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Should Gift Cards Be Honored When a Company Goes Bankrupt? One U.S. Senator Thinks So

11/28/2012 07:49 PM

Washington, D.C. - Gift cards are popular gifts, especially during the holiday season. Under current laws, companies that go bankrupt are not required to honor the cards, but Senator Richard Blumen...

 

Supreme Court Addresses Definition of “Supervisor” in Racial and Sexual Harassment Cases, Will it Have an Impact on Future Litigation?

11/28/2012 07:05 PM

New York, NY- The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case this week to define who qualifies as a “supervisor” in racial and sexual harassment cases. Their decision could dramatically limit employer li...

 

GOP Representatives Introduce Achieve Act to Counter DREAM Act, Which One Will Immigrants Favor?

11/28/2012 06:07 PM

Washington, D.C. - After this year’s election it has become glaringly obvious that this country needs to tackle comprehensive immigration reform. And GOP lawmakers are getting a jump on reform by i...

 

Red Wings’ Riley Sheahan Faces Super Drunk Charges After He Was Arrested in Teletubbies Costume

11/28/2012 05:14 PM

Detroit, MI- Detroit Red Wings rising star Riley Sheahan is in serious trouble following his October arrest for intoxicated driving. Not only is the hockey player facing “super DUI”charges, he coul...

 

Bankruptcy Judge Moves Patriot Coal’s Case to Missouri

11/27/2012 09:30 PM

New York, NY- Upon the urging of a miner’s union, a New York U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge has moved the proceedings for Patriot coal to St. Louis, Missouri.

 

Teen Mom 2’s Leah Calvert and Corey Simms Finalize Divorce, What Caused the Split?

11/27/2012 08:55 PM

Hollywood, CA- On the most recent episode of Teen Mom 2, Leah Calvert (formerly Leah Messer) and Corey Simms discussed the reasons for their recent divorce. Though the couple said there were minor ...

 

Former “Melrose Place” Actress Found Guilty of Fatal New Jersey Accident, What Will Her Sentence Be?

11/27/2012 08:23 PM

Newark, NJ- The drama of “Melrose Place” could never prepare actress Amy Locane-Bovenizer for the guilty judgment she received after causing a fatal traffic accident in 2010.

 

Occupy LA Offers Aid to Columbine Shooting Survivor Facing a Fight to Save his Home from Foreclosure

11/27/2012 07:27 PM

Los Angeles, CA- Richard Costaldo was one of the lucky survivors of the Columbine High Shooting in 1999 which shocked the nation. Though he was shot eight times and was paralyzed he dealt with his ...

 

Assembly Speaker Silver Testifies in State Probe of Lopez Secret Sexual Harassment Payout

11/27/2012 06:58 PM

New York, NY- NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was called to testify before a state ethic commission for his involvement in the sexual harassment scandal of pol Vito Lopez, The New York Daily New...

 

Pittsburg Panthers’ Forward Zeigler Arrested for DUI, How Will the Team Deal With It?

11/27/2012 06:18 PM

Pittsburgh, PA- Pittsburgh Panthers forward Trey Zeigler was arrested for DUI early Sunday morning after ending his Thanksgiving weekend with game at Madison Square Garden.

 

Unfair Overdraft Complaints from Bank of the Ozarks Customers Available To Be Reviewed by Attorneys

11/27/2012 05:59 PM

Were you charged overdraft fees by Bank of the Ozarks? If so, the attorneys working with ClassAction.org would like to hear from you to assist in their investigation of local banks’ overdraft prote...

 

House GOP Introduces Immigration Bill, But Will it Offer Solutions to The Majority of Immigrants?

11/27/2012 05:19 PM

Washington D.C. - Attempting to get the jump on immigration reform, GOP House members have introduced a bill that would expand STEM visas and expedite green cards. But what solutions are they offer...

 

Frigidaire Dishwasher Problems Under Review by Class Action Attorneys

11/27/2012 05:18 PM

Have you experienced a fire or leak with your Frigidaire dishwasher? If so, the attorneys working with ClassAction.org want to hear from you to determine if you have legal recourse to seek financia...

 

Attorney Bernard Walsh Supports Local Immigrant Artist

11/23/2012 02:51 PM

Bernard F. Walsh and Lauren Ann Walsh support Cuban immigrant dancers Octavio Martin and Yaima Franco. Octavio Martin is the new Artistic Director for the Brandon Ballet. Having a long-standing rel...

 

Following Ratification of U.S. Steel Contract, Attorneys Want to Hear from USW Retirees

11/20/2012 07:53 PM

Are you a retired United Steelworkers member who worked at U.S. Steel? If so, the attorneys working with ClassAction.org want to hear from you to determine whether your health benefits may have bee...

 

Electrolux Dishwasher Fire Claims Being Reviewed by Attorneys

11/19/2012 05:49 PM

Did your Electrolux dishwasher catch fire or leak? The attorneys working with ClassAction.org want to hear from you to determine if legal recourse is available.

 

Salt Lake City Car Accident Attorneys: Seeking Justice for Victims

11/16/2012 11:46 PM

 

Whirlpool Dishwasher Fire Complaints Under Investigation

11/16/2012 07:19 PM

The attorneys working with ClassAction.org want to hear from consumers who experienced leaks or fires with a Whirlpool dishwasher to determine if they have legal recourse to collect compensation fo...

 

Phoenix DUI Defense Attorney Accepting New Clients

11/16/2012 05:31 PM

Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the Urbano Law Firm is offering a free initial consultation to those who have been charged with a DUI offense.

 

Class Action Age Discrimination Case Against TD Bank Can Go Forward

11/14/2012 03:37 PM

The New Jersey employment rights attorneys at Costello & Mains are pleased to announce that the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey cleared the decks for a putative age-base...