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31 Dec, 2006 7:20 am
... his wife are calling it quits. In a statement issued through their lawyers, Juanita and Michael Jordan announced that they have "mutually and amicably decided to end their 17- ... in suburban Highland Park and half of the rest of the couple's property.
In July, a judge rejected a lawsuit brought by Jordan's former lover, Karla Knafel, who said that ... $5 million for her silence, and for not
filing a paternity suit when she learned she was pregant in 1991. Jordan denies making any promises. Juanita and ...
4 Dec, 2007 12:36 pm
Last December, Michael Jordan and wife had a divorce settlement on the table, ready and waiting for
the former Chicago Bulls superstar's signature. Now, after a year of negotiations over the particulars of the settlement, Jordan has reportedly
signed off on the final amount to be paid to his ex-wife, Juanita ... Marcia Murphey. The London Times, which broke the story, claims that part of the settlement includes
Jordan's seven-acre ranch in Chicago, and also includes custody of their three ...
7 Mar 9:00 pm
Hesitant to promote Nike -- which at least in the past has had some overseas contractors who imposed substandard working conditions at best -- I like Mike in this Nike commercial
(posted at Conflict Zen) where he underlines how success is impossible without risking loss. Investing in loss is a central principle in the t'ai chi martial art that I practice daily.
T'ai chi master Cheng Man Ch'ing talked of investing in loss not for purposes of losing, but for purposes of yielding initially to the ...
25 Oct 12:53 pm
... . What was so special about a shoe that it elicited a promise during recruiting wars - it was a Nike Air Jordan, and yes, Marcus is the son
of that Jordan.ARTICLEURL The only problem was the coaches making the promise had neglected to clear it with the athletic ... contract. In
addition, should the university attempt to stand firm against Marcus' in his decision to wear only Air Jordan's, it could find itself facing a
lawsuit (funded by Nike?) asserting a student's right to wear the clothes that he ...
7 Nov, 2008 4:01 am
Shortly after Michael Jordan signed a contract with The Chicago Bulls, he married Juanita Vanoy. He
was already worth millions in salary and endorsements at the time of their nuptials. After almost 20 years of marriage she ... and if she gets half of Michael's assets she will be getting what some think will be in the area of 150 million. This would make the Jordan
- Vanoy one of the most rich in history. It is unclear whether either consulted with a Family Lawyer in regard to a prenuptual agreement. ...
18 Mar 5:17 am
... to be made could be this: a prenup saved them even more in money and stress. Think about that. 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces: Michael Jordan Tops the List at The Insider: "According to the prenuptial agreement both Jordan and Juanita had signed, Juanita will be entitled to half of Michael's fortune and the $168 million is only a
third of his wealth as reports by Ace Showbiz. Here's the entire top 10 list courtesy of Forbes. ...
6 May, 2007 1:27 am
... harder to disable bias when you have just a second to make a decision. Alternatively, some research suggests that unconscious bias might be ameliorated by reframing the context. And
here is one of the great ironies. Simply showing people a picture of Michael Jordan (or Bill Cosby)
reduces implcit racial bias in the IAT. This suggests that people so much want to "Be Like Mike" that he transcends racial categories ...
19 Dec, 2007 9:03 pm
In Jordan v. Knafel, (Ill. Ct. App. 3d Div. Dec. 12, 2007), a woman alleged that Jordan agreed to pay
her 5 million dollars not to file a paternity suit and to keep their romantic involvement confidential. She alleged that...
26 Apr, 2007 4:07 pm
Pleading guilty to federal taxes can't be fun, but it has to be an especially bitter pill in this case:...
6 May, 2008 1:46 am
... Court in Los Angeles. Nike's complaint recounts the beginning of Nike's relationship with Michael Jordan and his endorsement deal, which resulted in the creation of the most famous signature shoe of all time - the Air Jordan®. When the shoes first debuted in 1985, they were initially banned by the NBA for the bold styling and color ... the 1992 Olympics, was awarded U.S.
