Medical debt continues to fuel bankruptcy filings across America Article provided by Robert E. Bardwell, Jr. Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.ohiobankruptlaw.com Though the recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will hopefully increase the number of Americans having the benefit of comprehensive health insurance, industry experts are mixed on what impact that will have on our nation's medical debt concerns. Medical expenses have skyrocketed in recent years in spite of advances in technology and pharmaceuticals that - theoretically ...

Lesser charge of assault was appropriate where man was intoxicated Article provided by George F. Hildebrandt, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.georgehildebrandt.com When you are charged with a crime such as assault, the difference between first-degree assault, a felony, and third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, can have a significant effect on the penalties involved. Each defined element of a crime is crucial to determining what level of offense can be established, and if some element of the crime cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, a lesser sentence ...

Close relationship made grandparent visitation in child's best interest Article provided by Donaldson Stewart, P.C. Visit us at http://www.donaldsonandassociateslaw.com Under Arizona law, a grandparent may receive visitation rights with a child whose parents have been divorced more than three months, whose parents were never married, or if one of the parents is deceased, provided the court finds such visitation in the best interests of the child. To determine if visitation is in the child's best interests, the court considers a number of relevant statutory factors, ...

Geographic restriction on mother's relocation of child was justified Article provided by The Pinak Law Firm, PLLC Visit us at http://www.pinaklawfirm.com Under Texas law, a court can modify an order related to a parent-child relationship, if such a modification would be in the best interest of the child, and the circumstances of the child or parents have materially and substantially changed. The issue of modification may arise when one parent wishes to relocate with a child. However, what if the moving parent was given the exclusive right to determine the child's ...

Colorado court rules accrued leave may be considered marital property Article provided by Frost & Beck, LLP Visit us at http://www.frostbecklaw.com The Supreme Court of Colorado recently ruled that accrued vacation and sick leave related to employment may by considered marital property to be included in the division of assets upon divorce. However, the court emphasized that a spouse with such accrued leave must have an "enforceable right" to receive a financial payment corresponding to the leave. With respect to the specific divorcesettlement being ...

Large settlement for a Texas officer in race discrimination case Article provided by Law Office of G. Scott Fiddler, P.C. Visit us at http://www.fiddlerlaw.com An African-American police chief, who lost his position as a result of racial issues, has reportedly settled an employment discrimination lawsuit against the city of Jasper, Texas, and others for approximately $831,000. Some say the settlement is one of the largest of its kind in East Texas. According to the lawsuit, the mayor of Jasper, as an owner of a local radio station, utilized the former police ...

Hotel could be liable for slip-and-fall accident on adjoining sidewalk Article provided by Heller LaChapelle, APC Visit us at http://www.seriousinjury.org If an individual is injured due to a dangerous condition on a property, the owner of that property may be held liable. However, there are certain circumstances under which a landowner might even be held liable for injuries suffered in a slip-and-fallaccident on an adjoining sidewalk that the landowner does not own. One of those situations is when the landowner benefits from an alteration to the sidewalk adjacent ...

Maryland and the seat belt defense Article provided by The Burch Law Firm, LLC Visit us at http://www.burchandvoss.com Recently, Maryland State Police reported than one woman was killed and another seriously injured in separate accidents on Interstate 70; the accidents occurred within 24 hours of each other. In one accident, a 50-year-old Cumberland woman was thrown through a rear window of a sport utility vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Hours later, a 32-year-old man hit an overturned pick-up truck near the Sharpsburg Pike exit. He survived, but ...

As winter fades in New York, the risk of slip and fall injuries remains Article provided by Lozner & Mastropietro Visit us at http://www.lmlawnyc.com According to the National Safety Council, roughly 8.9 million emergency rooms visits each year can be attributed to falls - making it the leading cause of unintentional injuries in the U.S. Unfortunately, not only are slip and fall accidents common but potentially severe, with injuries ranging from mere bruises and sprains to broken bones and head wounds. Sadly, in cities such as New York, the problems associated ...

Parent was not obligated to pay college expenses for adult son Article provided by The Oncale Firm Visit us at http://www.thebirminghamdivorceattorney.com Even after a divorce is final, one party may request a modification of child support, based on a change in circumstances. Thus, disputes over support may continue long after a divorce is settled. One issue that may lead to a later dispute is payment for a child's education. For example, under Alabama law, could a parent be asked to pay for a minor child's college education past the age of majority? The Alabama ...

The basics of Connecticut child support law Article provided by Law Offices of Doris D'Ambrosio Visit us at http://www.dorisdambrosiolaw.com When someone becomes a parent, his or her life changes in many ways. But one unwavering fact is established: the duty of that mother or father to support his or her child financially until the son or daughter reaches adulthood. In Connecticut, the law emphatically makes this moral duty a legally enforceable one. "Child support" is the regular payment of money from one parent to the other to help pay for the child's ...

We are pleased to announce Affinity Jewelry Designs, in association with The Artisan Group, will participate in an invitation-only luxury celebrity gift lounge hosted by GBK Productions on April 11-12, 2014 at an exclusive location in Hollywood, California, in honor of The 2014 MTV Movie Awards Nominees and Presenters. Our exquisite jewelry will be prominently featured on display at The Artisan Group's exhibit, and all attending celebrities will receive our "Not all who wander are lost..." bracelet in their swag bags. This event will also be attended by nearly ...

Every Artist must have an undeniable inspiration to start creating. The beginning spark is everything. If a painting takes months to create, that spark must have a very strong connection to the Artist. L.A. Cline's legacy paintings are time consuming. The layering of pastel pigments take time. These layers develop the vivid colors and depth, which give each painting its own realistic quality. For L.A. Cline, art is everywhere. Art can be found in even street performers. They work daily at their craft to make someone smile. Since Leprechauns are such fun characters, the ...

