What's in a nickname in sports? Nov 13, 2008
There should be a statute of limitations on these things. I'm pretty sure when Tomlinson broke into the league, Lawrence Taylor was still in the news, albeit not on the sports page. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Mother admits freezing babies Nov 12, 2008
A third girl is believed to have been killed in 1986 or 1987 but the statute of limitations on the case has expired. She could face 15 years in prison if convicted. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Ex-priest agress to pay abuse victims Nov 11, 2008
But police were never told, and the statute of limitations has expired so O'Donnell was never charged with crimes. O'Donnell, 66, lives in a nice house in La Conner, but state law prevents him from losing his home or his retirement funds. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Feds look to bring in rape claims, more witness in 1975 AIM slaying trial Nov 10, 2008
Graham can't be charged with sexual assault because the statute of limitations has expired. But the prosecutors said the evidence supports the murder charge. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
BC-Obama-The-Moment Nov 9, 2008
In overturning the Czech Republic's first monetary award for forced sterilization, the court said the statute of limitations had expired. Hamas fires rockets at Israel after 6 killed in cross-border clash Full Story. (guardian.co.uk)
Victim of priest abuse sues Cheyenne Diocese Nov 9, 2008
The Rev. Michael Carr, the diocesan administrator, said Murray's behavior was deplorable, but he said the statute of limitations had run out for any legal action against the diocese. Murray declined to comment on the lawsuit. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obama Lawyers Ready Plan for DOJ Nov 8, 2008
They include recent court decisions, ongoing investigations, statute of limitations issues, and warrants in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Officials have also identified career employees, principal deputies in most cases, to run the various offices and divisions as the Republican political appointees leave the department. (Law.com)
N.Y. Appeals Court Finds Law Firm Did Not Clearly Sever Ties to Client Nov 8, 2008
A law firm that failed to clearly sever its relationship with a client cannot invoke the statute of limitations to bar a legal malpractice action, a New York state appeals court has ruled. In a 3-1 opinion, the Appellate Division, 1st Department, held that Bernadette Gotay could proceed with her action against Handwerker, Honschke & Marchelos (HHM) even though attorneys at the firm, which dissolved in November 1998, maintained their relationship with Gotay ended more than three years before the... (Law.com)
SJC sends Redstone case back to court Nov 8, 2008
But the SJC backed a lower court's ruling that the statute of limitations had expired on a separate charge of wrongdoing involving a 1984 transaction that could have cost Sumner Redstone and the theater chain billions of dollars. "This decision is a big win for [National Amusements] and Sumner Redstone," said Brandy Bergman, a spokeswoman for National Amusements. (Boston Globe)
Roseburg Forest Products confirms 120 workers laid off Nov 8, 2008
It is perfectly acceptable to hold people accountable for things they may have done for which there is no statute of limitations (Herbert Hoover gets no love here). We have frothers and philosophers and occasionally realists. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Terms of Service Nov 8, 2008
Statute of Limitations. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Service or the TOS must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Liberia: Uncertainty Hangs Over Mittal Steel Money Nov 5, 2008
Assuming that the stammering crime is not limited by a statute of limitations, then President Monroe could be indicted IN ABSENTIA for launching a project that resulted in the decimation of innumerable 'natives' in the territory of Liberia by SOME so-called "Americo-'Liberians'" and their. . (allAfrica.com)
Ready, steady, sue me! Nov 5, 2008
The statute of limitations period on legal actions varies state to state but may run for up to six years, depending on the matter (engineers and architects usually hold their information because if injury or damage takes a long time to emerge the time can be extended). If a deed is in place then the limit may run between 12 and 20 years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Pa. Judge Denies Another Breast Cancer-HRT Claim Nov 4, 2008
In Coleman, Tereshko granted summary judgment because he said plaintiff Elizabeth Coleman had failed to show "sufficient evidence that she did not know nor reasonably could have known that HRT could cause breast cancer. Therefore, the statute of limitations cannot be tolled in this case." ... Tereshko said that the statute of limitations ran to the latest until November 2003 ... Blaylock argued that the fact sheet response isn't a judicial admission and didn't establish that the statute of... (Law.com)
