Agency says new commercial bus seat belt requirement is coming soon
2013-03-15
Agency says new commercial bus seat belt requirement is coming soon
Article provided by Greenstein & Milbauer, LLP
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After years of debate, regulations that will require all new commercial buses to have safety belts installed are likely to come "very soon," said David Strickland, National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator, at the North American International Auto Show. The use of seat belts on buses is a key factor in reducing the risk of serious injury in an accident, and some bus companies are already buying ...
Grandparent visitation rights in Pennsylvania
2013-03-15
Grandparent visitation rights in Pennsylvania
Article provided by Prince Law Offices, P.C.
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During a separation and subsequent divorce, grandparents may find that they do not get to see their grandkids as often. In a tragic event when an adult child dies, grandparents might also have fewer opportunities to see their grandchildren.
Pennsylvania law has strict criteria for grandparents seeking more time with their grandchildren. Because of the requirements, it is a good idea to consult a grandparents' rights attorney when relationships ...
What happens when parents cannot come to a child custody agreement?
2013-03-15
What happens when parents cannot come to a child custody agreement?
Article provided by Law Offices of Jonathan W. Fein
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When a couple decides that they can no longer make their marriage or relationship work, they begin taking the necessary steps toward ending their relationship. This can be an extremely emotional time, leaving both parties to wonder what went wrong.
When a couple has children, they will need to determine a child custody arrangement that will meet the needs of both parents, as well as the child. This can become ...
How is child custody handled in Colorado?
2013-03-15
How is child custody handled in Colorado?
Article provided by Frost & Beck, LLP
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When a married couple with children decides to divorce, typically the most pressing and difficult questions involve how decision-making responsibilities and the children's time will be divided. In Colorado, the courts consider a number of factors before making these decisions.
Physical custody is referred to as "parenting time" in Colorado. Parents are also responsible for making decisions on behalf of their children regarding ...
NHTSA to ask automakers to crank up the volume on hybrids
2013-03-15
NHTSA to ask automakers to crank up the volume on hybrids
Article provided by Law Offices of Aleixo and Murray, P.C.
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Whether it is because of the rising cost of gas or the desire to leave a smaller carbon footprint, hybrid vehicles have exploded in popularity in recent years. Although the vehicles deliver on their promise to be "greener" than gas or diesel engines, they come with a dark side: they operate at such a low volume at slow speeds that bicyclists and pedestrians often cannot hear them, putting them at ...
Beware of asset concealment when divorcing a small-business owner
2013-03-15
Beware of asset concealment when divorcing a small-business owner
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In Michigan, the law provides that divorcing couples must divide their property according to the principle of equitable distribution. This means that their property must be divided equitably, or fairly, but not necessarily equally.
The rule of equitable distribution applies to a couple's marital property, which typically includes all assets acquired by either spouse during the marriage, such as bank accounts, ...
Widespread consequences likely in Massachusetts drug lab scandal
2013-03-15
Widespread consequences likely in Massachusetts drug lab scandal
Article provided by Carleen & Caramanica, P.C.
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A chemist formerly employed by a Massachusetts drug lab was accused in September 2012 of tampering with tens of thousands of drug samples over a period of nine years, allegedly falsifying the results used in a multitude of criminal cases.
34,000 criminal cases may have been affected
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has ordered a "file-by-file" review of every case handled by the chemist over ...
Massachusetts court: Nervousness does not justify police vehicle search
2013-03-15
Massachusetts court: Nervousness does not justify police vehicle search
Article provided by Carleen & Caramanica, P.C.
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Many drivers become understandably nervous when stopped by the police, even if they know they have done nothing wrong. Unfortunately for these individuals, the telltale signs of ordinary nervousness -- stammering, shakiness, sweating -- can easily be misinterpreted by police as an indication that a driver has something to hide. In a recent decision that may help put anxious drivers at ease, the Massachusetts ...
