Saturday, July 31, 2010
Epstein Faces Sex-Traffic Probe
Epstein Faces Sex-Traffic Probe
It appears that the problems are just beginning for sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Now that the civil litigation and the state charges are over, there is word that the Federal Government may be looking into charges. If this is true, it could mean additional jail time for this former money manager. While justice can sometimes be slow, we can all hope that it remains just.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Court Reverses Florida Campaign Law
Court reversal of Fla. campaign-finance law a win for Scott in GOP gov race
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/court-reversal-of-fla-campaign-finance-law-a-833003.html?
Spencer T. Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, LLC
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http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/state/court-reversal-of-fla-campaign-finance-law-a-833003.html?
Spencer T. Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, LLC
561-665-8020
stk@cohenkuvin.com
Article: Attorneys in multi-million-dollar lawsuit by Treasure Coast furniture dealer rest cases » TCPalm.com
Attorneys in multi-million-dollar lawsuit by Treasure Coast furniture dealer rest cases » TCPalm.com
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2010/jul/28/attorneys-in-multi-million-dollar-lawsuit-by/
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Article: Alt Text: Library of Congress Rulings That Could Have Been | Underwire
In a ruling that would make Steve Jobs march around like Yosemite Sam, the court held that it is perfectly legal to jailbreak your iPhone.
Alt Text: Library of Congress Rulings That Could Have Been | Underwire
http://www.wired.com/underwire/2010/07/alt-text-library-of-congress/
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Article: Major Corporations Are Downloading Those 100 Million Facebook Profiles off BitTorrent
Major Corporations Are Downloading Those 100 Million Facebook Profiles off BitTorrent
http://gizmodo.com/5599970/
If you are concerned you can check the torrent to see who downloaded the information. You have to wonder why major corporations are downloading people's personal information.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Cutting after-surgery complications could save lives, money
Cutting after-surgery complications could save lives, money
One of the biggest problems after surgery is post surgical infections. Hospitals and doctors must wash their hands between patients. This simple task can actually save lives. Patients must also be vigilant in their own healthcare by making sure that their doctors and nurses wash their hands before touching them and only use sterile equipment.
One of the biggest problems after surgery is post surgical infections. Hospitals and doctors must wash their hands between patients. This simple task can actually save lives. Patients must also be vigilant in their own healthcare by making sure that their doctors and nurses wash their hands before touching them and only use sterile equipment.
Move to Restrict Pain Killers Puts Onus on Doctors
From The New York Times:
Move to Restrict Pain Killers Puts Onus on Doctors
Regulators in Washington State are attempting to stem what some see as the excessive use of prescribed narcotics.
http://nyti.ms/bIR9jT
Overdose deaths are the second leading cause of deaths, second only to car accidents. Doctors across the country are not being held accountable for the deaths which are being caused by the over prescription of narcotic pain medications. Someone must hold these professionals responsible! Limitations on medical malpractice liability is not the answer. Shouldn't doctors be held responsible if they give patients that they know are addicted to pain medicine, more drugs? Doctors should not get a free pass on negligent conduct just because they hold an M.D. license.
Spencer T. Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, LLC
561-665-8020
stk@cohenkuvin.com
Move to Restrict Pain Killers Puts Onus on Doctors
Regulators in Washington State are attempting to stem what some see as the excessive use of prescribed narcotics.
http://nyti.ms/bIR9jT
Overdose deaths are the second leading cause of deaths, second only to car accidents. Doctors across the country are not being held accountable for the deaths which are being caused by the over prescription of narcotic pain medications. Someone must hold these professionals responsible! Limitations on medical malpractice liability is not the answer. Shouldn't doctors be held responsible if they give patients that they know are addicted to pain medicine, more drugs? Doctors should not get a free pass on negligent conduct just because they hold an M.D. license.