Oregon's GOP Senator Runs From His Party Nov 3, 2008
Smith accuses Merkley of coddling rapists by opposing an expansion of the statute of limitations on certain crimes, and blowing state funds on expensive wood furniture during a retrofit of the Statehouse. Merkley accuses Smith of "one lie after another" and working in a Congress that sent jobs oversees and gave billionaires tax breaks. (Time.com)
Delray Beach, home of the $1 million massage Nov 1, 2008
Best of luck, and make sure to beat that statute of limitations. Comment by sickhumor October 31, 2008. (The Palm Beach Post)
Pool funding, lawsuit still under discussion Nov 1, 2008
She said the past-due bill also had no legal standing including due to the legal principal of offer and acceptance the city had accepted and used the county s payments for the duration of the contract and violation of the statute of limitations. The city s attorneys have maintained that the 1974 agreement is a valid legal document, and the City Council on Oct. 6 voted to pursue legal action. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Alt loses NY lawsuit but claims personal victory Oct 31, 2008
"I feel vindicated and free. These are tears of joy," said Alt, facing cameras outside U.S. District Court in Manhattan after Judge Colleen McMahon found that the statute of limitations had run out on her rights to $165,000 in shares of a water filtration business. Alt, a former Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover girl, said the $1 million lawsuit she brought in 2007 was not an "anger thing" but instead was an effort to bring resolution to a lingering financial tie to former New York Rangers... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Online-gaming case in jeopardy Oct 31, 2008
Last Friday, Judge Roland Steinle also threw out all the misdemeanor counts in the case -mostly charges of benefiting from gambling - because the Maricopa County Attorney's Office had failed to get indictments before the one-year statute of limitations ran out on those crimes. More than 30 defendants faced 130 felony and 80 misdemeanor counts for placing and collecting on bets conducted through Costa Rican Web sites. (AZCentral -- News)
Carol Alt Happily Cries Her Cares Away Oct 30, 2008
Alt said that she entrusted her finances to Greschner when they split up and, despite this little legal skirmish (in which the judge ultimately ruled that the statute of limitations on Alt's claim to any share of the proceeds had expired), she wouldn't do a thing differently. "If I went back right now I'd do the same thing," she said. (E! Online)
Court throws out pig farmers' suit against govt Oct 30, 2008
He said the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court had consistently struck out claims when it was clear that the statute of limitations would be relied on or raised. - Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Officials unveil plan for boosting crime lab Oct 29, 2008
The plan was unveiled after a city audit found more than 200 of the kits had not been processed before the statute of limitations expired. "To thousands of rapists who think they got away, well you didn't," Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
The Law Under Obama Oct 27, 2008
Elimination of the Statute of Limitations on Discrimination Suits During the third presidential debate, Obama made reference to Lily Ledbetter and the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that, according to the senator, denied her of her right to raise a claim for discriminatory pay ... The statute of limitations is a very important part of the legal process ... When a statute of limitations applies, it means that law suits filed after the statute of limitations period has expired are barred and... (Forbes)
Priest Sex Abuse Case Goes to Vt. Supreme Court Oct 27, 2008
But the jury also found that Turner filed his suit after the statute of limitations expired, and denied him the money. Turner is appealing the verdict, saying a catholic parishioner was a member of the jury. (WCAX.com, VT)
Fla. Supreme Court Rejects False Light as a Legal Cause of Action Oct 24, 2008
The appellate court concluded Anderson dressed up his libel claim as a false light suit after missing the two-year statute of limitations for libel suits. Unspecified torts are subject to a four-year statute of limitations. (Law.com)
Read Greta's interview Oct 24, 2008
At least we have a statute of limitations that we all agree about, about how far you can go back. We have rules of evidence for searching facts. (Fox News)
Seale ruling may hurt cases Oct 23, 2008
