Top Law and Legal, Press release and news information from 24-7 Press Release Newswire en-us http://rss.24-7pressrelease.com/images/24-7PressRelease_rss_logo.gif http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/ http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press_releases_by_category.php?cat=195 http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/kalamazoo-amp-grand-rapids-mi-law-firm-expands-staff-276829.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Marko Willis Buhl, Legal Assistant. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-york-personal-injury-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-announces-two-new-linkedin-groups-for-new-york-personal-injury-lawyers-280202.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman announces two new LinkedIn groups. "New York Construction Accident News and Law" and "New York Personal Injury Law News and Tips". http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/safety-mechanism-disabled-in-new-york-elevator-280245.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A corporate executive was killed recently in New York when she attempted to ride the elevator to her office. According to city investigators, a crucial safety device was not activated at the time of the elevator accident. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/potential-new-jersey-auto-insurance-reforms-could-have-dramatic-impact-280346.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT New Jersey PIP coverage reform may endanger the ability of injured persons to cover their medical bills. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-riders-have-higher-accident-rates-280347.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Inexperienced motorcycle riders are more likely to have accidents. Learn why in the following article. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/in-california-no-dog-gets-a-free-bite-at-your-expense-280348.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT California law has provisions governing both what happens to dogs who have attacked someone, and also what rights are available to those who are attacked. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/house-bill-focuses-on-servicemember-child-custody-rights-280349.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Servicemember Family Protection Act would help to protect servicemember child custody rights. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/mandatory-onboard-recorders-may-greatly-improve-road-safety-280350.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT New trucking reforms may improve road safety and keep fatigued truckers in check. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/what-you-need-to-know-about-oregon-limited-liability-companies-280351.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT An Oregon LLC can offer flexible tax rates and options for preventing legal liability for an owner. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/social-security-disability-benefits-for-those-with-mental-illness-280352.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Mental illness can be just as disabling as a physical injury, and disability benefits are available for those who cannot work. The application process is complex, and requires proof of the disability. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/atlanta-metro-streets-pose-dangers-for-pedestrians-280353.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The number of people who walk on Peachtree has continued since the founding of the city, however pedestrian accidents have become more common with the increase in traffic along the street. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/osha-extends-temporary-enforcement-measures-on-fall-protection-280354.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT OSHA has extended its temporary enforcement protocols on fall protection in residential construction projects. Learn more about these procedures through the following article. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/sniffing-out-the-illinois-state-k9-units-errors-in-finding-drugs-280355.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A recent audit found that Illinois drug dogs may not be as reliable as the police want to believe. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/fda-report-cautioning-longterm-use-of-fosamax-and-other-bisphosphonate-drugs-acknowledged-by-rottenstein-law-group-280388.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Rottenstein Law Group has learned of a new FDA report cautioning against the long-term use of Fosamax and other bisphosphonate drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/huntermaclean-helps-support-the-college-of-coastal-georgias-innovative-new-leadership-through-service-scholarship-280243.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick announced earlier today that HunterMaclean, a leading business law firm with offices in Brunswick and Savannah, has pledged $12,500 to help fund an innovative new scholarship for undergraduate students. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/attorney-deborah-s-reisdorph-founded-bare-bully-awareness-resistance-education-to-prevent-bullying-and-help-schools-comply-with-new-antibullying-laws-280303.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Seth's Law (AB 9),effective July 1, 2012, requires California Schools to have bully prevention policies in place. BARE helps with compliance and is supported by a former principal, educators, a youth coach, attorneys and community leaders. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/utah-employers-generally-do-not-need-a-reason-to-fire-employees-280356.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT "Employment at-will" is a legal contract whereby an employer hires an employee for an indefinite period that can be ended at any time, for any or no reason, without prior notice and by either party. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/utah-investment-fraud-scheme-gains-another-defendant-280357.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Federal charges were filed against the Utah associate of an indicted Ponzi scheme operator. