Florida law not equipped to handle same-sex custody disputes Article provided by Leininger Law Firm, P.A. Visit us at http://www.leiningerlawfirmpa.com In the last couple of years, Florida has seen a rise of same-sex couples enter the courts with disputes over the custody of children born into the household. Generally, this applies to female relationships in which one of the women has given birth to a child or children. However, the other partner often feels that the child is hers too, and this can put the courts in an unprecedented position of trying to interpret ...

Survey shows adults guilty of texting while driving more often than teens Article provided by Phelan Law Office Visit us at http://www.phelanlawoffice.com Despite nationwide efforts to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, a new study from AT&T has revealed that many Americans continue to participate in these risky behaviors. Not only is it more common than one might imagine, the research showed that adults are actually guilty of driving while distracted by cellphones more often than teenagers. According to the survey, 49 percent of adults ...

Implications of felony drug charges extend beyond legal system Article provided by Law Office of Jeffrey R. Gilbert, P.C. Visit us at http://www.jeffgilbertlaw.com Texans know that the state is very strict when it comes to drugs. Texas has such a low tolerance for drug-related crime that if someone is convicted of a felony, he or she is banned from getting food stamps as well as other types of government assistance. Research has shown that the banning of these programs can lead a person to make negative lifestyle choices. Marijuana possession as an example of ...

DUI accidents a problem despite Connecticut's ignition interlock law Article provided by Law Offices of Wesley Malowitz Visit us at http://www.malowitzlaw.com Four people were taken to the hospital after a recent automobile crash in Stamford. The driver of one vehicle was traveling too fast and ran a red light, hitting the other car that contained three people. The 18 year old driver allegedly had a blood alcohol level that was elevated and alcohol was located in the vehicle. If convicted, the driver will face a variety of penalties that may include having an ignition ...

Unmarried parents face unique obstacles in Tennessee Article provided by Judy A. Oxford, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.judyoxfordlaw.com About 25 percent of babies are now born to unmarried couples, according to recent statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is nearly double the rate seen in 2002, Time reported recently. Compared to married couples, unmarried parents often face a unique set of legal obstacles when they decide to part ways, owing to the fact that their relationships with one another and their children ...

Washington State's minor in possession laws Article provided by Jeff Staples, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.jeffstapleslaw.com/ A number of states throughout the U.S. have what are referred to as "minor in possession" laws. These laws specifically pertain to drugs and alcohol that are found on minors, whether they used the substances or not. In general, MIP laws were created to inform and educate minors about the issues and dangers that surround drinking and driving. The laws were also created to get minor children more involved in community ...

Insurance companies deny claims after storm causes damage in Texas Article provided by The Voss Law Firm, P.C. Visit us at http://www.storm-insurance-claims.com A storm recently moved through Texas causing damage to homes, cars and property blanketing some areas of the state with over six inches of hail. The hail ripped through siding on homes and shattered windows. The hail damage resulting from the heavy winds and dangerous pieces of ice produced by this storm provide a timely example of the harm that can result from a powerful storm. Those who own property ...

Regulation aiming to protect young farm workers reversed Article provided by Herr & Low PC Visit us at http://www.herrlow.com Pennsylvania farm workers may recall hearing about the recent reversal of a directive promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The regulation attempted to prevent injuries to children by placing limits on the ability of children to work on farms. Details of the reversal The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, along with other state bureaus, successfully implemented a campaign against the directive. The directive placed limitations ...

New bill in Texas could cut cost of storm-mitigation equipment Article provided by The Voss Law Firm, P.C. Visit us at http://www.storm-insurance-claims.com Lawmakers in the Texas House of Representatives are considering a bill that would create Hurricane Mitigation Week. During this time period, sales tax exemptions would apply to the purchase of hurricane-mitigation equipment such as portable generators, fuel containers, flashlights and devices made to prevent window damage in storms. If passed, Hurricane Mitigation week would be observed from May 25 to May ...

Survey Finds That Vast Number of Medical Errors Are Unreported Article provided by Greene & Eisen, Co. L.P.A. Visit us at http://www.malpracticeohio.com A survey recently conducted by ProPublica (a nonprofit investigative journalism organization) concluded that the great majority of people who suffer harm at the hands of a physician, nurse, hospital or clinic do not file formal complaints about their injuries. Injuries are probably coming at a rate far faster than any of us ever realized; data released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows ...

The plea bargain: An essential part of the California legal system Article provided by Law Offices of David P. Schwarz Visit us at http://www.orangecountycriminaldefenselawfirm.com In Santa Ana last year, a man avoided a sentence of life in a California prison by taking what is known as a plea bargain. The plea bargain required the man to plead guilty to the attempted murder charge filed against him and in return, he received a sentence of 19 years. Every day plea deals, such as this one, are negotiated in the majority of criminal cases in California and across ...

Why paternity matters for unmarried Colorado parents and their children Article provided by Pearson & Paris, P.C. Visit us at http://www.rockymountain-familylaw.com Paternity is the legal relationship between a father and child. It is not the same is biological or genetic fatherhood, although these issues are often related. When a child is born to married parents in Colorado, paternity is usually established automatically. However, when the parents are not married, additional legal measures are necessary in order to establish paternity. In Colorado, a paternity ...

Steps to take when involved in an employment contract dispute Article provided by Robert N. Levin, PC Visit us at http://www.robertnlevin.com/ When contract disputes arise between workers and employers, it is often unclear how to go about seeking a resolution. Specifically, people involved in employment contract disputes may wonder how far to go in their efforts to settle the issue on their own and when to pursue legal action through a court of law. For employees struggling with contract disputes, the following tips may be helpful in deciding how to approach the ...