Scottsdale, Arizona based Infiniti HR and its Division Vice President Daniel Mormino were recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Mormino completed a comprehensive course of study in franchise management offered by the institute, that is the academic branch of the International Franchise Association's Educational Foundation. The International Franchise Association is the world's oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide and hosted the presentation during its annual convention in New Orleans, ...

The Ventura College Foundation is awarding Phoenix Scholarships to 32 adults who decided to return to school at Ventura College to achieve their career goals. Scholarship recipients with minimal or no financial resources to cover the costs of their education will receive scholarships of $1,000 each at the 15th annual scholarship ceremony, held 6-8 p.m., March 20 at Wright Event Center on the Ventura College campus, 57 Day Road. The Ventura College Foundation's staff and board of directors will host the event. "I'm always inspired by the scholarship recipients' stories ...

SoBear, LLC, an addiction support company, proudly announced its donation in support of the 36th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser and Installation Dinner of the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association (www.ochba.org) on March 1, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Garden Grove, California. The donation of "SoBear's" was part of the Silent Auction whose proceeds go to fund the Wally Davis Scholarship - a scholarship aimed at helping law school students with their tuition. Of the company's donation and participation in the OCHBA's event, SoBear's Founder and Managing ...

Three attorneys from the Dallas and San Antonio offices of the Family Law boutique McCurley Orsinger McCurley Nelson & Downing, L.L.P., have been selected to the 2014 Texas Rising Stars listing of the state's top young lawyers. This marks the fifth time Dallas associate Monica Cruz has been named to the list of the state's up-and-coming attorneys and the fourth for San Antonio associate R. Porter Corrigan. Dallas associate Holly Eckert made the list for the first time. Texas Rising Stars recognizes the state's leading attorneys who are 40 or younger, or who have ...

It seems population health management is the latest hot topic in the industry. Providers and organizations are seeking to fulfill the Triple Aim--one component of which is population health--payers are incentivizing progress towards it and health IT vendors are offering solutions to achieve it. i2i Systems' President and CEO, Janice Nicholson, is pleased to see so much new interest in an approach that i2i Systems pioneered and has embraced for the past 13 years. Many who are just learning about population health management are discovering the lack of functionality in ...

Travel To Go, known throughout the vacation industry for its innovative products and 5-Star Service, has been named a finalist in the 2014 Family-Owned Business Awards presented by the San Diego Business Journal. The award recognizes family businesses that are an integral part of the social and business fabric of San Diego. Nominees include companies from respected hotels to cutting-edge agencies that have grown and prospered under the guidance of families dedicated to their industries and their community. The award will be presented on April 3, 2014 at the Paradise ...

Apollo Safety, Inc. a veteran-owned, Fall River, Mass.-based company specializing in safety products and services, recently announced it will be a sponsor of the 20th Biennial IEEE UGIM (University Government Industry Micro/nano) Symposium. The two-day symposium will take place June 15-17 at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. "The UGIM symposium brings together leading educators and researchers from university, government, and industry around the world to discuss issues related to R&D cleanroom laboratories and trends," said John V. Carvalho ...

The Clayton Sleep Institute (CSI) received a reaccreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for both in-lab and home (out-of-center) sleep testing offerings in February, 2014. CSI is one of a handful of accredited sleep testing centers in the St. Louis and metropolitan areas to offer both services. "Our in-lab and home sleep testing programs provide the latest in sleep medicine to patients with difficulty sleeping," said Dr. Joseph Ojile, founder and chief executive officer of CSI. "The home sleep test (HST) is a more recent procedure ...

Movietown Baby Grows Up is the story of William A. Seiter, director of 131 films, his wife Marian Nixon, actress in 73 films, how they made their way to fame, and yet lead a normal family life in spite of governesses, glamorous parties, and famous friends. Movietown Baby Grows Up is a vivid scrapbook with pictures interspersed through the rambling adventures of daughter Jessica Seiter Niblo's not-so-ordinary memories. William A. Seiter started working in Hollywood in 1915 as a stunt double and bit player and quickly graduated to directing comedy shorts. He moved up ...

Moonstone Creations' owner, Tessa Shaffer, won't be attending the event herself, but her handmade butterfly jewelry will. Three point eight million viewers tuned in last year to watch the MTV Movie Awards that starts with red carpet interviews, and this year Moonstone Creations' Butterfly Wing Rings will participate in an invitation-only luxury celebrity gift lounge hosted by GBK Productions on April 11-12, 2014 at an exclusive location in Beverly Hills, California. Her butterfly wing rings will be gifted to select members of the press and media at The Artisan Group's exhibit. ...

On the heels of his latest album, Dionysus pulls out of thin air an intense hardstyle remix of Martin Garrix's latest track Proxy. Continuing with his 'dream' theme, the Dionysus version is titled Proxy the Amsterdam Dreams Remix. Not only is this Amsterdam Dreams remix the first attempt at hardstyle by veteran producer Dionysus, but it was also released the same day that the original track was released! Despite the fact that this remix is a huge change for Dionysus, the response has been tremendously positive. When asked how he was able to accomplish such a feat so ...

Many of these new hammocks are thicker, stronger, larger, and more luxurious than past models. For the discerning hammock connoisseur, Seaside Hammocks' new offerings promise comfort, health, and your money's worth. Several new hammocks are now available through Seaside Hammocks, with the Modesta leading the charge. A simple and elegant Colombian organic single hammock, the Modesta is made of organic cotton, which is neither dyed nor bleached, and the production of which requires little water or energy, making it one of the most environmentally friendly hammocks on the ...