Read Top Law and Legal Headlines and Articles from http://www.legalprnews.com en-us http://www.legalprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/social-and-religious-intolerance-confronted-in-new-american-suspense-novel-261836.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In the guise of a best-selling courtroom drama that leaves readers breathless, the novel Subculture dares to ask, andquot;How tolerant are we?andquot; http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/the-high-cost-of-foster-care-abuse-261786.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT More than 500,000 children in the U.S. reside in some form of foster care. Within one year of their initial placement, at least 15 percent of them will experience neglect, abuse, or other harmful conditions. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/settlement-reached-in-giants-stadium-escalator-accident-case-261788.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A settlement was recently reached in the Giants Stadium escalator accident case. Learn more about New York escalator accidents from the Law Offices of Roy S. Hiller. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/new-laws-affecting-california-employers-261789.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A number of new laws affecting employers took effect on January 1, 2012. Learn more about them and how employees may be affected as well. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/applying-for-workers-compensation-benefits-follow-these-steps-261790.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Workers' compensation benefits are designed to cover medical, lost wage and rehabilitation costs resulting from an occupational injury or disease. If injured in this manner, it is important to follow these guidelines. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/the-future-of-social-security-disability-261791.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT How does the future look for the Social Security Disability program? Is SSD solvent? What are the origins of the current SSDI debate? Learn more from Midwest Disability, P.A. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/information-regarding-driving-under-the-influence-dui-stops-261792.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Driving under the influence charges can lead to harsh penalties. This overview provides basic information on what to do when pulled over for suspected DUI. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/traumatic-brain-injury-causes-prevention-strategies-and-legal-recourse-261793.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Approximately 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury every year throughout the United States, including Florida. Although victims may make a full recovery from less severe traumatic brain injuries, brain injury is one of the most common causes of accidental death and permanent disability. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/i-have-seen-the-future-and-it-has-glitches-261794.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Even though they could improve patient care, electronic health records still contain and experience glitches that put patient safety at risk. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/study-medical-errors-going-unreported-261795.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A new report indicates that, even when required by law, few hospital errors are being reported or used to prevent future errors. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/2/giuliana-m-vural-jd-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-oil-and-gas-law-261963.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Vural is a member of the Texas Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, and the Washington State Bar Association http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/2/lisa-spiegel-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-immigration-law-262030.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Spiegel has been selected as a VIP member for 2011-2012 http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/2/melanie-harty-ca-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-tax-law-262042.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Harty specializes in a wide spectrum of fields, including agriculture and small to medium privately owned businesses http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/attorney-robert-j-ramseur-jr-named-to-advisory-board-of-band-together-nc-261689.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Band Together, a nonprofit organization in Raleigh, NC that uses live music to raise awareness and funds for other local nonprofits, has named Ragsdale Liggett lawyer, Bobby Ramseur to its Advisory Board. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/icard-merrill-attorney-robert-lincoln-appointed-to-new-college-of-florida-board-261719.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Robert Lincoln, an attorney at the law firm Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen andamp; Ginsburg, P.A., has been appointed to the New College of Florida board of trustees. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/morgan-drexen-fill-underfunding-deficit-in-orange-county-261723.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT For the second consecutive year Costa-Mesa based Morgan Drexen are supporting a 'Big For a Day' event in collaboration with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/gill-dion-amp-forsyth-honored-with-2012-top-business-award-by-minoritybusinesscom-261757.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT From 1,200,000 businesses surveyed, GDF is honored to receive such esteemed, elite award for recognized and respected privately held companies in the United States, who stimulate and empower economic growth in America. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/mesothelioma-risk-lessened-for-those-exposed-later-in-life-261796.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Studies show that the risk of developing a certain type of mesothelioma goes down if exposed to asbestos later in life. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/too-good-to-be-true-avoiding-quotcredit-repairquot-scams-261797.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Too many people have found out the hard way that so-called andquot;credit repairandquot; companies rarely live up to their extravagant promises. Protect yourself and your finances by learning to spot the scams. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/maryland-drunkdriving-laws-and-penalties-for-repeat-offenses-261798.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Maryland's driving under the influence laws are complicated and often confusing to the public. However, a general understanding of how the laws operate can help people facing allegations of DUI. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/raleigh-dwi-lawyer-launches-online-north-carolina-dwi-case-review-service-261464.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Chetson Firm, a Raleigh criminal law firm, announced the launch of an online and free case review service for people concerned about DWIs in North Carolina. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/latest-tracker-i9-software-update-ensures-easier-everify-compliance-adds-online-training-and-enhances-form-i9-reporting-tools-261483.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Tracker Corp released the latest round of enhancements to its Tracker I-9 software, version 7.4, including complying with all current changes to E-Verify (v23), hosting E-Verify video tutorials, enhancing E-Verify batch closing, and more. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/young-athletes-concussions-and-the-prevention-of-brain-injuries-261485.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT States are beginning to take action to respond to the problem of concussions in football and other youth sports. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/woman-dies-in-fatal-new-york-elevator-accident-261486.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A New York elevator accident highlights the potentially fatal dangers of elevators. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/north-carolina-workers-compensation-who-is-an-quotemployeequot-261487.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A common legal issue that arises in the workers' compensation context is whether an employment relationship actually exists. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/new-federal-regulations-for-truckers-in-2012-do-they-go-far-enough-261488.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New FCMSA regulations for truckers might not go far enough to protect those who share the road with big trucks. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/the-future-of-internet-policy-bills-261489.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The recent defeat of two controversial bills, PIPA and SOPA, showed how Internet users can rally together to challenge controversial laws. What does it say about future Internet laws? Learn more in the following article. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/home-foreclosures-rise-in-chicago-after-lull-261490.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent increase in foreclosures around Chicago is putting pressure on homeowners to explore options like bankruptcy to save their homes. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/state-court-rules-on-medicinal-marijuana-law-orders-implementation-261491.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A Maricopa County judge recently ruled on the lawsuit to stop the implementation of Arizona's medicinal marijuana law. Read more about the suit and the next steps for the Arizona Department of Health. http://www.legalprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/failure-to-communicate-by-distracted-doctors-leads-to-medical-mistakes-261492.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Many medical malpractice claims involve a breakdown in communication between diagnosticians and treating physicians.