternative Dispute
For new clients who are dealing with their first litigation lawsuit, the complexity can be overwhelming and exhaustive. Along with costly fees, finding a win-win situation for every party involved is not an easy task.
Hiring an attorney who specializes in alternative dispute resolution is the best way to go. For some cases, it is impossible to avoid going to trial but our lawyers are extremely effective at using mediation, arbitration and other ADR methods to neutralize emotions and solve disputes as quickly as possible.
ADR offers greater control over the process and the result. From setting the ground rules, to selecting the mediator, ADR not only offers more flexibility and can be faster and less expensive than court proceedings, but it can eliminate the “win-lose” mentality that is often present in court proceedings. Our lawyers are experienced in both mediation and arbitration. They will consult with you to determine which one will best meet your needs.
Product Liability
Our lawyers have fought for product liability in both the federal and state trial level throughout the state of Indiana on behalf of product manufacturers. We have defended claims involving products that have cause serious personal injuries, some that have resulted in death. In other cases, products have cause property damage due to defects in product design or manufacturing.
Toxic Tort
Our attorneys represent numerous manufacturing clients in the defense of toxic tort cases. We have decades of experience defending claims for damages allegedly stemming from short-term and long-term exposure to hazardous substances, industrial accidents involving hazardous or toxic substances, asbestos litigation, and products liability litigation involving the sale of hazardous or toxic substances. We represent business and industrial clients in litigation involving claims for personal injury, including fear of future injury or illness, and future lost wages and other damages allegedly stemming from exposure to absestos, latex gloves, mold, pharmaceuticals, and silica and other materials.
If you have been a victim of a defective product or toxic tort, Riley Bennet & Egloff, LLP can help. Our practice ranges from the defense of small, single plaintiff/single defendant claims to representation in complex, multi-party claims and large class actions. We are actively involved in the defense of toxic tort cases in state and federal courts throughout Indiana. To discuss your case with one of our qualified lawyers, contact our Indianapolis general litigation lawyer immediately. http://www.rbelaw.com/practice-areas/general-litigation
Monday, August 6, 2012
Ga. court ruling could tighten foreclosure rules
A court ruling in Georgia could force those foreclosing on homes to disclose who actually owns the loan.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the July 12 ruling by the Georgia Court of Appeals applies mostly to foreclosures that happened from 2008 to 2011. It could leave banks vulnerable to lawsuits filed by those who lost their homes. It could also have consequences for ongoing foreclosures.
The ruling last month said that the name of the owner of a mortgage must appear in foreclosure filings and notices sent to delinquent borrowers. The notice must also reflect whether it was sent by the secured creditor or someone acting on the creditor's behalf.
Many lenders sell their loans to mortgage services that handle paperwork but don't own the loans.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the July 12 ruling by the Georgia Court of Appeals applies mostly to foreclosures that happened from 2008 to 2011. It could leave banks vulnerable to lawsuits filed by those who lost their homes. It could also have consequences for ongoing foreclosures.
The ruling last month said that the name of the owner of a mortgage must appear in foreclosure filings and notices sent to delinquent borrowers. The notice must also reflect whether it was sent by the secured creditor or someone acting on the creditor's behalf.
Many lenders sell their loans to mortgage services that handle paperwork but don't own the loans.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Eugene Family Law Firm - MJM Law Office, P.C.
MJM Law Office, P.C. represents men and women throughout Lane County and surrounding areas in family law cases. Mr. Mizejewski understands the emotional turmoil that can accompany a change in your family dynamics, and he strives to protect your interests. Working in the Eugene, Oregon area, MJM Law Office represents most family law matters including: divorce, child custody, parenting time, child/spousal support, domestic violence, and juvenile dependency and delinquency. Oregon’s divorce laws are codified in Chapter 107 of the Oregon Revised Statutes. Oregon is a no-fault divorce state, which means that the only legal reason required to file a divorce is that you and your spouse cannot get along, and you see no way of settling your problems. The legal term for this is "irreconcilable differences." No evidence of fault or misconduct is required or involved, unless there has been misconduct relating to child custody.
MJM Law Office is an experienced family law firm located in Eugene, Oregon and consistently fight hard for the rights of the victims of family matters and cases. Their attorneys are able to ease one of the most emotionally draining and difficult experiences and ensure that your rights are protected. Let them help you prepare for the future and move on with your life. Visit mjmlawoffice.com for more information.
MJM Law Office is an experienced family law firm located in Eugene, Oregon and consistently fight hard for the rights of the victims of family matters and cases. Their attorneys are able to ease one of the most emotionally draining and difficult experiences and ensure that your rights are protected. Let them help you prepare for the future and move on with your life. Visit mjmlawoffice.com for more information.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Feds and Florida headed to court over voter purge
The administration of Florida Gov. Rick Scott is headed to a legal showdown with two different federal agencies over a contentious voter purge.
Florida filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Washington D.C., demanding that the state be given the right to check the names of its registered voters against an immigration database maintained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The lawsuit came the same day that the U.S. Department of Justice announced its plan to ask a federal court to block the state from pushing ahead with removing potential non-U.S. citizens from the voter rolls. Authorities contend that the state's effort violates federal voting laws.
"Please immediately cease this unlawful conduct," wrote Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez to Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner.
But Scott himself went on national television to defend the purge and the need to sue the federal government.
Florida filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Washington D.C., demanding that the state be given the right to check the names of its registered voters against an immigration database maintained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The lawsuit came the same day that the U.S. Department of Justice announced its plan to ask a federal court to block the state from pushing ahead with removing potential non-U.S. citizens from the voter rolls. Authorities contend that the state's effort violates federal voting laws.
"Please immediately cease this unlawful conduct," wrote Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez to Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner.
But Scott himself went on national television to defend the purge and the need to sue the federal government.
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