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| | 2012 Annual Conference Discover TTLA, June 6-8 at the Hyatt Lost Pines, Bastrop | |
| | Join TTLA for our biggest event of the year, complete with 2 days of CLE programs, parties, receptions, committee meetings, Board of Directors meeting and our annual awards luncheon. Nestled in the tranquil Central Texas countryside, this year's Annual Conference also offers family-friendly activities, a golf tournament, tennis tournament and more! Click on the headline to learn more! | | TTLA is accepting nominations for the Making a Difference Award. | |
| | TTLA, at the discretion of the Executive Committee, presents the Making a Difference Award to recognize and honor those clients whose cases demonstrate the critical role of the civil justice system in protecting the rights of Texas families. Any client (past or present) of a current TTLA member is eligible for this award. Click on the headline to learn more and download the nomination form. | | Products | |
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| | 1.3 Million BMW 5 and 6 Series Vehicles Recalled | |
| | Auto maker BMW has announced it will recall about 1.3 million BMW 5 and 6 series vehicles, built between 2003 and 2010, due to an electrical flaw in the battery cable. The company said the battery cable cover may be "incorrectly mounted," which could lead to electrical malfunctions and the car's failure to start. There have been no accidents reported in association with electrical malfunctions. Staff Report, WSJ Blogs 03/26/2012 | | Read Article: WSJ Blogs | | Laws/Cases | |
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| | Suit: Boy Sexually Abused Classmate in Bathroom | |
| | A lawsuit has been filed against the Archdiocese of Miami and a local Catholic School over the alleged sexual abuse of a young student at the hands of a classmate in the school bathroom. According to the suit, the two first graders were assigned to walk each other to the restroom; while there, the accused child sexually abused the boy on multiple occasions over a three-month period. The victim's mother said she reported the incident to the school, but her son was not separated from the alleged attacker. Christina Veiga, Miami Herald 03/28/2012 | | Read Article: Miami Herald | | Police Actions During Hall Patrols Questioned in Suit | |
| | A lawsuit has been filed against the NYPD for unlawfully patrolling the halls of certain apartment complexes and questioning residents. According to the suit, police often "throw residents against the wall" and question them, and some have ended up in jail for alleged trespassing. The patrols are part of the Operation Clean Halls program in an attempt to protect residents in high-crime areas. The suit is not asking for an end to the program, but rather "seeking to restrain police from stopping people and questioning them." Jonathan Allen, Reuters 03/29/2012 | | Read Article: Reuters | | Business Litigation | |
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| | Nike Sues Reebok over Use of Tebow's Name | |
| | Sports apparel and equipment giant Nike has filed a lawsuit against rival Reebok over the use of New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow's name on Jets jerseys. In the suit, Nike claims to be the only company authorized to print Tebow's name on any merchandise, and plans to roll out official Tim Tebow NFL jerseys in early April. CNBC reports that "Reebok’s right to put names on new jerseys expired last week." Manish Mehta , New York Daily News 03/29/2012 | | Read Article: New York Daily News | | Wrongful Death | |
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| | Settlement Reached in Fatal Pharmacy Shooting | |
| | An Oklahoma woman has reached a settlement with an Oklahoma City pharmacy over the death of her 16-year-old son, who was shot by the pharmacist while attempting to rob the store. The pharmacist shot the boy once in the head, and then five more times with a second gun while he lay unconscious on the floor. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but sources say the amount was in excess of $100,000. Nolan Clay , NewsOK.com 03/29/2012 | | Read Article: NewsOK.com | |
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