Attorney Newsletter (8/22/2009)
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Attorney News
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen wont defend domestic partnership law (The Appleton Post-Crescent)
MADISON Wisconsins attorney general said Friday he will not defend a new law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits such as hospital visitation and inheritance, saying lawmakers went against voters decision not to extend such privileges. (More)
Wisconsin: Attorney General Rebuffs Gay Rights Law (New York Times)
The state attorney general said he would not defend a new law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits, saying lawmakers went against voters’ decision not to extend such privileges. (More)
Wis. attorney general won’t defend law providing gay, lesbian couples spousal rights (The Washington DC Examiner)
MADISON, WIS. — Wisconsin’s attorney general said Friday he will not defend a new law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits such as hospital visitation and inheritance, saying lawmakers went against voters’ decision not to extend such privileges. (More)
Former Child Actor, Repped by Allred, Has Standing to Sue ‘Octomom,’ Judge Rules
A former child actor who now works as an advocate for other children in the entertainment industry can proceed with a lawsuit seeking a guardian to protect the children of Nadya Suleman, aka the “Octomom,” a California judge ruled today as he denied Suleman’s motion to dismiss. Attorney Jeff Czech, who represents Suleman, had argued that Paul Peterson of A Minor Consideration, lacked standing to petition for the appointment of a guardian to look after the financial interests of her octuplets. But Orange County Superior Court Judge Gerald Johnston ruled that no relationship to the children is required under state… (More)
Attorney Articles
Criminal Background Checks - Are They Real and Do They Work Like They Say They Do?
Many people still believe that contracting an investigator or going to the police, are the only two ways to find information about someone’s past. Surely, you can obtain information this way since the information is classified as public and is not too difficult to consult. The problem is that it is very time consuming and if you are paying a private investigator for his time, it can cost you an arm and a leg to obtain the information you requested. (More)
Divorce Court Records - How to Access Court Records of Divorce
Divorce court records contain vital set of information. Its contents include particulars such as the names of spouses, their children’s names, ages and birth dates. You can also find information about the marriage like the wedding date, where it was held, and the name of person who officiated the ceremony. (More)
Avoiding Pitfalls in Obtaining a Pardon in Tennessee
Getting a pardon is the last resort for those ineligible for expungement under Tennessee’s rigorous criminal conviction laws. The official name for a pardon is “executive clemency”. In Tennessee, the… (More)
Is Joining a Court Reporting Program Smart?
When Jodi G. started a court reporting program in 1985, she had one major concern; would court reporting be a viable career in 5 years? How a… (More)
Common Law - Protecting the Natural Rights of People
The Constitution of the United States is a common law document. It describes a Republic designed to uphold the natural rights of the individual citizen and the law of the land. Common Law derives it… (More)
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Posted: August 22nd, 2009 under Uncategorized.