Read Top Government > Law Enforcement Headlines and Articles from http://governmentprnews.com en-us http://governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/hitandrun-accidents-how-can-victims-preserve-their-legal-options-163329.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent Los Angeles hit-and-run accident highlights the importance of acting quickly to secure evidence of liability and damages to protect the legal options of injury victims. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/precedentsetting-case-against-goodyear-for-rv-tire-defects-163331.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A personal injury claim filed by a Florida man against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. resulted in a $5.6 million verdict for an injured man. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/tragic-case-of-abuse-serves-as-reminder-to-be-vigilant-163330.htm Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nursing home abuse often sounds like a scene from a movie or a tale of folklore, but for many families it is a sad reality. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/termination-of-disability-benefits-in-colorado-163100.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Temporary disability benefits paid to an injured employee can be terminated by the insurance company for several reasons. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/child-victims-act-defeated-in-new-york-163101.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The New York State Senate defeated for the fifth time the bill known as the Child Victims Act, which would allow child abuse victims to file claims against predators after the time now allowed by law. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/significant-loopholes-in-approval-process-for-medical-devices-163103.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent report by Public Citizen, an advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., highlights what it refers to as "significant loopholes" in the approval process for medical devices. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/saving-yourself-from-medical-mistakes-163105.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT You can help to maintain your safety and make the most of your care during a hospital stay. As the patient, you can ask questions of your caregivers and provide them with updates on treatment. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/more-hospital-acquired-infections-are-causing-death-163106.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that half of all deaths caused by infections such as sepsis and pneumonia resulted from hospital-acquired infections. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/does-marital-love-fade-over-time-163109.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT While the odds of divorce decrease with time, the Gores' split shows that differences can become irreconcilable at any point. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/keefe-bartels-llc-celebrates-acheivement-of-john-e-keefe-jr-163110.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Attorney John E. Keefe has been selected to join the NJ State Bar Association Board of Trustees. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/arizona-turning-off-the-lights-on-photo-enforcement-cameras-163104.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In September of 2008, photo enforcement cameras went up across highways throughout Arizona. Less than two years later, they are being taken down. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/asu-board-of-regents-accused-of-violating-title-ix-163102.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A female student at Arizona State University sued the Board of Regents at ASU, alleging that the school did not do enough to investigate or prevent a sexual assault on campus. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/will-musks-bitter-divorce-affect-tesla-motors-business-standing-163108.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/first-annual-can-you-see-me-now-ride-a-success-163107.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, more than 75,000 motorcycle riders are injured on America's highways each year, with more than 5,000 killed in accidents. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/gulf-coast-personal-bankruptcy-filings-to-rise-162849.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The recession, lagging housing market and unemployment rate will all contribute to the rise in personal bankruptcy filings. This year there will be an additional factor contributing to that number. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/cooling-blankets-offer-hope-for-babies-deprived-of-oxygen-at-birth-162850.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT When a baby is deprived of oxygen at birth the consequences may last a lifetime. Over the past few years, though, doctors have realized the benefits of a new technique known as brain cooling. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/the-desimone-law-office-is-helping-houstonians-who-have-been-involved-in-auto-accidents-162826.htm Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT To show their dedication to helping Houstonians who have been in traffic related accidents, the DeSimone Law Office is increasing its web presence with a new website and social marketing campaign. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/roberts-law-group-pllc-adds-more-criminal-law-experience-with-new-associate-jesse-scharff-161043.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Roberts Law Group, PLLC, has added more criminal law experience to its legal team with the addition of associate Jesse Scharff. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/the-value-of-lien-stripping-162609.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The depressed real-estate market in Southern California has left many homeowners and commercial-property owners in a difficult position. Their properties are completely "underwater." http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/motor-vehicle-safety-act-of-2010-162610.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Congress is currently considering the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 which aims to address many of the same safety issues highlighted by Toyota's safety recalls earlier this year. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/pregnancy-discrimination-in-california-and-the-mixedmotive-defense-162611.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Discrimination in the workplace is rarely straightforward. Therefore, the CA Supreme Court will be considering whether employers can use a mixed-motive defense. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/no-walk-in-the-park-stroller-recall-162612.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent recall of Maclaren strollers underscores the risks to child safety posed by defective consumer products. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/diabetes-drug-byetta-linked-to-kidney-problems-by-fda-162613.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Byetta, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, has been linked to kidney and pancreas problems. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/illinois-nursing-home-abuse-and-neglect-claims-162614.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nursing home residents have rights. Learn more about how the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act protects vulnerable individuals from neglect and abuse. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/car-vs-motorcycle-accidents-162608.htm Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Motorcycle riders are physically exposed to the extreme forces unleashed in a collision and are more vulnerable to injury than the occupants of a car who are protected by airbags, seatbelts and the automobile frame around them. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/saving-your-home-from-foreclosure-the-hamp-program-162453.