Fred and Carol Ney are suing trucking company Averitt Express, Inc., Southern Fidelity Insurance Company, an unknown driver and their insurer for a September 2011 accident. The Neys allege that an Averitt Express truck crashed into power poles near their Kenner, Louisiana home, leaving them powerless for two days. They claim their house heated up so much without power their floors buckled. The Neys are seeking compensation for property damage, living expenses and inconvenience. Trucking accidents While the result of the accident near the Neys' home is certainly unfortunate ...

California has long led the nation in passing measures to decriminalize marijuana for medical purposes. California's landmark medical cannabis law was approved by voters way back in 1996, and further action by the state legislature in 2003 resulted in passage of SB 420, the Medical Marijuana Program Act, which helped identify qualified patients and established "safe harbor" amounts to protect users from criminal liability. Since then, 17 other states have enacted medical marijuana laws, and the 2012 elections brought further developments due to grassroots action ...

Georgia residents are probably familiar with the recent tragic story involving former Air Force tight end Devin Durden. Durden sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle crash in late-September of this year. He died from the injuries shortly thereafter. Durden's accident and death Durden was thrown from his motorcycle in the accident and sustained multiple broken bones as well as a severed spine. He underwent several surgeries for his injuries and was put on a respirator, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. A post from a family member on a website dedicated ...

Article provided by Borsberry Law Offices, P.C. Visit us at www.borsberrylaw.com Synthetic drugs have become more regulated in Illinois. Governor Pat Quinn signed a law criminalizing the sale of synthetic drugs and possession with the intent to sell. The Illinois Attorney General pushed the issue, hosting a summit last year to bring awareness to the dangers of synthetic drugs. "Operation Smoked Out" The law is aimed at the sale of synthetic drugs in retail stores. In December 2011, the Attorney General targeted retail stores and initiated sweeps of the ...

The United States Supreme Court has decided to review a case brought under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Hague Abduction Convention) to answer the following question: does an appeal of a District Court's ruling on a Petition for Return of Children pursuant to the Hague Abduction Convention become moot after the child at issue returns to his or her country of "habitual residence"? The Hague Abduction Convention The Hague Abduction Convention is a treaty signed by the United States and many other countries. The ...

Atlanta limousine rental company Metro Limo is encouraging metro residents to rent a limo for your holiday travel plans this year. Those who have been through the Atlanta airport know just how hectic it can be, especially around the holidays. This year, to make your busy travel schedule more relaxing and restful, consider having and Atlanta car service handle your drop off and pick up. Whether your prefer Atlanta limousines or smaller chauffeured cars, any style of Atlanta airport transfer service can take a weight off your shoulders and bring your comfortable and ...

Next spring marks the 16th annual Tour of Kitchens, an Atlanta public event where individuals have the opportunity to view some of the most stylish kitchens money can buy. The event was created by the Junior League of Atlanta, a non profit organization dedicated to improving the health and welfare of the community's women and children. It will be sponsored this year by both Premier Surfaces, a leading Atlanta granite countertop company, and Lefko Renovations, a business that specializes in residential kitchen renovation and remodeling work. Premier Surfaces encourages ...

Clark & Washington, a Tampa bankruptcy firm, discusses the bankruptcy case of Mick Fleetwood, of Fleetwood Mac. In 1984, the singer-songwriter and drummer filed for bankruptcy in California, due to improper managing of personal funds. The founding member of the 70s and 80s rock band, Fleetwood Mac, Fleetwood was responsible for the group's powerful beats and unique drum sound. However, due to poor management of funds and personal issues, Fleetwood found his wealth dwindling to the point that he was forced to file for bankruptcy to stave off his overwhelming debt. ...

Clark & Washington, a preeminent Orlando bankruptcy law firm, reminds Orlando residents that even greats like Tammy Wynette can come back from bankruptcy and be successful. With a bankruptcy law firm like Clark & Washington, anyone can recover their financial health and lift the mark of bankruptcy from their lives. Tammy Wynette is one of country music's most well-loved singers, but she didn't start out with such lofty dreams. Wynette started out humbly, marrying shortly before graduating high school, and holding several domestic positions before she was forced ...

Atlanta bankruptcy law firm, Clark & Washington, want to make sure that you can lay out your milk and cookies for Santa this holiday season by keeping foreclosure at bay by filing for bankruptcy. In many cases, foreclosure can be delayed or avoided all together by filing for bankruptcy. Foreclosure is still high in the metro Atlanta area, and the preeminent Atlanta bankruptcy team at Clark & Washington wants to help keep your home off the market as a foreclosure. Clark & Washington have two decades of experience in bankruptcy law to help any Atlanta resident ...

Atlanta orthopaedic surgeons at OrthoAtlanta encourage hikers to take proper precautions when heading out for a hike. Hikers should be equipped with properly fitting shoes and braces, if needed, and should stretch prior to venturing out. Most hikers don't think to warm up the body before a hike, but hiking is just as damaging to the body as any other sports, if the body is not prepared. Stretching the major muscle groups can help prevent hikers from receiving sprains and tears to the ligaments, tendons and muscles. Atlanta orthopaedic surgeons at OrthoAtlanta urge ...

Many couples choose to get engaged during the holidays because it is such a special time of year. Atlanta catering company A Legendary Event wishes to congratulate all of the couples who have gotten (or will get) engaged during this holiday season and encourages them to consider planning for a spring 2013 wedding and booking their vendors soon. If you and your fiance have dreamed of a springtime wedding, now is the perfect time to begin planning for a spring 2013 wedding. You will have the luxury of several months of planning time without the need for a lengthy engagement ...