Spencer T. Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, LLC
561-665-8020
stk@cohenkuvin.com
NYTimes: Ex-Judge Recommends No Charges Against Paterson
From The New York Times:
Ex-Judge Recommends No Charges Against Paterson
The retired judge investigating Gov. David A. Paterson's intervention in a domestic violence case involving a former top aide will not recommend any charges against the governor, according to a person
http://nyti.ms/anOH0F
Spencer Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, LLC
561-665-8020
stk@cohenkuvin.com
Ex-Judge Recommends No Charges Against Paterson
The retired judge investigating Gov. David A. Paterson's intervention in a domestic violence case involving a former top aide will not recommend any charges against the governor, according to a person
http://nyti.ms/anOH0F
Spencer Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, LLC
561-665-8020
stk@cohenkuvin.com
NYTimes: Judge Blocks Disputed Parts of Immigration Law in Arizona
From The New York Times:
Judge Blocks Disputed Parts of Immigration Law in Arizona
The parts of the law that the judge blocked included the sections that called for officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws.
http://nyti.ms/d6a4lP
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Spencer T. Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, LLC
561-665-8020
stk@cohenkuvin.com
Judge Blocks Disputed Parts of Immigration Law in Arizona
The parts of the law that the judge blocked included the sections that called for officers to check a person's immigration status while enforcing other laws.
http://nyti.ms/d6a4lP
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Spencer T. Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, LLC
561-665-8020
stk@cohenkuvin.com
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Fwd: BREAKING NEWS ALERT - Nissan Recalls 51,100 Cubes
Nissan is recalling 51,100 of its Cube hatchbacks in the United States and Canada because of possible problems with fuel spilling during rear-end collisions. In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nissan Motor Co., said Monday tests conducted by NHTSA safety regulators found more fueled spilled than federal standards allow.
Nissan said it will issue a voluntary recall. It notified dealers last week and will contact owners on August 20. Dealers will attach a special projector to prevent leaks. There have been no injuries or incidents reported by drivers, according to Nissan. The recall covers model year 2009 and 2010 Cubes made in 2009.
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Nissan said it will issue a voluntary recall. It notified dealers last week and will contact owners on August 20. Dealers will attach a special projector to prevent leaks. There have been no injuries or incidents reported by drivers, according to Nissan. The recall covers model year 2009 and 2010 Cubes made in 2009.
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Article: Class action lawsuit filed over "overheating" iPads
Class action lawsuit filed over "overheating" iPads
http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2010/07/class-action-lawsuit-filed-over-overheating-ipads.ars
Should be interesting to see how widespread this problem is. Personally I have not noticed any issues, and I have been using my iPad in Florida everywhere from court to the beach.
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Does The Disclosure of Pentagon Documents Really Violate the Law?
Posting of Pentagon documents violates Federal law according to the White House. See story.
Is the disclosure of confidential documents an effective use of the First Amendment and a protection against Government? Or does the disclosure of these documents endanger our troops?
Spencer T. Kuvin
Is the disclosure of confidential documents an effective use of the First Amendment and a protection against Government? Or does the disclosure of these documents endanger our troops?
Spencer T. Kuvin
McDonald's "The Last Airbender Katara" Happy Meal Toy Potentially Deadly, Connecticut's Consumer Protection Commissioner Says - Courant.com
McDonald's "The Last Airbender Katara" Happy Meal Toy Potentially Deadly, Connecticut's Consumer Protection Commissioner Says - Courant.com
Safety apparently is not first for McDonalds. One of their dangerous toys nearly kills a child. While McDonalds clearly should be held responsible for giving small children toys that can kill them, parents must be careful and watch their kids!
If you or your family is injured by a dangerous product call Spencer Kuvin,Esq.
stk@cohenkuvin.com
Safety apparently is not first for McDonalds. One of their dangerous toys nearly kills a child. While McDonalds clearly should be held responsible for giving small children toys that can kill them, parents must be careful and watch their kids!
If you or your family is injured by a dangerous product call Spencer Kuvin,Esq.
stk@cohenkuvin.com
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Israel urges world: Stop Lebanese ships
Israel urges world: Stop Lebanese ships
Stand strong with Israel to stop the false propaganda regarding these dangerous flotillas.
Tell President Obama that he needs to strongly support Israel’s right to defend itself and that Israel can conduct its own investigation into the incident without the intrusion of international bodies.
As the international community is engaged in a biased rush to judgment against Israel and a diplomatic lynching, now is the time for the United States to firmly stand with the Jewish state and its people. The U.S. must show the world that it not only supports Israel's right to defend its borders and citizens against terrorism, but that it supports Israel's right to protect itself from people who pretend to be "peace activists," and parade under the guise of humanitarians while supporting Hamas and violently attacking Israeli military personnel.
