Read Top Law and Legal Headlines and Articles from http://lawprnews.com en-us http://lawprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/congress-passes-law-to-increase-safety-on-commercial-flights-169439.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT A look at the first major piece of legislation in 20 years to enhance airline and pilot safety. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/the-real-dangers-of-truck-driver-fatigue-169440.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The National Transportation Safety Board states that "truck driver fatigue may be a contributing factor in as many as 30 to 40 percent of all heavy truck accidents." http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/know-your-legal-rights-when-severe-storms-cause-damage-and-injuries-169441.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The storm that hit the D.C. metro area earlier this summer caused widespread damage in Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/texting-drivers-elude-police-but-not-accidents-169442.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Eight months after Illinois enacted a statewide ban on texting while driving, police across the state report limited results from the program. Enforcing the law has proven difficult. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/wi-court-upholds-fathers-right-to-sue-for-death-of-unborn-fetus-169443.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Wisconsin appellate court finds that mothers owe a duty of care to the unborn fetus. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/floridas-popular-but-controversial-concealed-and-carry-law-169444.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Florida currently has the most concealed handgun permit holders in the country with permits 1.8 million issued. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/new-online-program-helps-keep-parenting-healthy-in-divorce-169445.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT New, locally produced computer software can help fortify parenting skills in the emotional turmoil of divorce, helping parents protect their kids from conflict. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/burg-simpson-launches-touchdowns-for-craig-hospital-169438.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Campaign promises donation for every Denver or Buffaloes touchdown this season. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/9/outstanding-attorney-earns-a-favorable-ruling-from-stanford-whos-who-169328.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mason F. Skiles has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of his sensational work in the Legal Services Industry. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/9/phenomenal-private-investigator-joins-the-ranks-of-stanford-whos-who-169367.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Craig George has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of his extraordinary effort in the Legal Services Industry. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/9/george-van-arsdall-joins-the-ranks-of-leading-professionals-169620.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT George Van Arsdall attained the Outstanding Young Men of America Award http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/racine-law-firm-assists-clients-with-legal-matters-following-truck-accidents-169346.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Racine truck accident attorneys of Habush Habush and Rottier, S.C. are committed to providing quality, aggressive legal representation to individuals who have been injured due to the negligent or reckless behavior of another individual. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/crowley-cummings-llc-real-estate-attorneys-announce-new-office-location-in-ma-169365.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT In August 2010, Crowley and Cummings LLC real estate attorneys office is happy to announce its move to a new office location at 990 Washington Street, Suite 214, in Dedham, MA 02026. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/icard-merrill-cullis-timm-furen-ginsburg-pa-named-the-2010-outstanding-pro-bono-service-award-recipient-by-legal-aid-of-manasota-169379.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The law firm of Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen and Ginsburg, PA., was named the 2010 recipient of the Outstanding Pro bono Service by a law Firm in Sarasota County. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/9/cambridge-whos-who-honors-lois-thompson-johnson-169284.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Lois Thompson Johnson was appointed to an Alabama task force for post-Katrina educational initiatives http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/9/industry-leader-lynn-davies-added-to-the-cambridge-whos-who-network-169427.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Lynn Davies collaborates with aviation industry to enhance safety of in-flight and ground icing operations http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/infidelity-bites-helps-you-cope-with-cheating-spouses-169211.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Discovering that a significant other has been unfaithful is one of the most emotionally devastating events that one can experience. For victims of unfaithful partners, the information at Infidelity Bites may help them to cope with the betrayal. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/filling-the-gap-between-it-and-legal-169167.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Bob Gillespie and Dan Junk from eTERA Consulting, a solution provider at the marcus evans Chief Litigation Officer Summit Fall 2010, on e-discovery data management best practices. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/blue-tax-successfully-resolves-irs-tax-liabilities-168985.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Blue Tax goes to bat for clients resolving their IRS issues, bank levies, and wage garnishments. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/sally-fitch-llp-rated-the-1-firm-of-corporate-lawyers-by-the-boston-10-168993.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Sally and Fitch LLP has been rated the #1 firm of corporate lawyers by The Boston 10, a website that ranks Boston area businesses and services in top ten lists over a wide range of major categories. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/9/mark-austin-keiser-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who--168885.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mark Austin Keiser celebrates 10th anniversary with SAVA Solutions http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/9/kathleen-gabrielle-sheehan-esq-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-environmental-law-168897.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Kathleen Gabrielle Sheehan, Esq. specializes in environmental law. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/9/jose-luis-barajas-joins-the-ranks-of-cambridge-whos-who-168920.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Professional Jose Luis Barajas to be Profiled in 2009 Registry http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/9/cambridge-whos-who-names-michael-w-garland-esq-professional-of-the-year-in-law-169040.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Michael W. Garland, Esq., celebrated for 23 years of invaluable contributions to the legal field http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/new-jersey-private-investigators-icorp-investigations-help-unveil-adultery-169081.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Through, experienced and time tested techniques, New Jersey Private Investigators, Icorp Investigations gives Spouses the Truth about their loved one. