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Texas man charged in killing of 8 set for court appearance
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2015/08/12 23:35
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A man charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a family of six children and two parents at their Houston home is set to make his first court appearance.
David Conley, who authorities say was previously in a contentious relationship with the mother, is due in Harris County court Monday. The 48-year-old Conley, who has a violent criminal history, is being held in jail without bond. He doesn't yet have an attorney.
The dead were identified as 40-year-old Valerie Jackson and her husband, 50-year-old Dewayne Jackson. The children killed include a 13-year-old believed to be Conley's son from his relationship with Valerie Jackson.
Authorities responded to the home Saturday after relatives requested a welfare check. They say after an hours-long standoff with Conley ended, they found all eight victims shot in the head.
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Chicago Out-of-State Counsel Attorneys
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2013/09/25 11:32
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Local Counsel for Out-of-State Clients
Companies need attorneys who understand the business-to-business and government procurement environments. Having an attorney focused specifically in the business counsel marketplace can help focus on practical solutions.
Chicago based firm serves Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois or Wake County, North Carolina. We deal with clients who have been served with complaints and disputes. If you find yourself having disputes with another company, don't hesitate to contact us for local representation. Are you out-of-state? That will not be a problem because we also offer local counsel for out-of-state clients and treat you just the same regardless of your location.
Commercial litigation can take a toll on businesses, especially when the unexpected happens. We know that it can also place an emotional and financial burdern on a business. With our experienced lawyers' in-depth knowledge of local laws and procedures, we can handle every aspect of your case so that you can concentrate on expanding your business for success.
The firm also advises businesses and entrepreneurs with legal issues regarding regulatory matters, so that they stay in compliance with Illinois administrative and statutory provisions governing their businesses. This will help guide employers in the review, drafting, and implementation of employment policies for a successful future. We have seen some businesses fail because of poor planning in their business needs. So, there is good reason to contact a business attorney for guidance.
The attorneys of The Roth Law Group treat every client as if they are the firm's most important client, no matter where you are located. For the highest quality legal advice in Chicago call us at 312-419-9599 or 919-654-6751 for our Norh Carolina office to talk with a local, Cook County or Wake County lawyer about the legal needs of your business. |
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Court: District court can hear some fed complaints
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2012/12/10 14:25
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The Supreme Court says some discrimination complaints from federal workers can go to federal district court, instead of being forced into the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
The justices on Monday ruled unanimously that some appeals from the Merit Systems Protection Board can go before U.S. district judges if they involve discrimination claims dismissed for procedural reasons.
Carolyn M. Kloeckner was fired from the Labor Department in 2005 after complaining of sex and age discrimination and a hostile work environment, as well as being declared "absent without leave."
The Merit Systems board dismissed her claims as untimely, and she tried to appeal to district court. But the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said her appeal could only be heard by the D.C.-based Federal Circuit.
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Sydney Criminal Lawyers
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2012/03/12 11:52
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Armed robbery is a serious case in all matters. Robbery refers to taking of property by actual or threatened force. A robbery can occur anywhere and involve one or many people. It can take place at a business (usually a service station, bank, or convenience store) or a home (breaking in the house and forcing the occupier to hand over cash, or monetary items), or an incident on the street (usually mugging a person or car jacking). The courts in Sydney do not treat robbery offences lightly, especially when they are alleged to involve weapons or more than one defendant. When a person is harmed or killed, the seriousness of the case is increased significantly. However, there are many times when it can be difficult to provide proof for an armed robbery to the police. In some cases, evidence is not enough to show proof or there may be partial DNA or fingerprint matches. This is the fine line that can prove a person has committed robbery and our lawyers can help you.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers are here for you. Our Accredited Criminal Law Specialists are expertise in robbery matters. We defend your freedom and get you back on the road. We are able to carefully assess the prosecution evidence and will fight for our clients to be released on bail. Don't leave your robbery charge at chance without a great criminal lawyer to represent your case. Call us today to schedule a free first appointment at or visit us on the web at http://www.criminallaw.com.au/robbery-charges for more information.
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Monster iPhone location lawsuit filed against Apple
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2011/08/16 09:31
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More than 20,000 South Korean iPhone users have filed a class action lawsuit against US technology giant Apple for alleged privacy violations over the collection of location data, a law firm said.
The suit came after lawyer Kim Hyung-Suk was awarded one million won (US $950) in compensation in June, the first such payout by Apple's Korean unit, following an interim order by a court in the southeastern city of Changwon.
Kim has since led online preparations for a class action suit against Apple and its South Korean unit.
The suit accuses Apple of breaching articles 10 and 17 of the constitution that ensure pursuit of happiness and protection of privacy, and the South Korean law on protection of location data, a spokesman for Kim's firm Miraelaw said. The suit involves 26,691 people demanding one million won each. |
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Indiana Court of Appeals Disagrees Over Effect of Admissions
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2011/07/26 09:02
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Today, the Indiana Court of Appeals issued a memorandum decision, uncitable as authority under App. R. 65(D), in which the Court disagreed over the extent to which admissions could be used against a party in a motion for summary judgment in Clark v. Clark, Cause No. 01A02-1007-CT-759. While the decision itself cannot be used as precedent, the disagreement is informative.
In this case, a father and son traveled in a car together to the home of another person. When they arrived, the son got out of the car to help the father parallel park. The son positioned himself in front of his father's vehicle, between it and another vehicle parked in the alley. When the father's vehicle was in the appropriate position, the son signaled for the father to stop by putting his hand up. The father hit the gas pedal instead of the brake, and the son was pinned between his father's vehicle and the parked vehicle. The son sustained serious injuries to his leg. He brought suit against his father for his injuries and the father asserted the Indiana Guest Statute as an affirmative defense.
The Indiana Guest Statute provides that people with certain types of relationships, such as father-son, cannot sue each other for injuries arising out of the operation of a motor vehicle if the person is in or upon the vehicle at the time of the injuries. During the course of the litigation, the son sent requests for admissions to the father. Two of those requests and responses are reproduced below.
19. On September 5, 2007, at the time of the collision, Robert L. Clark, Jr. was not in the Chevrolet.
RESPONSE: At the moment of impact the plaintiff was not in the Chevrolet, whether he was a pedestrian is genuine issue for trial and therefore denied.
20. On September 5, 2007, at the time of the collision, Robert L. Clark, Jr. was not upon the Chevrolet.
RESPONSE: At the moment of impact the plaintiff was not upon the Chevrolet, whether he was a pedestrian is genuine issue for trial and therefore denied.
Based on those responses, the son moved for summary judgment. The father filed a cross-motion and the trial court granted the father's motion.
On appeal, the father argued that the admissions were not dispositive of whether the son was in or upon the vehicle at the time of his injuries because that is a legal conclusion that the Court would have to make after applying the law to the facts. The Court disagreed, holding that admissions can be directed to legal conclusions, not merely facts.
The dissent found the admissions ambiguous, because of the qualification about whether the son was a pedestrian and because there were questions concerning whether in and upon have the same generic meaning as they do as a legal term of art.
The lesson here is that requests for admissions can be powerful litigation tools and we lawyers must be careful when responding to them. You may find out that you have admitted something inadvertently.
Lesson:
1.Even a qualified response to a request for admission can count as an admission.
Brad A. Catlin
Price Waicukauski amp; Riley, LLC
http://www.indianalawupdate.com/entry/Indiana-Court-of-Appeals-Disagrees-Over-Effect-of-Admissions |
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