WI Lawyer March 2004 Advising Developers in Operating Community Associations

WI Lawyer March 2004 Advising Developers in Operating Community Associations: "Advising Developers in Operating Community Associations Construction problems and financing shortfalls have always plagued real estate projects, but with condominiums and similar types of projects, developers have added liability exposure in their relationships with owners associations. Legal counseling can help smooth a developer's transition to an owner-controlled project."

Entertainment News Article | Reuters.com

Entertainment News Article | Reuters.com: "SANTA MARIA, Calif. (Reuters) - The Michael Jackson child molestation trial is set to begin in earnest with opening statements on Monday as eight alternate jurors were picked to complete the panel that will sit in judgment of the pop star. Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Rodney Melville, who has pushed the pace of pretrial proceedings, on Thursday sent the 12 jurors and alternates home until next week with a stern caution to avoid talking about the case during what is expected to be a six-month trial. 'There's a real danger of jury misconduct in a case of this nature,' Melville said. 'It is extremely important that you follow the admonitions and not talk to anyone about this case. It's critical.' "

You may be a candidate for a class action suit -- find out today

You may be a candidate for a class action suit -- find out today: "What Types of Class Actions Are There? Virtually all class actions involve money damages. Some cases concern issues where a fund of money made available to vicitims is inadequate to fully compenate all of the class members. Other cases involve injunctive relief whereby the victims are seeking that the court enforce or prevent the defendant from performing a certain act. For example, a court might enjoin a local police activity that could be considered unconstitutional. At other times, "

Bush Signs Law Curbing Class-Action Suits

Bush Signs Law Curbing Class-Action Suits: "Bush Signs Law Curbing Class-Action Suits By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush on Friday signed a bill that he says will curtail multimillion-dollar class action lawsuits against companies and 'marks a critical step toward ending the lawsuit culture in our country.'"

Bush Signs Law Curbing Class-Action Suits

Bush Signs Law Curbing Class-Action Suits: "Bush Signs Law Curbing Class-Action Suits By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush on Friday signed a bill that he says will curtail multimillion-dollar class action lawsuits against companies and 'marks a critical step toward ending the lawsuit culture in our country.'"