Read Top Law and Legal Headlines and Articles from http://www.lawnewsarticles.com en-us http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/avoiding-a-dui-is-there-an-app-for-that-260389.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Your cell phone now may be able to help you avoid a DUI. Recently, several developers have created applications designed to tell users when they have had too much alcohol to operate a motor vehicle. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/spine-injury-information-many-doctors-dont-explain-261189.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Many doctors still don't adequately explain the anatomy of the spine, the reasons for a patient's pain and the anticipated treatment plan. Here we will discuss the intricacies of spinal injuries and how a skilled personal injury attorney can help. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/zylab-launches-2012-webinar-series-with-a-deep-dive-into-the-ediscovery-challenges-for-construction-litigation-on-february-15-259754.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Jones Day's Steve Bennett and Mary Mack of ZyLAB to lead andquot;De-Constructing eDiscoveryandquot;. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/beverly-hills-dui-attorney-amir-soleimanian-offers-legal-assistance-for-fighting-dui-charges-260889.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Drivers no longer need to fight DUI charges alone as the leading DUI attorney of Beverly Hills is now offering legal assistance. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/nicaragua-and-russia-sign-bilateral-investment-treaty-261096.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Nicaragua and Russia signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) on January 26th, with the purpose of promoting and protecting investments between both countries. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/orlando-personal-injury-attorneys-announce-contingency-fee-lawsuit-program-for-automobile-accident-victims-261161.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The car accident and personal injury attorneys at Jaspon and Armas have announced a andquot;No Fees Until We Winandquot; program to assist victims of car accidents throughout the Orlando area with pursuing potential car accident law suits. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/house-passes-regulatory-flexibility-improvements-act-of-2011-261047.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Summary of the proposed Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 and how it benefits small businesses. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/minneapolis-firm-announces-new-shareholder-261117.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Twin Cities family law firm of Walling, Berg andamp; Debele, P.A., is pleased to announce that on January 9, 2012, Jessica J.W. Maher became a shareholder of the firm. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/texting-while-driving-a-major-problem-for-american-teens-261138.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Because of their inexperience, teen drivers are more likely than any other group to cause a fatal accident. If they use a cell phone, the risk is even higher. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/ntsb-study-spotlights-dangers-of-discount-tourist-bus-services-261137.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT A recent NTSB study found that the fatal bus accident rate for discount intercity carriers is seven times higher than the rate for conventional bus operations. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/facing-a-disability-employer-benefits-and-social-security-may-both-help-261140.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Learn more about how your employer-provided disability insurance meshes with Social Security Disability benefits. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/what-is-the-missouri-putative-father-registry-261141.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Missouri putative father registry helps men legally claim their child, which can be a step toward establishing a relationship with the child. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/south-texas-waterquality-concerns-from-eagle-ford-shale-fracking-261139.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT South Texas is home to the Eagle Ford Shale rock formation that has vast, rich concentrations of energy deposits. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/texas-governor-vetoes-texting-ban-261048.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT As many states pass laws that prohibit cellphone use while driving, Texas Gov. Rick Perry took a step in the opposite direction this summer when he vetoed a bill designed to ban texting while driving. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/custody-and-visitation-disputes-in-virginia-rules-and-guidelines-261049.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Not seeing a child everyday is one of the many fears parent's have as they go through the divorce process. Read on to learn what to expect during child custody or visitation hearings in Virginia. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/prisoners-with-harsh-crack-cocaine-convictions-to-be-released-early-261143.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Thanks to the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, people previously sentenced on crack-related charges may be able to benefit from sentence reductions and potentially be released from incarceration early. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/leandras-law-and-new-york-ignition-interlock-device-sentencing-261142.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York has a number of laws that place severe penalties on those driving under the influence of alcohol and other substances. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/portable-vehicle-barrier-pvb-increases-market-share-as-stadiums-police-and-private-companies-rush-to-buy-261094.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT SSI's patented Portable Vehicle Barrier, the solution for a quick deploying crash barrier, will also be shown all over the country: ISC West, NCS4, GovSec, IAVM, Counter Terror Expo and more. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/lawmakers-consider-adding-quotthree-strikesquot-offenses-in-south-carolina-260791.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Separate bills proposed in the South Carolina House and Senate would add several violent crimes to the list of serious offenses under the andquot;two strikes, three strikesandquot; law. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-comments-on-workplace-gender-discrimination-complaints-filed-against-late-night-with-jimmy-fallon-260856.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on a workplace gender discrimination complaint filed by a former Late Night With Jimmy Fallon stage manager. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/new-york-personal-injury-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-the-likely-cause-of-fatal-new-york-elevator-accident-260868.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman comments on the outcome of the Buildings Department investigation into the New York elevator accident that killed an advertising executive. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/new-york-construction-accident-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-ues-scaffold-collapse-close-call-260873.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT New York construction accident lawyer David Perecman comments on an Upper East Side scaffold collapse that came close to seriously injuring a 4 year old girl. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/choose-your-divorce-lawyer-carefully-260878.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT A divorce touches every part of your life. It involves your income, assets and where you reside. Additionally, if you have children it involves commitments and obligations for many years to come. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/the-importance-of-applying-for-ssdi-benefits-after-a-serious-diagnosis-260938.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT It can take several months before SSDI benefits are approved. Because SSDI benefits provide crucial support, it is important to file for them as soon as possible. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/new-proposal-seeks-nationwide-ban-on-cell-phones-behind-the-wheel-260937.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT A new proposal by the NTSB recommends banning the use of all handheld electronics behind the wheel. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/eagle-ford-shale-brings-injuries-and-potential-for-new-wealth-260936.