Miscellaneous

• The Rowell Law Office

  Staff Writer | April 17, 2007 4:03 PM | 0 CommentsFresno, CA

  The Rowell Law Office was established by David L. Rowell in 1996. The firm emphasizes civil litigation in state and federal court. The firm's client base ranges from individual consumers through small family businesses to closely held corporations.Much of the firm's work is in the area of labor and employment law. This practice area can be as varied as the firm's clients. It includes: employees...

• David L. Rowell, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | April 17, 2007 3:57 PM | 0 CommentsFresno, CA

  Mr. Rowell received his legal training at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., with distinction, 1991). While at McGeorge Mr. Rowell was selected for membership in the Order of the Coif and the Traynor Honor Society. He was an Oral Competition Finalist, Moot Court Honors Board, and a member of McGeorge's National Moot Court Competition Team. He received the American...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | April 17, 2007 3:52 PM | 0 CommentsFresno, CA

  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...

• Tort Reform Hurts Injured

  Craig Cannon | April 17, 2007 8:24 AM | 0 CommentsGainesville, Ocala & Daytona Beach, FL

  Tort reform hurts everyone - not just the injured. Just because you have not been injured in a car accident or at work does not mean that you never will be. If you are injured do you want your ability to be compensated for that injury to be significantly limited? Well, Tort Reform does.Under the direction of former Governor Jeb Bush, the Florida legislature implemented a widespread attack on...

• SB 507 Immunity for Doctors

  Jeremy Thurman | April 16, 2007 11:56 PM | 0 CommentsOklahoma City, OK

  SB 507 will be heard by the Oklahoma Senate this week. Is a comprehensive tort reform bill that shuts the courthouse doors for injured. Call your state senator, this bill is bad for medical malpractice cases.

• Jury Verdict Against Allstate for Hurricane Katrina Damage

  Staff Writer | April 16, 2007 11:00 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  Today a federal jury in Louisiana awarded a family whose home suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Katrina, a judgment against Allstate Insurance Company for the sum of $2.8 million in damages and penalties. The case involved allegations by Allstate that Hurricane Katrina's winds did not exceed 100 miles per hour and as a result could not possibly have caused structural damage to a home...

• Allstate Loses Katrina Trial

  Larry Buckfire | April 16, 2007 8:40 PM | 0 CommentsDetroit, MI

  It was good to see that a federal jury in New Orleans rendered a $2,800,000.00 verdict against Allstate Insurance Co. for failing to pay an insurance claim. The insurance company had refused to pay for the damage caused to the plaintiff's home by Hurricane Katrina. Allstate Insurance had amazingly argued that the damage was not caused by the hurricane. The verdict included the amount of...

• Tax Consequences of Non-Physical Injury Damage Awards

  Geoff Trachtenberg | April 16, 2007 8:15 PM | 0 CommentsScottsdale, AZ

  Genrally, personal injury recoveries for bodily injuries are not subject to income tax, but recoveries for lost income are taxable. What, then, about non-physical personal injury (i.e., emotional distress and loss of reputation) unrelated to lost wages or earnings? Believe it or not, the government wanted to tax this recovery pursuant to § 104(a)(2) of the tax code. Thankfully, the D.C....

• Virginia Tech Shooting

  Ben Glass | April 16, 2007 12:34 PM | 1 CommentNorthern Virginia, VA

  Our prayers go out to the victims and families of this morning's shooting at Virginia Tech. While none of my children attend Virginia Tech our family has many friends who's children do attend. My kids have friends there.We hope all are safe and that those who are injured do recover.

• Jury Service-- Seeing It From The Other Side

  David Lowe | April 16, 2007 11:35 AM | 0 CommentsMilwaukee, WI

  Here I am, Monday morning in the Milwaukee County Courthouse-- a familiar time and location. But this time I am sitting in the jury assembly room with a jury summons in my hand. This is my first opportunity for jury service, and one that I am looking forward to. We are sitting in auditorium type seating, unacquainted with one another, no one talking, all somewhat uncomfortable in these strange...