Read Top Law and Legal Headlines and Articles from http://www.lawprnews.com en-us http://www.lawprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.lawprnews.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.lawprnews.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.lawprnews.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.lawprnews.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.lawprnews.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.lawprnews.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.lawprnews.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.lawprnews.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.lawprnews.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.lawprnews.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. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/first-robinson-helicopter-r66-crash-victims-families-hire-baum-hedlund-261768.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The aviation accident attorneys at Baum, Hedlund, Aristei andamp; Goldman are representing the families of the two men killed in Robinson Helicopter Company's first R66 crash which occurred on July 12, 2011 near Flandes, Colombia. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/2/w-mckinley-smiley-jr-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-philanthropy-261761.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Smiley draws attenton to those who never seek recognition for their humanitarian efforts http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/queller-fisher-washor-fuchs-amp-kool-llp-announces-compassionate-representation-261335.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT From New York, Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs andamp; Kool, L.L.P. offers compassionate representation to the clients in legal matters of personal injury. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/wahab-amp-medenica-partner-cochairs-federal-bar-association-fashion-law-cle-261416.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Wahab andamp; Medenica partner Olivera Medenica has organized a fashion and intellectual property law panel to be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. CLE credit is available for NY and NJ. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/divorce-and-taxes-in-connecticut-261493.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT An overview of the tax implications of alimony and other divorce settlement payments. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/financial-advisor-in-indiana-convicted-in-ponzi-scheme-worth-7-million-261494.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In recent years, the Securities and Exchange Commission has placed a high priority on prosecuting Ponzi schemes like Hauke's. The SEC has brought over 100 enforcement actions against 250 entities for Ponzi schemes since 2010. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/washington-parenting-plans-261495.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT An overview of the requirements of Washington Parenting Plans. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/property-division-settlement-considerations-261496.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Questions for individuals to ask when negotiating a divorce property division settlement. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/the-texas-view-of-child-custody-261497.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In a high conflict divorce, a child custody dispute may end up in court for a judge to determine what is in the best interest of the children. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/chapter-13-an-overlooked-form-of-bankruptcy-for-individuals-261498.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Many people overlook the option to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy which allows individuals to develop a repayment plan. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/north-carolina-teen-dead-after-drunk-driver-causes-car-crash-at-80-mph-261499.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent crash in Holly Ridge, N.C. brought home the dangers of drunk driving in tragic fashion. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/new-jersey-now-requires-all-foreclosure-consultants-to-be-licensed-261500.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In December 2011, New Jersey lawmakers passed the Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Prevention Act to help homeowners avoid foreclosure consulting scams. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/what-do-texas-courts-look-at-in-deciding-child-custody-disputes-261501.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In Texas, courts consider the best interests of the child when making child-custody determinations. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/legal-fatherhood-establishing-paternity-in-texas-261502.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A single man may be a biological father in Texas, but he cannot be a legal father without both him and the mother signing an official Acknowledgment of Paternity form. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/how-is-spousal-support-determined-in-oregon-261503.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Spousal support (known elsewhere as alimony) is a monthly payment from one ex-spouse to the other, and is designed to minimize any unfair financial consequences following divorce. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/chapter-11-and-13-bankruptcies-keeping-businesses-open-during-tough-times-261504.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy has been helping businesses stay open during the current economy. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/lawsuit-filed-against-trucking-company-after-auto-accident-261505.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In Texas, a trucking-accident victim's family is allowed to sue both the truck driver and his employer for wrongful death under the Civil Practice and Remedy Code. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/decrease-in-workrelated-fatalities-seen-in-texas-in-2010-261506.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation reported 456 work-related fatalities in Texas in 2010, a 5 percent decrease from 482 in 2009. http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/case-dismissed-criminal-defense-attorneys-greenberg-and-greenberg-win-motion-to-exclude-evidence-261169.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Case Dismissed! Criminal Defense Attorneys Greenberg and Greenberg Win Motion to Exclude Evidence http://www.lawprnews.com/law_and_legal_articles/2012/02/redigi-wins-major-court-victory-in-fight-for-consumer-digital-rights-261654.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Capitol Records was denied a request for a preliminary injunction in attempt to shut down ReDigi, the online marketplace for pre-owned digital media. ReDigi is fighting to ensure ownership rights to lawful digital purchases remain intact.