A three-judge panel said the statute of limitations had passed from the time the crime was committed in 1964 and James Ford Seale's conviction in 2007 ... The three-judge panel overturned Seale's conviction in September, on highly technical grounds, saying there is a statute of limitations on federal kidnapping crimes committed before changes in federal law in 1972. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Nuclear solution tops agenda in Iran talks Oct 22, 2008
Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf says a plan to abolish the statute of limitations for paedophile crimes will not protect children from abuse ... Widmer-Schlumpf said an unlimited statute of limitations for such crimes could lead to "disappointment and renewed traumatisation of the victims." ... It foresees raising the statute of limitations to 15 years for all sexual and violent crimes against minors. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Ex-Chicago cop arrested in torture case Oct 22, 2008
Statute of limitationsThe statute of limitations had long since made it impossible to bring charges of actual torture, but Fitzgerald said there was still time for charges that Burge lied about the alleged torture in Hobley's civil-rights lawsuit. "If Al Capone went down for taxes, it's better than him going down for nothing," Fitzgerald said at a news conference. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Suit on light and low-tar cigarettes heads to SJC Oct 22, 2008
A Suffolk Superior Court judge certified the class-action suit but limited it to people who bought Marlboro Lights from 1994 on, citing a statute of limitations. But Philip Morris appealed the ruling to a justice of the Appeals Court, Janis M. Berry, who decertified the class. (Yahoo News -- Tobacco Lawsuits)
Appeals court upholds ex-JeffCo comish conviction Oct 21, 2008
Germany's appeal centered on issues of insufficient evidence, expired statute of limitations, defective indictment and also that his sentence was unreasonable. A three-judge panel disagreed. (WSJA.com, AL)
End Franco probe, say prosecutors Oct 21, 2008
The statute of limitations has expired for such crimes. An 18-judge National Court panel will decide if Judge Garzon can continue, but in the meantime the exhumation he ordered of 19 mass graves can proceed. (BBC News -- Europe)
1993 murder suspect caught Oct 21, 2008
Bahamian officials also asked for new depositions instead of the ones used before the 1996 indictment, and they demanded to see laws that showed the statute of limitations weren t up on the murder, McNamara said. At one point, an entire week was spent going back and forth about the definition of one word in state law, he said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Pa. governor signs bill increasing gun penalties Oct 18, 2008
It increases the statute of limitations for prosecuting straw purchases linked to gun crimes from two to five years. It prevents mentally ill individuals from buying guns, raises the penalties for lying when filing federal paperwork to buy a gun and for filing a false report of a stolen gun. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
New Bill Yields Tougher Gun Laws in Pennsylvania Oct 18, 2008
It also aids prosecutors by increasing the statute of limitations from two years to five years for "straw purchase" cases, referring to federally prohibited transactions in which one person fills out legal forms and buys a gun for someone who cannot own firearms, such as convicted felons. It also prevents mentally ill individuals from buying guns and raises the penalties for lying when filing federal paperwork to buy a gun and for filing a false report of a stolen gun. (Time.com)
Spain probes civil war atrocities Oct 17, 2008
In this case, Garzon argues that Franco's campaign to eliminate opponents and hide their bodies is grounds for a crimes-against-humanity case that he says has no statute of limitations. But prosecutors at the National Court immediately said Thursday they would appeal. (MSNBC -- International)
Debate Transcript Oct 16, 2008
MCCAIN: Obviously, that law waved the statute of limitations, which you could have gone back 20 or 30 years. It was a trial lawyer's dream. (CBS News)
MLK lieutenant jailed for incest Oct 16, 2008
Charges were brought in Virginia because it does not have a statute of limitations for incest. Virginia law does allow the governor to grant a medical pardon for inmates who are terminally ill and have less than three months to live. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Judge's decision backs city's road annexation Oct 14, 2008
"I find that SCDOT is time-barred ... from contesting any aspect of this annexation because the statute of limitations regarding this matter has run out," Judge Early said in his judgment. City Manager Roger LeDuc said the judge ruled in early September and the highway department had 30 days to appeal. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Europe Deals With Immigration Oct 14, 2008
