Hayward, CA – Two women were arrested Thursday for suspicion of drunk driving in the same car, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s office spokesman. Police say they attempted to pull over the driver of a Toyota Corolla at an intersection. T ...
Even though banks gave troubled homeowners a short reprieve for the holidays, foreclosure rates jumped 21 percent in the third quarter as they revamped their processing practices. In the last months of 2010, major banks came under scrutiny for th ...
The family and fellow teammates are mourning the loss of Joseph Villavisencio, who was killed Thursday after a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler. Villavisencio was traveling home to Jacksonville, Texas, on Highway 39 when witnesses say he swer ...
San Diego, CA – The owner of a French bakery and restaurant, along with the manager were fined and sentenced to probation for employing illegal immigrants. Michael Malecot, 59, owner of San Diego’s French Gourmet was ordered to pay a $396,575 in ...
An Illinois man has been arrested after a Facebook picture of his 1-year-old daughter bound and gagged with painter’s tape went viral. Andre Curry, 21, faces aggravated domestic battery charges. He is being held in jail on $100,000 bail.
Bank of America has agreed to pay $335 million to settle allegations that its Countrywide unit practiced discriminatory lending practices. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that Countrywide charged African-American and Hispanic borrowers hig ...
A federal judge blocked several key provisions to South Carolina’s immigration law which were due to take effect on January 1st. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel’s decision will block several provisions which include the requirement that police ...
York County, PA – Drunken drivers beware, the holidays are upon us and as we head out to our various celebrations, the police will be stepping up their efforts to catch you. When major holidays roll around police departments all over the country ...
A female officer has filed a civil lawsuit against the Arroyo Grande Police Department alleging a culture of sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation was prevalent in the department. Officer Kimberly Martin, a 13 year veteran, filed her ...
Last December 21st, Bill Geary was crushed by a tractor-trailer outside Central Point, Oregon. He spent 16 days in the hospital. Unlike last Christmas, Geary will be at home this year. He walks with a cane and will never be able to work again. Wh ...
The Boston personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Joel H. Schwartz, P.C. are pleased to announce that their website features client testimonials to provide a more comprehensive view of the level of service offered by the firm.
Eight United States soldiers serving in Afghanistan have been charged in the apparent suicide of one of the comrades, 19-year-old Pvt. Danny Chen. The Army announced Wednesday 1st Lt. Daniel J. Schwartz, Staff Sgt. Blaine G. Dugas, Staff Sgt. And ...
Charleston attorney, Jeffrey T. Jones, has been invited to speak on behalf of IRS practitioners at the "Working Together Conference 2012.”
Leading Illinois foreclosure and loan modification law firm Newland & Newland LLP has started a blog to better help individuals and families cope with the foreclosure crisis. The web address is www.foreclosureandloanmodificationjournal.com.
The debate over extending the pay-roll tax cut is still raging on and the House is expected to reject the bill passed by the Senate, which will extend the tax cut for two months.
A former security officer for the N.B.A. says he warned superiors that women in the office were being discriminated against and sexually harassed, but his complaints were ignored and he was ultimately fire for speaking out.
The state if Nevada has been hit hard by the foreclosure crisis and has consistently made it in the top three states with the highest foreclosure rates. The state of Nevada is now suing a foreclosure firm, Lender Processing Services, for mishandl ...
East Providence, RI – The East Shore Expressway was closed Thursday afternoon when a large truck collided with a bridge, seriously injuring the driver.
Class Action.org is informing consumers of a pending class action lawsuit on behalf of California residents who took out adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) from JP Morgan Chase Bank or Chase Home Finance.
Adjustable rate mortgage holder? Find out about recent allegations surrounding abuse of interest rates charged in association with these loans.