ATLANTA, April 5 LAWFUEL – American Law News — Mr. Wood has received numerous inquiries seeking to confirm media reports that he is in discussions with Howard K. Stern concerning possible legal representation of Mr. Stern, both individually and in his capacity as the Executor of the Estate of Anna Nicole Smith. This statement is […]

Pop star Michael Jackson is considering taking legal action to stop the sale of over a thousand of his family items at an auction in Las Vegas next month. The Jacksons Auction is scheduled for 30-31 May (07) at the Hard Rock hotel resort, and items include Michael’s gold record for his THRILLER album, handwritten

Firm Honored for Fourth Consecutive Year New York – April 5, 2007 – LAWFUEL – American Lawyer News – Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has been named Best Law Firm (Deals) in North America by The 2006 Global Private Equity Awards, presented by Private Equity International magazine and PrivateEquityOnline.com based upon an annual readers’ poll. This

AKRON, Ohio–LAWFUEL – US Law Firm News –The regional law firm of Stark & Knoll has hired Patricia F. Jacobson as a new partner. Jacobson, a resident of Port Clinton, joined the firm in March, 2007, and will focus on both healthcare law and intellectual property law. For High Resolution Photo: http://www.ggcomm.com/SKN/stark-62.jpg Jacobson holds a

Hardcover, illustrated book designed to explain court system and process, is available in English and Spanish versions HOUSTON– LAWFUEL –What will happen to me? What is a foster home? What is a judge? Why do I need a lawyer? When can I go home? Will I ever see my Mommy again? These and other questions

WASHINGTON – LAWFUEL – Miami resident Kent Frank was convicted of eight counts of sex tourism and child pornography charges following a five-week trial in federal court, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta of the Southern District of Florida announced today. After less than two

Some of the payments at the center of Conrad Black’s criminal fraud trial were reported to U.S. government regulators in a timely fashion and not hidden as prosecutors have suggested, jurors were told on Thursday. Under cross examination, Fred Creasey, a former comptroller at Black’s Canadian holding company Hollinger Inc., was shown a document bearing

LAWFUEL – Sports Law – Law firms in Singapore are expecting an increase in demand for sport-related legal services, according to AsiaNews. Singapore increasingly attracts professional teams and international events. Lau Kok Keng, Rajah & Tann’s Head of Sports Law Practice, said: “We also have got increasing drive for improving professionalism in sports. So, as

LAWFUEL – Canada Law News – A Calgary law firm has filed an Alberta-wide lawsuit on behalf of pet owners who say their animals fell ill after eating tainted food. At least six other class-action lawsuits have been filed against Ontario-based Menu Foods. Lawyer Clint Docken says people who have lost pets have been calling