Read Top Law and Legal Headlines and Articles from http://legalprnews.com en-us http://legalprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/termination-of-disability-benefits-in-colorado-163100.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Temporary disability benefits paid to an injured employee can be terminated by the insurance company for several reasons. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/arizona-turning-off-the-lights-on-photo-enforcement-cameras-163104.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In September of 2008, photo enforcement cameras went up across highways throughout Arizona. Less than two years later, they are being taken down. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/saving-yourself-from-medical-mistakes-163105.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT You can help to maintain your safety and make the most of your care during a hospital stay. As the patient, you can ask questions of your caregivers and provide them with updates on treatment. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/more-hospital-acquired-infections-are-causing-death-163106.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that half of all deaths caused by infections such as sepsis and pneumonia resulted from hospital-acquired infections. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/does-marital-love-fade-over-time-163109.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT While the odds of divorce decrease with time, the Gores' split shows that differences can become irreconcilable at any point. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/keefe-bartels-llc-celebrates-acheivement-of-john-e-keefe-jr-163110.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Attorney John E. Keefe has been selected to join the NJ State Bar Association Board of Trustees. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/significant-loopholes-in-approval-process-for-medical-devices-163103.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent report by Public Citizen, an advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., highlights what it refers to as "significant loopholes" in the approval process for medical devices. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/asu-board-of-regents-accused-of-violating-title-ix-163102.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A female student at Arizona State University sued the Board of Regents at ASU, alleging that the school did not do enough to investigate or prevent a sexual assault on campus. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/child-victims-act-defeated-in-new-york-163101.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The New York State Senate defeated for the fifth time the bill known as the Child Victims Act, which would allow child abuse victims to file claims against predators after the time now allowed by law. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/will-musks-bitter-divorce-affect-tesla-motors-business-standing-163108.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/first-annual-can-you-see-me-now-ride-a-success-163107.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, more than 75,000 motorcycle riders are injured on America's highways each year, with more than 5,000 killed in accidents. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/7/stanford-whos-who-rules-in-favor-of-incredible-attorney-162971.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Ralph Beauford Rhodes to the ranks of leading professionals as a result of his exceptional effort in the Legal Services Industry. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/cranfill-sumner-hartzog-summer-associate-wins-national-scholarship-163035.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Alka Srivastava Receives One of Two DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarships http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/law-office-of-jeremy-howe-associates-provides-free-seminar-to-new-england-deaf-senior-conference-163037.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT On April 10, 2010, Kristy J. Garside and Hilary M. Carlson, two volunteer attorneys and both associates of the Law Offices of Jeremy W Howe, LTD in Newport, presented a free program, the "Reality of Advance Care Planning." http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/the-surrogacy-lawyer-theresa-erickson-launches-ivf-and-third-party-reproduction-radio-program-on-voice-america-162808.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT "I want to use this forum to expose listeners to some of the most influential thought leaders in the fertility field, as well as to new and exciting authors who have valuable stories and advice to convey," says Surrogacy Lawyer Theresa M. Erickson. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/gulf-coast-personal-bankruptcy-filings-to-rise-162849.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The recession, lagging housing market and unemployment rate will all contribute to the rise in personal bankruptcy filings. This year there will be an additional factor contributing to that number. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/cooling-blankets-offer-hope-for-babies-deprived-of-oxygen-at-birth-162850.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT When a baby is deprived of oxygen at birth the consequences may last a lifetime. Over the past few years, though, doctors have realized the benefits of a new technique known as brain cooling. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/the-desimone-law-office-is-helping-houstonians-who-have-been-involved-in-auto-accidents-162826.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT To show their dedication to helping Houstonians who have been in traffic related accidents, the DeSimone Law Office is increasing its web presence with a new website and social marketing campaign. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/7/george-a-vanecek-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-163084.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT George A. Vanecek's 30 years of experience contribute to his success as the owner of Vanecek Investigations http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/lawrence-j-miller-named-a-2010-florida-super-lawyer-162787.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Lawrence J. Miller, Founding Partner and the Managing Partner of Miller and O'Neill, was recently selected as a Super Lawyer, the announcement of which was included in the 2010 edition of Florida Super Lawyers Magazine. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/lagerman-to-expand-snapnwin-lottery-and-contest-instant-win-cards-us-licensing-program-162861.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT US licensing program expands for snapNwin, a customized marketing solution for integrated campaigns that drive customers to the web. Introduced in 2009, snapNwin has been used successfully by many internationally recognized retailers and brands. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/7/legal-professional-is-awarded-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-162683.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT David Anthony Connolly has been accepted among the ranks of premier professionals with Stanford Who's Who as a result of his phenomenal work in the Legal Services Industry. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/7/claude-girard-recognized-for-excellence-in-law-162772.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Claude Girard was recognized as a successful lawyer in business law in Canada http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/7/roger-n-braden-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-162786.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Roger N. Braden aims to heighten awareness for the prevention of traumatic brain injuries occurring in the Commonwealth of Kentucky http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/looking-for-a-personal-injury-lawyer-in-the-bronx-new-york-look-no-further-the-team-at-antin-ehrlich-and-epstein-offer-the-best-representation-for-victims-of-injury-and-wrongful-death-cases-163045.