Blog Posts in 2005
Posted on Nov 20, 2005 By The New York Times, Adam Liptak
Oral argument in the United States Supreme Court may be the toughest assignment in American law. It requires weeks if not months of intensive preparation, intimate familiarity with an often sprawling ...
Continue reading "Before Supreme Court, Alito Had Winning Record" »
Posted on Oct 15, 2005 By The Los Angeles Times, Patrick McGreevy
Attempting to avoid a costly election battle, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is seeking to settle a dispute with the owners of the Bonaventure Hotel, who are threatening a referendum on city subsidies for ...
Continue reading "Deal May Be Near to Settle Downtown Hotel Dispute and Avoid Election Costs" »
Posted on Jul 24, 2005 By Strumwasser & Woocher
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2005-07-24/business/0507240475_1_lender-or-builder-garamendi-landamerica-financial-group
Continue reading "3 title insurance firms agree to California refunds, penalties" »
Posted on Jul 1, 2005 By The San Bernardino Sun, Chuck Mueller
BARSTOW - A committee pushing for an Indian casino plans to start circulating a petition Saturday to place the issue on the Nov. 8 ballot. Former Councilman Manuel Gurule said the Committee for 2,800 ...
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Posted on Mar 18, 2005 By The Los Angeles Times, Patrick McGreevy
An attorney for failed Los Angeles mayoral candidate Bob Hertzberg said Thursday that he plans to inspect ballots from the March 8 election before deciding whether to request a recount. Fred Woocher, ...
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Posted on Mar 8, 2005 By The Orange County Register, Jonathan Lansner Column
A car manufacturer can send you a cash rebate in return for your business. So can a maker of electronics, or any other consumer goods company. A title insurer cannot. Federal and state law prohibits a ...
Continue reading "Benefit of Loan Laws Dubious" »