Florida lawyer found not guilty of bribery charges

A Florida lawyer, Vincent C. Rowley, was found not guilty of bribery charges earlier this week. The case involved an "envelope stuffed with cash [$3,000] wrapped inside a newspaper" given by the attorney to a bankruptcy trustee. This fact was not disputed.

The prosecution argued it was a bribe for bankruptcy referrals.

Mr. Rowley's defense lawyer successfully argued it was a referral fee based on a referral on an earlier personal injury case.

While the lawyer was found not guilty the takeaway for all lawyers should be: Do not pay referral fees to government employees in cash wrapped inside a newspaper unless you want to experience what it is like to be a client needing good criminal defense.

Source: The Tampa Bay Tribune

• St. Petersburg lawyer found not guilty of bribery charges
• Trial of St. Pete lawyer on bribery charge begins  

By: Jeffrey Lapin of Lapin Law Offices

Lapin Law Offices First TV Advertisement

By: Jeffrey Lapin

The very first TV advertisement for Lapin Law Offices was done in February of 2009, approximately 2 months after Lapin Law Offices opened.

Lapin Law Offices Introduction 

Source Link: http://youtu.be/yeUxHx82BTE

Even though some things have changed (I am older and have more gray hair) some have not. We still want to help people that have been injured, whether physically, emotionally or financially, get what they legally deserve.

Furthermore, Lapin Law Offices is still: Caring. Passionate. Dedicated.

To find our if you have a case or have any questions about your legal rights contact LAPIN LAW OFFICES at 402-421-8033 (anytime – 24/7) or submit your case or question through our website's Contact Us Form. We also have Live Chat available on our website.

Lapin Law Offices: ONE

By: Jeffrey Lapin

Check out one of our first advertisements on YouTube: Lapin Law Offices: ONE

Source Link: http://youtu.be/lrePoLFpPiQ

While the logo has changed the advice still holds true: You only get one chance following an accident to get everything right. Lapin Law Offices is the right call if you have injured in Lincoln or anywhere in Nebraska.

Call Lapin Law Offices at 402-421-8033 if you have been injured in an accident, due to the negligence or intentional conduct of another person or company, in Lincoln or anywhere in Nebraska for a free consultation and to learn more about your rights.

Lapin Law Offices Resources: CONSUMER FINANCIAL DEFINITIONS

By: Jeffrey Lapin

As a service to our clients and people needing definitions of commonly used consumer financial words and phrases related to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), consumer protection, credit cards, banking, debt collection, telephone or facsimile solicitations or credit reports our website (lapinlawoffices.com) contains an Consumer Financial Definitions page. The definitions start at “Account Agreement” and go through “Variable Rate.”

If you think we are missing a word or phrase please let us know and we can add it.

Read all of the consumer financial definitions on our website:

http://lapinlawoffices.com/resources/definitions/financial-definitions

Lapin Law Offices represents consumers abused by debt collectors (FDCPA claims), harassed by telemarketers (TCPA claims) and wrongful errors regarding their credit (FCRA claims) in Lincoln and throughout Nebraska with caring, passion and dedication.

Lapin Law Offices Resources: SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY DEFINITIONS

By: Jeffrey Lapin

As a service to our clients and people needing definitions of commonly used Social Security Administration terms and phrases in Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits cases our website (lapinlawoffices.com) contains an Social Security Disability Definitions page. The definitions start at “Acceptable Medical Sources” and go through “Younger Individual.”

If you think we are missing a word or phrase please let us know and we can add it.

Read all of the Social Security Disability Definitions on our website: http://lapinlawoffices.com/resources/definitions/social-security-disability-definitions

Lapin Law Offices represents clients seeking Social Security Disability (SSDI and SSI) in Lincoln and throughout Nebraska with caring, passion and dedication.

Lapin Law Offices Resources: INSURANCE DEFINITIONS

By: Jeffrey Lapin

As a service to our clients and people needing definitions of commonly used insurance words and phrases used in insurance policies, statutes, and by insurance agents and claim adjusters our website (lapinlawoffices.com) contains an Insurance Definitions page. The definitions start at “Actual Cash Value” and go through “Underwriting.”

If you think we are missing a word or phrase please let us know and we can add it.

Read all of the insurance definitions on our website: http://lapinlawoffices.com/resources/definitions-definitions

Lapin Law Offices represents clients in all types of motor vehicle accidents (automobile, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian and passenger), Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist claims, and claims against insurance companies (breach of insurance contract and bad faith) in Lincoln and throughout Nebraska with caring, passion and dedication.

Jury Finds Against Man in 8 Month Erection Case

By: Jeffrey Lapin of Lapin Law Offices

Jurors (6 men and 6 women) took less than 2 hours to decide that there was no medical negligence following a penile implant procedure that the plaintiff alleged left him with an erection that lasted eight months. 

Defense basically argued that the man should have reported problems sooner than 4 months following the surgery and that he, when given the option, did not have the implant removed sooner.

Plaintiff argued he could not afford to have it removed.

The jurors refused to comment about their verdict. 