The statute of limitations on World War II guilt appears to have run out after the murders of Fortuyn and van Gogh. Still, the Dutch didn't embrace some of Verdonk's more extreme ideas, like banning the speaking of foreign languages on the street. (Slate)
Court denies White Fox rehearing Oct 13, 2008
Mountain Grove's contention was that White Fox did not file its lawsuit against the church within the three-year statute of limitations. The Court of Appeals determined unanimously that the trial court erred in concluding that White Fox's suit was filed in a timely manner, thus ruling in the church's favor. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Five Minutes With Lilly Ledbetter Oct 11, 2008
The Supreme Court upheld that decision, which found that the statute of limitations for Ledbetter to sue had run out. Since that time, Ledbetter has become a spokeswoman for equal pay issues. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
AGO slammed for halting Tommy, Balongan probes Oct 10, 2008
In the Balongan case, Hendarman said the assistant attorney general for special crimes had declared the case had exceeded the statute of limitations and was thus out of date. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Prosecutor accused by defense in Fraser case Oct 10, 2008
Many factors contribute to the decision, including availability of evidence and the statute of limitations. Using someone else's alleged misdeed is not a defense unless an attorney can prove someone is being prosecuted over another due to race, creed or another prejudice, he said. (The Union Democrat)
A Crash Course in Credit Cards for College Students Oct 8, 2008
I believe he is referring to negative information that has a statute of limitations normally between 7-10 years. 2. (SmartMoney)
Defense: Reputed Klansman acquittal should stand Oct 7, 2008
The panel's ruling said the statute of limitations for kidnapping had expired in the four decades between Seale's alleged crime and the federal charges ... There's no statute of limitations on state murder charges. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Philly archdiocese warns teens of sexual violence Oct 7, 2008
Prosecutors concluded they could not file criminal charges against priests or their supervisors because of Pennsylvania's statute of limitations. "It is in no plan of God that anyone would be the victim of sexual abuse," Bishop Joseph McFadden told the youngsters Monday. (The Trentonian, NJ)
The low road to the White House Oct 7, 2008
Twenty years is a long time for penance, and most voters seemed willing to abide by a statute of limitations about scandals that date back to the era of phone booths and boom boxes. But all that changed on Ski-Slope Monday when the minute-by-minute chart of the Dow Jones Average looked like a plunge off a mountain. (Salon)
Pope pleads guilty to Tarrant charges Oct 6, 2008
arkangel66 wrote on Oct 4, 2008 2:56 AM:" Wow! I guess I'm coming in late on this one,but I feel I have to put my 2cents worth in. I have seen many cases where the 'victim' will go back later and recant, as some have said you would pray for her. However the life of the accused and their families are forever changed. If I were sitting on a jury, and the fact that the DA dropped charges in one county and allowed such a light sentence on the plea, would tell me right off that the DA didn't have a... (Brownwood Bulletin, TX)
demonstrated bias, Oct 6, 2008
Michael Calderone's Blog: Ifill's book was no secret - Politico. the campaign (actually both) should have been told before the campaign agreed to have her moderate. (Harper's Magazine)
'Starter Wife' starts over on USA Oct 5, 2008
Concluding that even after 800 years the statute of limitations hasn't run out, she sues the entire nation of Mongolia. Living her obliviously misspent life in the town of Valley Village, she is looked after by her sister (played by Silverman's real-life sister Laura), her gay-couple neighbors (Brian Posehn and Steve Agee) and Laura's dimwitted policeman beau (Jay Johnston). (Athens Banner-Herald)
NYT: Crossed paths of Obama, 60s bomber Oct 4, 2008
I dont think theres a statute of limitations on terrorist bombings, Mr. Chapman said in an interview, speaking not of the law but of political and moral implications. If youre in public life, you ought to say, I dont want to be associated with this guy, Mr. Chapman said. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Ad sparks backlash Oct 4, 2008
When asked to investigate the charges, the Pima County Sheriff's Office said the statute of limitations had expired. When Saban retired from the Mesa Police Department, the agency held a farewell gathering at which Saban's former roommate and former Mesa police Officer Rick Davis spoke. (AZCentral)
