Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Trichotillomania Diary part 4 (No eyebrows/eyelashes) Medical Malpractice on my VERY sick Dad!


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Trichotillomania Diary part 4 (No eyebrows/eyelashes) Medical Malpractice on my VERY sick Dad!




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A Tenther’s Guide to the Elections


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A Tenther’s Guide to the Elections



5 steps you should take right now to support the Constitution and Liberty



Blitz Company Closes After Being Found Liable for Making Dangerous Products: Blames Lawyers


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Blitz Company Closes After Being Found Liable for Making Dangerous Products: Blames Lawyers



While I hate to see a U. S. employer shut its doors, why is the blame being shifted from the Blitz company to the lawyers who are representing the victims of Blitz’ wrongdoing? Blitz is closing, and blames the attorneys who are suing them.
Wh…



Will I Be Able To Collect Unemployment Benefits? Rehm, Bennett & Moore


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Will I Be Able To Collect Unemployment Benefits? Rehm, Bennett & Moore




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The Ten Safest Cars for Senior Drivers


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The Ten Safest Cars for Senior Drivers



Older drivers have many more factors to consider when making car-purchasing decisions. Comfort level begins to rank higher in what is important, as do things like the level of ease getting in and out of the vehicle, maneuverability and even the size of the buttons on the dashboard. The following...



Status Yo!


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Status Yo!




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Product Liability Selectively Advocated


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Product Liability Selectively Advocated



Along with all manner of personal injury claims, defective product claims have suffered numerous attacks by tort reformers. In 2003, Colorado’s product liability statute was amended, significantly altering product liability litigation in t…



No 2013 CoverColorado Assessment


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No 2013 CoverColorado Assessment



CoverColorado announced that there will be no assessment in 2013 on Colorado health insurance carriers. The 2012 assessment was roughly $3.79/month/contract for individual/family insureds.
Anthem Blue Cross of Colorado has also announced that their me…



Voluntary Class I Recall for Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. Hemorrhoidal Procedure Sets


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Voluntary Class I Recall for Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. Hemorrhoidal Procedure Sets



Injuries sustained due to faulty medical devices are a “hot topic” at LawInfo.com.  You can find a list of our “Hot Topics” on our homepage at LawInfo.com. Another interesting recall is the voluntary Class I recall for PROXIMATE HCS Hemorrhoidal Circular Stapler and Accessories,...



HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!


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HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!



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Is Your Business Security System as Strong as it Should Be? (GUEST POST)


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Is Your Business Security System as Strong as it Should Be? (GUEST POST)



There have been many technological advances in business security that can help keep your business safe, but many business owners don’t know how to go about finding the right system for them.



Compensation Overview


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Compensation Overview




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Sixth Grader Sentenced in Adult Court for Murder Conspiracy Seeks Juvenile Court Do-Over


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Sixth Grader Sentenced in Adult Court for Murder Conspiracy Seeks Juvenile Court Do-Over



Lawyers for an Indiana youth sentenced at age 12 in adult court for a murder conspiracy are asking a state appeals court to send the case back to juvenile court for a new hearing. Paul Henry Gingerich was a sixth-grader when he was accused of helping k…



Costs and Benefits of Integrated Disability Management


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Costs and Benefits of Integrated Disability Management



 
Protecting the Bottom Line and Increasing Productivity
 
Integrated Disability Management (IDM) is a coordinated, consistent approach to an employer's disability benefits programs. It includes:
 
·    &nb…



Stay safe on the streets as kids trick or treat this Halloween


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Stay safe on the streets as kids trick or treat this Halloween



The annual magic of Halloween conjures up happy phrases: Tricks and treats, kids and candy, ghosts and goblins, frights more fun than fearful.
But to make sure that the scares are only slightly scary and there aren’t any emergency calls to an…



Children Being Surgically Treated with Off-Label Spine Fusion Protein Treatments


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Children Being Surgically Treated with Off-Label Spine Fusion Protein Treatments



Emerging data reveals that thousands of children have been treated with bone growth products during surgery and that these products are being used off-label.
Some 9.2% of spinal fusion surgeries preformed on children involved the off-label…



Social Security vs. Private Retirement Accounts


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Social Security vs. Private Retirement Accounts




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No Duty to Defend Negligent Misrepresentation Claim


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No Duty to Defend Negligent Misrepresentation Claim



The Texas Court of Appeals decided there was no duty to defend claims of both negligence and negligent misrepresentation in Branham v. State Farm Lloyds, 2012 Tex. Ct. App. LEXIS 7736 (Tex. Ct. App. Sept. 12, 2012). The insured sold…



The Mud Is Flung Despite State Laws Barring Political Lies; Does First Amendment Offer Protection?


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The Mud Is Flung Despite State Laws Barring Political Lies; Does First Amendment Offer Protection?



