Understanding Pennsylvania pregnancy discrimination Article provided by Logan & Logan Visit us at http://www.loganlawfirm.net We are all familiar with federal laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, race, disability, age, color, participation in protected activity and national origin. As such, we understand that it is illegal to discriminate against someone who is a member of one of those "protected classes" or engaged in a protected activity. Though, sadly, prejudice of that type does still occur, the country has made great strides ...

Factors that may lead to a child support modification in Tennessee Article provided by Autry L. Jones, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.autryjones.com In Tennessee, the amount of child support is determined by using a formula that is contained in the state statutes. Certain factors, including the income of the parties as well as the needs of the child, will be analyzed to set the amount of support that will be required when the parents divorce or end their relationship. For most parents, these child support awards can be very difficult to change. The court ...

Federal employment discrimination statistics do not look good for Texas Article provided by Kennard Law, P.C. Visit us at http://www.kennardlawelpaso.com At 9,068 charges, Texas employers received almost 10 percent of the nation's federal employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation allegations in FY 2013, according to statistics from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency charged with enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws. This is an increase from FY 2012's 8,929 Texas-based charges. On the other hand, nationally the ...

Medical marijuana bills considered by Tennessee legislature Article provided by Law Office of Kenneth W. Brashier Visit us at http://www.brashierlaw.com Recently, the Tennessee House health subcommittee considered two bills regarding the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The results were vastly different for the two bills. The first -- called the Koozer-Kuhn Medical Cannabis Act or H.B. 1385 -- did not make it out of committee. The bill would have allowed patients suffering from a variety of ailments to possess enough marijuana to treat their illness for ...

As the economy improves, the divorce rate rises Article provided by Wilson-Goodman Law Group, PLLC Visit us at http://www.wgandf-law.com As the economy recovers, divorce is making a comeback, too. Many are surprised to learn that the divorce rate declined as the recession kicked in. While it is largely undisputed that financial turmoil places strain on a marriage, couples appear to be waiting until they are more financially secure before getting out of marriage. According to a sociologist from the University of Maryland, about 150,000 fewer dissolutions occurred ...

Termination of the parties' shared parenting plan was properly denied Article provided by Kelly Law Office LLC Visit us at http://www.kellylawohio.com In Drees v. Drees, the Third District Court of Appeals of Ohio held that the trial court should have applied a "best interests of the child" test in determining the mother's motion seeking a termination of the parties' shared parenting decree. The appeals court said that proof of a substantial change in circumstances was not required, but nevertheless upheld the trial court's decision denying the motion due to a lack ...

Delaware motorcycle crash results in one fatality Article provided by Law Offices of Joseph J. Rhoades, Esq. Visit us at http://www.rhoadeslegal.com As the weather in Delaware is beginning to improve, many people will soon choose to travel by motorcycle. Unfortunately, as recently demonstrated, severe accidents can occur following increased motorcycle traffic on the roads. According to the Delaware State Police, a motorcyclist was killed in Newark, Delaware recently, after his motorcycle was hit by a pickup truck. Following the collision, the motorcyclistwas thrown ...

Finding ways to deal with credit card debt Article provided by Debra Booher & Associates Co., LPA Visit us at http://www.bankruptcyinfo.com As the economy begins to rebound, many Ohioans are starting to spend more money on goods and services in the region. These expenses can quickly add up, and sometimes, consumers may not have enough money left to pay for some of the items that they need. They may decide to make the transaction using a credit card, thinking that they will pay off the balance the following month. For some individuals, this balance continues ...

Common estate planning mistakes highlighted by celebrity deaths Article provided by Law Office of Hugh Duff Robertson P.C. Visit us at http://www.lawhdr.com A number of famous actors have passed away in the last year. Not only have their premature deaths rocked the entertainment industry, the inadequacy of their estate plans are causing many people to rethink and update their own plans. Estate planning is an important process for adults of any age and financial status. A well-constructed estate plan can help provide for those you love while ensuring that your ...

Protect your finances during a divorce Article provided by The Law Office of David T. Schlendorf Visit us at http://www.dtslawfirm.com Nearly everything about a divorce is costly. That is because everything -- from child support, to spousal support and property division -- are financial issues. As you begin to separate yourself from your partner, the money problems really start to add up, and this can be very difficult. The good news is that while you endure the emotional stresses of a divorce, a legal professional can help you navigate the financial issues, too. ...

New Jersey motor vehicle accidents and distracted driving laws Article provided by The Maglione Firm, P.C. Visit us at http://www.themaglionefirm.com Distracted driving remains a leading cause of accidents in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported that over nine people are killed every day by a distracted driver and an additional 1,060 victims are injured. There are a wide range of activities that can fall into the category of "distractions," but the top distractions that contribute to motor vehicle accidents include: ...

Distracted driving continues to be a major problem, CDC says Article provided by Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. Visit us at http://www.ryanandgrinde.com/ One issue that has increasingly received media attention over the past few years is distracted driving becoming a factor in more and more car accidents. As a result of these media campaigns, many states, including Minnesota, have enacted bans on cellphones or texting while behind the wheel. However, despite these laws and the efforts of law enforcement to address the problem, distracted driving continues to be a major ...

"This well located corner lot property with frontage on 2 roads has excellent potential," according to John Nicholls, president of the company. "The estate has instructed us to market and sell these 3 parcels and that equates to an amazing opportunity for you to buy at Auction!" "The well located property is close to downtown Fredericksburg, U. S. Route 3, Dalhgren, and Fairview Beach on the Potomac River, and is a rare offering at public auction," noted Nicholls. "The property consists of 3 parcels (the home on .78+/- acres, 32.4+/- acres of timber, and a 1 acre ...