Stand strong and show your support. Sign the petition. Sign here
Stand strong with Israel to stop the false propaganda regarding these dangerous flotillas.
Tell President Obama that he needs to strongly support Israel’s right to defend itself and that Israel can conduct its own investigation into the incident without the intrusion of international bodies.
As the international community is engaged in a biased rush to judgment against Israel and a diplomatic lynching, now is the time for the United States to firmly stand with the Jewish state and its people. The U.S. must show the world that it not only supports Israel's right to defend its borders and citizens against terrorism, but that it supports Israel's right to protect itself from people who pretend to be "peace activists," and parade under the guise of humanitarians while supporting Hamas and violently attacking Israeli military personnel.
Stand strong and show your support. Sign the petition. Sign here
Tainted Drywall dangers: Thieves, scammers among 'experts’ offering a fix to desperate homeowners
Chinese drywall is causing disasters for homeowners across the state of Florida. Don't get caught by scam artists who promise to remediate your home. Contact an annorney first to determine what your rights are, and how you should properly go about fixing your home.
Tainted Drywall dangers: Thieves, scammers among 'experts’ offering a fix to desperate homeowners
Tainted Drywall dangers: Thieves, scammers among 'experts’ offering a fix to desperate homeowners
Friday, July 23, 2010
Jeffrey Epstein Is Not A Billionaire
Forbes Magazine -
Jeffrey Epstein, the underage massage king of Palm Beach, was back in the headlines this week: "Billionaire pedophile goes free," (Daily Beast) "billionare hedge funder" (Business Insider)billionaire sex offender" (Epstein's Florida NBC affiliate). "
What are they talking about? The guy they freed this week after pleading guilty to soliciting an underage prostitute is NOT A BILLIONAIRE. We repeat: not a billionaire. More likely he is worth a fraction of that. Because of so much uncertainty around his numbers, he's never been included in the Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans.
The source of his wealth -- a money management firm in the U.S. Virgin Islands -- generates no public records, nor has hisLeslie Wexner, billionaire founder of The Limited clothing chain, was widely believed to be his benefactor for years and the major source of his wealth: at one time, Epstein was listed as a trustee of The Wexner Foundation, and Wexner reportedly bought Epstein a $13 million New York apartment. client list ever been released. One known client,
But once Epstein was charged with engaging in sexual activity with minors, Wexner dropped his old friend, replacing him with JPMorgan's Dennis Hersch. Without Wexner's backing, Epstein is almost certainly not a billionaire -- so why is he continually labeled one in the press?
It may all come down to an accident of wording. When asked to turn over his finances to the Florida court in May to establish punitive damages, Epstein's lawyers "agreed to a confidential stipulation that his net worth is in excess of nine figures." The Palm Beach Post ran a story following this filing, deeming Epstein a billionaire, while nine figures makes him only a multimillionaire.
"It was a bone of contention with Esptein's lawyers," said Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represented three of Epstein's alleged victims on the case, of the "billionaire" designation. "In the litigation itself we were never able to get him to produce verified financial information. The 'nine figures' came by negotiation. It kept going up and up and up. They started at zero -- they wouldn't tell us at all."
Kuvin added that he and his team "pursued every possible angle" to find out Epstein's net worth but found that much of his wealth is offshore. "We'll never know now because everything was resolved out of court," he said.
Kuvin added that, for the three young women he represented, Epstein's net worth and the resulting amount of settlement they received did not matter compared to the "psychological pain" caused.
"For my clients, the money didn't really matter," he said. "It was more anger than anything."
~ Spencer Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, P.A.
http://www.cohenkuvin.com/
561-665-8020
Jeffrey Epstein, the underage massage king of Palm Beach, was back in the headlines this week: "Billionaire pedophile goes free," (Daily Beast) "billionare hedge funder" (Business Insider)billionaire sex offender" (Epstein's Florida NBC affiliate). "
What are they talking about? The guy they freed this week after pleading guilty to soliciting an underage prostitute is NOT A BILLIONAIRE. We repeat: not a billionaire. More likely he is worth a fraction of that. Because of so much uncertainty around his numbers, he's never been included in the Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans.
