Miscellaneous

• Bill Aims to Curb Dangers of Driving Under the Influence of Cell Phones

  Michael Eyerly | September 01, 2006 10:56 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  Bill banning use of cell phones by California drivers is sent to Governor Schwarzenegger. Drivers distracted by their cell phones cause thousands of accidents and injuries each year.Having received final legislative approval, Senate Bill 1613 was sent to Governor Schwarzenegger yesterday. SB 1613, if passed into law, would ban drivers from taking on cell phones unless they use a hands-free...

• LA County Sheriff's Department Using Excessive Force

  Elaine Mandel | August 29, 2006 9:27 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  A recent report on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shows that when cops use force in arresting suspects, over half the time, that victim has "visible and verifiable" injuries.There is a disturbing trend in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department regarding how much force their officers use when arresting suspects. A recent report on the Sheriff's Department shows that when police...

• Witnesses in Priest Abuse Cases are Encouraged to Come Forward

  Paul Kiesel | August 27, 2006 3:20 PM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  Much debate has taken place over the past couple of years regarding just how many pedophiles have hidden among the Catholic clergy. Because so many victims will never come forward, we will never really know the the complete numbers. What has become evident though, is that what really distinguishes the sexual abuse in the church is the silence in the response. Over the years, teachers,...

• Ortho Evra Class Action Lawsuit Filed In Canada

  Staff Writer | July 30, 2006 2:19 PM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  The Ortho Evra birth control patch has been the subject of a lot of controversy lately. The drug has been linked to blood clots, strokes and heart attacks, as well as several deaths. Now comes word out of Canada that a law firm there has filed an Ortho Evra lawsuit as well.The statement of claim alleges doctors and patients were not adequately warned that Ortho Evra has been associated with an...

• Kiesel, Boucher & Larson, LLP

  Staff Writer | January 31, 2006 9:34 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

  Kiesel, Boucher & Larson, LLP was formed in April, 1999 with the merger of Kiesel & Larson and the Law Offices of Raymond P. Boucher. All three name partners have extensive litigation experience in complex matters and have tried many cases. Kiesel, Boucher & Larson, LLP and its predecessor firms have a long and rich tradition in representing consumers who have been injured and suffered damages...

• Disclaimer

  Staff Writer | January 31, 2006 9:31 AM | 0 CommentsLos Angeles, CA

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