As teen traffic deaths rise, will TX ban texting while driving? Article provided by Raub Law Firm, P.C. Visit us at http://www.raublawfirm.com/ The number of teen drivers killed in motor vehicle accidents rose during the first six months of 2012, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. The report indicated that teen driver fatalities rose by 19 percent during the first half of the year. Teen driver fatalities rose by just 3 percent in 2011, the first time there had been an increase in eight years. In total, 240 teenage drivers aged 16 and 17 died ...

Financial and tax considerations in a Kansas City divorce Article provided by The Mathews Group, LC Visit us at http://www.mathewsgrouponline.com/ Not only is the divorce process stressful and a drain on emotions as agreements on child custody and property division must be hammered out, but it can also be a financial drain. A hasty decision or a vaguely worded provision in your divorcejudgment could cause problems years down the road. For instance, it is easy to overlook what happens when filing tax returns in future years. Property division and taxes Couples ...

ICE releases detained immigrants in budget-cutting move Article provided by David Trevino Visit us at http://www.sanantonio-immigrationattorney.com In early March 2013, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement announced plans to release a number of immigrants from detention centers throughout the United States. According to a report in the Associated Press, approximately 2,000 immigrant detainees have been released. All of the immigrants who were released were either deemed "non-criminals" or "low-risk offenders." They were detained as part ...

Financial planning for divorcing couples Article provided by Law Offices of Keith J. Nedwick, P.C. Visit us at http://www.nedwicklaw.com/ One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is money. Couples, who were just making it financially together, now need to find a way to support two households on the same income. In a divorce, it is likely that both parties will need to cut back. Child development experts advise divorcing couples to maintain their children's lifestyles during the divorce process, but this may be impossible when there just isn't enough money ...

Federal Mortgage Fraud Prosecutions Have Intensified In Recent Years Article provided by Nathans & Biddle, LLP Visit us at http://www.nathanslaw.com Federal mortgage fraud prosecutions are continuing to intensify as investigative techniques, including collaboration with local law enforcement entities are becoming more sophisticated. Unfortunately, innocent parties are sometimes implicated. In the aftermath of the subprime mortgage scandal federal investigators continue to ramp up efforts to investigate and prosecute individuals engaging in financial real ...

The financial toll of divorce Article provided by Richard Hasley Visit us at http://www.hasleylaw.com/ When a couple decides to get married, the soon-to-be husband and wife spend a lot of time planning for the future. These are very important discussions to have, because both people need to be sure that they are marrying someone that shares similar dreams and goals. If the couple does not agree about some of these issues, it may be a sign that the couple may want to reconsider. However, some couples do not take the time to have these discussions. When issues ...

Social Security eligibility for applicants disabled under age 22 Article provided by Manring & Farrell Visit us at http://www.manringfarrell-socialsecuritylaw.com/ Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are an invaluable resource for individuals who develop a disabling disease or condition that prevents them from being gainfully employed. SSD provides beneficiaries with the income they need to provide for a basic standard of living, so that they can focus their energy on taking care of their health. In addition to proving disability, SSD applicants ...

Firing employees covered by employment agreements in New Jersey Article provided by Mariniello & Mariniello, P.C. Attorneys at Law Visit us at http://www.mariniellolaw.com A Bergen County school superintendant has been missing school board meetings on a regular basis and parents are demanding his removal. At the February Board of Education meeting for Fort Lee schools, parents expressed concern over the superintendant's failure to appear for approval of the preliminary budget. He also failed to meet with board members to discuss or approve other items on the ...

Co-parenting arrangements after divorce in Texas Article provided by Weinman & Associates Visit us at http://www.weinmanfamilylaw.com Families today are much more dynamic than the stereotypical roles of the 1950s. The twenty-first century family is composed of parents that both play active roles in the rearing of the children. As a result, parents that find themselves' going through a divorce are increasingly attempting to make co-parenting arrangements work. Basic parenting rights in Texas According to The Office of the Attorney General of Texas, Division ...

Federal Seizures Present Traps for Unwary Owners in Maryland Article provided by Nathans & Biddle, LLP Visit us at http://www.nathanslaw.com In criminal matters, a citizen cannot be held indefinitely on mere suspicion or a hunch of wrongdoing. The constitution prohibits preventive detention of people. However, the same principle is not true of property. Each year in Maryland, many people who are innocent owners of cash, bank accounts and cars have their property seized without a warrant on suspicion of involvement in crime. Often these individuals have never ...

The chances of receiving an audit Article provided by Frost & Associates Visit us at http://www.floridataxattorney.com/ The dreaded tax audit is something many individuals and organizations fear. Fortunately, the actual likelihood of a tax audit is probably less than most people might think, according to the following data compiled by TurboTax. The IRS received over 140 million returns in 2011 and conducted only a little over 1.5 million audits --- just a little over 1 percent of all returns. Breaking down the statistics further, it is clear that the IRS ...

Texas dram shop laws and owner liability Article provided by Hoffman Kaliser Messina & Schreimann, P.C. Visit us at http://www.hkmlawyers.com A dram shop is any establishment that sells alcoholic beverages. Dram refers to an old term that described the measurement of alcohol that taverns in the 1800s served their patrons. Dram shop laws provide that the owner of a dram shop -- generally, a bar or restaurant -- is liable for damages caused by an intoxicated person that the establishment over served alcohol. Section 2.02 of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, ...

Motorcycle accident raises wrongful death issues in Texas Article provided by Hoffman Kaliser Messina & Schreimann, P.C. Visit us at http://www.hkmlawyers.com A recent accident in rural Denton County resulted in the deaths of two motorcyclists. The tragedy will undoubtedly cause a great deal of emotional pain for the families of both individuals. In cases in which an individual is killed because of the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, family members of the deceased may be able to file a wrongful death claim in Texas. The facts of the motorcycle ...