Sources: 

• USA Today: Jury rules no negligence in eight-month erection case
• Photo: Daniel Sato, The (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal

It would be interesting to know why the jury decided the way it did as the implant tubing did eventually puncture the man's skin, which would seemingly indicate there was a problem with either the implant or the surgery.

My guess would be the man's delay in reporting problems. This is a common problem in personal injury cases when a a person believes things will just get better and do not seek medical attention. Jurors often hold the fact that an injured person tried to "tough it out" against them.

Lapin Law Offices Resources: MEDICAL DEFINITIONS

By: Jeffrey Lapin

As a service to our clients and people needing definitions of commonly used medical words and phrases used in injury and disability cases our website (lapinlawoffices.com) contains a Medical Definitions page. The definitions start at “Acute” and go through “Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).”

If you think we are missing a word or phrase please let us know and we can add it.

Lapin Law Offices represents injured, abused and disabled clients in Lincoln and throughout Nebraska with caring, passion and dedication.

Click here to see the Medical Definitions: http://lapinlawoffices.com/resources/definitions/medical-definitions

NOTE: Some words and phrases may have a different definition depending on the situation. If you have specific questions about a particular word or phrase you should ask your doctor or other medical provider.

Lapin Law Offices Resources: LEGAL DEFINITIONS

By: Jeffrey Lapin

As a service to our clients and people needing definitions of commonly used legal words and phrases our website (lapinlawoffices.com) contains a Legal Definitions page. The definitions start at “Actual Malice” and go through “Willful Act.”

If you think we are missing a word or phrase please let us know and we can add it.

Lapin Law Offices represents injured, abused and disabled clients in Lincoln and throughout Nebraska with caring, passion and dedication.

Click here to see the definitions: http://lapinlawoffices.com/resources/definitions/legal-definitions

NOTE: Words and phrases may have a different definition depending on the situation or applicable law.

Automakers Trying to Force Binding Arbitration

By: Jeffrey Lapin

Some automakers are trying to make consumers submit to binding arbitration instead of pursuing their claims in the courts.

"Now a few automakers are trying to do away with those resources by taking advantage of something consumers have done for decades when buying a vehicle: signing an agreement with the dealer to use arbitration to resolve disputes. Some automakers — including Honda, Toyota and Mercedes-Benz — are arguing that these sales agreements cover them, too.

Consequently, the automakers say, consumers may not use class-actions or lemon laws to get restitution. Instead, they argue, the consumer must use binding arbitration, in which the decision is final."

Read the full article by Christopher Jensen / NY Times: Automakers Push Back Against Consumer Protections

This is very troublesome if courts uphold these agreements and other automakers start trying to force binding arbitration. Arbitration always favors the corporation over the individual.

ABOUT LAPIN LAW OFFICES

Lapin Law Offices represents consumers in Lincoln and throughout Nebraska. If you have been injured, abused by a debt collector, harassed by a telemarketer or have a problem with your credit, please call us at 402-421-8033 anytime (24/7) or submit your information or question online: Contact Us. We offer a free initial consultation and do not collect a fee unless we get money for you.

Flag Day 2013

By: Jeffrey Lapin

Today, June 14, 2013, is Flag Day, a day to remember and celebrate our national Flag. 

Flag Day celebrates a birthday with the United States Army, which was formed two years earlier in 1775.

Celebrate by displaying your flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the Star Spangled Banner.

Read the full post on Lapin Law Offices' Blog: Flag Day 2013

ABOUT LAPIN LAW OFFICES

We at Lapin Law Offices are proud to be Americans and we salute our flag this Flag Day 2013. We also wish a very happy birthday to the U.S. Army, which has protected us for over two centuries.

Walgreens to Pay Record Fine to DEA

By: Jeffrey Lapin

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced that Walgreens has agreed to pay $80 million in civil penalties for record-keeping and dispensing violations regarding Schedule II – V medications, such as oxycodone and other prescription pain killers, under the Controlled Substances Act. This is the largest fine ever paid by a company for violations of the Act.

Source: United States Drug Enforcement Agency: Walgreens Agrees to Pay a Record Settlement of $80 Million for Civil Penalties under the Controlled Substances Act

ABOUT LAPIN LAW OFFICES

Lapin Law Offices represents injured, abused and disabled clients in Lincoln and throughout Nebraska. Please call us at 402-421-8033 anytime (24/7) or submit your information or question online: Contact Us. We offer a free initial consultation and do not collect a fee unless we get money for you.

Lawsuit Alleges "Religious" Malpractice

By: Jeffrey Lapin 

A Romanian lawyer filed a lawsuit against his local clergy alleging religious malpractice for failing to "exercise the demons which were responsible for the bad smells that were ruining his business" as well as haunting him in other ways. This is apparently the first Romanian lawsuit alleging "religious malpractice."

Read the full post on Lapin Law Offices’ Blog: Lawsuit Alleges "Religious" Malpractice

 

UNL College of Law and Ex-Student Settle Lawsuit

By: Jeffrey LapinA former University of Nebraska College of Law student has settled his discrimination lawsuit ag ... http://bit.ly/14eT2cM