Friday, May 19, 2006 

Legal Information - Calpine Bankruptcy Filing Came as It Amassed $10-Billion '05 Loss


Calpine Bankruptcy Filing Came as It Amassed $10-Billion '05 Loss
Soaring natural gas prices and the failure of deregulation forced the power plant operator to seek Chapter 11.

You're Protected, Just in Case
Looks into the extra protection provided by umbrella liability insurance from personal losses resulting from lawsuits. Considers premium costs and the circumstances when the protection of an umbrella policy is vital.

Indictment could cripple major class-action law firm, experts say
The indictment of a leading class-action law firm and two of its partners on charges of paying millions of dollars in kickbacks to clients will affect both its large portfolio of ongoing lawsuits as well as the firm's future prospects for getting business, experts said Friday.

Monday, May 15, 2006 

Legal Information - Two metro-east attorneys to be honored Thursday


Two metro-east attorneys to be honored Thursday
Belleville News-Democrat, IL - May 10, 2006Two Metro-east residents are among six exemplary Illinois attorneys who have been named Laureates of the Academy of Illinois Lawyers, established in 1999 by ...

Attorneys: DNA bolsters lacrosse players' defense
CNN - May 12, 2006... Defense attorneys said Friday that the grand jury was scheduled to meet Monday to indict another player. Collin Finnerty and Reade ...