Miscellaneous

• Dog Bite Jury Verdict Is In: Award is $228,000

  Mike Ferrara | May 05, 2007 1:22 PM | 0 CommentsCherry Hill, NJ

  An Iowa jury has returned a verdict for $228,000 in a case where a 13 year old boy suffered permanent muscle and nerve damage in his arm. He was bitten by a German Shepard. Despite attempts by big business and the Chamber of Commerce to talk about tort reform and jackpot justice, jurors are in a unique positon to make sure that justice is done. This is a time of personal responsibility. ...

• $65,000,000 Pants Case Is Frivolous Lawsuit - Judge Who Brought It Should Be Fired

  Mike Ferrara | May 03, 2007 10:01 PM | 0 CommentsCherry Hill, NJ

  The Honorable Roy L. Pearson is a disgrace to the judiciary, the legal profession and himself. His superiors must fire him for he has shown he cannot be trusted to sit in judgment of others. This real live sitting judge in the District of Columbia Office of Administrative Hearing has filed a $65 Million Dollar lawsuit against his dry cleaner over a problem with his pants. The case would be...

• Define Victory

  Mike Ferrara | April 18, 2007 11:35 PM | 0 CommentsCherry Hill, NJ

  The country is deeply divided over Iraq. Whether or not you feel the war was justified, the time has come to discuss how to resolve the problem and begin to heal the country. The war has now gone on longer than America's involvement in World War II. We have buried more than 3,000 of our sons and daughters, and countless thousands more are permanently scarred, physically and mentally. How much...

• House Passes Whistleblower Protection Act

  Mike Ferrara | March 26, 2007 12:29 AM | 0 CommentsCherry Hill, NJ

  Public Citizen reports that yesterday was a historic victory for whistleblowers and for the nation. By an overwhelming margin, the House of Representatives voted 331 to 94 in favor of the "Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007." This major reform honors the many brave federal employees who have dared to stand up to government waste, fraud and abuse. As a result of enhanced...

• Schools Must Take Steps Avoid Another Alabama High School TornadoTragedy

  Megan Costello | March 02, 2007 9:12 AM | 0 CommentsCherry Hill, NJ

  Yesterday, March 1, 2007, tornadoes tore through Alabama leaving behind devastation and death, including the death of at least 15 students and teachers in Enterprise, Alabama. This immense tragedy provides proof that as a nation we are not taking the necessary steps to protect ourselves from potential natural disasters. While there is nothing we can do to stop a natural disaster from...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | December 03, 2006 10:03 AM | 0 CommentsCherry Hill, NJ

  The information found on this website should not be construed as legal advice and is not a substitute for professional legal consultation. You should not base your legal decisions solely on the information found in this site and you are encouraged to seek the counsel of an attorney regarding your specific questions or situation. The information found herein may represent the opinions or...