Panter, Panter, & Sampedro, P.A. is pleased to introduce attorney Bart H. Chepenik as the newest member to join the Panter Law Referral Network. Mr. Chepenik is founder and managing partner of Chepenik Trushin LLP. Located in the Brickell neighborhood in Miami, the Firm focuses on Wills and Trusts and Estate planning, as well as asset protection. "Panter Panter & Sampedro has an established attorney referral network with over 125 lawyers with diverse backgrounds. The network allows anyone in need of assistance with legal issues from international concerns ...

The Houston, Texas law firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend is pleased to announce the selection of attorney Chelsie King Garza to the 2013 listing of Texas Rising Stars as published in Super Lawyers Magazine. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of Texas lawyers under 40 or who have been in practice for 10 years or less are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Ms. Garza was selected based on recognition by her peers within the legal community and her professional achievements as a practicing attorney. Ms. Garza ...

Designed to encourage potential whistleblowers to come forward and take steps to stop the waste of taxpayer dollars, the False Claims Act provides for an award to a successful whistleblower. When the False Claims Act was first enacted, it allowed a whistleblower - or relator - to pocket 50 percent of the proceeds of the suit, including damages and penalties. That was 1863. Nowadays, a successful whistleblower can expect to walk away from a False Claims Act lawsuit with 15 to 30 percent of the amount recovered by the government in his or her case. Where the particular ...

Auctions are sometimes part of business bankruptcy filings, although they also occur in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. When assets need to be liquidated to pay creditors, those assets are usually sold at auction to the highest bidder. A quick scan through Connecticut news reports shows that all kinds of assets are sold at these auctions. Recent Connecticut bankruptcy sales include: - Baker's Shoes, a national chain with stores in Connecticut, auctioned off both its store leases and its shoe and boot inventory. It is also selling its intellectual property assets that include ...

Since the purpose of bankruptcy is to give filers a fresh financial start, it makes sense that the system is based on the theory that a debtor will make full disclosure. Unfortunately, there are times when people try to get more than they are entitled under the Code, and there are severe penalties that severely punish the wrongdoer. Ten percent of bankruptcy cases have some element of fraud associated with it. With over one million people filing bankruptcy each year, that translates to 100,000 people committing bankruptcy fraud annually. Committing bankruptcy fraud ...

Zero tolerance. Anyone under the age of 21 who is caught driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol in North Carolina can be arrested and charged with underage DWI, provisional DWI or driving after consumption under 21. If you are asked to take a breath test and refuse to do so, North Carolina has allowed minors to be convicted of underage DWI simply for having the smell of alcohol on them. If you have any trace of illegal drugs in your system or if you blow a .01 (not a .08) you can be arrested and charged with underage impaired driving. You can be convicted of underage ...

Mainstream media has been aflutter with the announcement that energy companies like Consol Energy and Chevron Corp. have teamed with environmental groups like the Group Against Smog and Pollution to form the "Center for Sustainable Shale Development." (http://www.nbcnews.com/business/energy-firms-environmental-groups-agr ... -1C8975363). The "Center" is being billed in the media as an agreement between "some of the nation's biggest energy companies and environmental groups . . . on a voluntary set of standards for gas and oil fracking in the Northeast ...

While Londoners' hopes for a warm spring have seemingly been hit for six, the summer season of cricket that features a mouth-watering Ashes Test series between England and Australia nevertheless gets under way in London this week with games at both Lord's and the Oval. Weather pending, the first round of the LV County Championship Division One starts on Wednesday 17th April with Middlesex taking on newly promoted Derbyshire at Lord's while across town Surrey take on last year's runners-up Somerset at the Oval. There's no doubting that London's the place to be this summer ...

Followers of English football will no doubt be aware that the transfer window for the Premier League closed at the end of January, with clubs now unable to transfer players in until the end of the season. But people might not be quite so aware that they themselves are free to shop around and use 'transfers' from multiple pension funds at any time, when buying their pension annuity. Pension annuities have traditionally been a one-off purchase, which people buy to convert their pension fund savings into an income for life. However, with people changing jobs more often ...

There is no doubt that Yahoo's ability to spot "leadership and success" is a testament to its own dynamic "leadership and success". Take "THE FOUR-STAR DIET: Based Upon The Wisdom Of General Colin Powell & Other Ridiculously Brilliant Leaders" for example. The ink on this, now, "global sensation" was barely dry when Yahoo invited author, Laura J. Wellington, to take part in the makeover series "Style Studio with Rebecca Minkoff" hosted by Yahoo. "True influence and change causes chatter. It's the mark of being ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Drug-eluting stents can keep clogged leg arteries open, preventing amputation of the leg, suggests research being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Peripheral arterial disease (or PAD) is becoming increasingly prevalent due to our aging population and the obesity and diabetes epidemics," said Robert A. Lookstein, M.D., FSIR, lead researcher and chief of interventional radiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, N.Y. "Many PAD patients are not candidates for surgery ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Using a tiny ball of ice, a minimally invasive interventional radiology treatment called cryoneurolysis safely short circuits chronic pain caused by nerve damage, according to data being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Cryoneurolysis could have big implications for the millions of people who suffer from neuralgia, which can be unbearable and is very difficult to treat," said William Moore, M.D., medical director of radiology at Stony Brook University School of Medicine ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Frozen balls of ice can safely kill cancerous tumors that have spread to the lungs, according to the first prospective multicenter trial of cryoablation. The results are being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Cryoablation has potential as a treatment for cancer that has spread to the lungs from other parts of the body and could prolong the lives of patients who are running out of options," said David A. Woodrum, M.D., Ph.D., an author of the study and interventional radiologist ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—A new, minimally invasive treatment that tears microscopic holes in tumors without harming healthy tissue is a promising treatment for challenging cancers, suggests a preliminary study being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans. "Irreversible electroporation (or IRE) is a new way to attack cancer, using microsecond electrical pulses to kill cancer at the cellular level without damaging healthy tissue nearby. It may be especially beneficial in treating liver, lung, pancreatic ...

