Georgia to consider banning hand-held cellphones while driving Article provided by Burke Lasseter LLC Visit us at http://www.burkelasseterllc.com According to recent reports from the legislature, Georgia is considering toughening its distracted driving laws. Rep. Rahn Mayo has introduced legislation that would ban drivers from using hand-held cellphones. Although the proposed legislation would ban people from using hand-held cellphones, it would allow hands-free devices. Rep. Mayo has previously tried in the past two years to gather support for a similar bill, ...

How zoning laws apply to current and future property owners Article provided by Bernstein & Feldman, P.A. Visit us at http://www.bflaw.com Cities, counties and states across the country use zoning rules to shape future property development inside their borders. Zoning laws tell property owners what they can and cannot do to develop their properties. However, zoning laws are not set in stone and owners are able to petition their local governments for an exception or challenge them if they believe zoning laws are too restrictive. Zoning law basics The aim ...

Child support calculations in California Article provided by Fleischer & Associates Attorneys at Law Visit us at http://www.fleischerlawoffice.com To the surprise of many observers, the recent divorce of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise appeared to be handled with relative ease, including child custody and support arrangements for their daughter, Suri. But for most people, rich and famous or not, divorce is almost universally stressful. From the division of assets and property to the determination on spousal support and more, divorcing couples must work through ...

Investigating financial crimes is a tricky business Article provided by Ron Cordova, Attorney-at-Law Visit us at http://www.roncordovalaw.com "Serial market manipulators" is the way federal prosecutors described the 14 people recently indicted for conspiring to manipulate publicly traded stock prices and bilk more than 20,000 investors of over $30 million. These white-collar charges are so egregious that if convicted many of these defendants face up to life in prison. The government alleges that these defendants worked together to purchase stock in ...

Divorce does not have to end successful parenting Article provided by Abernathy, Story, Stovall, Hood, Harris, Garner, Ashworth and Campbell Visit us at http://www.williamsoncountyattorneys.com Children are impressionable beings. The relationships they form have great effect on their lives and on who they become. Whether a child grows up in a traditional family or a non-traditional family, divorce can be a difficult experience for them. But there are many success stories of parents getting divorced and still maintaining good relationships with both their children ...

The appeals process Article provided by Rose & Rose Visit us at http://www.kenoshacriminalfamilyattorneys.com In Wisconsin, a case is about to make its way in front of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The case involves a man who is accused of sexually molesting his 15-year-old stepdaughter over a dozen times. The issue on appeal is whether or not the step-daughter must release her medical records prior to being allowed to testify in the case. Last fall, the Racine County Judge ruled that he would conduct an "in camera review" of the medical records, ...

The life-long stigma of being a sex offender in New York Article provided by Law Office of James W. Winslow, P.C. Visit us at http://www.winslowlawoffice.com Two trailers in the infamously wealthy community of Southampton, New York symbolize the struggle communities in New York and throughout the nation face when it comes to deciding where to let convicted sex offenders live. The stark reality is that few people, if any, want to live next to a sex offender. But they have to live near someone and with as many restrictions as there are on how far they can reside from ...

Kansas child custody and visitation Article provided by Stockton Law Office, LLC Visit us at http://www.stocktonlaw.com/ Child custody and visitation is an important part of many divorces. In Kansas, joint custody is often awarded so both parents share rights regarding the child. It is usually best if the parents can come to an agreement about how they will share rights and access regarding the child. However, if they cannot agree, a judge will make a child custody decision for them. The types of child custody in Kansas There are several types of child custody ...

Bankruptcy may not be the only option Article provided by Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C. Visit us at http://www.cclawpc.com When an individual is incapable of meeting his or her financial obligations, bankruptcy is perhaps one of the more familiar remedies. However, bankruptcy can have some negative consequences: it may injure a person's credit score, and may not actually bring about the intended results, particularly if a person has mostly secured debts, such as a home mortgage, which the person cannot afford. Debtors seeking an alternative to bankruptcy may ...

The importance of putting contract terms in writing Article provided by Law Offices of Kenneth T. Wasserman Visit us at http://www.kenwasserman.com People in New York make contractual agreements every day--some oral, some written. Though certain oral contracts are enforceable, it is important to have a contract in writing. A potential problem with oral contracts is legal enforceability related to evidence of the terms of the contract. In the case of a breached oral contract, terms that may have once been obvious may not be remembered by both parties, and the lack ...

Comparison of LLP's and LLC's in New York Article provided by Law Offices of Kenneth T. Wasserman Visit us at http://www.kenwasserman.com New Yorkers know starting a new business is a huge undertaking. Limited liability partnerships and limited liability companies are two business entity types available to New York residents contemplating starting a new company. Both options provide protections similar to those of corporations, such as limited liability which protects owners from being personally responsible for the liabilities of the company beyond their contributions. Whether ...

Intricacies of bankruptcy law Article provided by Coan, Lewendon, Gulliver & Miltenberger, LLC Visit us at http://www.clgmlawoffices.com/ Unfortunately, with the current economic state, bankruptcy is a reality for far too many Connecticut residents. Of course, bankruptcy is not an appropriate solution for all people facing financial hardships. Given the ramifications associated with filing for bankruptcy, it is important that individuals thoroughly assess the entirety of their financial situation before deciding what will be the best for their financial future. Generally, ...

Texas law presents unique property division issues during divorce Article provided by Lindsay, Lindsay & Parsons Visit us at http://www.llptx.com/ Dividing assets during divorce is difficult. Not only does the couple need to take into account all the assets they own, they also need to determine a value for all these assets and any existing debts. The couple also needs to follow the rules set out by state law in dividing the property if they cannot come to an agreement on their own. The laws of every state vary and are often complex. Texas offers an especially ...

