Following mass recalls and widespread complaints of injury and early failure, DuPuy Orthopedics, a Johnson & Johnson company, announced recently that it plans to phase out production of its all-metal hip replacements. DuPuy has been beset by lawsuits over the allegedly defective devices, which many patients say have failed prematurely, resulting in injuries and other health problems. All-metal hip replacements were once viewed as a promising improvement over older, mixed-material devices, which typically included plastic as well as metal parts. The all-metal versions, ...

Shift supervisors or managers and whether they can legally participate in tip sharing with fellow employees, due to their title or relationship to the employer, has been a contentious issue debated in various courts around the country in recent years. Several years ago, a Sixth District California Court of Appeal judge ruled that a tip sharing policy forced upon dealers at a state casino was not in violation of California Labor Code 351 as long as any of the tip recipients weren't managers. Section 351 states that "a gratuity is the property of the employee to ...

Earlier this year, police pulled over a Louisiana driver after a witness saw him speeding and swerving on a New Orleans road. Upon asking for his vehicle registration and informing the driver -- who reeked of alcohol -- that he would need to submit to a field sobriety test, he suddenly bolted and jumped into a nearby river. The 20-foot drop to the water did not hurt him, but neither did he avoid an arrest for drunk driving. Possible law changes on the horizon Laws regarding legal limits for drinking and driving may change in the future. In an effort to reduce the ...

In 2006, Florida lawmakers created the "Neutral Evaluation Process" in an effort to help Floridians resolve sinkhole insurance disputes. Specifically, this process allows both homeowners and insurance providers to request an evaluation of sinkhole damage by a neutral evaluator should a disagreement arise regarding a Florida sinkhole insurance claim. Ultimately, this evaluation concludes with a report outlining whether sinkhole activity actually caused the damage in question and the possible courses of action that should be used to remediate the damage. Sadly ...

Last month, two 18-wheeler trucks collided on a highway northwest of Lafayette, Louisiana, killing an Opelousas man who was a passenger in one of the trucks. A Freightliner driving on state highway 10 was cut-off by another truck as it entered the highway from a private drive. The 50-year-old passenger died at the scene of the accident. According to the Highway Safety Research Group from the Louisiana State University, there have already been 13 fatalities in Lafayette Parish this year that were caused by motor vehicle accidents. In all of 2012, there were 29 wrongful ...

After almost a year in effect, the Pennsylvania texting ban only resulted in 1,302 citations statewide, according to AAA. This number illustrates just how hard it can be for law enforcement officers to enforce texting bans and that reducing the number of Pennsylvania distracted driving accidents requires a multi-prong approach. In southwestern Pennsylvania, there were not even 200 citations for texting issued. Officers report that they have trouble distinguishing when a driver is making a call or texting. In other states, one creative enforcement effort is to have officers ...

An Illinois statute known as Scott's Law requires motorists to move over and use extra caution when approaching a police car or other emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road. Also known as the "Move Over" law, the statute was named in honor of Chicago Fire Department Lieutenant Scott Gillen, who was fatally struck by an intoxicated driver while tending to a traffic accident on the Dan Ryan Expressway. Scott's Law requirements for Illinois drivers According to Scott's Law, Illinois drivers must take the following precautions when approaching an ...

In October 2010, Jamie McCourt received $131 million in a divorce settlement with former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt. Now, Mrs. McCourt claims the settlement was based on a fraudulent misrepresentation of Mr. McCourt's worth. At the time of the divorce, Frank McCourt listed the worth of the Dodgers franchise at approximately $300 million when, in fact, McCourt was able to sell the Dodgers for $2 billion. Due to the misrepresentation, Jamie McCourt's attorney has asked the court to set aside her divorce settlement, noting, "Mr. McCourt got about 93 percent of the ...

Recently, the Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigations unit released a yearly report showing that the number of prosecutions increased in fiscal year 2012. The increase in criminal tax investigations was noteworthy in part, because the number of people employed in the unit has decreased. In fiscal year 2012, which ended on September 30, 2012, the unit initiated 5,125 investigations. This was a nine percent increase over the prior year. The number of indictments increased 13 percent, while convictions were up 12 percent from the prior year. The total number ...

A new medical building is going up in Santa Cruz and will be four times the size of its current location. According to the Santa Cruz Sentinel, property in the popular Mission Street area is in such high demand that the clinic had to settle for a 20 year lease instead of purchasing the property outright. The expansion of the medical facility is just one of many signs indicating an uptick in the real estate market in California. California's real estate boom Across the state, realtors are reporting increasing demands for industrial, residential and commercial properties. ...

Among the sweeping changes put in place by the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) is a mandatory waiting period between bankruptcy filings. The length of the wait depends both upon the type of the previous filing and the type of bankruptcy protection sought now. For example, under the BAPCPA, there is now an eight-year mandatory wait between Chapter 7 filings, provided an Order of Discharge was entered in the first case, or between a Chapter 11 filing and a Chapter 7. Since there was an influx of first-time filings in 2005 before the BAPCPA ...

The Superior Court of New Jersey recently agreed to hear a case questioning when contracts allowing for palimony payments are upheld. Palimony, a claim for financial support between a couple that was not married, has been recognized in New Jersey since 1979. In the past, both oral and written agreements were enforced. This changed in 2010, when an Amendment to the Statute of Frauds was passed. This Amendment essentially states that for a palimony agreement to be enforced, it must be in writing, signed by the party promising to make payment and that both parties must ...