Patent No. Design 325,291. The Air Jordan® XI shoe, considered one of the most popular shoes of all-time, was awarded U.S. ...
5 Nov 10:48 am
... adidas shoes as is required by the school's contract with the shoe and apparel contract. The exception, as we would expect, was Marcus Jordan, Michael's youngest son. As a result of permitting Jordan the
younger to wear Nike, adidas, predictably, has chosen to end its relationship with UCF following this school year, a relationship that has been valued at up to $3 million. AARTICLEURL
adidas spokesperson Andrea Corson, in ...
18 Mar 5:14 am
... With respect to the statewide class action claims, defense attorneys argued that plaintiff was an inadequate class representative. Jordan,
at 5-6. The district court summarized the argument at page 6 as follows: "The first California class consists of ... s loan, including the true interest rate, the fact that the interest
rate was variable, and the risk of negative amortization." Jordan, at 7. But plaintiff "was equivocal as to whether he read the loan
documents," and his mortgage broker declared ...
22 Oct 9:31 am
The Orlando Sentinel reports this interesting contracts story, involving Michael Jordan's son: A pair
of shoes could end up costing the University of Central Florida nearly $3 million. UCF promised Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend
Michael Jordan, that he...
19 Apr 12:19 pm
I first learned of Jordan Barab by reading his blog, Confined Space. His blog has been dormant since January 24, 2007 when he joined the
Committee on ... OSHA, and until a permanent OSHA Director is named, he will also be filling that role. See House Aide Jordan Barab Named
Acting Head of OSHA. I actually got to meet Jordan the last week of February at a seminar where we were both speaking. I know workplace safety
is something that he is passionate about. He has always been a strong and vigorous ...
12 Nov, 2007 1:32 pm
Michael Jordan agrees to $168 million payout According to recent news reports, Michael Jordan has agreed to pay his wife $168 million in a divorce settlement. The financial settlement would break
the previous record for celebrity divorces.
3 Oct 5:02 am
My friend Jordan Furlong has joined Edge International! This is exciting news and I couldn't be happier for him. Have a read of Jordan's blog, Law21 and you'll get a taste of his thinking on "the unfolding nature of the legal profession". I've known Jordan for a long time (since his days as the Editor of The Lawyers Weekly) and over those years he's always been an obliging, supportive and patient sounding
board to me, for which I have been grateful. I wish Jordan every success.
11 Apr, 2008 1:47 am
Othman (Jordan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWCA Civ 290; [2008] WLR (D) 103 "The deportation of a foreign national on
the ground that his presence was not conducive to the public good because he was a danger to the national security of the United Kingdom would breach that person's right to a fair trial
under art 6 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms if in the receiving state he was at real risk of being tried on evidence ...
26 Jun 10:25 am
... to turn up incriminating evidence. Famously, the District Attorney's office examined Jackson in the nude, following testimony from Jordan
Chandler about the appearance of his genitalia. While the description was allegedly similar, it was not close enough to be used as ... of court with the Chandler family. Unable to
secure Jordan Chandler's testimony, the prosecution ceased its investigation without formally issuing any charges. Bashir Documentary The
majority of Michael's fans, and America at large, ...
1 Dec, 2006 9:05 pm
Milwaukee Alderman Michael McGee Jackson is the target of a recall effort, led by ViAnna Jordan. It
seems that her supporters are busy getting the word out as evidenced by some recent comments on this blog. The comments include: " ... , killing each other in the process. McGee's
answer to this problem is "Don't snitch!" She went on to say, I, ViAnna Jordan, disagree with McGee/Jackson. Now is the time for responsible
leadership; I say this is the time for healing; I say this is the time for atonement ...
20 Oct, 2006 5:47 am
... woman behind the effort to recall Milwaukee alderman Michael McGee (Jackson) has put together a website on the issue. Ms. Jordan launched the recall drive this week, and has already been getting positive press. From Ms. Jordan's website,
10 reasons why Michael McGee (Jackson) should be recalled: Has become an embarrassment to his community Perjured himself in court about an
illicit affair with mother of his child Arrested on charges of resisting ...
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