Clifford’s Notes, Chicago Lawyer May 1, 2013 By Robert A. Clifford The issue of recusal arose recently in the matter involving the misuse of campaign funds by Jesse Jackson Jr., and his wife, Sandra, both of whom pleaded guilty. On Feb. 20, U.S. District Judge Robert L. Wilkins, who was assigned the case and will sentence the former congressman on June 28 and his wife on July 1, wrote a four-page memorandum regarding the parties’…
Hip replacement surgery is a very serious decision. Generally after suffering from arthritic hips, or other joint problems that can be very painful, thousands of people feel their only alternative is surgery to make them better. After carefully choosing a doctor who will perform the surgery, the patient is in the hospital, maybe for days, and then faces months of physical therapy, all in the hopes of a pain-free life that will allow them once…
Ever since the battery fires aboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft earlier this year, it appeared as though the Dreamliner was anything but a dream. After months of investigations, testing and modifications, Boeing and its luxury 787 Dreamliner jets appear to be finally ready for a second chance. Here’s a rundown of events from fires to flights: Photo Credit: Kentaro IEMOTO@Tokyo (Creative Commons) Dreamliner Batteries Up in Smoke After the Jan. 7, 2013 battery fire…
April 23, 2013 The American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Litigation hits town Wednesday (April 24, 2013) for a three-day conference and among the highlights of the programming is an all-day Anatomy of a Trial. Top trial lawyers from around the country will dissect the elements of a trial using the famous Sacco and Vanzetti trial as a backdrop for discussion. The case involved two Italian immigrants who held anarchist views in the 1920s and…
Question: Do the same rules of the road apply for trucks that apply to buses? Shannon: For the most part, they do as they apply to the drivers of passenger vehicles. However, you know, more than anything that is important for the drivers of all commercial vehicles to really understand and appreciate the significance of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations. Question: What information can be obtained from a truck’s black box? Shannon: When you…
More details are being released regarding the tragic explosion in Texas following the explosion of a fertilizer plant near Waco. Authorities are now revealing that as many as 45 people have been killed and more than 200 injured. Several media reports have said that authorities told them “with heavy hearts” that the bodies of 12 people were pulled from the area of the plant explosion. It was not confirmed if the people were first responders…
“Like a war zone.” That’s how Texas County Sheriff Parnell McNamara described the scene to reporters near Waco, Texas, following last night’s explosion at a fertilizer plant that has left as many as 15 dead and 160 injured, according to numerous media reports. Texas Governor Rick Perry has declared McLennan County, Texas, a disaster area and is asking the federal government for help. Dozens of homes and business as well as a nursing home have…
The shoulders of this country have had to withstand yet another deadly tragedy. Last night people learned of an explosion that rocked the area near Waco, Texas. A blast so strong that people thought it was an earthquake. We come to learn that a massive fertilizer plant explosion has left several people killed and dozens injured as rescue workers sift through the burning rubble to find survivors. Fox News has listed emergency information for those…
Question: What should I do if I become involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle truck? Shannon: I think the first thing you need to do as in any accident is to stay calm and determine if you need medical help or if anyone else involved in the accident requires medical attention. In that instance, you want to call 911. Once you determine if there is any medical needs, you want to allow the…