Police and other law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania are struggling to enforce the new texting while driving ban that went into effect in March. State and local police say that they are responding to the enforcement challenge by formulating a strategy that will minimize their time in court making the charges stick while continuing to enforce what some critics say is a weak law. The reason for the criticisms of the law is that while the law makes texting while driving a primary offense--meaning that a police officer can pull over a person that they observe to be ...

Pennsylvania lawmakers may be ready to correct a wrong and lift an arbitrary damage cap that punished one young woman simply for getting hurt on school grounds. In 2007, Ashley Zauflk was seriously injured when she was run over by an out-of-control school bus while on school grounds in the Pennsbury School District. Zauflick was in a coma for over a month and eventually had to have her left leg amputated above the knee. Despite winning her lawsuit against the school district, Zauflick's award was limited due to an archaic law on Pennsylvania's books that capped damage ...

A DUI conviction in Florida can have personal, financial and legal consequences that can significantly impact your life. Losing your license not only presents a major obstacle to holding down a job, but also can hinder your ability to do the things you love. Unfortunately, even after you have recovered your license, the state may require you to install what is called an ignition interlock device in your car. What Is an Ignition Interlock Device? An ignition interlock device will not allow a driver to start or maintain movement of a vehicle if his blood alcohol level ...

So you're about to become a dad -- congratulations! Getting ready for a new baby is a big job, but if you and the baby's mother are not married, there is one important task you need to take care of. You need to establish paternity and go through the process of legitimating your child. If you don't, you will have no legal rights regarding the care and custody of the child. In Georgia, when a child is born outside of a marriage, the mother is the only person allowed to have legal or physical custody of the child. There are no automatic fathers' rights. This is true even ...

President Obama announced a new immigration policy that will allow certain young people who were brought into the United States as young children and meet other requirements, to be considered for relief from removal from the country. This policy incorporates some of the features of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM), which Congress failed to pass. Young people who meet the requirements will be eligible to receive deferred action for a period of two years, and the deferral will be subject to renewal after the two years. At this point, ...

The Wisconsin Lemon Law gives consumers the right to get a timely refund or replacement vehicle from a car manufacturer when a vehicle they purchased is defective. The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently ruled that unless a consumer intentionally prevents the manufacturer from issuing a timely refund, under the Lemon Law, the manufacturer is responsible for paying the money within 30 days of the consumer's request. Case History The ruling was based on the case of businessman Marco Marquez, who bought a Mercedes-Benz E320 in 2005 and tried to get a refund for the $56,000 ...

There can be no doubt that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are having a significant impact on returning veterans. Even though death rates are lower than in previous wars, the fighting isn't any less violent. Today, however, there is better medical care which means that more soldiers are surviving their injuries. But, as a result, more veterans are returning home with service-connected disabilities like wounded or missing limbs and traumatic brain injury. Of course, physical disabilities aren't the only scars of war -- many veterans return home with service-related ...

Trucks traverse Ohio's busy highways in large numbers, and accidents involving trucks are common. Among the possible effects of a truck accident are traumatic brain injuries, known as TBI. Collisions and Brain Injuries A TBI is the result of an external force exerted on the brain, and motor vehicle collisions are one of the most common causes of TBI. In a study published in Brain Injury in 2002, scientists analyzed the relationship between features of accidents and severity of TBI suffered by victims. TBIs were most common in collisions where a vehicle was struck ...

A Waukegan, Illinois personal injury attorney from Salvi & Maher, LLC prevails for another client. Salvi & Maher, LLC is pleased for a large jury verdict ruling in favor of their client. With the help of attorney Michael Maher, the client's personal injury settlement will help with medical costs and compensation. A DePaul University Law School graduate, Michael Maher practice area focus consists of auto accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, defective products, and wrongful death. With a strong focus on auto accidents, Michael Maher helped ...

Kalamazoo-based Kalamazoo criminal defense law firm Aggressive Criminal Defense Law Firm- a division of Willis Law protects another of their clients. Initially, their client faced a misdemeanor for a destruction of property charge. With the help of an aggressive defense, the client's charge was dismissed and avoided from their criminal record. Destruction of property, also known as vandalism, can be a serious crime leading to high fines and possible imprisonment depending on the property value. The aggressive stance of the Aggressive Criminal Defense Law Firm ...

The woman and the doctor had been involved in a romantic relationship that ended after 6 years together. About a year after the relationship ended, the woman called a plumber to fix a leak in her home. While he was working, he found sophisticated surveillance equipment hidden in the crawl space under the woman's house. The woman immediately called the police. Upon questioning, the doctor admitted to installing the video and audio surveillance equipment in the woman's bedroom and bathroom. The cameras could be accessed by anyone with a receiver in proximity to the woman's ...

Under Connecticut Law, it is illegal for any health care provider to request payment from a person who has health insurance (other than a co-payment or deductible) for medical services covered under a managed care plan. Unfortunately for the patients, medical providers and their billing services largely ignore this statute. This practice is often called "balance billing" in the medical billing industry. In Connecticut, medical providers routinely bill patients for services covered by medical insurance and this practice is unacceptable. One of the reasons patients ...