In the United States, driving while intoxicated is the cause of about 30 deaths per day and countless injuries. The victims of drunk driving accidents are often blameless and regrettably fall prey to another driver's irresponsibility. There are many measures being taken by local governments and communities to prevent intoxicated driving accidents, including: - Active enforcement of the legal drinking age and blood alcohol concentration (BAC) laws - Conviction and punishment for drunk drivers, including driver license suspension and revocation - Sobriety checkpoints - ...

Driving while intoxicated is a serious problem in America and the rest of the world, each year causing billions of dollars in property damage, lost wages, medical bills and more. The total cost of motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2000 was $230.6 billion, with about 80% attributed to intoxicated driving. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that, on average, nearly 30 people die every day in drunk driving accidents in the United States. This amounts to one death about every 48 minutes! Yet another frightening statistic from ...

A $5,200,000.00 settlement was reached 3 months following a substantial verdict reached by GWC partners, Louis Cairo and Michael Fisher, in a head-on collision case that was tried before the Honorable William Haddad in February of 2013. This was an amazing turn of events following a very contested trial that resulted in a fully briefed Motion for Mistrial, with an appeal likely to follow, that was scheduled to be heard by Judge Haddad in the next 4 - 6 weeks. The underlying case involved the death of Luis Ramirez, a 54-year old machine worker, who was killed in a head-on ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites N-Atlanta Perimeter Mall Hotel, near Sandy Springs, GA, offers convenient lodging for guests attending the 11th Annual Chattahoochee River Race and Festival. Taking place on Saturday, June 15, 2013, the race begins at Garrard Landing Park and ends at Riverside Park in Roswell. Riverside Park will host the free family-friendly festival, music, and awards presentation. Patrons can enjoy an array of exhibitors that include local artisans and farmers market vendors. Plus, kids are sure to enjoy frisbee dog demonstrations, face painting, ...

Hampton Inn Spartanburg - North I-85, a premier Spartanburg SC Hotel, offers convenient accommodations to guests and presenters attending Celebration Recovery - East Coast Summit. The 3-day event will take place at Restoration Church in Spartanburg, SC from July 10-12, 2013. Keynote speakers include Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty. Celebration Recovery is a biblical and balanced program that helps us overcome our hurts, hang-ups, and habits. It is based on the actual word of Jesus rather than the psychological theory. Launched 20 years ago, the Celebration Recovery ...

The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) located minutes from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, announced today that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, ...

According to rare currency dealer Antique Money, postal notes were created by the U.S. Post Office in 1883. They acted as money orders, allowing people to send relatively small amounts of money without mailing actual cash. Why Were Postal Notes Issued? Postal notes were useful at a time when most people did not have checking accounts and bank checks were expensive. Postal notes replaced the fractional currency notes that were used during and after the Civil War rather than coins, which were in short supply. When someone purchased a postal note, the postal clerk ...

The Atlanta bus rental company, Samson Trailways, would like to take a moment to remind customers of their mission, which is to offer nothing less than a comfortable ride with friendly service. Many businesses try too hard to impress clients and outdo competitors by sporting fancy equipment and features, but at the end of the day, it is the little things that matter most. While the Atlanta charter bus firm certainly has top-of-the-line vehicles, they are also acutely aware of the fact that a helpful smile can go a long way. According to Tom Sambdman, Vice President ...

Plumb Xpress, plumbing in Atlanta, Ga., reminds area homeowners who have septic systems that regular inspections of their system can prevent unforeseen issues. An inspection by a qualified plumbing professional can provide valuable information on the condition of the septic system, and uncover potential issues that can be fixed before they become significant problems. The Atlanta plumbing company notes that there are many different types of septic systems, including conventional in-ground systems, spray irrigation systems, and homemade systems. There is no predictable ...

Las Vegas residents Christina Kwan and Kimbo Ung, cashers in the World Series of Poker (WSOP), are featured players in Project All In, an interactive poker strategy broadcast on Live Stream that is produced by Kwan International and JT Media and is set at Kwan International headquarters at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS). With the start of the WSOP on May 29th at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the world's largest gaming event will converge with one of the world's largest music experiences when the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) takes place at the NASCAR track ...

Visix will exhibit in booth 4142 at InfoComm 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, June 12-14. The company will show a wide variety of integrated digital signage solutions. "This year, we're highlighting the effectiveness of the technology instead of just the components," says Sean Matthews, President of Visix. "By focusing on the desired result of using digital signage, instead of just the feature set, we've been able to grow and improve our offering exponentially. You'll see more interactivity, more integration and a real focus ...

Each year during the Spring Maintenance Managers Meeting, NationaLease recognizes member companies who in the past year have provided excellent, consistent reciprocal service as voted on by maintenance managers and acknowledged for helping to make high-quality service the hallmark of the NationaLease brand. During the meeting's Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 16, in Schaumburg, IL, NationaLease presented 15 members with the 2013 Exceptional Service Award. Platinum Award Winners: - Advantage NationaLease, Lititz, PA - Aim NationaLease, Girard, OH - Fox & James NationaLease, ...

"If future hair salon owners learned how to think like CEOs in high school, more would thrive instead of struggle with their businesses," said author and consultant Veronica Woods. Woods, CEO of My Salon Scoop Consulting, will raise money for the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) New York Metro and celebrate the launch of her new book, "The A-List Salon: Insider Secrets of How Profitable Salons Wow Their Clients Every Day," at a private book launch event on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Hair Rules Salon in New York City. In her new book, The ...