Railroad workers sue for asbestos and silica exposure injuries In many respects, railroad work can be a dangerous job. Railroad workers are routinely exposed to risks that employees in other sectors do not encounter. The Federal Employers Liability Act aims to address these risks by providing injured railroad workers with the right to seek financial compensation for on-the-job injuries. Occupational exposure claims -- for injuries or illnesses caused by repeated or prolonged exposure to hazardous substances -- are common FELA actions. Railroad workers who are injured ...

A felony conviction will haunt you On May 23, 2012, 21-year-old University of Colorado Boulder graduate Zoey Ripple wandered drunk into a Boulder home at 3:30 a.m. The homeowners told police that Zoey came into their bedroom and approached their bed with some kind of light. They said she never said a word. The homeowners told her to leave several times and even warned her that they had a gun. When Zoey got about six feet from the couple, the husband shot her once in the hip. Zoey not only suffered a fractured hip from the shot, but was charged with first-degree criminal ...

Freeh Report on Penn State Scandal Holds Corporate Governance Lessons The recent indictment of former Penn State University President Graham Spanier alleges that Spanier engaged in a "conspiracy of silence" with other administrators to cover up the crimes of former football coach Jerry Sandusky. Although the media is likely to focus on the more salacious details of the Spanier indictment, it also holds important lessons for corporate boards. One of the key points arising from the indictment of Spanier is the importance of the report of Judge Louis Freeh ...

Netflix Adopts Shareholder-Friendly Poison Pill After Carl Icahn announced that he had acquired a 9.98 percent stake in Netflix, the company took steps to protect itself and its shareholders from a corporate takeover. The shareholder rights plan - also known as a poison pill - is intended to prevent Icahn from obtaining a controlling stake in the company. While the Netflix board sees its efforts as necessary to protect the company, Icahn claims that enacting the pill without a shareholder vote is an example of poor corporate governance. The exact mechanism of the ...

An overview of workers' compensation in New York It is an unfortunate reality that work can be dangerous. Of course, some professions are more hazardous than others, but nearly every job carries some risk of injury or illness. A work-related injury can cause major disruptions in a person's life. At a minimum, there will be medical care to pay for. In some cases, the worker will need to take time off to recover. In others, he or she may be left with long-lasting disabilities. When work injuries or illnesses happen, it is important for workers to avail themselves ...

The liability of drivers for pedestrian injuries in Pennsylvania Two recent accidents in Pennsylvania highlight the often-tragic results of what happens when car meets pedestrian. Near North Belle Vernon, police are investigating an accident when a man was killed while walking along Interstate 70. Unfortunately, this tragedy was compounded when two other vehicles crashed while trying to avoid the pedestrian accident. In a separate accident, a Baden man, who was driving without insurance and with a suspended license, struck a pedestrian in Ambridge, knocking him unconscious. ...

The possible future of search warrant detentions In July 2005, Suffolk County, New York police obtained a warrant to search the apartment of Chunon Bailey. Specifically, officers were looking for a handgun described by a confidential informant. After obtaining the warrant, surveillance officers saw Bailey and another man drive away from the apartment and began to follow them. After those officers drove off, the SWAT team executed the search warrant and entered the apartment. The officers followed Bailey for approximately one mile before pulling him over. Their only ...

Establishing a long-term care plan will ensure seniors are properly cared for in old age. As the number of American senior citizens continues to rise, the need for good-quality, affordable long-term care options is greater than ever. For Americans of all ages, it can be difficult to determine the best way to plan for the future and ensure you will be well taken care of in old age. Since navigating through the intricacies of Medicare and Medicaid can be complicated, it is often wise to discuss your options with a skilled elder law attorney. Establish an Effective Long-Term ...

Disability: the other Social Security benefit When you hear people talking about "Social Security," you most likely think of the retirement benefits that are paid to former workers who are in their sixties. However, 36 percent of Americans who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) are not retired workers. Disability benefits The most common non-retirement benefits administered by the SSA are disability benefits. This type of benefit provides financial assistance to people who are unable to work because of a medical condition. ...

Personal injury in organized athletics: Concussions and brain injuries Concussions are mysterious injuries that can cause long term and sometimes permanent brain damage. Concussions are often described as a bruise to the brain. The "bruise" is caused when the brain hits the skull at such a force that causes brain tissue to expand and brain nerves to be cut. This often occurs when the head is directly hit but can also occur when the head is forcibly snapped back. Because the brain is so delicate and complex, the force of the hit disrupts the brains function ...

'Til debt do us part: a primer on joint credit "Joint debt." Seems like a fairly simple concept, right? Two people are named on a particular debt (typically a credit card), and they both are responsible for the debt. Right? Well, that's not always how it works. Just like there are different types of joint credit, there are different kinds of joint debt. Different types of joint credit There is a huge difference between co-signed accounts, joint accounts and having one or more authorized users on a preexisting account. What is a co-signed account? A ...

Strategies for addressing a car loan when filing for bankruptcy Car loans are just one of the many things a debtor needs to deal with when filing for bankruptcy. There are several strategies to consider when seeking to discharge this type of debt in the most beneficial manner. Relinquishing your car before filing for bankruptcy One option is to relinquish your vehicle to the lender prior to filing for bankruptcy. The lender will then repossess the car and sell it. You will only be responsible for paying off any remaining balance on the loan after the car has been ...

Bookwhirl.com, one of the leaders in the self-publishing industry, has introduced another helpful service for its clients: the RTIR Marketing Service. With help from Radio-TV Interview Report (RTIR), a well-known trade publication, Bookwhirl.com aims to provide aspiring authors the opportunity to promote themselves and their works by helping them to catch the attention of radio and TV show producers across the United States and Canada. By signing up for the said service, clients will be able to avail of ad space in the famous magazine, an Email Advertisement Campaign, ...

