Daily News Corrections
Lawyer Chases Down Columnist Novak After Accident
Updated at 9:50 a.m. Friday to add new details and to correct Liljenquist’s age, which initially was reported by police to be 66. Corrected at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to note that Novak is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. The Journal regrets the error.
Okla. Bar GC Accused of Groping and Biting Woman
Story was corrected 2:30 p.m. July 1 to note that Remington Park is a horse track/casino.
Diversity Manager Hiring Rises, But Are They Effective?
Because of a reporting error, post was corrected at 3:41 p.m. to reflect that in last year’s survey, 50 percent of law firms reported having a diversity manager. The Journal regrets the error.
Retire at 50? Many Firms Offer Early Option, But Few Match O’Melveny’s
Post corrected on March 14 to note that it was the EEOC who brought suit on behalf of demoted Sidley partners. The ABA Journal regrets the error.
Boston Bar Prez Decries Law’s Focus on Money
Story was corrected at 1:15 p.m. March 10 to note the correct spelling of Anthony Doniger’s name.
Does Lawyer’s E-Mail Snooping Merit 2-Year Suspension?
Story was corrected at 7:15 p.m. March 4 to note that Michael Markins practices in Charleston, W.V.
Padilla Sues Counterterrorism Policy Architect John Yoo
A quote attributed to Jonathan Freiman, a lawyer for Jose Padilla, was in response to a reporter’s question. The ABA Journal regrets the error.
Worth Mag. Lists Top Lawyers for the Wealthy
Corrected 7:15 a.m., CST, to reflect that the Worth list is upcoming and to note that the links refer to the 2006 list. The ABA Journal regrets the error.
Minn. US Atty Steps Down, Amid More Rumored Resignations
Headline was corrected to note that Paulose is U.S. Attorney, 8:04 a.m. Nov. 21, CST. The ABA Journal regrets the error.
Denmark Office Splits from DLA Piper
This post was corrected to clarify that the Denmark office previously had an exclusive referral relationship with DLA Piper and was not fully integrated with the firm. The ABA Journal regrets the error.
Magazine Corrections
How I Learned to Litigate at the Movies
In "How I Learned to Litigate at the Movies," August, the following photo credits should have been included: Max Dolberg photographed Michael Asimow and Paul Bergman; Daniel Root photographed Steven Rosen; Gary Yasaki photographed M.J. Tocci; and Rick Hovis photographed Michael Tigar.
Acrobat 9 May Not Flip You
In "Acrobat 9 May Not Flip You," August, certain statistics reported about Adobe¹s Acrobat 9 software and the Acrobat.com online program were incorrect. The online service provides 5 gigabytes of free shared space, not 2GB as reported. It does not offer the ability to compare two versions of a PDF; that capability belongs to Acrobat 9. The price for Acrobat 9 Pro was also in error: It is $449, not $499. And in discussing changes in Bates numbering, the story listed capabilities as new to Acrobat 9 that are available in Acrobat 8. There are other new capabilities, including the ability to add prefixes or suffixes, load from a folder and output to a designated folder.
The Journal regrets the errors.
Still No Bed of Roses
In "Still No Bed of Roses," June, a Tampa, Fla., divorce lawyer who is a partner at Harris & Hunt was mistakenly identified as Nancy Hunt. Her name is Nancy Harris.
The Journal regrets the error.
The J.D.-Hendrix Experience
The "J.D.-Hendrix Experience," May, was given the wrong byline. The story was written by G.M. Filisko.
Making the Case for Change
In "Making the Case for Change," April, two photo credits were omitted. Judge Shira A. Scheindlin's photo was provided by Redux/New York Times, and David Boies' photo was provided by AP images.
The Journal regrets the error.
“Holy Cross-Claim, Batman!”
An article on legal-themed graphic novels, "Holy Cross-Claim, Batman!" April, incorrectly stated that the National Center for State Courts requires a 1,000-copy order. There is no minimum order.
The Journal regrets the error.
