Who gouges the most – banks or class action lawyers? ‘Murphy’s law’ re bank fees – come in spinner!
A class action is being launched in Australia against local and foreign banks for repayment of dishonour and late fees….. “The firm’s lawyers will argue that the charges are illegal because they are out of all proportion to the actual cost incurred by the banks” (News.com.au) but the same charge could be levelled against the class action’s lawyers who will also eventually charge a success fee of billion+ despite the actual cost of running the class action being merely a few million dollars, uhh. Legalism – a sucker born every minute…..LOL Lawyers taking part in the case say the banks have earned billions over the years that they weren’t entitled to by taking money out of people’s pockets, but there’s a catch….. The firm funding the case will take 25 per cent of the amount recovered and court papers have yet to be lodged….. www.abc.net.au The Finance Sector Union has raised concerns that jobs will be lost if a planned class action against bank fees is successful. The class action will allege Australians have been illegally charged more than billion in bank fees over the past six years. Leon Carter of the Finance Sector Union says while the lawsuit is a good way to bring attention to the issue, it has the potential to backfire. “Our concern is that if this lawsuit is successful, the banks will simply make their money up somewhere else or, even worse, sack staff to recoup any costs,” he said. “The only long-term solution to this problem is better regulation …
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Which President graduated from Duke Law School?
Question by Studbolt Slickrock Deux: Which President graduated from Duke Law School?
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Harold Koh Q&A Pt. 2
Harold Hongju Koh, a leading expert on international law and a prominent advocate of human and civil rights, began teaching at Yale Law School in 1985 and was named its dean in 2004. He speaks about restoring human rights reputation.
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The Official Patient’s Sourcebook on Malignant Mesothelioma: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age Reviews
The Official Patient’s Sourcebook on Malignant Mesothelioma: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age
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LegalZoom.com Names John Suh Chief Executive Officer
Leading Online Legal Document Service to Strengthen Growth under Veteran Entrepreneur’s Leadership
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 6, 2007 — LegalZoom.com, the nation’s leading online legal document service, announced today that John Suh has been appointed CEO. Suh is moving into the key leadership position after serving as Chairman since 2005.
“Since joining the Legal Zoom team, John has helped the company forge important strategic partnerships and played a vital role in the company’s operational and financial success,” said Brian Liu, Chairman of LegalZoom.com. “John brings more than 10 years of experience in consumer internet experience which will be key to taking the company to new levels.”
Mr. Suh came to LegalZoom.com with extensive experience in the internet space. Prior to joining LegalZoom.com, he served as CEO of StudioDirect, the Internet division of the B global supply chain leader, Li and Fung. Before that, he co-founded Castling Group, where he took a leading role in helping offline companies create their Internet divisions, launching category leaders such as jcrew.com, hifi.com, and giftcertificates.com.
Suh replaces Brian Liu, co-founder of LegalZoom.com. Liu takes the appointment as Chairman, where he will focus on corporate culture, partnerships and strategic direction of the company.
Suh received a B.A. in Organizational Behavior and Public Policy from Harvard College and received his MBA with high distinction at Harvard Business School, graduating as a George F. Baker Scholar.
About LegalZoom.com
Legal Zoom is the nation’s number one online legal document service. Co-founded by attorney Robert Shapiro in 2001, LegalZoom.com (www.legalzoom.com) lets consumers and small-business owners take care of common legal matters online without a costly attorney. Legal document and filing services available through LegalZoom include: Wills, Living Wills, Incorporation, LLC Formation, Living Trusts, Power of Attorney, Divorce, Small Claims, Trademarks, Copyrights and more. LegalZoom.com is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or counsel.
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Sixteen still in custody after G20, lawyers say
Sixteen still in custody after G20, lawyers say
A legal assistance group says those held remain ‘because of the political stance they had taken’; medics group says first-aiders were targeted.
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Ganther’s BAC comes in close to legal limit
The good news for Seahawks running back Quinton Ganther is that, per a league source, his blood-alcohol concentration was measured close to the legal limit of 0.08 percent.The potentially bad news comes from the fact that we don’t yet know…
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How can I apply to become a student at Harvard law school?
Question by That crazy Latino: How can I apply to become a student at Harvard law school?
What are the requirements to become a student at Harvard law school?
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Everything is here: http://www.law.harvard.edu/prospective/jd/apply/the-application-process/the-application-checklist.html
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What are some legal charities that would allow a sixteen year old to volunteer during the school year in NYC?
Question by Aeds: What are some legal charities that would allow a sixteen year old to volunteer during the school year in NYC?
I want to volunteer at a legal charity during my junior year of high school but it seems like there aren’t any opportunities. It seems like most places only want law school students/graduates. I wouldn’t mind doing grunt work; I just want to experience helping other people in a legal setting.
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Look into Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army. You are also old enough to volunteer at a hospital, although the TB test you have to get is a pain in the butt.
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Lawyer Makes Case for Higher Education in California
Lawyer Makes Case for Higher Education in California
George Kieffer, the high-profile partner in the West L.A. office of Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP, has practiced law in a variety of fields over the course of his professional career.
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Longtime civil rights lawyer William Taylor dies
William L. Taylor, a Washington lawyer and civil rights activist who fought in courts and in government to desegregate schools, has died. He was 78. Civil and political rights – United States – Activism – Washington DC – Law
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Van der Sloot files suit against initial lawyer
Joran van der Sloot has sued the lawyer who represented him during a police interrogation on the day that authorities say the Dutchman confessed to killing a Peruvian woman, his current attorney said Saturday. Maximo Altez told The Associated Press he filed… Natalee Holloway – Lawyer – Law – Associated Press – Law Enforcement
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Lawyer derides evidence on pair
The government’s case against a Cambridge couple accused of being Russian spies is extremely thin and suggests they did nothing more than live an ordinary American life, a defense lawyer said yesterday in the defendants’ first response to charges that have triggered an international uproar. United States – Russia – Cambridge Massachusetts – Government – Lawyer
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