Dennis H. Black selected as Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Dennis H. Black, of Black Chapman Petersen & Stevens, has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate … Read more
LA TIMES: L.A. Archdiocese child abuse claims
LOS ANGELES (CA) Los Angeles Times Cardinal Roger M. Mahony on Monday apologized for the way the L.A. archdiocese dealt with priest child abuse claims after a new round of documents were released. “I am sorry,” Mahony’s statement concluded. – http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2013/01/cardinal-mahony-priest-abuse-details.html
Violations put 256 Oregon truck drivers out of service
by The Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) More than 25 percent of commercial truck drivers who checked in at Oregon stops last week had been behind the wheel too long without rest, according to the state Department of Transportation. The drivers were screened at three locations along Interstate 5 Ashland, Woodburn and just south of … Read more
Officer hit by car while walking to get coffee due workers comp: Ore. court
An Oregon appellate court said that Carolyn McDermed was still at work during her coffee run, since she was expected to perform community policing duties while not in her office. by Sheena Harrison An Oregon police officer who was hit by a car while walking to get coffee is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits because … Read more
Defense rests in Sandusky sex abuse trial without him testifying
By Ian Simpson BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – The defense in Jerry Sandusky’s child sexual abuse trial rested its case on Wednesday without calling the former Penn State University assistant football coach to the witness stand despite his lawyer previously saying he would testify. An overflow crowd was present in the courtroom in anticipation of Sandusky’s … Read more
Priests in Pa. child sex-abuse case created a list of suspected clergy back in 1994
By Associated Press, Published: May 22 PHILADELPHIA — A priest assigned to help handle child sex-abuse complaints at the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia told jurors Tuesday that Monsignor William Lynn was the only other person who could have created a typed list of suspected pedophile priests.Monsignor James Beisel’s testimony came as the defense began its case in … Read more
New Electronic Stability System for Semi-Trucks and Buses Could Prevent Roll Over Accidents
DOT proposes electronic stability systems on trucks, buses to prevent rollover accidents By Keith Laing – 05/16/12 05:42 PM ET The Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would require large trucks and buses to have electronic stability control systems on board to help prevent accidents where they roll over. DOT said Wednesday … Read more
New online tool helps you estimate Social Security benefits
Social Security has launched a new online tool that will help you avoid costly errors that could reduce your benefits. The Retirement Estimator gives estimates based on your actual Social Security earnings record. Please keep in mind that these are just estimates. We can’t provide your actual benefit amount until you apply for benefits. And that amount may … Read more
Traffic fatalities fall to lowest level since 1949
By Mike M. Ahlers and Jeanne Meserve Washington (CNN) — The number of traffic fatalities continued its welcomed downward trajectory last year, falling 3% to its lowest levels since 1949, and a 25 percent drop from 2005, according to U.S. Department of Transportation estimates released Friday. Preliminary figures show that 32,788 people died in traffic accidents last year, down … Read more