Pfizer resumes settlement talks with Nigeria state over drug trial lawsuit

[JURIST] US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer [corporate website] resumed settlement negotiations with the Nigerian state of Kano for allegedly illegal clinical trials conducted by the drug company, Kano state Justice Commissioner Aliyu Umar said Monday. Pfizer is accused of administering 200 Nigerian children with meningitis medication - including 100 with the then-experimental anti-biotic Trovan [FDA
2008-04-28T17:37:00-04:00

US House panel threatens to subpoena Ashcroft on DOJ interrogation memo

[JURIST] US House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) [official website] Monday threatened to seek subpoenas [materials] to compel three current and former administration officials, including former Attorney General John Ashcroft [official profile], to testify about a recently released Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel memorandum [text; JURIST report] that advised the US
2008-04-28T17:37:00-04:00

When The Foreclosure Lawsuit Comes, How Do You File An Answer To The Bank's Complaint?

In nearly all cases of foreclosure, when the bank files its initial lawsuit, the homeowners have a chance to respond to the complaint and file their own answer. The problem is that, while mortgage companies hire local lawyers, the owners of the house may have little idea of how to go about filing an answer. While this is an extremely variable topic, with local, county, and state rules all coming into play, a small introduction may help homeowners find the confidence to take on the bank in court.
Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:00:53 -0500

Federal appeals judge appointed to top post at FISA review court

[JURIST] Bruce Selya [official profile], a senior circuit judge for the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has been designated as presiding judge of the US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review [FJC backgrounder]. The designation was made by US Chief Justice John Roberts [Oyez profile; JURIST news archive], in an order dated March 27. The appointment will be effective May 19.
2008-04-14T19:31:00-04:00

Collapsed hedge fund co-founder sentenced to 20 years on fraud charges

[JURIST] A federal judge on Monday sentenced Samuel Israel, III, co-founder of collapsed hedge fund Bayou Group [JURIST report], to 20 years in prison. US District Judge Colleen McMahon also ordered Israel to make $300 million in restitution and forfeit interests in a $100 million account. In 2005, both Israel and Chief Financial Officer Daniel Marino pleaded guilty [JURIST report] to charges
2008-04-14T19:31:00-04:00

Landlord-Tenant Relations in Pittsburgh, PA

Many Pittsburgh landlords are frustrated by the current state of landlord-tenant law, as many rights under current law are ceded to the tenant. Landlord frustration is especially evident in the city proper; Pittsburgh neighborhoods like Oakland and Bloomfield are filled with college students who can be noisy, negligent of property, or late with rent. However, a landlord has certain rights to his or her rental properties, and can require of tenants certain actions and behaviors that are perfectly legal. The following article will explore some landlord rights in the tenant relations and property management arenas.
Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:28:33 -0500