What you need to know about family-based immigrant visas
2013-03-15
What you need to know about family-based immigrant visas
Article provided by Law Offices of Garcia, Ramirez, and Pina
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Foreign nationals can obtain a visa in the United States on the basis of a family relationship with a U.S. citizen. Specifically, foreign nationals can take advantage of Immediate Relative Immigrant Visas or Family Preference Immigrant Visas, depending upon the specifics of the relationship.
Immediate Relative Immigrant Visas
In order to obtain an Immediate Relative Immigrant Visa, also known ...
Court backlogs threaten efficiency of the immigration system
2013-03-15
Court backlogs threaten efficiency of the immigration system
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Recent news about the U.S. immigration courts may be cause for concern, both from a taxpayer standpoint and from the perspective of foreign nationals awaiting their day in court. According to a report issued by the Justice Department's inspector general, cases handled by U.S. immigration courts relating to deportation of undocumented immigrants are deeply flawed. Judges are finding it difficult ...
Why an attorney should be at the side of any disability applicant
2013-03-15
Why an attorney should be at the side of any disability applicant
Article provided by Reyes & Reyes Law Firm, PLLC
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No matter if you are seeking benefits through a state agency or from the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, the application process can be tedious, time-consuming and confusing. There are miles of proverbial red tape to wade through, myriad medical records that need to be compiled, exacting diagnosis criteria that must be proven and numerous ...
Local disability services offices keep benefits applications moving forward
2013-03-15
Local disability services offices keep benefits applications moving forward
Article provided by Reyes & Reyes Law Firm, PLLC
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There is a little-known yet very valuable resource in Texas for people seeking federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits: the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services' Division for Disability Determinations Services (DDS).
What is the DDS?
The DDS is a state-level office that is funded by the federal Social Security ...
Money laundering can put well-meaning Georgians in hot water
2013-03-15
Money laundering can put well-meaning Georgians in hot water
Article provided by Nick Lotito & Seth Kirschenbaum
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Co-founders of a charitable organization based in Georgia faced accusations of money laundering last month. A well-meaning family started a non-profit organization that provided low-cost food to needy individuals through a number of churches and civic organizations throughout the nation. Based on federal charges, two of the founders may be sentenced in May to serve up to seven years each in prison.
What ...
Title insurance is an important investment
2013-03-15
Title insurance is an important investment
Article provided by Lonergan Law Firm, PLLC
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Texas residents who purchase a piece of property are usually given title to the property. However, many property owners have questions about what exactly "title" is or why title insurance is necessary.
Definition of a title and its purposes
When a piece of property is purchased, the new owner is given "title" to the property. Having title gives an individual the right to possess and use a particular property. Property ...
Traffic fatalities in motor vehicle accidents increase in 2012
2013-03-15
Traffic fatalities in motor vehicle accidents increase in 2012
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Most of us spend a significant amount of time driving. Whether we are commuting to work or just running errands, we rely upon our vehicles to help make our lives easier. We know that there is a risk of being in an accident whenever we are out on area roadways, but believe that if we remain alert, we can avoid being injured in a crash.
However, no matter how safe we think we might be behind-the-wheel, we do not know if ...
A myriad of child pornography offenses carry stiff penalties in Maryland
2013-03-15
A myriad of child pornography offenses carry stiff penalties in Maryland
Article provided by The Law Office of Flynn M. Owens
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A 28-year-old man was recently sentenced in a federal court in Baltimore to 10 years in prison for producing and possessing child pornography. He was accused of using his cellphone to create videos of boys using urinals in highway reststops and transferring the images to his computers at his home. He did not face accusations of distributing child pornography.
Last year, a high school track coach in ...
Child custody decisions in Alaska
2013-03-15
Child custody decisions in Alaska
Article provided by Law Offices of Dan Allan & Associates
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When a marriage or other long-term relationship is coming to an end, it can be a very difficult and emotional time. Finding the right time to end a relationship is never easy, and couples that have spent a lot of time together may have difficulty drifting apart.