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT We litigate all types of personal injury cases such as medical malpractice/negligence, product liability claims and wrongful death. No matter what the injury is, our experience will see you through. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/cameron-davis-gonzalez-marroney-announce-deirdre-e-marroney-as-a-new-partner-162679.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Cameron, Davis, Gonzalez and Marroney, P.A. are proud to announce Deirdre E. Marroney as a new partner of the firm. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/estate-planning-attorney-nichole-y-wren-of-gallop-johnson-neuman-elected-to-board-of-directors-of-st-louis-society-for-the-blind-and-visually-impaired-162703.htm Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Wren concentrates her practice in the areas of exempt organizations, estate planning and business succession planning for privately held businesses and, also, for families and individuals. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/roberts-law-group-pllc-adds-more-criminal-law-experience-with-new-associate-jesse-scharff-161043.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Roberts Law Group, PLLC, has added more criminal law experience to its legal team with the addition of associate Jesse Scharff. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/7/laura-ann-l-lauer-jd-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-162562.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Laura Ann L. Lauer Brings 25 Years of Legal and Taxation Experience to Freddie Mac http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/no-walk-in-the-park-stroller-recall-162612.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent recall of Maclaren strollers underscores the risks to child safety posed by defective consumer products. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/diabetes-drug-byetta-linked-to-kidney-problems-by-fda-162613.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Byetta, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, has been linked to kidney and pancreas problems. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/illinois-nursing-home-abuse-and-neglect-claims-162614.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nursing home residents have rights. Learn more about how the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act protects vulnerable individuals from neglect and abuse. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/motor-vehicle-safety-act-of-2010-162610.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Congress is currently considering the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 which aims to address many of the same safety issues highlighted by Toyota's safety recalls earlier this year. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/the-value-of-lien-stripping-162609.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The depressed real-estate market in Southern California has left many homeowners and commercial-property owners in a difficult position. Their properties are completely "underwater." http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/pregnancy-discrimination-in-california-and-the-mixedmotive-defense-162611.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Discrimination in the workplace is rarely straightforward. Therefore, the CA Supreme Court will be considering whether employers can use a mixed-motive defense. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/car-vs-motorcycle-accidents-162608.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Motorcycle riders are physically exposed to the extreme forces unleashed in a collision and are more vulnerable to injury than the occupants of a car who are protected by airbags, seatbelts and the automobile frame around them. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/7/stanford-whos-who-judges-in-favor-of-outstanding-legal-professional-162534.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Paul L. Moreau has been accepted among the ranks of premier professionals with Stanford Who's Who as a result of his remarkable work in the Legal Services Industry. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/7/phenomenal-legal-professional-earns-a-seat-with-stanford-whos-who-162536.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Kevin T. Mulhearn has been accepted among the ranks of premier professionals with Stanford Who's Who as a result of his extraordinary effort in the Legal Services Industry. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/the-multidisciplinary-approach-to-avoiding-conflict-162516.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Thomas Gemmeke and Boris Dürr from RP Richter and Partners, a sponsor at the marcus evans European Corporate Counsel Summit 2010, discuss how multi-disciplinary cooperation can help avoid conflict altogether. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/three-pillsbury-levinson-partners-named-to-northern-california-super-lawyers-2010-162579.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Partner Named to Northern California Super Lawyers 2010 Rising Stars http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/saving-your-home-from-foreclosure-the-hamp-program-162453.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The federal government's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) is still available for delinquent and at-risk borrowers who are looking to avoid foreclosure. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/truck-driver-fatigue-can-have-deadly-consequences-162454.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A review of federal hours-of-service rules may have implications for trucking accidents, a major highway safety issue. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/paul-rooney-solicitors-announce-yearlong-sponsorship-deal-with-liverpool-boxer-paul-smith-162295.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Paul Rooney Solicitors, compensation claims specialists, is pleased to announce that it has secured a year-long sponsorship deal with Liverpool-based boxer Paul Smith. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/four-brothers-financial-launches-new-website-162382.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Four Brothers Financial introduces upgraded website, with the inclusion of an interactive interface. The changes reflect the company's modifying marketing pitch. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/rewriting-miranda-eroding-the-right-to-remain-silent-162236.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Through heavy exposure in print and visual media, the vast majority of Americans are well aware of their "right to remain silent" upon arrest. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/elder-abuse-in-new-jersey-162238.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT When people consider elder abuse they often think of strangers taking advantage of or physically harming the elderly. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/texting-teens-and-car-accidents-162235.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Lack of experience and overconfidence clash with talking and texting, creating a nightmare for teen drivers and others on the road. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/budget-woes-threaten-texas-recent-juvenile-justice-system-reforms-162234.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Budget cuts could reverse strides made by juvenile justice advocates in Texas. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/alls-fair-proposal-would-make-divorcing-parents-equals-162237.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT No one gets married intending to someday get divorced. Divorce is a difficult, emotional experience, especially when it involves children. http://legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/07/burg-simpson-seeks-justice-for-victims-of-investment-fraud-162186.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Goldman Sachs Group Inc. decision to settle its much publicized fraud lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for more than $500 million has certainly raised some eyebrows.