Wage and overtime violations increase as employers ask more from employees Article provided by Jared Jacobson Law, LLC Visit us at http://www.jaredjacobsonlaw.com Over the last several years, the number of unpaid overtime claims has greatly increased. According the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of wage and overtime violations alleged in lawsuits increased more than 15 percent between 2010 and 2011. Between March 2011 and 2012, there were more than 7,000 FLSA suits filed in federal court. In 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) went into effect protecting ...

Driving while intoxicated (DWI, also known as Driving under the Influence or DUI in some areas) is a very serious charge in Texas that can create a variety of problems for anyone that is convicted long after the fines, court costs or their time has been served. The Martinez Law Firm, one of Texas' most highly rated defense firms offers defense against DWI charges. Fighting charges against the prosecution can be a challenging task without adequate representation from a qualified attorney. This is particularly important because police officers routinely make an arrest ...

Thousands of thyroid patients around the globe continue to protest current hypothyroidism treatment guidelines. ThyroidChange, a grass roots patient effort to improve the treatment of thyroid disease, reports that the current guidelines leave too many patients symptomatic and demand changes in those standards. "Thyroid patients are suffering and endocrinologists fail to understand that current treatment guidelines are insufficient," state Michelle Bickford and Denise Rodriguez, ThyroidChange coordinators. "Endocrinologists recommend outmoded methods of ...

With a customer satisfaction rating of 4.5 stars, Goldfingers Skin Care has won the prestigious Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award in the Beauty Salons & Spas category. The Talk of the Town Awards, presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News magazine and Celebration Media U.S., honor companies and professionals that provide excellent customer service as reported by their customers through no-cost, user-review websites, blogs, social networks, business rating services, and other honors and accolades. This data is analyzed by a team of researchers ...

Today, Robert Kiyosaki, author of the #1 Personal Finance book of all time, "Rich Dad Poor Dad," and founder of The Rich Dad Company, http://www.richdad.com, announced his new book, "Why 'A' Students Work for 'C' Students—and 'B' Students Work for the Government." Available at bookstores everywhere on April 9, 2013, the book is Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Education for Parents and reveals how to give a child a financial head start in life—without giving them money. From an early age, Kiyosaki asked (his teachers, parents, rich dad, other educators...) ...

Registration is now open for Crash Course in Social Media Marketing, a 3-hour workshop conducted by Tonya Walker Marketing Group. This workshop will take place on April 17, 2013 at the Promenade II in Midtown Atlanta. Crash Course in Social Media Marketing is designed to help attendees establish a social media presence, effectively engage with target audiences, and convert followers to customers. Entrepreneurs, independent consultants, and representatives from small and mid-sized companies are encouraged to attend. "Outsourcing social media marketing campaigns ...

When business owners select Freshbooks or other accounting software, they often need payment gateway support to understand credit card processing though Authorize.Net. It's not that it really is all that difficult to understand; it can just be a little confusing when a merchant is not familiar with how to accept credit cards through their accounting suite. FreshBooks is one of the many popular software as a service (SaS) accounting products for new merchants who do not have a lot of upfront money to spend when it comes to accepting payments from their customers and managing ...

Kelly Nowak has been named "Buyer Specialist" for the Jacksonville Real Estate team in Florida known as the French Realty Group. The French Realty Group is a growing Real Estate team which evolved from the concept that each buyer and seller they work with should be given the highest level of client care possible. Amanda French, Team Leader for French Realty Group, is working diligently to hire the right talent for her team. "We are building a team to ensure each client receives the attention and expertise they deserve when choosing to work with a Realtor" ...

The "GO BIG And See The Results In Your Checkbook Video Summit" (http://www.gobig2day.com/videosummit), a FREE video training series, has attracted the attention and participation of industry leaders everywhere, from Michelle Shaeffer, Kiva Leatherman, and AJ Puedan to Steven Memel and many more. Here's how the Micro-Learning summit is going to work: Between March 25th and April 6th, each of the 29 speakers will present short bursts of 20-minute educational videos. "I don't know about you," says Galligan, "but, as a busy entrepreneur, if ...

The Environmental Hygienists Association now offers both Professional Industrial Hygienist and Certified Environmental Hygienist education, training, and certification online anywhere in the world through its websites http://www.industrialhygienisttraining.com and http://www.ecology-college.com. Industrial hygienists and environmental hygienists provide professional services to improve or maintain high standards for basic environmental conditions affecting the well being of people such as: (1) clean and safe water supply, (2) clean and safe ambient air, (3) efficient ...

Don McCauley of the Free Publicity Focus Group and Danielle Hampson of eBroadcastMedia.com, founders of Book Marketing, announced today The Authors Show radio and TV weekly broadcast schedule. Book Marketing, branded as 'The Authors Marketing Powerhouse', allows authors and publishers the opportunity to upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book videos. The site also offers discussion forums, segmented special interest groups and allows for event listings. Each author can develop a personalized page. In addition the site allows for integration with Facebook and ...

The Luminous World Healing Ceremony, sponsored by the Spiritual Unity Movement (SUM), will be presented at 6:55 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, 26 March 2013 at The Onion Historical Landmark, 9550 Haskell Ave. in North Hills (near the I-405 and Nordoff). SUM is an all-denominational, non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating the truth that exists at the heart of all faith traditions. Minister, Sikh Dharma & certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, SimranKaur Khalsa is the guest speaker for the month and her talk title is "Come join us as SimranKaur khalsa ...