If the couple has had children together, both parents will likely want to remain involved in the lives of their children. These child custody disputes are often the most ...
NTSB Proposes Mandatory Ignition Interlock Law
2013-03-15
NTSB Proposes Mandatory Ignition Interlock Law
Article provided by Edward T. McCormack
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The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) met recently to discuss recommending that all states enact legislation requiring the installation of ignition interlock devices in the vehicles of all those convicted of his or her first driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) offense. Federal accident researchers are evaluating whether these sorts of measures would help prevent car accidents ...
Spotlight on distracted driving continues in NC and across the US
2013-03-15
Spotlight on distracted driving continues in NC and across the US
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As the federal government continues its focus on eliminating distracted driving, North Carolina highway patrol officers are stepping up their efforts to prevent such risky behavior on the road over the holiday season. Last summer, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the Transportation Department encouraged states to enact laws to limit cellphone use on the road.
Most states currently have ...
Medicaid for the elderly takes a hit in Texas, TMA fights back
2013-03-15
Medicaid for the elderly takes a hit in Texas, TMA fights back
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In June of 2011, the Texas Legislature adopted a budget plan that reduced the amount of funding provided to the state's Medicaid program. The plan required the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to limit certain types of Medicaid payments over a span of two years.
One area that took a hit under the plan: dual eligibles. Dual eligible is a term used to refer to patients that can ...
Wisconsin OWI/DUI accident brings attention to changing OWI laws
2013-03-15
Wisconsin OWI/DUI accident brings attention to changing OWI laws
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According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wisconsin has the highest rate of drunk driving in the nation. As a result, officials across the state are stepping up efforts to remove drunk drivers from the state's roadways and legislators have changed drunken driving laws to increase penalties for offenses.
Law enforcement officers are increasing their efforts by taking part in the ...
Study: distractions during surgery increase risk of surgical errors
2013-03-15
Study: distractions during surgery increase risk of surgical errors
Article provided by Ellis Law Offices LLP
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Surgery can be a stressful experience even if undergoing a routine procedure. It requires the patent to put their trust in the surgeon to do all they can to avoid surgical errors. As a mistake can make the difference between life and death, it seems reasonable that surgeons and other medical professionals would take steps to minimize the chance of being distracted while operating on the patient. However, a recent ...
BookWhirl Unveils Ingram Advance Catalogs Service
2013-03-15
BookWhirl.com recently announced the launch of a new and efficient addition to its roster of print advertising services, the Ingram Advance Catalogs service. Author-clients of this leading self-publishing company can now expect a more target-specific service for their book marketing campaigns, as it provides them with ad options that range from general to genre-specific.
Upon availing of the service, authors will get professional and compelling copywriting and design services as well as advertising space in the Ingram Advance catalogs of Ingram Content Group. They can ...
BioSteel Signs PGA Professional, Jordan Spieth - Spieth Ties for Second at the Web.com Puerto Rico Open
2013-03-15
BioSteel, a high performance sports nutritional company, announced today that the company has signed an endorsement agreement with PGA Professional, Jordan Spieth. The 19-year-old, who was playing on a sponsor exemption, drank his BioSteel sports drink for enhanced energy and mental alertness during his second place finish at the Puerto Rico Open.
"Jordan has been consuming the BioSteel HPSD before and during all his workouts and competitive golf rounds and was a very natural fit for Team BioSteel," said BioSteel President John Celenza. "It's not surprising ...
Product Of My Environment Short Film Release
2013-03-15
Once in a while a movie comes along that tugs at the strings of your life.
It happened once again. When Reiko Brown wrote Product Of My Environment little did she know the strong reaction she would receive. Since the publication in May 2010, there has been a special community event in her honor, many interviews, #4 Book Of The Year from Conversations Magazine, a song titled Product Of My Environment in her honor by theonekemist, now the short film Product Of My Environment is premiering on March 16, 2013 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The premiere for Product Of My Environment ...
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