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/quotabbagails-lawquot-referred-to-new-york-assembly-committee-280358.php Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A proposed New York law would prohibit supervising drivers from acting under the influence. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/doctor-proposes-information-tech-to-reduce-prescription-errors-280085.php Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A study found that drug-related errors accounted for about a quarter of all preventable patient injuries. The study estimated that between 10 percent and 15 percent of prescriptions contain errors. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/lottery-pool-group-given-equal-portion-of-winnings-280254.php Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A New Jersey jury recently gave $20 million to a group of co-workers who were part of a lottery pool gone sour when one member tried to hide the winning ticket. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/keranique-launches-unique-hair-rejuvenation-kit-280273.php Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Many hair care companies have released individual products; however, Keranique has launched a new hair rejuvenation kit that includes a variety of products that work together to promote hair health. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/zylab-ediscovery-company-appointed-to-kmworlds-hall-of-distinction-279798.php Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Company honored for thought leadership in eDiscovery and information governance. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-york-medical-malpractice-attorneys-trolman-glaser-amp-lichtman-settled-brain-injury-at-birth-case-for-59-million-276287.php Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Partner Jeff Lichtman settled neurological birth injury case under the New York Medical Indemnity Fund. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/gov-scott-signs-nofault-bill-but-dont-expect-your-premiums-to-decrease-280011.php Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed the no-fault insurance bill into law. With Scott's signature, auto insurance premiums are likely to stay exactly where they are now: high. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/raleigh-law-firms-business-development-head-named-to-triangle-business-journals-40-under-40-279937.php Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Ginny Allen, who recently joined Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP as Chief Business Development Officer, has been selected as a Triangle Business Journal's 2012 "40 Under 40" Award winner. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/ambassador-msa-training-certification-tier-ii-2-day-class-june-1617-2012-las-vegas-nv-280088.php Mon, 14 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT CFLA, Inc, the industry leading experts in "Mortgage Securitization" research and training has created a comprehensive 2nd Tier Mortgage Securitization training certification program. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/police-brutality-possible-coverup-jar-residents-of-philadelphia-279939.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The arrest and subsequent tasering of teen while shackled in a holding cell has caused outrage in a suburban Philadelphia community. Attorneys are demanding answers from police. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/federal-and-state-protections-may-help-stop-senior-discrimination-279992.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT State and federal laws are designed to prevent discrimination against older workers. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/impacts-of-supreme-court-decision-on-sex-offender-registration-279993.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Sex offender registration might not be mandatory for every person convicted of a sex-related crime. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/study-determines-that-accident-and-fatality-rates-rise-as-drivers-age-279994.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT As the senior driving population increases in number, their ability to stay safe on the road becomes increasingly important. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/speeding-remains-a-critical-threat-to-drivers-and-passengers-279995.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Aggressive driving practices, including reckless speeding, continue to plague the nation's roadways. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/proposed-safety-ordinance-approved-by-sf-board-of-supervisors-279996.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Too often dark and deserted parking areas have provided the cover troublemakers desire. New legislation in San Francisco is about to wipe out safe havens of violence. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/california-community-property-basics-279997.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Understanding the basics of California's community property laws can be helpful when trying to split marital assets. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/connecticut-law-may-reduce-number-of-explosions-in-power-plants-279998.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT State legislatures ban the practice of "gas blows" in natural gas fueled power plants. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/the-basics-of-qualified-domestic-relations-orders-279999.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a way to divide pension and retirement benefits during a divorce. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/federal-authorities-focusing-energies-on-stopping-mortgage-fraud-280000.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT With increased pursuit of perpetrators of mortgage fraud and recently increased penalties, it is imperative that people accused of or under suspicion of mortgage fraud get help to protect their rights. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/court-cellphone-numbers-can-be-obtained-without-a-warrant-280001.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A recent court ruling allows police officers to quickly search cellphones for the phones' numbers during an arrest, without a warrant. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/transportation-secretary-calls-for-ban-on-cell-phone-use-while-driving-280002.