TrackResults Software has announced that two of its Founding Partners will be speaking at ARDA World. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is the Washington D.C.-based trade association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries (timeshares). ARDA has almost 1,000 corporate members ranging from privately held firms to publicly traded corporations with extensive experience in shared ownership interests in leisure real estate. ARDA World 2014, its' annual convention, will be held at the Venetian Hotel (Las Vegas) April 6-10. Sean ...

Today ShareVault, a provider of secure, cloud-based document sharing solutions, announced that its international presence continues to grow with active clients now on six continents. Much of this international growth stems from further adoption of ShareVault by organizations in the highly competitive Life Sciences segment. Over the first quarter, the number of ShareVault customers in the life sciences increased by 26%. "Such significant and continuing growth on both the international front and in Life Sciences is an exciting demonstration of the value of our product ...

'Wisdom is an innate property of the pious/good self; where ignorance is the innate property of the evil self' from the Scriptures. 'Wisdom creates good people and ignorance creates bad people', from philosophy. 'Wisdom creates responsible citizens and ignorance creates criminals', from governments. 'Wisdom is a product of an emotionally healthy brain and ignorance is a product of an emotionally challenged brain', from science. It is the scriptures that are clearly defining wisdom through several hints. Philosophy and governments went off track and to this day ...

Media Links Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Global Links, the market leader in broadcast and network transport over IP solutions, today announced the promotion of David Herfert to Vice President of Sales, Americas. In this role, Dave will continue to develop the Media Links Inc. sales strategy as well as lead the sales team for the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America.D ave has been a key part of Media Link's management for several years, joining the company in 2006. Dave brings an exceptional knowledge of the technology and marketplace to Media Links. He has ...

Substance abuse has long been one of the greatest challenges facing health care systems. More patients drop out of treatment than complete it. And those who dropout are at greater risk of relapsing--caught in a cycle with steep human and monetary costs. With a $1.1 million, two year grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Polaris Health Directions will launch in April the second phase of a project set to dramatically impact addictions outcomes. Polaris will implement a cloud-based clinical system designed to predict and improve the likelihood of patient ...

ProfectMarket (https://profectmarket.com) today announced the launch of a breakthrough way of rating and comparing professionals - Bitcoin Ratings. The just-launched marketplace already features a number of one-of-a-kind features, including a system that harnesses the wisdom of the crowd, powered by bitcoin rewards, to help a potential client find and hire the best professionals for their particular needs. Now, ProfectMarket has launched a unique ratings system. First, the system permits users to rate expected performance on a project based on expected hourly dollar ...

After a long, harsh winter of heavy snowfall, ice, road salt and pothole-causing freeze-thaw cycles, commuters are more than ready for the transition into spring; however, without proper care and maintenance, a car's components may not handle the temperature and weather transition as well. The damaging winter elements combined with significant temperature changes can cause major damage and stress to the inside and outside of a vehicle. Creative Colors International (CCI), a leading franchise in automobile reconditioning and color restoration of interior leather, vinyl, ...

Zach Gallman is a senior at Ohio State and this past weekend he competed at the Battle of Buckeye State Strongman Competition. He placed 2nd in the 300 pound class of the heavyweights which earned him a trip to the Strongman Nationals in Reno, NV. It was his first competition since his injury at a Strongman competition in September 2013. Zach placed first in the 280 pound axle and also placed first in the log clean and press medley with 6 repetitions. Other events included a deadlift medley, farmers carry, an 815 pound yoke walk, and atlas stones. Zach reflects on the contest: ...

EPMG, the nation's leading multicultural media partner, announced today that Ingrid Reyes, EVP and director of client solutions, strategy and value, will participate in the panel discussion entitled, "The Future of Hispanic Print" at the Hispanicize conference on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 10:00am EST. Hispanicize 2014 will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Miami, Florida. "I am very excited to be part of this distinguished panel and look forward to having an informative discussion on the future of the Hispanic print media industry," said Ingrid Reyes, ...

evox Television (evox OmniMedia) has added Mary Beth Bambridge to the new media company mix as Chief Revenue Officer. Bambridge is building revenue from evox' retail, web, and television advertising avenues while Andrew Mersmann has stepped on board with the expanding network as Executive Vice President, Synergy, Strategy, and Engagement. Both report to CEO and founder Xav Dubois as the company nears it's Earth Day (April 22) one-year anniversary. "We're building an extraordinary team," says Dubois, "who are all personally committed to make a difference for the evox communities ...

The alternative rock band Hidden Hospitals will be performing in Chicago at Quencher's Saloon on April 26th. Supporting acts will include New Jersey's A Balance Between, as well as local act Great Ocean Waters. Doors open at 6pm; show starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at yourticketstand.net/tickets/1341. 21+ only, please. Hidden Hospitals has released two EPs to date; EP 001, and EP 002, respectively. The Chicago based band consists of former members from Damiera of Equal Vision Records and Kiss Kiss of Eyeball Records. The lead single "The ...

This year, Lady Lux Swimwear, a swimwear line specializing in designer swimsuits and luxury swimwear, is announcing their official expansion into accessories. Started in 2007 by designer Christiana Hanna, Lady Lux is currently being sold in numerous retail locations in the United States, Australia, Japan, Israel, United Kingdom, Dubai, Russia and numerous of other countries. With continuing press release and various media exposure, Lady Lux is gaining popularity and has decided to expand its current offerings to create further company growth. Everyone, from famous celebrities ...