The source of his wealth -- a money management firm in the U.S. Virgin Islands -- generates no public records, nor has hisLeslie Wexner, billionaire founder of The Limited clothing chain, was widely believed to be his benefactor for years and the major source of his wealth: at one time, Epstein was listed as a trustee of The Wexner Foundation, and Wexner reportedly bought Epstein a $13 million New York apartment. client list ever been released. One known client,
But once Epstein was charged with engaging in sexual activity with minors, Wexner dropped his old friend, replacing him with JPMorgan's Dennis Hersch. Without Wexner's backing, Epstein is almost certainly not a billionaire -- so why is he continually labeled one in the press?
It may all come down to an accident of wording. When asked to turn over his finances to the Florida court in May to establish punitive damages, Epstein's lawyers "agreed to a confidential stipulation that his net worth is in excess of nine figures." The Palm Beach Post ran a story following this filing, deeming Epstein a billionaire, while nine figures makes him only a multimillionaire.
"It was a bone of contention with Esptein's lawyers," said Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who represented three of Epstein's alleged victims on the case, of the "billionaire" designation. "In the litigation itself we were never able to get him to produce verified financial information. The 'nine figures' came by negotiation. It kept going up and up and up. They started at zero -- they wouldn't tell us at all."
Kuvin added that he and his team "pursued every possible angle" to find out Epstein's net worth but found that much of his wealth is offshore. "We'll never know now because everything was resolved out of court," he said.
Kuvin added that, for the three young women he represented, Epstein's net worth and the resulting amount of settlement they received did not matter compared to the "psychological pain" caused.
"For my clients, the money didn't really matter," he said. "It was more anger than anything."
~ Spencer Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, P.A.
http://www.cohenkuvin.com/
561-665-8020
Ford Records Another Profit, And Sees More Gains Ahead
DEARBORN, Mich. — The Ford Motor Company on Friday said it earned $2.6 billion in the second quarter and expected to have more cash than debt by the end of 2011.
It was the fifth consecutive quarterly profit for Ford, whose turnaround has been gaining momentum as it has increased sales and market share in the United States.
- Spencer Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, P.A.
http://www.cohenkuvin.com/
It was the fifth consecutive quarterly profit for Ford, whose turnaround has been gaining momentum as it has increased sales and market share in the United States.
- Spencer Kuvin
Cohen & Kuvin, P.A.
http://www.cohenkuvin.com/
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Auto safety experts question makeup of panels studying runaway vehicles
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/20/AR2010072004272.html
By Kimberly Kindy
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 20, 2010; 3:57 PM
Auto safety experts are criticizing the makeup of two advisory panels that are charged with determining the role of electronics in the sudden unintended acceleration of vehicles.
There are no electronics experts on Toyota Motor Corp.'s seven-member panel and just three on the National Academies of Science's 12-member panel.
"We are very concerned. The outcome and recommendations from these committees will be shaped by who serves on them," said Joan Claybrook, former head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and president emeritus of Public Citizen, the consumer advocacy group. "There is a real absence of engineering expertise, particularly in this area of electronics."
The panels were created in response to congressional hearings this spring, where lawmakers sought information about why runaway vehicles were on the rise and about the federal government's failure to address the problem. So far, 93 people have died in collisions involving the reported sudden unintended acceleration of Toyota vehicles, according to NHTSA data. More than 8 million of the manufacturer's vehicles have been recalled.
Toyota chose former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater to chair its panel. Slater defended the members he selected, saying he wanted individuals with experience on similar panels and a broad-based knowledge about automotive technology.
"I was looking for people who have the ability to reach out to other experts and reserve judgment," Slater said in an interview. "I'm proud of this panel. They have a wealth of experience, and we will be seeking out electronics experts and other experts during the course of our work."
As for the NAS panel, auto safety experts fear that conflicts of interests with four of the panel members will taint its findings: Two members make up the bulk of the electrical expertise, but the engineers spent most of their careers at Ford Motor Co., which ranks just below Toyota in the incidence of runaway vehicles.
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"There are two members for whom we have disclosed conflicts of interest that are unavoidable," said Stephen R. Godwin, director of the NAS Transportation Research Board. "You have to understand how the industry operates, and the committee needs to know what questions to ask."