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Distracted driving is a danger to all motorists. Should drivers be prohibited from using cell phones on every road in America? http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/massachusetts-residents-gearing-up-for-huge-cori-change-280003.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information system is undergoing sweeping changes in 2012. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/california-moveaway-requests-settle-custody-issues-after-relocation-280004.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT If you share custody of your children with an ex-spouse, make sure to consult a California move-away attorney before pursuing any relocation for business or personal reasons. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/spinal-fusion-surgery-on-the-rise-but-is-the-risky-procedure-necessary-280005.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that spinal fusion surgeries are on the rise but they might not all be warranted. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/hep-b-united-philadelphia-and-hepatitis-b-foundation-announce-grand-prize-winner-of-quotb-a-heroquot-psa-video-contest-279919.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Distinguished Panel of Judges Identify Finalist in PSA Video Contest to Help Save Lives and Stop Hepatitis B http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/jo-ann-koontz-to-speak-on-quotthe-long-and-short-of-short-salesquot-279987.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Sarasota, Florida Attorney and CPA to Speak at Seminar Offered By the Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/foreclosures-ramping-up-in-maryland-again-280006.php Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Banks are about to instigate a wave of foreclosures, and many experts are predicting another record year. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/total-knee-replacement-and-deep-vein-thrombosis-dvt-279685.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Understanding the most serious complications of total knee replacement and how to identify if you are affected. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/regulations-against-cell-phone-use-by-commercial-drivers-279770.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Commercial truck drivers banned from using hand held cell phones and texting while driving. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/student-loan-debt-emerging-problems-for-all-age-groups-279771.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Student loan debt problems are not only for recent graduates. It is also putting a considerable burden on older borrowers. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/feds-bust-central-florida-marijuana-trafficking-ring-279772.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A drug bust of members a Mexican marijuana distribution organization in central Florida earlier this year by state and federal investigators illustrates the penalties and sentences in Florida for drug trafficking and possession. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/court-rules-that-source-code-theft-was-not-a-crime-279774.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT After a recent appeals court ruling, criminal prosecution of corporate espionage may change. Learn more in the following article. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/arizona-cracks-down-on-drunk-drivers-with-young-passengers-279778.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Arizona drunk driving laws are some of the most strict in the nation. If children under 15 are in the car, the charge immediately escalates to a felony. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/shortage-of-model-behavior-in-the-modeling-industry-279775.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT There are high rates of sexual harassment and discrimination in the fashion modeling industry. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/frequently-asked-questions-workers-compensation-279773.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Answers to frequently asked questions about Minnesota workers' compensation claims. Learn more from Midwest Disability, P.A. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/workers-compensation-benefits-and-returning-to-work-279777.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Workers' compensation benefits may be available to those returning to work. Learn more in the following article. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/proposed-changes-to-florida-dui-laws-could-have-affected-sober-drivers-279776.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Changes to Florida DUI laws could have resulted in sober drivers being charged with drunk driving. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/gate-jumping-a-leading-cause-of-california-transit-accidents-279779.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Gate jumping is responsible for a growing number of mass transit accidents with S.F. MUNI, Caltrain, BART and other commuter trains across California. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/rise-in-traumatic-brain-injuries-among-teens-279781.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT In South Carolina and around the country, teenagers are suffering traumatic brain injuries at higher rates than ever before. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/disabling-back-pain-options-when-desk-jobs-are-out-279780.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The aches and sharp pains that accompany certain medical problems involving the spine, shoulders and wrists can lead to desk job disability. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/social-dating-sites-and-prohibitions-on-sex-offenders-279782.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Internet restrictions for sex offenders should be reviewed on an individual basis, based on the facts. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/pool-safety-and-drowning-it-could-be-your-child-279797.php Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Drowning results in thousands of deaths every year, especially for childer under 14. Children in a pool or other body of water should always be subject to active adult supervision.