California Neuropsychologist brings attention to dangers of head injuries Article provided by Day, Day & Brown Visit us at http://www.daydayandbrown.com/ A California pediatric clinical neuropsychologist, Dr. Catherine Broomand, was recently awarded for her work in educating health care systems throughout the Sacramento area on the complications tied to traumatic brain injuries or TBIs. According to experts with Mayo Clinic, these complications can include degenerative brain injuries. Scientists and physicians are not the only one's spotlighting the long-term ...

Agencies file friend-of-the-court brief on debt collection practices Article provided by Ferguson Scarbrough Hayes Hawkins & DeMay, PA Visit us at http://www.fspa.net The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently filed a joint amicus curiae, or friend-of-the-court, brief with the Supreme Court of the United States. The brief urges the court to protect consumer's rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Brief overview of the FDCPA The FDCPA protects consumers ...

Ellicott City based lawn services company, Choice Services Lawn Care, releases their first video promoting their lawn services for Howard County and surrounding areas. The video can be found on his YouTube Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/ChoiceLawnCareMD Choice Services is a woman-owned business that provides not only lawn care and landscaping services, but driveway seal coating and even home improvements. They work for residential and commercial clients in the Columbia, Ellicott City, Mt. Airy and other locales in the region. The video is a recap of their ...

Restaurant Expert Witness, Howard Cannon has earned the prestigious Certified Forensic Consultant (CFC) designation from the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI). The ACFEI is the world's largest forensic science association recognizing the experience, education, and dedication of professionals who maintain the highest of ethical and forensic service standards in the American judicial system. Howard Cannon is a well-trained, highly-experienced restaurant forensic consultant. Since 1987, his firm has been called upon by clients of all types and sizes ...

A Home Movie, a story about a farming community told through the experience of the Rhodes family of South Williamstown, Massachusetts, is about cows, crops and struggling to subsist through adversity. Documentarian Bette Craig got to know four generations of the family after buying their original farmhouse in 1979. The spine of the film is an interview with Lillian Rhodes done in 1983 about coming to the farm as a young bride in 1921 when she married Robert Rhodes whose parents bought the farm in 1875. The idea for the project first came to Craig years ago when she ...

Aurorae Yoga is excited to announce their latest contest, "Show Us Your Downward Dog," that requires participants to email a picture of themselves in the "Downward Dog" yoga position with a description of why they love yoga to marketing@auroraeyoga.com. Aurorae Yoga uploads each photo onto their contest board on Pinterest, and the person whose photo has the most "likes" and re-pins by March 8, 2013, will win an Aurorae prize package. The package includes the all new eco-friendly Aurorae Lenzing Modal "The Ultimate" Racer Back Tank ...

What do Trains and Tokyo have in common? Lots of Napa Valley wine travels between them. So much so, that the little wine shop in the Wine Train station has become the highest volume shipper for many businesses who send Napa wine to the land of The Rising Sun. The Wine Train currently has three Japanese speaking personnel available to book reservations, sell wine, and assist with Napa-related questions. Yuri Soshizaki works in the Marketing Department and is responsible for helping with Japanese press visits, travel guides, and tour/travel groups. Yuri was born in ...

"This dinner promises to provide a memorable evening as we reflect on the history of BIAOR and the contributions of those who have contributed so much along the way," said Brain Injury Alliance of Oregon President, Ralph Wiser, JD. The opportunity to rub elbows with Gary Busey can be yours simply by attending this highly anticipated event in Portland. Dinner registration is priced at $100.00 and partially tax deductible. Tickets can also be purchased as part of a complete conference package. For registration details, visit biaoregon.orgGary Busey is a film ...

greeNEWit, a local sustainability company that provides energy solutions for homeowners, corporations and municipalities that reduce energy-related expenses, lower utility bills and improve the environmental impact, will exhibit at the 2013 Industry Development Day and Expo. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. February 28, 2013 at Martin's West, 6817 Dogwood Rd., Baltimore, Maryland. As an energy services provider to the MMHA, greeNEWit will have a booth at the exhibit hall and will be offering state-of-the-art tools and resources that property managers and ...

Onepath Systems, a leading building technology solutions firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is pleased to announce that they have achieved all of the U.S. Cisco TelePresence Advanced Authorized Technology Provider (ATP) Partner program requirements and criteria. Onepath has met the rigorous Cisco certified personnel levels required for an ATP - Cisco TelePresence Video Advanced Partner. This helps ensure that Onepath is better prepared to properly sell, design, install and support ATP program-specific technology and products. The Cisco TelePresence ATP program is ...

Jet Luxury Resorts, a national leader in the third party rental management space, has rolled out a new VIP program for their loyal guests. The new Jet VIP Platform provides guests their own private and secure username and password login to the award winning Jet Luxury Resorts website. Here, Jet VIPs can safely secure their personal information and preferences, view exclusive offers available only to VIP guests, and automatically apply any VIP discounts relevant to their reservations. First time reservations made by new VIP members will result in a 10% discount off of their ...

When Trish Stevens moved to America from rural England, she never dreamed she would encounter enough adventures to fill a book - but she did! The American Dream...Gone Wrong tells the story of a naïve young woman who moves to the U.S. and tries her hand at everything from 'nanny,' to sales, to administrative positions- all the way up to becoming CEO of her own highly successful PR company, but it's what happens in between that makes her novel so exciting. Based on many real life experiences she and her friends encountered, her book sheds light on sex trafficking and the ...