October 31st, 2008 by Leeds Morelli & Brown
Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC: Legal Blog
The Senate race in North Carolina between incumbent Elizabeth Dole (wife of former senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole) and challenger Kay Hagan stands out as one of the most contentious and nasty of this election cycle. Recently the Dole campaign released a television ad suggesting that Kay Hagan is “godless.” The ad has sparked outrage from many circles and already has lead to legal action being taken in protest. Ms. Hagan disputes these claims as she is a devout Presbyterian. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Discrimination |
October 29th, 2008 by Leeds Morelli & Brown
Leeds Morelli & Brown, LLP: Law Firm Blog
Oscar winning actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother and brother were shot dead in their Chicago home on October 24, 2008. A mere three days later, Police discovered Hudson’s 7-year-old nephew’s body with multiple gun shot wounds in an abandoned car. Media outlets have reported that the man police sources have pinpointed as the primary suspect is William Balfour, the estranged husband of Jennifer Hudson’s sister. Balfour is currently on parole after serving jail time for attempted murder. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Divorce |
October 27th, 2008 by Leeds Morelli & Brown
After seven years of marriage Madonna and her husband, Guy Ritchie, have decided to divorce. Although no settlement has been reached at present, reports indicate that both parties want an amiable and quick resolution to the process.
The Attorneys at Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C. commend Madonna and Guy Ritchie on their decision to handle this difficult time in their lives in a mature fashion. In a world of contentious high profile divorces like the fiascos involving Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills as well as Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook, it is refreshing to see this couple is attempting to take the high road. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Employment Law |
October 24th, 2008 by Leeds Morelli & Brown
Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C. Addresses a Titanic Problem: Millvina Dean
New York Law Firm Blog
BBC news recently reported that Millvina Dean, the 96 year old last survivor of the Titanic, will be auctioning off mementos she has kept from the ill fated voyage. While the prospect of owning a piece of history no doubt has many collectors swooning, the reason for the sale gave the attorneys of the law firm of Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C. pause. Ms. Dean is selling the relics because she needs the money to fund her care in a nursing home. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Estate & Probate Administration |
October 16th, 2008 by Leeds Morelli & Brown
Leeds Morelli Brown, Law Firm Blog
On October 10, 2008, Connecticut’s Supreme Court ruled that gay and lesbian couples have the right to marry. Connecticut is the third state, after Massachusetts and California, to decide that its state constitution mandates that its citizens be treated equally when applying for marriage licenses, regardless of their sexual orientation. Civil unions and domestic partnerships are offered to same-sex couples in New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, Oregon, Hawaii, Maine, Washington and the District of Columbia. New York recognizes same sex unions from other jurisdictions. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Divorce |
October 13th, 2008 by Leeds Morelli & Brown
Christie Brinkley Fights Back Against Her Ex-Husband
Divorce Blog Christie Brinkley is fighting back against her ex-husband, Peter Cook, claiming that his recent interview with Barbara Walters on “20/20” violated the terms of their divorce. Peter Cook sat down with Barbara Walters in an effort to set the record straight after the media aired the sordid details of the couple’s break-up during their nasty divorce. Cook, who during the trial admitted to having an affair with his then 18-year-old assistant, told Barbara Walters he hoped the world will see that he is not the scumbag pervert that he has been painted to be. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Divorce |
October 10th, 2008 by Leeds Morelli & Brown
Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C. – Fighting to Get You Your Fair Share
Marriage, Divorce : Couple Splits house in Half
Various internet news pages are reporting that a Married Couple in Cambodia recently decided to end their union. Rather than bother with the expense of an attorney to help sort out their affairs, the couple physically divided their home. The wife kept her half of the home and the husband dragged his across the village to a new location. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Divorce |
October 9th, 2008 by Leeds Morelli & Brown
Leeds Morelli & Brown Will Not Tolerate Sexual Harassment
Many New York media outlets are reporting that a $600 million dollar sexual harassment suit has been brought against The Hawaiian Tropic Zone, a “restaurant” in Times Square. The restaurant bills itself as “the hottest place on Earth,” and offers patrons the chance to vote for the favorite waitress clad in nothing but the most revealing bikinis. Four female employees of The Hawaiian Tropic Zone are alleging that Anthony Rakis, their former boss, subjected them to sexual harassment and assault and their complaints to management went unanswered.
No matter what occupation one engages in, even if it involves adult themed entertainment, an employee must be entitled to a harassment free work environment. No employer has the right to treat an employee in such a manner and there is no excuse for this sort of conduct. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Employment Law |
October 3rd, 2008 by Leeds Morelli & Brown
Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C. – Safe Haven Law
On October 2, 2008, the Today Show reported that a father in Nebraska dropped off nine of his ten children, ranging in ages one to seventeen, at an Omaha Hospital because he was no longer able to cope with raising his children. This recently widower father walked out of the hospital with no questions asked. The reason behind this is the controversial Nebraska Safe Haven Law. Extended family members have placed the blame on this newly enacted law, suggesting that if it were not for this law, he would have turned to family for help.
All states have a version of a Safe Haven law, which allows mothers to leave a newborn at a hospital or fire department, and walk away with no questions asked and without fear of prosecution. New York’s version of the law, passed in 2000, the Abandoned Infant Protection Act, decriminalizes the act of abandoning an infant, so long as the baby was left at a specified safe place and someone was informed. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Divorce |
October 1st, 2008 by Leeds Morelli & Brown
Heath Ledger’s Daughter to Inherit Entire Estate
Ledger’s father has gifted everything to Matilda Rose.
It has been reported that every penny of Heath Ledger’s estate, estimated to be $20 million, will go to his two-year old daughter Matilda Rose. Heath Ledger, whose most notable roles include a cowboy in Brokeback Mountain and the Joker in the summer blockbuster The Dark Knight, passed away in January of a prescription drug overdose. The late actor’s estate is being probated in his hometown, Perth, Australia. His will named his parents and sisters as the beneficiaries of his estate, leaving out his only daughter. Ledger’s will was done two years before the birth of his daughter with Brokeback Mountain co-star Michelle Williams. There was speculation as to whether Ledger’s former lover, Michelle Williams, would file a claim against the estate. However, Ledger’s father has confirmed that no such claim exists and the family has gifted everything to Matilda Rose. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Estate & Probate Administration |