Proposition 36 reverses course on California's Three Strikes Law Article provided by Joe Gazzigli Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.joegazzigli.com After nearly two decades with some of the nation's toughest criminal sentencing laws, California residents voted in the fall of 2012 to ease the impact of California's Three Strikes Law by passing Proposition 36. The change commits people convicted of a third felony to life imprisonment in more limited circumstances than before, and it also provides some people who are currently incarcerated under the law with the ...

US Supreme Court to rule on "Miranda" rights prior to arrest Article provided by Cronin Law Firm Visit us at http://www.dancroninlawfirm.com/ The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments recently in a case that could affect the rights of individuals to refuse police questioning prior to being taken into custody. As many people know, police officers are required to advise individuals of their right to remain silent when they are placed under arrest. Criminal suspects who waive their right to silence can have their statements used as evidence ...

Breach of contract lawsuits in California Article provided by William B. Hanley, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.hanley-law.com In the world of business, agreements and contracts are signed on a daily basis throughout the state of California. In fact, individuals and businesses enter into contracts more than most people realize. Whenever someone agrees to act or make payments in exchange for something of value, a contract is formed. While it certainly would make conducting business easier if all the obligations and requirements of a contract were fulfilled ...

In honor of Earth Day 2013, Seven4 Cosmetics, in association with The Artisan Group, will participate in gifting a select group of high-profile, environmentally-conscious celebrities including Woody Harrelson, Ted Danson, Sting, Sheryl Crow, Rachel McAdams, P!nk, Orlando Bloom, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Malin Akerman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Bosworth, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Josh Hartnett, Jake Gyllenhaal, Hayden Panettiere, Ginnifer Goodwin, Emily VanCamp, Edward Norton, Daryl Hannah, Courteney Cox, Cameron Diaz, Barbra Streisand, Alicia Silverstone, and Adrian Grenier. Each ...

Retired RAF Chinook helicopter crewman, Ben Greer, is now one third of the way through a gruelling 440 mile walk with 100kg on his back, the equivalent of a 16 stone man. Each mile of The Big Lift is in honour of a British serviceman who's lost his or her life in the current Afghanistan conflict. So far over GBP6,000 has been raised for charity - but Ben eyes much more. 33 year old Ben from Docking in Norfolk says, "I completed six tours of Afghanistan between 2006 and 2010 and had the pleasure of serving alongside some of the bravest young people I have ever met. ...

Capital Safety, home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands of fall protection equipment has announced the launch of their new Suspension Seat, purpose built for rope access and rescue harnesses. DBI-SALA's new Suspension Seat has been specifically designed with the ability to be attached and used with any brand or style of fall protection harness; however the seat is ideal for use with their specialist range of rescue & rope access harnesses available in the popular ExoFit NEX or DELTA II styles. The use of suspension seats provides added comfort and support when working ...

UpperCurve today announced a spring special deal of $200 rebate direct to the dentist for any purchase of a DryCurve 1000 dental instrument dryer before June 30th, 2013. As an incentive to tryout the drying unit, UpperCurve is also offering a one month free demo trail. It's a great way to see the difference in quality instrument care. UpperCurve products are distributed through Benco, Burkhart, Henry Schein, Patterson and other regional distributors in the United States and Henry Schein (Canada) and Sinclair Dental in Canada.UpperCurve, LLC., founded in 2009, manufactures ...

Catch Software, a leading provider of test management software and services, today announced an agreement with Unitec Institute of Technology, an Auckland-based tertiary provider, to bring Enterprise Tester to their computing department. As the only tertiary provider in New Zealand with dedicated software testing courses, Unitec is leading the way in recognising software testing as a profession. The agreement, which includes the provision of Catch Software's test management software and services, has been put in place to support this growing profession. Unitec has put ...

Her first date could be her last... Three years after the demise of her seventeen year marriage, Mandy Russell decides to jump back into the choppy waters of the dating world. With very little options available in her small town of Bainsville, Tennessee, Mandy lets her best friend Shawna persuade her into joining an online dating site. Feeling she has met someone she can really connect with, Mandy decides it's time to meet face to face with her new suitor, unaware of his true plans for her. Dark, sinister plans that will test Mandy's physical strength, mental fortitude ...

ManageEngine, the real-time IT management company, today announced the addition of enterprise search to its integrated IT management solution, IT360. The industry-first move introduces a unified search console that is capable of searching databases of any third-party IT management and business applications — without requiring the user to understand the underlying database architectures or write SQL queries. Larger enterprises often have multiple IT management tools for various IT tasks such as monitoring and managing the network and its servers, applications, assets ...

Tirgearr Publishing announces a new ebook, The Cycles Turn, by author David Toft. This digital book (ebook) is unique in that the author has digitally autographed it. Ebooks suffer a disadvantage compared to traditional print books in that the author cannot sign them. A couple of systems exist to try and replicate the experience of a traditionally signed book, but none manage to actually sign the ebook itself. Most are the equivalent to signing a photograph and emailing that to the purchaser. Tirgearr Publishing has adopted a technology that allows the ebook to ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, April 123, at 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern, on "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt notes that witches, vampires, werewolves, and the living dead appear in our dreams, nightmares, and fairy tales. They also appear in our journeys and as manifestations of illness in shamanic healing. Are they real or are they our imagination? In this episode of "Why Shamanism Now?" titled "Good Witch, Bad Witch?", ...