NEW ORLEANS (April 14, 2013)—Stenting reopens completely blocked bowel arteries, preventing damage and even death from a condition that causes individuals severe pain and leads to excessive weight loss, notes research being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 38th Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans, La. "Stenting blocked mesenteric arteries saves lives," said Daniel A. Leung, M.D., program director of vascular interventional radiology for the Christiana Care Health System based in Wilmington, Del. "Open surgery has traditionally been the primary ...

Choosing the appropriate structure for a business in Maryland Article provided by McNamee, Hosea, Jernigan, Kim, Greenan & Lynch, P.A. Visit us at http://www.mhlawyers.com Many people dream of starting and owning a business; but oftentimes, they do not know what type of business entity to choose. There are several types of business entities for hopeful business owners to choose from -- the key is to select the one that is most appropriate for all involved. Weighing the pros and cons of each type of entity is a good idea for business owners because certain ...

U.S. Supreme Court issues two opinions on drug sniffing dog searches Article provided by Spring & Spring Visit us at http://www.springandspring.com The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a series of decisions recently regarding the legality of police searches which resulted from drug-detecting dog alerts and led to the arrest of a suspect. Under the Fourth Amendment, U.S. citizens have a right to privacy and are free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Police therefore cannot search people or their homes without a warrant or a person's consent to search for ...

Understanding the difference between SSI and SSDI Article provided by Smolich & Smolich Visit us at http://www.smolichlaw.com/ Despite using caution, there is always the possibility of an accident. Individuals who are seriously injured or disabled by an accident may be unable to continue working and providing for their families. Because of this unfortunately reality, everyone should be aware of their ability to obtain Social Security benefits. Knowing about Social Security benefits and how to apply for them can help you plan for a more secure financial future. Eligibility ...

The difference between probate and non-probate assets Article provided by Wright Abshire, Attorneys, A Professional Corporation Visit us at http://www.wrightabshire.com/ When creating your estate plan, it is important to understand the plan's different components; specifically, the difference between probate and non-probate property. This is because a certain type of property -- non-probate property -- is not governed by your will at all and doesn't have to go through the probate process. What is probate? Probate is the court process through which the validity ...

DNA collection of arrestees an issue in U.S. Supreme Court case Article provided by William Foreman, P.C. Visit us at http://www.williamforemanpc.net When a person has been arrested for a serious crime, this person will be questioned extensively by investigators in an effort to gather more evidence against the individual. However, there are procedures in place to prevent police from stepping over the line when trying to obtain this information. If the officer violates the suspect's constitutional rights, it may lead to the exclusion of evidence. Some states have ...

How to stop sexual harassment at a New Jersey employer Article provided by Mark Law Firm, LLC Visit us at http://www.jmarklaw.com/ Sexual harassment can take many different forms. From gestures and constant jokes to inappropriate touching, it creates a hostile work environment. Employers must watch for signs and put in place reporting procedures to ensure a respectful work environment. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits sexual harassment, which is a form of sex discrimination. Title VII applies to many employers, including those with 15 or more employees, ...

Leslie MacColman has teamed up with Water Words That Work, LLC to offer English-to-Spanish translation services to nature protection and pollution control organizations that are active in ethnically diverse communities. Water Words' clients can now order bilingual press releases, advertisements, video scripts, web pages, brochures, signs, and other marketing materials in flawless Spanish. Water Words That Work, LLC charges clients a fixed rate of $.17 per English language word for translation services. Learn More: http://waterwordsthatwork.com/ "Spanish ...

Soccer fans everywhere will no doubt have followed with interest the scandals around match fixing in the sport that have surfaced over the past few months. While stories of corruption have rocked the world of professional international soccer, for one team of avid football fans they also provided a very interesting idea - wouldn't it be fun to turn the traditional football management game into a game where you are fixing matches instead? This is how the idea for Game Changer - The Football Fixing Game was born. Game Changer Games, the team developing the game came together ...

Education career opportunities provide excellent incomes, great benefits, and strong upward mobility potential, along with the chance to really make a difference. Denver's Society of Hispanic Human Resource Professionals (SHHRP), values education, embraces diversity, and has a stellar, 17-year history of creating venues to connect people of all backgrounds, with prime job opportunities. SHHRP's April 24th, Diversity in Education Job Fair will feature both Colorado and New Mexico school systems looking to secure employees for hundreds of jobs throughout their districts. ...

Construction defects in the building of homes and commercial buildings often result in significant, dangerous, toxic mold growth hidden inside homes and commercial buildings, according to Certified Mold Inspectors Phillip and Divine Fry, and Hank and Merley Taylor, who do mold inspection, testing, removal, and prevention in California, Arizona, USA nationwide, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Mold-causing building construction defects can be caused by architect design errors; contractor failure to follow the architect's blueprints; untrained ...