What is Criminal Law? Criminal law is the body of law that relates to crime and includes conduct perceived as harmful, threatening, or otherwise endangering to the healthy, safety, property, and welfare of people. Criminal law includes the punishment of people who violate laws of criminal statues. Over the years, there have been many criminal cases tried in the United…
A Guide to Real Estate Property Division During a Divorce As divorce attorneys in St. Charles, Missouri, we know that a divorce can be a messy, involved process. One of the most complicated legal aspects of a divorce is dividing the real estate you and your partner own. In other words, property division during a divorce. These properties include the…
Wills, Trusts, & Estates: The Purpose of a Probate Lawyer The word “probate” derives its meaning from the Latin probare, meaning “to test, prove, or examine.” In law, a probate lawyer assists in the judicial process of examining and settling a deceased person’s estate. A probate court determines the validity of a deceased person’s will. Proving the will’s validity grants approval,…
Everything you need to know about personal injury insurance claims If you’ve recently been a victim of personal injury, you might already know how stressful the following events can be. Aside from making sure your health and safety are looked after and prioritized, and some legal aspects, there’s the insurance claim you need to tackle. To make sure that your…
Missouri Judge Upholds $100 Million Verdict in Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Lawsuit A Missouri judge has upheld a $110 million personal injury award to a Virginia woman, who claimed the use of Johnson and Johnson’s talcum powder products gave her ovarian cancer. Earlier this year, other personal injury awards against Johnson & Johnson were overturned in the 22nd Judicial…
Personal Injury Law Firm Sues Competing Law Firm A personal injury law firm in Massachusetts, Ellis Law Offices, is suing another personal injury law firm. They claim that The Law office of Joseph J. Cariglia copied their billboard in an attempt to siphon potential clients. In an eight page complaint, Robert Riordan Jr. of Ellis wrote, “Upon information and belief,…
Judges in Two Separate Cases Rule in Favor of Johnson & Johnson Large financial judgments awarded to plaintiffs, against Johnson & Johnson, were overturned in two separate cases. The plaintiffs believed that the company’s Shower to Shower powder and Baby Powder products caused them ovarian cancer. In one case, a California woman, Eva Echeverria, was awarded $417 million. She testified…
Talk-Radio Fixture, Frank O. Pinion, Sued For Discussing Employee’s Personal Information On The Air St. Louis local talk-radio host, Frank O.Pinion, recently went a little too far on the air. A man, going by John Doe, filed a lawsuit again Pinion, whose real name is John Craddock. The lawsuit alleges that Craddock broadcasted live on KTRS-AM 550 that he (John…
New Jersey Family Sues Six Flags Great Adventure In 2015, Rachel Alesiani rode El Diablo, a 7-story tall loop roller coaster at the park located in Jackson, New Jersey, The ride is a vertical thrill ride and swings back and forth like a pendulum. At the top of the ride, it stops at the peak and suspends riders upside down.…
Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Former U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, tried to bring a lawsuit against the New York Times, but a federal judge dismissed the case. Palin claimed the New York Times defamed her in an editorial linking her to a mass shooting in 2011. The editorial, written in June 2011, was about a shooting at a Virginia…