The G-Man
A firm represented by Stephen Susman, Sky Technologies, was incorrectly identified. The firm is based in Boston.
The Journal regrets the error.
The Garcetti Effect
In “The Garcetti effect,” January, it was incorrectly stated, due to an editing error, that the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Garcetti v. Ceballos “overturned the long-standing balancing test for public employee free-speech cases.” In its decision, the court raised the threshold for protection of free speech by public employees under the so-called Pickering-Connick test, but did not overturn it.
The Journal regrets the error.
ForeBlawggers
CLARIFICATION: Some readers of the "ABA Journal Blawg 100," December, 2007, page 30, incorrectly inferred that David Lat, author of Above the Law, was fired or asked to resign from the New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office because of his blogging. As the story said, "he left willingly."
Friends of the Court Are Friends of Mine
In "Friends of the Court Are Friends of Mine," November, 2007, the counsel of record for Granholm v. Heald was incorrectly identified. James Alexander Tanford and Robert D. Epstein brought the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Kathleen Sullivan argued it. The Journal regrets the error.
Setting Precedent In Two Wars
In “Setting Precedent in Two Wars,” September, John M. Ferren was identified as a D.C. circuit judge. He is a senior judge on the D.C. Court of Appeals.
The Journal regrets the error.
Accounting for Lives
A sentence in “Accounting for Lives,” September 2007, incorrectly suggests that Donald W. Goodrich, chair of Families of September 11, holds the view that single-sum payments for noneconomic damages by the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund devalued the lives of older victims. In fact, Goodrich says the fund’s formula undervalued the lives of younger victims.
The Journal regrets the error.
The Body in Question
It was incorrectly reported in “The Body in Question,” July 2007, that the Kent County, Mich., coroner had retained the brain of a deceased 91-year-old man following an autopsy in 2005. The autopsy was performed by a private pathologist not associated with the county who is under contract to the hospital in which the man died.
The Journal regrets the error.
Philadelphia Fee-dom
"Philadelphia Fee-dom" July (2007) should have credited Tancred Schiavoni, a partner in the New York City office of O’Melveny & Myers, for successfully arguing the appellate case In re Congoleum Corp., 426 F.3d 675 (2005). His firm represented Century Indemnity Corp., one of the key parties involved. The Journal regrets the error.
The Secrets of Million-Dollar Solos
In "The Secrets of Million Dollar Solos," April (2007), page 39, Don Keenan's age is given as 50. He is 54. The article also suggests that Keenan, having completed his officer candidate his officer candidate school training, was waiting to be sent to Vietnam. Keenan, in fact, returned to school after finishing the program and would have been sent to Vietnam upon graduation, but the Marine Corps began downsizing in the interim.
Fantasy Life, Real Law
In "Fantasy Life, Real Law," March (2007), page 42, the virtual Second Life Bar Association was incorrectly identified, due to an editing error, as the Linden Bar Association. The Journal regrets the error.
A Tangled Trail of Discovery
"A Tangled Trail of Discovery" March (2007), page 36, indicated forensic examiner Craig Ball was based in San Antonio. He is based in Austin, Texas. The Journal regrets the error.
Cabin Fever
"Cabin Fever," February (2007), page 71, incorrectly stated that an Indiana murder trial took place in Indianapolis, when in fact it took place in a court in Morgan County. The Journal regrets the error.
On The Hunt For Laterals
"On the Hunt for Laterals," October 2006, page 27, incorrectly stated where the Florida firm Fowler White Boggs Banker is based: It is in Tampa, not Miami. The Journal regrets the error.
When Two Become One
In the September 2006 Life Audit, page 60, information was inadvertently omitted from the bio of Life Audit financial expert Thomas A. Haunty, CFP. Haunty offers investment advisory services through Marathon Advisors Inc., securities through CRI Securities LLC and Securian Financial Services Inc., Member NASD/SIPC. Securian Financial Services Inc. is not affiliated with Marathon Advisors LLC. CRI Securities LLC and Marathon Advisors Inc. are affiliated. CRI Securities LLC, Marathon Advisors Inc. and their affiliates operate under the marketing name North Star Resource Group. Tracking #0716-2006-17508 DOFU:1-9-2006
Worthy Work
Santa Monica, Calif., art lawyer Jessica Darraby, a former gallery owner and director who commented on art appraisals in "Worthy Work," August 2006, page 20 is not a qualified appraiser herself, as the article stated. The Journal regrets the error.
