Top Politics, 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=241 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/results-of-australian-online-gambling-survey-published-by-online-casino-au-280096.php Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Online Casino AU has published the results of the Australian Gambling Survey conducted by the University of Sydney and Southern Cross University which reveals fascinating statistics about the online gambling in Australia. 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/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/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/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/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/seeking-disability-benefits-in-fibromyalgia-cases-279497.php Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The disability insurance industry has capitalized on biases against fibromyalgia to deny claims, if objective tests do not show a disability from FMS. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/breathalyzers-in-colorado-279504.php Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A brief overview of how breathalyzers work and the role they play in DUI arrests. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/floridas-war-on-drugs-targets-those-seeking-state-aid-279503.php Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A recent bill that attempted to restrict released drug felons' access to welfare benefits highlights the potentially serious consequences of a drug conviction. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/the-police-are-at-your-door-do-you-know-what-to-do-279502.php Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Police can be intimidating when they show up at your door. Knowing what to do and what not to do is critical to protecting your rights. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/divorce-amp-stock-options-valuations-exercised-options-and-taxes-oh-my-279501.php Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Splitting stock options at divorce does not need to lead to headaches. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/large-trucks-pose-heightened-risks-to-oklahoma-drivers-279499.php Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Large trucks can be a great hazard to other drivers on the road. Knowing how to avoid accidents and what you should do if you are in one is important for all drivers in Oklahoma. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/ineffective-assistance-of-counsel-applies-to-plea-bargain-279498.php Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT In Lafler v. Cooper, the Supreme Court applied the ineffective assistance standard to a plea bargain, where the defendant rejected the plea on counsel's advice and received a far worse sentence. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/speed-limits-matter-when-trying-to-prevent-serious-accidents-279505.php Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Even a small increase in speed above the speed limit can increase your chance of a crash involving death or serious injury. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/study-shows-the-benefits-of-speed-limiters-for-commercial-drivers-279506.php Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT According to a study released by the NHTSA, speed limiters help commercial vehicles avoid accidents. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/cushing-amp-dolan-pc-invites-you-to-its-annual-spring-seminar-278432.php Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Your 2012 Gift Planning Survival Guide http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/president-obama-wages-a-war-against-marijuana-279190.php Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT After clearly stating in running for office that he would leave medical marijuana to local authorities to police, President Obama has backtracked and waged a huge war on marijuana. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/alisonmadueke-bags-howard-university-centennial-achievement-award-279076.php Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Mrs. Alison-Madueke (The Minister of Petroleum Resources) gets Howard University Centennial Achievement Award http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/nesathurai-amp-luk-llp-announces-merger-with-devry-smith-frank-llp-278989.php Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Devry Smith Frank LLP, a full service law firm in Toronto, announced that Nesathurai & Luk LLP will join their firm. The practice will continue under the name of Devry Frank Smith LLP. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/court-ruling-restores-benefits-to-those-with-certain-arrest-warrants-278960.php Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A new ruling requires the SSA to provide benefits to eligible individuals with certain outstanding warrants. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/dubai-jail-hunger-strike-children-release-video-to-ruler-of-dubai-promising-to-join-their-fathers-hunger-strike-278889.php Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT YouTube video released by Sara Qurashi (13) & Maaria Qurashi (10) vowing to go on hunger strike in support of their father, British businessman Safi Qurashi. He is amongst dozens on Hunger Strike calling for an end to illegal detention in Dubai. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/providence-bankruptcy-decision-looms-278746.php Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The city of Providence is seriously considering its options in the wake of a $20 million budget deficit. The mayor and city managers are looking at bankruptcy as a last resort to restore the city's fiscal health. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/almeda-university-looks-to-the-future-as-us-leaders-provide-backing-for-online-education-278940.php Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Almeda University, which has been providing online education for over 15 years, is excited that U.S. leaders finally understand the opportunity these educational technique holds. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-jersey-police-enforcing-ban-on-synthetic-marijuana-277855.php Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The state of New Jersey is now taking aggressive action against sellers of synthetic marijuana. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/rhode-island-senator-drunk-driving-case-stirs-debate-277892.php Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Police recently charged Rhode Island Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio with drunk driving. The fact that a state representative had such a publicized incident with alcohol highlights some of the problems with drunk driving in Rhode Island. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-york-personal-injury-lawyers-at-trolman-glaser-amp-lichtman-represent-several-victims-of-a-new-york-tour-bus-crash-278474.php Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT According to attorney Jeffrey Lichtman, a lawsuit has been filed against the tire manufacturer, tour bus company, bus driver and bus manufacturer involved in the tour bus crash in upstate New York last summer. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/study-reveals-a-rising-number-of-pedestrians-injured-wearing-headphones-278725.php Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Researchers found 116 instances of pedestrians either dying or being injured because they were wearing headphones. 81 of these accidents were ultimately fatal to the pedestrian involved. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/motorcycle-checkpoints-round-one-went-to-the-government-but-the-fight-has-only-just-begun-278602.php Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT In his battle on behalf of motorcyclists to prevent the New York State Police and other agencies from conducting motorcycle-only checkpoints, attorney Mitchell Proner has vowed to carry on the fight. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/safety-tips-to-protect-colorado-landscapers-from-work-injury-278619.php Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Tips for preventing workplace injury for Colorado landscapers. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/runaway-car-accidents-nhtsa-study-looks-at-who-is-causing-them-278621.php Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) looked at truck and car accidents caused by drivers who make the most basic and serious driving error: they hit the gas pedal rather than the brakes at a critical moment. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/those-with-parkinsons-disease-able-to-claim-ssdi-benefits-278622.php Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Parkinson's disease is an eligible condition for SSDI. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/dividing-the-spoils-or-spoiling-for-a-fight-disputed-lottery-winnings-278620.php Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Lottery pool participants must act as quickly as possible to ensure that illegally retained lottery proceeds can be located and kept secure until justice can be served against the ticket buyer. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-york-medical-malpractice-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-commends-new-yorks-ellis-hospital-for-acquiring-innovative-infection-prevention-technology-278629.php Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York medical malpractice lawyer David Perecman applauds New York's Ellis Hospital for introducing an innovative technology designed to increase the safety of patients. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-york-personal-injury-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-new-york-ferry-accident-following-official-national-transportation-safety-board-explanation-278634.php Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman comments on ferry safety following the National Transportation Safety Board's newly released report on why the Andrew J. Barberi Staten Island ferry crashed in 2010. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-sexual-orientation-and-gender-discrimination-lawsuit-against-nypd-278640.php Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on an openly gay New York police sergeant's sexual orientation and gender discrimination lawsuit against the NYPD. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-rules-will-combat-sudden-unintended-acceleration-278652.php Sun, 06 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Federal regulators have introduced new rules designed to prevent accidents caused by sudden unintended acceleration. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/irs-extends-fbar-filing-deadline-278459.php Sat, 05 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Federal tax authorities have extended the deadline for FBAR filings to June of 2013. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/georgia-senator-declines-to-pursue-singlefile-rider-law-278460.php Sat, 05 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Proposed single-rider legislation meets heavy resistence in Georgia legislature. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/despite-reporting-law-heath-care-costs-still-hard-to-find-278458.php Sat, 05 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Unfortunately, it can be surprisingly difficult in California to get an accurate picture of how much a medical procedure will cost. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/tiffanys-law-may-leave-alleged-drunk-drivers-facing-stiff-penalties-278457.php Sat, 05 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT If passed, Tiffany's Law could drastically affect the penalties for those charged with drinking and driving. Before accepting a plea, New Yorkers charged with DWAI need to understand the consequences. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/child-porn-convictions-come-with-serious-penalties-278461.php Sat, 05 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Child pornography crimes may bring long state or federal prison sentences. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/from-toxic-mold-and-lead-paint-to-fires-and-broken-stairways-injury-lawsuits-against-new-york-landlords-278478.php Sat, 05 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Apartment building owners and landlords are responsible for keeping their buildings safe. When tenants are injured after a fall down a broken stairway or assaulted due to inadequate security, property owners can be sued for negligent maintenance. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/previously-approved-medical-devices-skirt-past-fda-evaluation-278056.php Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A loophole in federal law requires the FDA to approve some previously-recalled medical devices. Now, the agency says it wants to see that changed. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/tricks-auto-insurers-use-to-avoid-paying-your-claim-278055.php Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Your insurer is not your friend. Insurers will often use tactics to avoid paying policyholders' claims in a fair and timely manner. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/teens-at-higher-risk-for-brain-injury-in-car-accidents-278172.php Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Car accidents are a leading cause of serious injury, including concussions, skull fractures, traumatic-brain injuries and even death among teens. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/what-you-need-to-know-about-birth-injuries-278173.php Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Birth injuries are surprisingly common in the U.S.; if your child has suffered one, consider contacting a birth injury attorney. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/servicemembers-beware-new-drugs-added-to-routine-military-screenings-278174.php Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The serious penalties that accompany illicit drug use in the military may now be levied for a broader array of substances. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/video-recording-in-delivery-rooms-may-film-medical-mistakes-278195.php Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Hospitals and courts struggle with how to handle video recordings of delivery that show medical malpractice responsible for infant's injury. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/burton-blatt-institute-names-inaugural-olinsky-law-group-fellow-278404.php Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Alumnus's Gift Will Support Next Generation of Disability Leaders http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/when-patriotism-ends-and-survival-begins-278074.php Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT This is a book about the ultimate act of revenge. It is a unique male adventure book that entertains without the usual props--sex, car chases and indestructible heroes. It's a compelling journey with shocking surprises. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/new-program-to-increase-safety-of-commercial-trucks-on-nations-roads-277741.php Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Department of Transportation's Compliance Safety Accountability program analyzes safety violations to keep unsafe commercial truckers off the roads. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/is-your-home-childsafe-avoid-liability-for-visiting-childrens-injuries-277822.php Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Learn more about some of the most common and easily-overlooked threats to children's safety within the home -- and how homeowners who fail to address them can be held liable for resulting injuries. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/minnesota-dwi-testing-still-questionable-in-wake-of-source-code-issues-277863.php Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Mired in a DWI case? Unreliable test results, rather than your level of actual impairment, may be to blame. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/should-teens-be-prosecuted-for-having-sex-277867.php Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Should teens be criminally prosecuted for having sex? A number of advocates say no, despite what sex offender laws require. Learn more in the following article. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/automakers-want-cell-phones-included-in-new-distracted-driving-rules-277865.php Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Should cell phones be included in the DOT's distracted driving rules? Automakers suggest that they should. Learn more in the following article. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/who-pays-for-your-injuries-after-a-florida-bike-accident-277866.php Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT What insurance covers you after a Florida bike accident? What happens if you are injured by a dog? Learn more from Steven Wingo, attorney at law. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/additional-bus-inspections-aim-to-reduce-new-york-accidents-277864.php Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Governor Cuomo has provided $1 million in funding to increase bus transportation safety in New York, reducing the number of bus accident fatalities. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/obama-administrations-2013-budget-estate-tax-planning-changes-277862.php Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Obama Administration recently released its 2013 budget proposal, which calls for a decrease in the estate tax exemption level and an increase in the top rate that beneficiaries must pay. http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/heart-defibrillator-defect-responsible-for-twentytwo-deaths-277861.php Thu, 03 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A popular heart defibrillator component has been found to be the cause of death in 22 cardiac patients around the country.