The newly renovated Comfort Inn & Conference Center Northeast, a leading north Atlanta Hotel, named the preferred hotel of the 2012 Adidas Basketball Tournament hosted by Georgia Tar Heel Sports (GTH). Part of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Basketball Association, GTH is a non-profit athletic organization for young athletics age 8-17. The 2012 Adidas Basketball Tournament will take place July 26-29, 2012 in Atlanta, GA. Event room rates at the Comfort Inn & Conference Center Northeast / Doraville hotel start at $75.00 per night. Rate is subject to availability; ...

The Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel (North) provides nearby lodging to tennis fans attending the 2012 BB&T Atlanta Open. Taking place at Atlantic Station in midtown on July 14 - 22, 2012, the BB&T Atlanta Open is an ATP World Tour 250-point tennis tournament. Part of the Emirates Airline US Open Series, the event is the first ATP tournament in an eight tournament series leading up to the US Open. Main draw players include, John Isner, Mardy Fish, Andy Roddick, Brian Baker, and Donald Young. Tickets are on sale at BBTAtlantaOpen.com. The BB&T Atlanta ...

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Aer Lingus has announced its schedule for winter 2012 along with the addition of six new routes and increased frequencies. Dublin to Verona and Stockholm and Cork to Brussels are set to continue right throughout the winter, owing to their continued popularity. Other exciting destinations on offer include Copenhagen, Bordeaux and Venice. Frequencies will be increased on a further eight popular routes such as Berlin, Vienna and Amsterdam. There will also be extra flights to Lanzarote and Tenerife which will be music to the ears of those seeking out a winter sunshine ...

Confused.com has asked if it's finally time for the UK's driving laws to fall in line with Europe, with two thirds (66%) of Brits' experiencing some form of motoring mishap when travelling abroad. British holidaymakers have long been labelled the blight of the European holiday season, but new research from car insurance expert Confused.com, has revealed a different side to the 'bawdy Brits'. Nearly three quarters (73%) of Britons who will drive abroad this summer have a fear of foreign roads because of confusing foreign road signs, driving habits and cross-country law ...

CoolCat Casino is excited to announce its newest game to their lineup of amazing casino games. If you like playing French roulette at CoolCat, you will love the brand new game Multiplayer Roulette. Play with other members of Cool Cat in one of the most popular casino games. CoolCat Casino has released some important information about the new game Multiplayer Roulette: it is played exactly as the standard French version does with one major difference: You can now interact with players from around the world all while enjoying your favorite game; you will also be able to ...

AmeriQuest Transportation Services, a leading provider of comprehensive fleet management services, financial solutions, and operational support services, has announced the launch of its new fleet breakdown service, AmeriQuest Road Rescue. Road Rescue is a state-of-the-art call center staffed by highly-qualified maintenance coordinators, able to provide breakdown and repair service across North America. AmeriQuest Road Rescue provides 24/7/365 on-call service and a national tracking system that ensures each occurrence is expedited - getting customers back on the road ...

Australian children are more likely to personally own a laptop, camera, video game system and MP3 player than sporting or musical equipment, according to GIO's latest research(1). GIO spokesperson Duncan Bone said their research found children own, on average, about $1,900 in gear. "Our data found the same level of ownership across income levels, driven largely by technology purchases," he said. "The drop in cost and size of this technology, along with its integration into everyday life, means on a busy school day some kids could be carrying about ...

Netdzyne has been providing small businesses throughout the United States and Canada web design, hosting and SEO services for several years and the expansion into mobile website services is a natural progression. Now, in addition to offering traditional web services at affordable prices, NetDzyne will also provide small businesses the opportunity to take advantage of the exploding mobile market. Mobile web usage has skyrocketed over the past few years, thanks to the surge in U.S. smartphone penetration. According to Pew Research Center, 55 percent of American mobile ...

CasinoPulp.net has recently introduced online casino version for Mac users. The online games by CasinoPulp offer the convenience to the Mac users to play casino online finally. The fact is that it is impossible for Apple Macintosh players to download the regular standard version of the online casino software. With CasinoPulp online casino for Mac version, users can easily settle down with a 'no download version for flash based casino'. As the flash version is in progress, Mac users will not be disappointed by the games. In fact, they will enjoy even more as with these, ...

Maple Casino has released an enlightening ebook on how to play Roulette to benefit casino enthusiasts who aren't well versed in the game. The ebook, cleverly titled Roulette for the Under-Initiated and Overwhelmed, will be of use to both absolute beginners and skilled players, as it covers the basics as well as complex bets and strategies. The user-friendly layout of the ebook will come as a pleasant surprise to those used to overly complicated instructional texts on gambling. With helpful illustrations, side notes and references all in a clear and concise voice, the ...

VII Peaks-KBR Co-Optivist Income BDC II, Inc. successfully achieved its minimum offering requirement of $1 million from unaffiliated persons and has admitted its initial public investors as stockholders. VII Peaks-KBR Co-Optivist Income BDC II, Inc. (the "Company") is a publicly registered non-traded business development company (BDC) that intends to primarily invest in discounted traded corporate debt securities of public and private companies that have solid business fundamentals and business prospects, including historical revenue growth, positive cash flow ...

Rob Phillips, vice president of global operations for the Santa Fe Springs, California-based, Phillips Industries recently recorded a podcast with The Offshore Group. The session addressed the "Dos" and "Don'ts" related to starting-up and maintaining manufacturing operations in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. In addition to examining the cultural issues related to achieving manufacturing success in Mexico, Phillips and Filiberto Coello, the Saltillo facility plant manufacturer, discuss details related to the city's business environment, as well as access ...