• Pepcorn could face life in prison Oct 4, 2008
Cannon couldn't charge him for those earlier incidents, because the statute of limitations had passed, he said. Pepcorn was hired by the Cassia County School District in 1966, taught at Burley High School for six years, and retired as a science teacher in 1994 from Burley Junior High School. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Family of son killed in Rawlins crash files suit Oct 4, 2008
Wyoming has a two-year statute of limitations on wrongful death lawsuits. The Halls filed their lawsuit Sept. 9, just short of the deadline. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Gymnasts cleared in Beijing gripe, but not Sydney Oct 3, 2008
The FIG's statute of limitations in disciplinary issues is five years, but it can be extended to 10 years for criminal matters. If cause were found, the punishment could be as severe as stripping medals. (Boston Globe)
Plymouth family expected to sue police in slaying of son 3 years ago Oct 3, 2008
Their window of opportunity is closing fast, however, with just three months left before the statute of limitations for such action runs out. According to an attorney representing the Town of Plymouth and the police, McGrath's family has given strong indication a suit is on the way. (Boston Globe)
Officials say '08 Chinese gymnasts were of age Oct 3, 2008
The FIGs statute of limitations in disciplinary matters is five years, and 10 years for criminal cases, and the international federation is trying to determine whether Australia or Switzerland would have jurisdiction. If cause is found, the punishment could be as severe as stripping the medals. (MSNBC -- International)
Davis trial recanting proves nothing solid Oct 3, 2008
Yes, I know both cases are long outside the current criminal statute of limitations its easy to say you lied under oath when there is no consequence for the prior lie. Perhaps the statute of limitations ought to be extended for witnesses in a capital murder case, since those cases last 20 years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Should people aspire to virginity until they are married? Oct 3, 2008
what I would like to see is some kind of legal option for the people who were the victims of predatory banking (not necessarily a pay-back from the gummint, but either an extension of the statute of limitations or some kind of legal aid program) ... what I would like to see is some kind of legal option for the people who were the victims of predatory banking (not necessarily a pay-back from the gummint, but either an extension of the statute of limitations or some kind of legal aid program). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Atlanta cop indicted again in sexual assault Oct 3, 2008
As a result, Longe s attorney, Jackie Patterson, said the District Attorney s Office could not reindict Longe because he contends the four-year statute of limitations has run out. The District Attorney s Office says it hasn t, pointing to a Georgia law stating that when a case is thrown out, the statute of limitations is extended by six months from the date that it was quashed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Supporting life the No. 1 issue Oct 3, 2008
VoR wrote on Oct 2, 2008 4:53 PM:" Just a logical question. Since you believe that human life begins at conception and since murder has no statute of limitations when why arent you seeking a law requiring that every woman who ever had an abortion be charge with murder and anyone who assisted her be charged as accessories to murder? After all if a woman has the right to kill an unborn child who has full rights at conception. Then she should have the right to kill the kid at any point before its... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Terms of Service Oct 3, 2008
Statute of Limitations. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Service or the TOS must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dallas: Men can't be charged in rapes despite DNA links Sep 25, 2008
But authorities say it is impossible to prosecute them because of an old statute of limitations ... But because of the statute of limitations, there was nothing they could do ... Because of the certainty brought by new technology, Texas' statute of limitations for rape was eliminated in 1996 for cases with suspect DNA. But the U.S. Constitution says those accused of crimes in the past can only be held accountable based on the laws in place at the time. (FOX 11, AZ)
Senate passes cold-cases bill Sep 25, 2008
On Sept. 9, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out Seale's kidnapping conviction, saying it was barred by the statute of limitations. Justice Department prosecutors are appealing. (The Clarion-Ledger)