Watchdog groups are also concerned about a panel member who owns a consulting firm with his son and once worked for Exponent Inc., the company that has conducted recent research for Toyota. The research rejected electronics and malfunctioning electronic throttles as the cause of sudden acceleration.
In response to early criticism, NAS removed one committee member, former NHTSA administrator Nicole Nason. Nason was at the helm during a critical point when the agency was asked to take a more aggressive role with the runaway acceleration problems but failed to do so.
Godwin said the council is planning to add three members with electronics expertise but did not say when the members would be appointed.
"If the safety community wouldn't have raised a fuss, would they have agreed to add new people?" said Clarence Ditlow, executive director for the Center for Auto Safety. "I doubt it, and I'm waiting to see who those people will be. If they have three new people from the auto industry, I would find that disappointing."
The NAS committee has 18 months to research the runaway-vehicle problem before submitting a final report to NHTSA.
Slater said the Toyota panel has about a one-year timeline. He said he hopes to consult with the National Academies committee.
Clarence Ditlow
Executive Director
Center for Auto Safety
1825 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20009
By Kimberly Kindy
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 20, 2010; 3:57 PM
Auto safety experts are criticizing the makeup of two advisory panels that are charged with determining the role of electronics in the sudden unintended acceleration of vehicles.
There are no electronics experts on Toyota Motor Corp.'s seven-member panel and just three on the National Academies of Science's 12-member panel.
"We are very concerned. The outcome and recommendations from these committees will be shaped by who serves on them," said Joan Claybrook, former head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and president emeritus of Public Citizen, the consumer advocacy group. "There is a real absence of engineering expertise, particularly in this area of electronics."
The panels were created in response to congressional hearings this spring, where lawmakers sought information about why runaway vehicles were on the rise and about the federal government's failure to address the problem. So far, 93 people have died in collisions involving the reported sudden unintended acceleration of Toyota vehicles, according to NHTSA data. More than 8 million of the manufacturer's vehicles have been recalled.
Toyota chose former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater to chair its panel. Slater defended the members he selected, saying he wanted individuals with experience on similar panels and a broad-based knowledge about automotive technology.
"I was looking for people who have the ability to reach out to other experts and reserve judgment," Slater said in an interview. "I'm proud of this panel. They have a wealth of experience, and we will be seeking out electronics experts and other experts during the course of our work."
As for the NAS panel, auto safety experts fear that conflicts of interests with four of the panel members will taint its findings: Two members make up the bulk of the electrical expertise, but the engineers spent most of their careers at Ford Motor Co., which ranks just below Toyota in the incidence of runaway vehicles.
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"There are two members for whom we have disclosed conflicts of interest that are unavoidable," said Stephen R. Godwin, director of the NAS Transportation Research Board. "You have to understand how the industry operates, and the committee needs to know what questions to ask."
Watchdog groups are also concerned about a panel member who owns a consulting firm with his son and once worked for Exponent Inc., the company that has conducted recent research for Toyota. The research rejected electronics and malfunctioning electronic throttles as the cause of sudden acceleration.
In response to early criticism, NAS removed one committee member, former NHTSA administrator Nicole Nason. Nason was at the helm during a critical point when the agency was asked to take a more aggressive role with the runaway acceleration problems but failed to do so.
Godwin said the council is planning to add three members with electronics expertise but did not say when the members would be appointed.
"If the safety community wouldn't have raised a fuss, would they have agreed to add new people?" said Clarence Ditlow, executive director for the Center for Auto Safety. "I doubt it, and I'm waiting to see who those people will be. If they have three new people from the auto industry, I would find that disappointing."
The NAS committee has 18 months to research the runaway-vehicle problem before submitting a final report to NHTSA.
Slater said the Toyota panel has about a one-year timeline. He said he hopes to consult with the National Academies committee.
Clarence Ditlow
Executive Director
Center for Auto Safety
1825 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20009
No Ruling on AZ Law
After hearings on the constitutionality of AZ immigration law, still no ruling.
No ruling after hearings on Ariz. immigration law
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/nation/no-ruling-after-hearings-on-ariz-immigration-law-816915.html?cxtype=rss_news_220987
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No ruling after hearings on Ariz. immigration law
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