SCS BUILDING MAINTENANCE, Inc, (also known as SCS Group) a professional cleaning company committed to quality service, reliable and quick response, and open lines of communication. This is the third year in a row the business has joined the Boston Business Journal Book (BBJ) of Lists "Who's Who in Boston Business." The BBJ the guide profiles some of the largest corporations in the Greater Boston Area. Led by Trevor Rhone of Natick, MA, is thrilled to be a part of this year's selection. "It is a privilege once again to be recognized in the BBJ Book of Lists. SCS BUILDING ...

STAT Courier is pleased to announce the recent addition of Quest Diagnostics, MDL Labs, and more. STAT Courier Service is a Dallas- and Oklahoma-based company. With state of the art Technology, we offer signature capture, real-time tracking, and as fast as 1 hour delivery. The growth of the courier service industry has been so dramatic that even though other services are starting to improve, the courier industry is still critical when delivery is necessary. Quest Diagnostics was proud to mention, "STAT has professional drivers that always go the extra mile." STAT ...

In the case of In re Marriage of Swaka, the Court of Appeals of Washington upheld an order permitting the mother to testify remotely from a location in Spain in child custody proceedings held in the Kitsap Superior Court using Skype, a live video chat and long-distance voice calling service for communicating over the Internet. Witness testimony is generally required to be submitted orally in open court, but under a provision of the Superior Court Civil Rules the court may permit testimony using "contemporaneous transmission from a different location" upon proof of "good ...

Often in dissolution of marriage cases, one party to the divorce owns a business or a partial interest in a business entity such as a corporation, partnership, LLC, etc. What happens to the business or the value thereof in the divorce? A common question business owners going through a divorce ask is whether or not their business is a "marital asset". Florida requires that all marital property be divided equitably between the parties, and any business or business interest acquired during the marriage and/or with marital funds will be subject to the equitable distribution ...

When a doctor accidently leaves a surgical item inside the body, the result can severely harm -- or even kill -- the patient. For example, a left behind sponge can equate to hundreds of thousands of dollars in further medical assistance and medical malpractice costs. The sponge case is often called a "never event," as it should never happen. Moreover, it is difficult to know exactly how often sponges are left behind in bodies. According to numbers from the Mayo Clinic, there was approximately one "foreign object" case for every 5,500 operations from 2003 to 2006. Furthermore, ...

Proving that a person or entity controlling or managing property is aware of any dangerous conditions in and around their building can be a difficult task in New York. In the recent case of Tompa v. 767 Fifth Partners, LLC, a pedestrian was injured while walking through the plaza in front of the old GM building at 767 Fifth Avenue when she slipped on a thin sheet of ice spread over a large area near a fountain. The building managers claimed they had no notice of the icy condition of the plaza, claiming their employees routinely inspected the area where the pedestrian ...

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, in 2012 approximately 2.36 million people were injured in motor vehicle crashes. Further, approximately $32 billion was spent on medical expenses arising from motor vehicle accidents. Chillingly, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) advises that approximately one-third of all highway crashes are now attributable to aggressive driving behavior. Whether driving on Interstate 43, or on a relatively quiet rural road, one of the most frightening things to encounter is an aggressive driver. At one time ...

Recently, a truck driver in Alabama was killed when his vehicle struck a guardrail on Interstate 85. The crash occurred just before 1:30 A.M., when not as many other vehicles were on the roadway. This may have prevented the truck from involving other vehicles in the crash. Because of truck accidents like this, federal and state government officials have been focused on improving safety for motorists across the country. Drivers are under strict requirements that limit the amount of time they may be behind the wheel. In order to restart their workweek, drivers must have ...

Having a criminal record can significantly affect your life, as it can make it significantly harder to be hired, obtain housing or obtain a loan. In Illinois, there are certain procedures that you can take to clear your criminal past or limit its disclosure. Under the law, these procedures are called expungement and record sealing. Expungement in Illinois Under Illinois law, if criminal record is expunged, the record of it is destroyed by law enforcement. Only cases that were prosecuted by the State of Illinois may be expunged (i.e. out-of-state and federal cases ...