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Eagle Ford shale is arguably the most important economic variable in South Texas. However, worker safety may be compromised in the pursuit of profits. Learn more about potential accidents and what injured workers are entitled to after an accident. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/tips-for-encounters-with-new-york-police-260792.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Fear, outrage and a rush of adrenaline are all common when dealing with police who suspect you of breaking the law. But there are things you can do to protect yourself. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/new-york-pushing-for-expanded-dna-testing-standards-260939.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The governor and law enforcement agencies of New York are trying to expand the criminal DNA database by requiring all people convicted of crimes within the state to submit to DNA testing. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/interest-free-mortgage-for-five-years-might-be-possible-for-homeowners-260940.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Recent proposals by the Federal Housing Finance Agency could allow homeowners to pay zero interest on their home mortgage once they qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/using-a-cellphone-while-driving-is-like-driving-drunk-260941.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The NTSB is recommending that states ban cell phone use for all drivers, including hands-free devices. Statistics show that driving while using a cell phone use is like driving drunk. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/human-errors-account-for-most-maritime-accidents-260942.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Most maritime accidents are caused by human errors. A series of small errors can lead to tragedy, including major damage to boats, piers and off-shore rigs, as well as death of seamen and workers. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/indiana-child-custody-what-arrangement-is-in-the-kids-best-interest-260943.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT If an Indiana judge decides on child custody, he or she must consider the child's best interests. The law does not automatically presume that either will make the better custodial parent. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/chapter-13-bankruptcy-can-save-your-house-but-the-process-is-complex-260944.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT People facing foreclosure or dealing with mounting debts may turn to Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but the process is complicated. An bankruptcy attorney can help determine if this is the right approach. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/new-york-state-renews-funding-for-ignition-interlock-program-260945.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT For the second year in a row, the state government will be reimbursing counties for some of the costs of operating the New York DWI ignition interlock program. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/family-abused-by-police-settle-for-700000-craft-v-flagg-06-c-1451-261095.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Innocent family members (including a disabled man and elderly woman) were routinely handcuffed and abused until money was handed over. Attorney Blake Horwitz settled this federal lawsuit on behalf of his clients. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/feds-expand-mortgage-loan-modification-eligibility-under-harp-260523.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The federal government recently announced expansion of its Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), which helps borrowers who have been able to make payments on federally backed loans but have not been able to refinance due to stricter lending criteria. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/series-of-bus-accidents-provides-wakeup-call-about-driver-fatigue-260669.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT A string of recent bus accidents has highlighted the dangers of driver fatigue. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/us-supreme-court-to-reconsider-eyewitness-testimony-260674.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Repeated research revealing the problems with eyewitness identification has spurred the Supreme Court to review a case where identification was made under suggestive circumstances. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/a-benefit-of-uncontested-divorce-no-court-hearings-260673.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Uncontested divorce works in Pennsylvania. One of the benefits is not having any court appearances. Learn more about the process and how a family law attorney can help. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/turnaround-plans-more-frequently-in-place-before-filing-for-chapter-11-260672.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT More businesses now have reorganization plans in place before filing for Chapter 11. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/osha-investigates-accident-at-lancaster-box-company-260671.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT OSHA is currently investigating a recent workplace accident at Horn Packaging, a manufacturer of boxes and shipping supplies. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/supreme-court-addresses-gps-tracking-and-the-fourth-amendment-260670.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Jones addressed whether police needed a warrant to use GPS devices to track a suspect's movements. The answer? Yes. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/detroit-law-firm-will-handle-loovral28-claims-260874.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Attorney Brian J. McKeen announced that his Detroit law firm, McKeen andamp; Associates, PC, will begin handling claims related to the Pfizer birth control pill recall. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/law-firm-cranfill-sumner-amp-hartzog-llp-names-three-new-partners-260806.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Hunsucker, King and Welch are the latest to join the partnership in Raleigh and Charlotte offices http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/law-firm-marketing-agency-get-noticed-get-found-brings-book-tour-amp-cle-to-palo-alto-bar-association-261044.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Law firm marketing experts and authors Jabez LeBret, Ed Rush, and Mark Homer, partners at Get Noticed Get Found will lead an Internet marketing ethics CLE course for Palo Alto, California, attorneys at the Palo Alto Bar Association on February 6, 2012 at 11:45am. They will also offer tips from their new top-ranked Internet marketing book for law firms as part of a national book tour. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/the-philadelphia-nursing-home-abuse-attorneys-discuss-caring-for-parents-from-longdistance-261046.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The Philadelphia nursing home abuse lawyers of Lowenthal andamp; Abrams, P.C. are prepared to help families take action if their loved one was injured or abused in a nursing home. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/evan-guthrie-law-firm-encourages-students-at-hanahan-high-school-to-seek-career-in-law-260619.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina spoke to students at Hanahan High School in Hanahan, SC interested in a career in the legal profession on Tuesday January 24th 2012 http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/gardere-litigation-chair-rick-faulk-presents-mock-supreme-court-argument-at-university-of-houston-law-center-260632.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Richard Faulk, chair of the Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP Litigation Department, participated in mock U.S. Supreme Court arguments hosted by the University of Houston's Law Center's Environment, Energy andamp; Natural Resource Center. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/sex-offenders-property-soon-may-be-subject-to-seizure-in-tennessee-260675.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Police may soon be able to use the law to seize the homes, cash, cars and other property of people convicted of sex crimes. http://www.lawnewsarticles.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/security-solutions-international-announces-speaker-for-its-annual-homeland-security-professionals-conference-at-the-gaylord-palms-on-november-5th7th-2012-260312.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The 7th annual Counter Terrorist Magazine's Homeland Security Professionals Conference expects record numbers - focus is on public and private partnerships in protecting the USA. Hosted by the Leon County Sheriff's Office Florida.