2nd Circuit Addresses Limits on Qui Tam Actions Under False Claims Act Aug 26, 2008
The Circuit first ruled that where the United States is not a party to the action, a notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days after the entry of judgment or it is untimely. That decision came in , 06-3329-cv. (Law.com)
Office Star Cops to Drug Charge Aug 21, 2008
News that Robinson qualified for a deferred entry of judgment with his plea, meaning his felony charge will be dismissed should he successfully complete 18 months of a drug-diversion program, consisting of drug counseling and rehab. If not, he could face a minimum of 16 months in state prison. (E! Online)
Decision reached in White Fox, Mountain Grove case Aug 20, 2008
The Court of Appeals, comprised of three judges, reversed and remanded the trial court's judgment and order for entry of judgment in the church's favor, bringing an end to the lawsuit initially filed Jan. 16, 2004 ... "It is undisputed that White Fox submitted its final payment application, which stated that payment 'is now due' to the church on 22 December 2000. The three-year statute of limitations began running on that date, and, therefore, White Fox's lawsuit filed on 16 January 2004 ... (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Susman Godfrey and Heim Payne & Chorush Obtain Further Relief for UniRAM in Trade Secret Trial Against TSMC; $30.5 Million Jury Verdict Likely to Grow to $36 Million Judgment Apr 19, 2008
Following that jury verdict, UniRAM moved for entry of judgment. In granting the motion yesterday, Chief Judge Walker cited "substantial evidence that TSMC suffered from a general breakdown in confidentiality protocol." Judge Walker furthermore ordered that TSMC be responsible for pre-judgment interest on certain portions of the jury's verdict. (PR Newswire)
Nevada Gold Announces Favorable Ruling From Texas Court of Appeals in American Heritage Lawsuit Feb 14, 2008
Following this verdict, Nevada Gold and the Defendants filed competing motions for the entry of judgment by the Court. On October 25, 2006, the Court entered judgment. (Primezone Releases)
Ubisoft Wins $13M Feb 13, 2008
After the arbitration award was confirmed by the Los Angeles Superior Court, MGA stipulated to entry of judgment in the amount of $13. 2 million. (IGN PS2)
Judge affirms $10.4 million in damages for South Gate officers Nov 3, 2007
"He wasn't a party or a witness. They could have brought him in to testify if they wanted to."Munoz granted the city's attorneys a stay on an entry of judgment on the decision to give them time to appeal. Share this story. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Baby born, pronounced dead, then found alive Oct 5, 2007
She entered a deferred entry of judgment program in March, a day after she entered the same program for a misdemeanor drug case from October 2005. The deferred entry of judgment process allows first-time drug offenders to complete a supervised drug treatment program. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Cryo-Cell International, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results Jul 17, 2007
Their analyses and recommendations are relied upon by hundreds of major institutional investment firms, mutual funds and fiduciaries throughout the United States," concluded Ms. Walton. Background on the United States Court of Appeals Ruling: February 2002: PharmaStem initiated litigation against Cryo-Cell and other umbilical cord blood banking firms alleging infringement on U.S. Patents No. 5,192,553 ("the '553 patent") and No. 5,004,681 ("the '681 patent"). The patents cover certain elements... (PR Newswire)
'What he did was exerciseillegal legislative authority' Jul 14, 2007
"We vacate the summary judgment for the department. We remand this case to the Superior Court for entry of judgment consistent with this opinion. Entry of judgment shall be stayed for 180 days to permit the Legislature to take such action as it may deem appropriate in light of this opinion.". After the Legislature did nothing during the 180 days, Romney then took action "on his own," the group said. (WorldNetDaily)
March 28, 2007 May 19, 2007
Bank of New York as Trustee for the certificate holders of CW ABS 2004-03 and /or Mers as appropriate, as Assignee of Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. as Assignee of Countrywide document Custody services, a division of Treasury Bank, N.A. as Assignee of MLSG, Inc. vs. Ann Suchie and Newton County; Entry of judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. Ronald E. Schuitema; Probation terminated. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
N.Y. Federal Judge Rebuffs Recusal Motion Citing Clients of Husband's Firm Mar 3, 2007