In a criminal trial, the prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. If something happens during a trial which appears to change this required burden of proof, a defendant's conviction must be reversed. The Maryland Court of Appeals wrestled with this issue in a burglary case, where a jury instruction was given--inspired, in part, by a popular television show. An alleged burglary . . . with no scientific evidence? In the case of Robinson v. State, police officers were called to a scene, where the defendant and another man were detained ...

In the case of In re Estate of Kirkes, the Supreme Court of Arizona decided that a departed individual could designate more than 50 percent of an individual retirement account held as a community property asset to a third party, but only where the living spouse receives at least 50 percent of the worth of the estate and the distribution is not otherwise fraudulent or unjust. Background The decedent held the IRA in his name. He named his son from an earlier marriage as a beneficiary to receive 83 percent of the IRA. Under a previous designation, the decedent's widow ...

There have been several news stories recently about faulty ignition switches in General Motors (GM) vehicles, such as Chevy Cobalts manufactured from 2005 to 2010, as well as Saturn Ions made from 2003 to 2006. Keys can fall out of the ignition, causing the vehicle to lose their power steering and brakes. The engines shut down completely, and this can leave the motorists in a very vulnerable position. According to GM, the ignition problems in the vehicles have been connected to at least 13 deaths in motor vehicle accidents. However, U.S. safety regulators have recorded ...

Sharing the road with dangerous drivers can have dire consequences. Even the safest of drivers have no control over the way others operate their vehicles. The chances of walking away from a motor vehicle accident unharmed are slim, particularly when the crash involves a large vehicle or a tractor-trailer. AlaskaDispatch.com reports that Anchorage Police have identified the victim of a recent head-on collision. The accident took place near Potter Marsh, on Alaska's Seward Highway. Around 7:00 p.m. a 29-year-old Whittier firefighter's car crashed into a tractor-trailer. ...

InterSystems is gaining the most ground in signing new hospitals outside the United States, while Siemens continues to have the largest EMR market share. This and other key findings were released in the latest KLAS report, Global EMR Market Share 2014: Vendor Momentum outside the United States "The global EMR landscape continues to grow at an increasing rate," said report author Chris Brown. "The vendors who are winning the most market share are the ones who are best adapting to country-specific requirements and providing integrated solutions." The report looked at ...

Brodie & Friedman, P.A., is pleased to announce that Jason A. Brodie, Esq., is a recipient of the Client Distinction Award -- the Martindale-Hubbell honor of distinction that is awarded to fewer than 4 percent of the 900,000 or more lawyers listed on lawyers.com and martindale.com. Martindale-Hubbell -- one of the country's most-notable attorney rating services -- put together satisfaction ratings, provided by clients, to help distinguish and recognize superior lawyers in the U.S. Mr. Brodie received top rankings for excelling in the areas of responsiveness, communication, ...

Partner Alfred J. Carlson of the Workers' Compensation, Social Security/Long Term Disability and Veterans Benefits law firm of Martin, LLC recently served as a guest lecturer to the Workers' Compensation Class of Villanova Law School professor Hon. Todd B. Seelig. In his April 8th talk, Carlson focused on the subject of settling a Workers' Compensation case, helping students understand what factors should be considered, including Medicare, Social Security Disability and Subrogation issues. Carlson has been a litigator in Pennsylvania workers' compensation law since ...

Fast Haul, a green junk hauling and trash removal company servicing the San Francisco Bay Area, has announced the publication of a new infographic commemorating this year's Earth Day (April 22, 2014). The infographic, titled "Growth of the Green Movement", highlights the roots and development of the green movement in the United States, popular environmental ordinances that have been enacted in certain regions and are now spreading across the nation, and the top ranked "greenest" cities in the U.S. today. To view the "Growth of the Green Movement" infographic, visit: http://www.fasthaul.com/ecoblog/2014/03/27/growth-of-the-green-movement-infographic. ...

