The Pants

The appeal in the $54 million missing pants lawsuit was heard today. The three-judge appeals panel peppered former judge Roy Pearson with questions about whether he was aware of other rulings in which a promise of “Satisfaction Guaranteed” meant that...

Suing God

Can you sue God?  That was a question a court in Nebraska was asked to answer. Nebraska Senator Ernie Chambers sued the Almighty in September 2007, seeking a permanent injunction to prevent God from committing acts of violence such as earthquakes and tornadoes. ...

Can you sue for a raise?

Two interesting cases have come up in NJ neighbors dealing with raises for judges.  In New York, judges have not been granted a raise in salary by the legislature and governor in 10 years.  Their salaries were tied to the fate of those of the legislators and governor...

Financial Troubles Hit Legal Aid

The subprime mortage crisis has impacted the Legal Services of NJ, the group who represents indigent litigants.  Most of their revenues come from the interest on the trust accounts all lawyers in NJ are required to have.  Trust accounts are used to hold client’s...