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/the-bornmann-law-group-pllc-arizonas-bankruptcy-attorneys-launches-their-informative-advisory-blog-169066.htm Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Bornmann Law Group, PLLC, a debt relief agency servicing all of Arizona, has officially launched their new informational and advisory blog. Each article is targeted towards Arizona residents seeking advice on their debt and economic hardships. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/experian-launches-protectmyid-168883.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Experian has announced the launch of ProtectMyID, a new service specifically aimed at protecting consumers against the growing threat of ID fraud. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/california-water-law-disputes-168980.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The latest chapter in California's water wars pits the state's agricultural industry against environmentalists and the fishing industry. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/is-your-ex-brainwashing-your-kid-168981.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Parental alienation syndrome sometimes called "hostile aggressive parenting", involves the alleged brainwashing of a child by one parent in order to turn the child against the other parent. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/navigating-the-forgotten-hazards-of-summer-driving-168982.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT By taking precautions, you should be able to safely navigate any hidden hazards arising on the road during the summertime. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/ama-backs-patientcentered-care-model-to-help-reduce-diagnostic-errors-168983.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Diagnostic error such as missed, delayed, or incorrect diagnosis is an important safety concern in primary care medicine and one of the largest contributors to malpractice claims. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/bad-credit-loan-specialist-bhm-financial-announces-new-division-dedicated-to-financing-of-legal-fees-for-divorce-proceedings-168870.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT BHM Financial Group has announced a recent addition to their lending base. A new division has been established for clients who are seeking funding for legal fees arising from Divorce , Child Custody or Separation Cases. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/dangers-of-distracted-driving-168777.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT In 2008, distracted driving caused nearly 6,000 deaths and injured over 500,000 people according to the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/reports-of-divorce-rate-increase-acceptance-of-a-new-economic-reality-168780.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Recent reports of an uptick in divorce rates suggest accommodation to new economic realities. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/examining-the-life-cycle-of-unpaid-debt-168781.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Debtors can consult a bankruptcy attorney if they have questions about responding to inquiries about unpaid debt that they don't recognize. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/pedestrian-accidents-in-arizona-168783.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT When a pedestrian gets injured they have no airbags, seatbelts, safety cage or any other way to shield themselves from such a traumatic impact. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/north-texas-has-above-average-consumer-debt-168784.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Residents in Texas have high debt loads and low credit scores, according to recent reports. For some struggling with debt, bankruptcy may help. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/options-for-delivering-a-baby-after-a-csection-168785.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The new ACOG guidelines estimate that between 60 and 80 percent of women who attempt a VBAC will be able to deliver the baby vaginally, and that the rest will still need a cesarean procedure. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/huge-changes-in-california-dui-license-sanctions-for-second-offenders-168786.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The DUI license sanctions have now been modified, allowing certain individuals in second and third time DUI situations to obtain a restricted driving privilege much faster than under the old rules. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/new-florida-law-permits-device-to-monitor-repeat-dui-offenders-168787.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT A new law will allow a person who has as many as four DUI convictions to regain their right to drive, but it includes the requirement that an ignition interlock system be installed on the vehicle. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/truck-driver-who-terrorized-colorado-neighborhood-pleads-guilty-168779.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT A trucker's recent rampage through a Colorado neighborhood points out the differences between criminal charges and truck accident liability claims. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/new-rules-for-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-in-colorado-168778.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT In June, Governor Bill Ritter signed two laws that will change the way marijuana growers and distributors do business. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/the-dangers-of-15passenger-vans-168782.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT They fishtail. They blow tires. They roll over. They're 15-passenger vans. And despite serious safety concerns, schools and churches keep using them. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/clients-in-need-of-respected-appellate-attorneys-turn-to-michigan-law-firm-collins-einhorn-168685.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The attorneys in the appellate practice at Collins, Einhorn, Farrell and Ulanoff, P.C. have a distinguished background and the respect of their peers. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/wisconsin-boating-safety-168555.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT With so many people out to enjoy the lakes, boating safety is critical. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/internet-privacy-and-the-california-governors-race-168556.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT California's candidates for governor have taken notice, and what to do about Internet privacy has become a contentious issue in the upcoming election. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/houston-police-use-innocent-citizens-as-human-shield-in-road-blockade-168557.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Houston attorney Michael Callahan of The Callahan Law Firm and the Texas Civil Rights Project filed suit today in U.S. District Court in Houston on behalf of Mecole Roques and Dexter Sewell against the City of Houston, the HPD Chief of Police, six Houston police officers, Harris County, and four county constables. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/trucking-accidents-on-the-rise-in-illinois-how-you-can-be-safe-168561.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Accidents involving trucks are likely to cause serious, and even life-threatening, injury. With truck accidents on the rise in Illinois, there are precautions that can protect you on the road. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/a-flawed-ssd-process-more-claimants-longer-waits-routine-denial-168560.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The wait and the rejection: What Social Security disability claimants can expect and what they can do about it. http://lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2010/09/seeking-social-security-disability-benefits-the-wait-continues-168559.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT More than two million Americans are seeking Social Security disability benefits. Here's how you can help speed up the process.