The editor of the Multifamily News Minutes on the Sales, Inc. website today reported new multifamily home construction is growing at a steady pace nationally. The growth numbers show good signs which correlate to the housing market activity currently taking place in Washington D.C., Houston and North Dakota. Sales, Inc. is a housing industry leader and one of the biggest apartment leasing firms in the country. The official name of the report is "Multifamily News Minutes - Jan 7, 2013 December Wrap-Up". The topics covered in the publication and multifamily ...

Professor M. Ian Phillips, Norris Life Professor and Director of the Center for Rare Disease Therapies at the Keck Graduate Institute, will present about gene and stem cell therapies at the Inaugural Orphan Drugs Research and Commercialization Conference, held May 8-10, 2013 in Boston, MA by GTC. Nearly 400 new orphan drugs have been approved for marketing since the Orphan Drug Act of 1983. Despite this, currently only 5% of the approximately 7,000 rare diseases have therapies. The advanced platforms of gene therapy and stem cell therapy, or a combination of both, offer ...

For the fourth-straight year Beck's Cajun Cafe is celebrating Fat Tuesday in style with a sweet supply of King Cakes, the traditional Mardi Gras dessert made famous in New Orleans. "This is a great time of year," said Bill Beck, owner and chef of Beck's Cajun Cafe. "Mardi Gras is a great celebration and our customers absolutely love taking the King Cakes home." The cakes cost $34.95 for a whole cake or $3.25 for individual portion and can be ordered by calling 215-592-0505 or emailing kingcakes@beckscajuncafe.com. They will be available for pick ...

MyOwnJourney.com, a new startup social media network enables members to preserve their memories and life legacy into the future. MyOwnJourney has transformed the way social media is used by allowing members to catalogue their life's accomplishments or those of a loved one. Offering unlimited data storage for photos, videos, sound bytes and text, members are encouraged to document an in-depth account of their life's journey to be cherished by friends, family and future generations. The website serves as a platform for members to write their autobiography, protect ...

Horizon Forest Products has announced its recent donation of over 500 square feet of PanTim engineered flooring to a family living in Palm Bay, Florida. The company was touched by the family's story after reading about their circumstances and need for an alternative flooring solution from a blog posting. Princeton Bryan is the three-year son of Val and Jayme Bryan. Princeton has high-risk Stage IV Neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is cancer that starts in young nerve cells called neuroblasts. In healthy children, these cells develop normally and become the nerves that control ...

Food and wine pairing website, http://www.EasyFoodandWine.com, has relaunched a dedicated section for Valentine's Day gift ideas. As part of the site's Gift Guide, the updated Valentine's Day section features gourmet food and wine gifts ideal for giving to a food or wine lover for this holiday. "Valentine's Day is for Lovers - especially lovers of food and wine," said Mike, co-founder of EasyFoodandWine.com. "This holiday is all about enjoying a bit of indulgence with loved ones, and a gourmet gift is a great way to treat that special someone." The ...

With the rapid and continual changes to the world of print and broadcast media, as well as social media, many entrepreneurs and business owners may feel overwhelmed. "The media landscape has changed, so the manner in which entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone seeking press coverage must change accordingly," says PR Expert and Speaker Lisa Elia, who has been a publicist for more than 25 years and who, for the past four years, has been educating people who are seeking publicity on how to work with the media. Elia, founder of Lisa Elia Public Relations, ...

Soukle events are unique networking experiences that introduce young professional to their large cities. It is one of the best networking streams to forge business contacts and friendships by starting networking at the grassroots level of friendship and meaningful connections. Soukle events are held monthly and are limited in the total number of participants to breed intimate networking. Soukle celebrated its brand and website launch on January 18th where over 65 professionals attended the high energy, casual networking event. The event review and photos can be found on ...

The past few years have been tough for university leavers, as high numbers of graduates compete for the small amount of places available on graduate recruitment programmes. Camooze has launched a video CV app for the web, tablet and mobile devices that allows jobseekers to stand out from the crowd and secure that all-important step on the career ladder. With thousands of university leavers expected to be searching for graduate positions in 2013, the pressure on graduates to secure a meaningful position has never been greater. New research from The Association for Graduate ...

Located in the Jiading District of Shanghai, the facility is designed to service the customers of Yoshida. The building covers 1800 square meters and includes office areas, a sorting inspection area, a metal detection area for textile processing, a configurable storage area, a maintenance area, and dining room. Visitors have described the factory working environment in glowing terms as "spacious, bright and well laid out." HQTS President Mr. Fan Xiao Feng said; "This factory represents an important new step in the execution of HQTS Group's strategic business ...

Gold is more popular than ever before. According to the National Geographic, throughout history there has only been 165,000 tons of gold extracted from the Earth; barley enough to fill two olympic size swimming pools. Even so, around the world exist multitudes of individual prospecting enthusiasts, groups organized to protect the rights of gold prospecting, and plenty of conventions and events offering gold prospecting activities like panning. Television reality shows focused on gold prospecting have increasing audiences. The Easy Gold Handler is a simple and effective ...

PayOnDelivery, an online payment service for the social marketplace, is pleased to announce a new API (Application Programming Interface) for ensuring safer, more secure transactions. The PayOnDelivery API allows third-party sites to provide their customers with a guaranteed, easy-to-use payment service for online buying and selling. "With the PayOnDelivery API, any online marketplace can offer their customers the option of using our service to complete their transaction," said Jeff Fashakin, CEO, PayOnDelivery. "Our service guarantees payments for sellers ...