Davies Chibale, Human Resources Consultant of Engineered For Success has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in human resources. Mr. Chibale has eight years of professional experience, with three years as a human resources consultant of Engineered for Success. On a daily basis, he is responsible for helping clients draft, submit and obtain approval of enterprise bargaining agreements for use as terms and conditions of employment. He also provides workforce planning and remuneration advice on strategic people issues to directors and senior ...

John A. Gregg, Vice President of the American Christian International Foundation, has been recognized by Worldwide Branding for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in agriculture. Mr. Gregg has a great many years of professional experience, with two years as a vice president of the American Christian International Foundation. Over the years, he has established himself as an expert in food, nutrition, farming, and co-ops. On a daily basis, he is responsible for working in a non-salaried volunteer position, and as a treasurer. He also manages website development ...

Stephanie Kyra, Facilities Operation Manager at Sydney-based building company Ultra Building Works, has been recognised by Worldwide Branding for her dedication, leadership and excellence in helping build her business' reputation as an unbeatable force in the construction industry. Ms Kyra has managed the Facilities Division of Ultra Building Works for the past 14 years and is crucial to the smooth running of the business. She has successfully managed multiple maintenance projects simultaneously including contracts with the University of Sydney, NSW Public Works and ...

Sybil Verch, Portfolio Manager, Branch Manager, and Senior Vice President of a private client group with investment dealer Raymond James Ltd. in Victoria, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in business and finance. With two decades of experience in her field, Ms. Verch is known for her expertise in managing wealth for successful female entrepreneurs and CEOs. Daily, she manages investment portfolios, builds financial plans, creates asset allocation strategies, oversees new business development and ensures that her clients are serviced ...

When consumers buy products, they do so believing that the product will not only function the way that it's supposed to, but also will not cause injury to them. According to Washington.CBSlocal.com, a local major sporting goods company has recalled a product after an injury was reported as being caused by the product's use. The company, STX, an official equipment sponsor of major league lacrosse, manufactures men's and women's lacrosse products, as well as equipment for field hockey and golf. The recall was announced February 24, 2014, and involves about 4,000 products, ...

Recent superyacht sales included brand new 45m M/Y ALPHA, 38m Heesen M/Y ALUMERCIA and 24m M/Y ESPERANZA. Six new superyachts for sale by Fraser Yachts include M/Y WHITE CLOUD, S/Y JUPITER, M/Y NAJADE, S/Y DRUMFIRE, S/Y DON JUAN OF LONDON and M/Y CHINOOK. M/Y WHITE CLOUD was built by Feadship and styled by Jon Bannenberg. She was extended from 60m to 67.3m in 2005, and her interior was redesigned and redecorated by Terence Disdale Design. A large jetted spa pool was added on the aft deck and zero-speed stabilisers were also installed. Her accommodation is generous for ...

With over 90 superyachts available for charter in destinations all around the globe, Fraser Yachts is the leading charter agency for luxury superyacht charters worldwide. This month Fraser Yachts has added two more impressive vessels to their fleet. M/Y AURELIA, a 37m Heesen built in 2011, is a unique luxury motor yacht with proven charter success and many fantastic references. M/Y AURELIA is an ideal choice for crewed charters around the French Riviera, Italian Riviera, Corsica and Monaco. The main salon comprises of a dining area with a large round table and a ...

Midwest brides now have something special to consider this wedding season as The Wedding Makeup Company launches today at private gatherings in Detroit, Indianapolis and Louisville. By combining expert makeup talent with professionalism and great customer service, the company hopes to make hundreds of brides beautiful this wedding season. Their new website, www.weddingmua.com has recently launched and allows brides to meet the artists and book online. The morning of a wedding can be very stressful for a bride as months of planning comes together. The Wedding Makeup Company ...