Same Happy, Another Hour
"Same Happy, Another Hour," April 2006, page 29, incorrectly identified an organizer of a brown bag lunch for the Minnesota Women Lawyers Association. Minneapolis lawyer Mary O'Brien helped organize the event. The Journal regrets the error.
Hidden Harassment
In "Hidden Harassment," page 42, the man identified as Benjamin Hill III in the photo on page 46 is actually George Collins. The Journal regrets the error.
Riding Out the Storm
In "Riding Out the Storm," February 2006, page 32, Charles P. Adams said his New Orleans firm did not eliminate any lawyer or staff positions. However, while Adams and Reese continued to pay all employees for two weeks after the storm hit, jobs were not held for staff who could not relocate to Baton Rouge, La., by Sept. 23. Those unable to meet the deadline were invited to reapply for their jobs when they were able to relocate. Several did so and are back at work at the firm.
New Fight for Voting Rights
"New Fight for Voting Rights," January 2006, page 42, misidentified Joaquin G. Avila's current residence because of an editor's error. Avila is a law professor at Seattle University. He is formerly of Compton, Calif. The Journal regrets the error.
Flying Under the Radar
"Flying Under the Radar," January 2006, page 34, stated that 100,000 cases per year are filed in Missouri's 44th Judicial Circuit. However, this is in fact the number of cases filed annually in all of Missouri. And while 80 percent of the 44th Circuit's 820 cases per year are related to methamphetamine charges, as stated in the article, that percentage does not apply statewide. The Journal regrets the error.
Cases & Controversies
"Cases & Controversies," October 2005, page 38, incorrectly stated, due to an editor's error, that the U.S. Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison ordered Secretary of State James Madison to deliver a judicial commission to William Marbury. Although the decision was critical of Madison, it didn't order him to deliver the commission since the court lacked authority to make this order. The article also misstated what Brown v. Board outlawed. The decision, of course, outlawed segregation, not desegregation, as the text stated. The Journal regrets the errors.
Watch What You Say
Due to en editor's error, "Watch What You Say," October 2005, page 58, stated that the Florida Bar requires lawyers to submit proposed ad materials to a review committee before publication. Lawyers are required only to submit ads simultaneously with first use. The Journal regrets the error.
Moving on Up
In "Moving on Up," September 2005, page 12, Studley was incorrectly identified as a real estate management firm. Studley is a brokerage firm specializing in tenant representation. The Journal regrets the error.
Lost in the Law
In "Lost in the Law," August 2005, page 80, the artist for the story's illustration was misidentified. Richard Tuschman should have been credited. The Journal regrets the error.
The Uncertain Science of Evidence
Because of an editor's error, in "The Uncertain Science of Evidence," July 2005, page 48, Frye v. United States, was not correctly identified as a ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The Journal regrets the error.
The Strategic Lawyer
Because of an editor's error, in "The Strategic Lawyer," July 2005, page 42, professor and lawyer G. Richard Shell was not correctly identified. The Journal regrets the error.
Home Again
In "Home Again," June 2005, page 32, Holland & Hart marketing director Mark Beese was not correctly identified. The Journal regrets the error.
Guiding Principals
Because of an editor's error in "Guiding Principals," June 2005, page 42, mentor Clark Waddoups' firm was not correctly identified as Parr Waddoups Brown Gee & Loveless. The Journal regrets the error.
The Verdict on Juries
The April 2005 ABA Connection Article, "The Verdict on Juries," page 40, misidentified Phoenix attorney Patricia Lee Refo's affiliation with the ABA Litigation Section. Refo is the immediate-past chair. The Journal regrets the error.