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The federal government's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) is still available for delinquent and at-risk borrowers who are looking to avoid foreclosure. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/truck-driver-fatigue-can-have-deadly-consequences-162454.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A review of federal hours-of-service rules may have implications for trucking accidents, a major highway safety issue. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/ms-money-urges-householders-to-secure-their-sheds-162072.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT MandS Money has urged householders to secure their sheds this summer following the results of a new survey issued by the insurance provider. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/rewriting-miranda-eroding-the-right-to-remain-silent-162236.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Through heavy exposure in print and visual media, the vast majority of Americans are well aware of their "right to remain silent" upon arrest. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/alls-fair-proposal-would-make-divorcing-parents-equals-162237.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT No one gets married intending to someday get divorced. Divorce is a difficult, emotional experience, especially when it involves children. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/elder-abuse-in-new-jersey-162238.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT When people consider elder abuse they often think of strangers taking advantage of or physically harming the elderly. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/texting-teens-and-car-accidents-162235.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Lack of experience and overconfidence clash with talking and texting, creating a nightmare for teen drivers and others on the road. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/budget-woes-threaten-texas-recent-juvenile-justice-system-reforms-162234.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Budget cuts could reverse strides made by juvenile justice advocates in Texas. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/burg-simpson-seeks-justice-for-victims-of-investment-fraud-162186.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Goldman Sachs Group Inc. decision to settle its much publicized fraud lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for more than $500 million has certainly raised some eyebrows. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/burg-simpson-attorney-wins-law-week-colorados-compleat-lawyer-award-2010-162187.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh and Jardine, P.C., is delighted to announce that Stephen J. Burg has won Law Week Colorado's Compleat Lawyer award for 2010. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/spousal-maintenance-and-asset-division-during-a-recession-162009.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In any divorce the division of assets and debts is likely to be one of the major points of disagreement. However, this is a particular issue during times of recession. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/court-finds-sufficient-medical-evidence-in-terminating-benefits-162010.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A Pennsylvania court recently ruled that in workers' compensation cases, an expert's opinion could be held valid even if the expert did not personally examine a specific injury the worker suffered. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/stewart-case-illustrates-dangers-of-interstate-child-custody-disputes-162011.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Authorities are still investigating the disappearance of Venus Stewart, a 32-year-old mother of two who police believe was abducted from her parents' home in Colon Township, Michigan, on April 26. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/gray-divorces-pose-unique-challenges-for-aging-couples-162012.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT As Americans live longer and lead more active lives, the divorce rates are edging upward for married couples that have weathered decades together. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/kel-attorneys-a-law-firm-in-central-florida-increases-recognition-with-new-building-sign-162314.htm Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT KEL Attorneys, a law firm in Florida, announces the addition of a new sign on top of its Orlando building. The law firm in Central Florida represents clients all over the country in a wide variety of legal matters. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/schillings-announces-stelios-win-in-ryanair-libel-battle-161639.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Schillings has announced that Sir Stelios Haji-loannou has won his libel battle against Ryanair. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/are-home-health-care-companies-gaming-the-medicare-reimbursement-system-161797.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A recent analysis of Medicare payments shows some home health care providers are taking possibly unfair advantage of Medicare incentives for in-home therapy visits. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/early-neutral-evaluation-pilot-showing-great-promise-in-minnesota-161798.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Minnesota is leading the nation in proving adversarial court proceedings are not always the best option for deciding the most contentious issues in a divorce. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/established-local-attorneys-found-new-firm-161785.htm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Two local attorneys with over 60 years of combined legal experience have founded a new law firm dedicated to serving business and individual legal clients. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/roberts-attending-acclaimed-trial-lawyers-college-in-july-2010-161041.htm Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Roberts, founder of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, will be attending the famed Trial Lawyers College, an intensive training program developed by Gerry Spence. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/michael-tabman-president-of-spirit-asset-protection-llc-announces-that-spirit-asset-protection-will-serve-as-the-security-consultant-for-the-kansas-city-explorers-tennis-team-161527.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Michael Tabman, President of SPIRIT Asset Protection, LLC and Mel Launius, owner of the Kansas City Explorers tennis team, are proud to announce that SPIRIT Asset Protection will provide security services for the Kansas City Explorers tennis team. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/balancing-consumer-budgets-costs-and-benefits-of-debt-settlement-161325.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Bankruptcy may be the best option for those who believed at one time that these debt settlement companies were a good solution but now realize that their financial problems have not been resolved. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/new-ignition-interlock-requirements-after-duis-in-new-york-161497.htm Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Implementation of Leandra's Law including the mandated ignition interlock device has many New York counties wondering how they will monitor compliance with this new requirement. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/07/the-july-effect-should-you-not-check-into-the-hospital-this-month-161496.htm Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Studies show that more errors occur in hospitals during the month of July than any other month, and the "July Effect" may be attributable to new doctors starting their residencies. http://governmentprnews.com/government_law_enforcement_articles/2010/7/sensational-company-owner-secures-a-spot-with-stanford-whos-who-161445.htm Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Stanford Who's Who welcomes Gary Lawrence to the ranks of leading professionals as a result of his sensational work in the Security Industry.