Ruben Rosario: That seat-belt operation? Readers sting back – Pioneer Press
It was proper. It was not. It may save lives. It was a waste of police resources and taxpayer money. Oh, boy. I’ve heard it all from readers after I wrote a column Thursday about a seat-belt sting operation in which two suburban east metro cops posed

In pro per’ trial representation brings challenges for all – Santa Maria Times
The old adage, “a lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client,” rings true in most cases, said David Bixby, a local criminal and civil attorney. The court has to ensure the “pro per” defendant has a fair trial, and can’t allow the

Dems take a second look at GOP proposals, including tort reform – Thehill.com
There is a growing sense among Democratic lawmakers that an effort should be made to include GOP proposals in healthcare reform legislation in the wake of Thursday’s summit. This has given an opening to centrist Democrats who want to take on trial

Charles McElwee and Dan Foster: Alternatives to ERs in area are – Charleston Gazette
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Is an emergency room the best place for uninsured people to go when they do not have an urgent health crisis? At a time when health care for the uninsured is under national debate, many of us are unaware of local options for care

SUNDAY MORNING WITH - William M. Quin II, Plaintiff’s attorney, 38 – Jackson Clarion-Ledger
I would not object to a law that required the attorney general at the outset of a case to provide written notice of the attorneys he has hired, the reasons why he has hired those particular attorneys, the terms of the retention contract and whether

2nd chance for killer kids? – Detroit Free Press
Dontez Tillman and Thomas McCloud were 14-year-old middle schoolers in Pontiac in the summer of 2008. Neither was old enough to drive, drink, nor apply for a video store membership. Today, Tillman and McCloud are serving mandatory life in a Lapeer

Law firm, medical clinic accused of trading clients – Courier-Journal
Injured when another car struck hers in June 2008, Sharon Langford of Louisville went to see the law firm of Winters Yonker & Rousselle. She said the firm told her that her health insurance wouldn’t cover injuries suffered in car wrecks and that she