1987), in which the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals set out four factors to consider when deciding whether a recusal motion is timely: (i) "the movant has participated in a substantial manner in trial or pretrial proceedings"; (ii) "granting the motion would represent a waste of judicial resources"; (iii) "the motion was made after the entry of judgment"; and (iv) "the movant can demonstrate good cause for delay.". Preska said the third factor was not relevant in this case, but the remaining... (Law.com)
Pelosi's chance to be Lady Liberty Nov 14, 2006
A statute should be enacted that requires the entry of judgment against the United States if the state secrets privilege is invoked to prevent a plaintiff from proving unconstitutional misconduct. Mrs. Pelosi's freedom, rule of law, and checks and balances agenda also should include statutes empowering Congress to sue the president over presidential signing statements or withholding information based on executive privilege; a media exception to criminal prosecutions for disclosing national... (Washington Times, DC)
Lawsuit filed against Express Networks Oct 26, 2006
In addition, Smith requests the entry of judgment denying all relief requested by Pecos County State Bank and awarding Smith and his company judgments for the costs incurred by him in this case. Michael G Kelly, of Rush, Kelly Morgan, Dennis, Corzine and Hansen, P.C., Odessa, is the attorney for Smith and his company. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Superior Court Oct 7, 2006
Kuldip Singh vs. DIBM, Inc., Joseph E. Donahue, Shanda L. Donahue and Glenn T. Donahue, Entry of Judgment by Default. Franklin G. Ramirez pleads guilty to Operating a Vehicle With a Blood Alcohol Concentration in Excess of. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
IntraBiotics Provides Update on Dismissal of Pending Litigation Sep 5, 2006
Plaintiffs have 30 days from entry of judgment in which to file a notice of appeal. The Company believes the suit to be without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously. (PR Newswire)
Company to file liens against Turnberry Place owners Aug 23, 2006
"The first step in the appellate process was the filing of the entry of judgment by Malco," Turnberry general counsel Mario Romine said. "For reasons that have never been shared with us, Malco decided to delay the entry of judgment in this matter for more than a year. Now that judgment has been entered, there is an automatic stay in the case to allow Turnberry the necessary time to file its appeal.". (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
Dylan's Law moves past State Assembly Aug 18, 2006
The 17-year-old perpetrator of the assault pleaded guilty to five felony counts of sexual assault and was sentenced by the judge to eferred Entry of Judgment ... The bill will discourage judges from issuing eferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ) to minors who have committed the most serious crimes ... SB 1626 requires the presiding judge to state for the record their rational for granting Deferred Entry of Judgment. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
‘Dylan's Law' moves forward Jun 24, 2006
Senator Ashburn's bill as amended will discourage judges from issuing the lenient sentence of eferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ) to minors who have committed the most serious crimes ... SB 1626 requires the presiding judge to state for the record their rational for granting Deferred Entry of Judgment ... The 17-year-old perpetrator of the assault pleaded guilty to five felony counts of sexual assault and was sentenced by the judge to eferred Entry of Judgment. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
Bailiffs Seize Herberts Building Rejoinder May 3, 2006
The entry of judgment served on Mr. Mensah put the final figure at 356,503. 40 with cost of 18,000,000. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dead Judges Voting: When Does Life Tenure End? Feb 18, 2006
The D.C. Circuit in 1986 reached the correct outcome in not allowing a deceased judge to cast the deciding vote in support of a judgment that issued after the judge had died, and other federal appellate courts should refrain from entering judgments where the dispositive vote has been cast by a judge who died before the entry of judgment. An appellate court's entry of judgment represents the court's official disposition of an appeal ... That entry of judgment, to be binding, must have the support... (Law.com)
When Courts Decide a Law Means the Opposite of What It Says Feb 11, 2006
And, before the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were to eliminate the issue, no deadline had existed for appeal from a federal district court's final decision that was unaccompanied by the entry of judgment on a separate document. In recent months, two federal appellate courts -- the and the -- have examined CAFA's appellate review provision and have reached the same extraordinary conclusion. (Law.com)