Healthe Trim, a natural weight loss supplement, now has an official review page, so you can share your story and read real Healthe Trim reviews from other customers. Getting the inside scoop, or helping others on their way, is easy. Simply go to http://www.healthytrim.com/reviews.asp and start reading! Or, if you have already had success using Healthe Trim, then sharing your story can be a great way to help others achieve what you already have. The Healthe Trim reviews page is meant to help curious weight loss aspirants decide if the natural diet pill ...

OrthoAtlanta, an Atlanta based orthopaedic group, encourages soccer players to kick the no stretching habit and adopt a strict warm up and cool down program to prevent soccer related injuries. Soccer is a strenuous sport, requiring players to run almost no stop for 45 minutes per half. This constant starting and stopping momentum can be damaging to player's joints and muscles, so Atlanta orthopaedic doctors with OrthoAtlanta suggest that players adopt a strict stretching program. "Running is already tough on the joints, add to that the starting and stopping motion ...

With the holiday season approaching quickly, J. Martinez & Company Fine Coffees is pleased to present its new holiday coffee blend. The holiday blend is a delicious combination of dark-roasted Central American and African coffees. The holidays are a time for family and friends to spend time together, and there is nothing better than a great cup of coffee to complement those heartwarming moments with loved ones. As a purveyor of gourmet coffees, J. Martinez & Company understands that the holidays also call for something special, which is why the company created ...

Gambling advisors Live Casino have predicted that 4G technology will make a big difference to how casinos advertise and supply their mobile apps and websites for years to come. Mobile phones are now in the fourth generation of improving technology (also known as 4G) which makes a big difference to how casinos will advertise and promote their mobile accessibility, switching from downloadable apps to mobile enabled websites. Players have been able to enjoy traditional casino games while on the move using smartphones and casino apps, but now the technology is starting ...

England's famous tradition of roast turkey at Christmas dates back to the 17th century - but while turkey used to be something of a luxury reserved for the upper classes in Victorian times, it is now readily available from top butchers all over London. In Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the impoverished Bob Cratchit has a goose lined up for his family's Christmas dinner before a born-again Scrooge delivers him a prize turkey (twice the size of Tiny Tim) from his local butcher. In those days, chicken and turkey were too expensive for most and instead beef and goose ...

A new report has forecast Christmas spending in the UK to reach GBP86 billion this year, despite a contraction in disposable income. Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year and there is tremendous pressure on parents to make their children's dreams come true in the form of lavish gifts, expensive decorations and more food than possibly be consumed in one sitting. To pay for all this, parents generally reach for their credit cards without any intention of being able to pay their balance at the end of the month. Instead parents risk getting into debt to create ...

From 21 December car insurance companies will not be allowed to distinguish by gender when selling car insurance. To bring rates inline, men will enjoy a fall of around 10% in their premiums and women, even though - statistically - they are less likely to make an insurance claim, will have to pay the same as men resulting in a rise of around GBP300 on average. The timing of this couldn't be worse bringing a blow to female drivers just in time for Christmas, one of the most expensive times of the year. Young men under the age of 35 are 10 times more likely to be killed ...

Allegations of negligence against property professionals are more common during a recession than at any other time, and many claims will still be the subject of debate and litigation years after the economy is back on its feet. Most professionals are insured and therefore they are not too closely involved in the claims made against them. Instead an army of experienced insurers and solicitors will step in to defend them at no cost to the professional. The claimant on the other hand is not in such a fortunate position. He is likely to have two concerns: first to find an experienced ...

More redundancies have been announced in the past few weeks at Comet and Ford. Major job cuts in the thousands are coming in thick and fast in the run up to Christmas putting pay to the idea of Christmas spirit in the workplace. Redundancies used to be an infrequent occurrence in the UK, but these days almost everyone can expect to be made redundant at some point in their careers. Sadly, most people don't know the ins and outs of employment law and few know their rights when it comes to redundancy. Employment law solicitors at Thomas Mansfield are on hand to ...

The Swiss organization ICERTAS (International Certificate Association) has announced that is has formally changed its name to ICERTIAS - International Certification Association, in order to make it easier for international markets to recognize and accept the company's distinct identity and services. The organization will continue its work in the certification industry, but considers this small change important to furthering the reach of its brand. ICERTAS (now ICERTIAS) has performed a great deal of market research in 2012. Building on its expertise in researching ...

Seven out of 10 consumers trust an online review as much as they do a review from a friend or family member, according to USA Today. Unfortunately, many people only take the time to review a business when they've had a bad experience. "The biggest issue with review sites is that customers rarely go to the web to share their positive experiences," says Jeremy Tyler, CEO of ReviewUs.com. "Because of this, many business owners today feel their online reputation is often misleading and detrimental to their bottom line." ReviewUs.com is a revolutionary ...

January 19 is the date for 2013 Annual Winter Hike, which traditionally has offered stunning scenery, as waterfalls freeze to offer unique gorgeous frozen sculptures that highlight the area's magnificent rock formations. The six-mile trek from Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave draws more than 6,000 hikers each year to experience southeast Ohio's most spectacular scenery. The hike features continuous starts from 9-11 a.m. Steaming hot bean soup is served midway at Cedar Falls (donations accepted) and a shuttle bus returns hikers from Ash Cave to the parking lot at Old Man's Cave. Hikers ...

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