We’ve posted fresh stories in the EoD News Archive some of which are most deserving of comment.
As a dispatch from the Land of the Gimme-Gimme’s and the Home of the I-Want-Mores, a frequent EoD theme is the increasing number of people comfortable and willing to loot the assets of others. Participation of the legal industry [...]
Nashville at law: Danner estate feuds center on loans’ ‘accepted practice’
E. Thomas Wood
March 8, 2010
NashvillePost.com
http://www.nashvillepost.com/news/2010/3/8/nashville_at_law_danner_estate_feuds_center_on_loans_accepted_practice
When Shoney’s entrepreneur Ray Danner died in August 2008, he left behind a great fortune — and a great mess. Lately, the legal writs have been flying once again as the battle over Danner’s millions grinds on.
Raymond L. Danner Jr. of [...]
Widow suing “Judge Larry” can’t recall how he wronged her
Says she freely gave gifts to judge and his family
Tonya Alanez
March 7, 2010
South Florida Sun Sentinel
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-judge-seidlin-lawsuit-20100305,0,2557016.story
A wealthy, elderly widow is suing her neighbors, former Broward Circuit Judge Larry Seidlin and his wife, but doesn’t seem to know why, according to a deposition transcript.
Barbara Kasler, 84, said [...]
Former attorney pleads guilty
Matthew Hamilton
March 2, 2010
The News-Star (LA)
http://www.thenewsstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20103020320
A former Monroe attorney accused of stealing thousand of dollars from his clients pleaded guilty Monday in 4th Judicial District Court.
Bernard Grenrood, 72, pleaded guilty to 6 counts of theft in excess of $500. Under Louisiana law, theft in excess of $500 carries a maximum prison sentence [...]
Inheritance Case: Another Grubby Tale From Probate Court
Rick Green
March 5, 2010
The Hartford Courant
http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-probate-green0305.artmar05,0,4129040.column
Shortly before 92-year-old Josephine Smoron died last June, Southington Probate Judge Bryan F. Meccariello approved a dramatic change to her will, handing her property to three local churches and bypassing her longtime caretaker.
Sam Manzo, caretaker for nearly 25 years at the sprawling Valley [...]