Access Denied
In "Access Denied," March 2005, page 24, the name of CIA traitor Aldrich Ames was misspelled. The Journal regrets the error.
New Test for DUI Defense
"New Test for DUI Defense," February 2005, page 34, should have stated drivers walking heel-to-toe in a standard field sobriety test can't have more than a half-inch between heel and toe. The Journal regrets the error.
Spam I Am
The news article "Spam I Am," January 2005, page 22, incorrectly states that the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct include guidelines for how to address and write e-mail advertisements. The Model Rules do not include such guidelines for written advertisements, which are commonly believed to apply to e-mail. The Journal regrets the error.
The Top Ten in Tech
December's (2004) cover story, "The Top Ten in Tech," page 34, mistakenly states that "lawyers who know their way around the [federal court] system can quickly see what documents their opponents have been researching." In fact, lawyers cannot see what their opponents have been researching. That information can be accessed only by authorized federal court staff if they need it to resolve a security or billing concern. What the feature article should have said is that lawyers can see whether their opponents have received documents and filings associated with a particular case. The Journal regrets the error.
Mr. President, Esq.
"Mr. President, Esq.," November 2004, page 66, mistakenly stated that William Howard Taft died while chief justice of the United States. In fact, Taft resigned Feb. 3, 1930, a little more than a month before his death. The Journal regrets the error.
You Gotta Have Art
"You Gotta Have Art," November 2004, page 22, misidentified the new job title of Debbi Cohen, the director of labor relations at NRG Energy Inc. in Princeton, N.J. The article also mistakenly reported that Cohen expects to host meetings of the department heads and outside counsel in her new office. She does, however, display her artwork in her work area. The Journal regrets the error.
M.D. With a Mission
CLARIFICATION: "M.D. With a Mission," August, 2004, page 40, should have noted that Dr. Mark A. Hurt is engaged primarily in the private practice of dermatopathology in Saint Louis County, Mo. His academic appointment with Washington University School of Medicine is as an unpaid instructor in clinical medicine, teaching dermatopathology to residents.
Ensuring Insurance
"Ensuring Insurance," July 2004, page 61, incorrectly reported that five states require lawyers to disclose on their annual registration statements whether they maintain malpractice insurance. We have learned that a sixth state, Kansas, also requires this. The Journal regrets the error.
The Changing Face of Gay Legal Issues
"The Changing Face of Gay Legal Issues," July, 2004, page 46, should have noted that the Working Group on Same-Sex Marriages and Non-Marital Unions is part of the ABA Section of Family Law. Also, the name of Boston lawyer and group member Tamara Kolz was misspelled. The Journal regrets the errors.
A Question of Class
"A Question of Class," July, 2004, page 36, misidentified the era of the 19th-century composer Chopin. The Journal regrets the error.
Finite Federalism
In "Finite Federalism," July, 2004, Page 20, the name of Harvard law professor Samuel Bagenstos was misspelled. The Journal regrets the error.
Rally for the Rule of Law
"Rally for the Rule of Law," June, 2004, page 8, misidentified the ABA/U.N. Development Programme International Legal Resource Center, which recruits pro bono experts. The Journal regrets the error.
Hometown Advantage
"Hometown Advantage," May, 2004, page 28, mistakenly stated that West Virginia limits pro hac vice admissions to three cases per lifetime. Under Rule 8 of the West Virginia Rules for Admission to the Practice of Law, "If the applicant's appearances within the state...within the past 24 months are numerous or frequent...the court...shall deny such person the continuing privilege of appearance." The Journal regrets the error.
Debts and Taxes
"Debts and Taxes," February (2004), page 16, incorrectly places the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation Committee that Newark, N.J., lawyer Stuart J. Glick co-chairs in the ABA Business Law Section. The committee is part of the Litigation Section.
The Journal regrets the error.
Novel Ideas
"Novel Ideas," February (2007), Page 34, misidentified Stephen Horn's position. Horn is general counsel to a Boston-based corporation. His is no longer associated with a law firm. The Journal regrets the error.