In Ohio, making a false or misleading statement in a political campaign is a misdemeanor that could bring a sentence of up to six months in jail. The Cleveland Plain Dealer checked to see how many alleged violations led to prosecutions in the last deca…



Giants Players Fake Injuries To Slow Down Rams Offense


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Giants Players Fake Injuries To Slow Down Rams Offense




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Pennsylvania's New "Road Closed" Law Applies


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Pennsylvania's New "Road Closed" Law Applies



In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Pennsylvania motorists should be careful not only of wet leaves but also a new vehicle law that you might encounter if you approach roads over the next few days that are marked "Closed." A new Pennsylvan…



Robin Christopherson: Living IT (Technology and disabled people series)


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Robin Christopherson: Living IT (Technology and disabled people series)



Robin Christopherson, 41, can often be seen at accessibility conferences and workshops extolling the virtues of inclusive technology. Working for the UK disability tech charity AbilityNet, he has an intriguing 21st Century job title: Head of Digital…



I have Cerebral Palsy This is my disability


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I have Cerebral Palsy This is my disability




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Shell Faces Fines for 2011 Refinery Fire


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Shell Faces Fines for 2011 Refinery Fire



Following the largest refinery fire in Singapore’s history, the oil giant has received $80,000 in fines.



HCSM Review – The Halloween Edition


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HCSM Review – The Halloween Edition



Social media has become a significant part of the fabric of our lives.  We’re becoming more and more connected via electronic devices, and social media is playing a large role.  Healthcare seems to be the field that could benefit the most from succes…



Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Chula Vista High School Teacher Sex Scandal


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Chula Vista High School Teacher Sex Scandal



Another high school teacher sex scandal, this time it’s in San Diego. Police said Tuesday that 32-year-old  Chula Vista High School teacher Terrance Lee Smith was arrested on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a female student was was underage. According to the Union Tribune,...



FHP: Fatal accident shuts down highway


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FHP: Fatal accident shuts down highway




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Autism & SSRIs


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Autism & SSRIs



Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be powerful antidepressants, but they are also a source of potential risk for the children expecting mothers. A rise in the number of newborns with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) has led medical pro…



Workers' Compensation Attorney Scott O'Mara Answers Questions


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Workers' Compensation Attorney Scott O'Mara Answers Questions




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Man Who Plowed Into A Group Of People At A Bus Stop Is Arrested


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Man Who Plowed Into A Group Of People At A Bus Stop Is Arrested



Miami, FL –A man plowed his car into a group of people at a bus stop killing an elderly woman and severely injuring four others. The incident occurred on Oct. 23 at the corner of Northwest 199th Street and Northwest Second Avenue.  Mark Derefaka, a felon with no valid drivers’...



Meningitis Outbreak Update - Oct. 30


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Meningitis Outbreak Update - Oct. 30



An October 29 Reuters article announced the fungal meningitis outbreak has spread to 19 of 23 states which received contaminated steroid medications from the New England Compounding Center (NECC) according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control …



Katawa Shoujo (Disability Girls Part 11)


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Katawa Shoujo (Disability Girls Part 11)




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How to Support a Motion, Petition or Trial Argument with a Declaration.


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How to Support a Motion, Petition or Trial Argument with a Declaration.



Tweet | Free Attorney Case Review | Recommended Declaration Template If you want a Trial by Declaration, or are going to make a written Motion or Petition to a small claims or traffic court, you need to understand the purpose … Continue…



A Social Security Lifeline: Kira's Story


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A Social Security Lifeline: Kira's Story




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Pedestrian Safety and the end of Daylight Savings Time


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Pedestrian Safety and the end of Daylight Savings Time



You’ve probably noticed: it’s gets darker this time of year. Next week, we will set the clocks back one hour – and the evening rush hour will take place in the dark. This makes it an especially important to exercise extra caution as…



Medtronic Manipulated Key Medical Studies on InFuse Bone Grafts


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Medtronic Manipulated Key Medical Studies on InFuse Bone Grafts



According to a report by Senate investigators, Medtronic Inc., the world largest medical device maker, wrote and edited medical journal articles attributed to outside physicians, which minimized the risks of the company's Infuse BMP-2 bone graft….



Friend Sues Ex-Partner and Law Firm, Says He Was Defrauded of Over $360K in Fake Mortgage Scheme


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Friend Sues Ex-Partner and Law Firm, Says He Was Defrauded of Over $360K in Fake Mortgage Scheme



A former senior partner of a Buffalo, N.Y., law firm who has recently been working as a part-time town judge has been sued by a longtime friend who contends he was defrauded out of $368,000 he paid into a fraudulent mortgage investment scheme via a law…



Waukegan Man Dies After Car Accident Near Gurnee, Illinois


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Waukegan Man Dies After Car Accident Near Gurnee, Illinois



There was a fatal single-car accident on Route 41 near Gurnee, Illinois early Sunday morning. Michael Smith, Jr., 26, of Waukegan was severely injured during the accident and died at the accident scene.  He was said to be traveling southbound on Route 41 when he lost control of the car just...



ROBERT HALF LEGAL RELEASES ANNUAL SALARY GUIDE: Starting Salaries for Legal Professionals Projected to Rise 3.0 …


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ROBERT HALF LEGAL RELEASES ANNUAL SALARY GUIDE: Starting Salaries for Legal Professionals Projected to Rise 3.0 …



MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Average starting salaries for legal professionals in the United States are projected to rise 3.0 percent overall in 2013, according to the just-released …



What Are The Rights of Copyright Owners?


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What Are The Rights of Copyright Owners?



Just because a product is manufactured abroad, is the copyright owner entitled to control the downstream secondary sale of that product? This is a question that the Supreme Court is faced with determining.  If the Supreme Court justices conclude that the copyright owners are entitled to control...



Nick Jonas Accepts Disability Rights Legal Center's DREAM Award


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Nick Jonas Accepts Disability Rights Legal Center's DREAM Award




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Estate Planning For Your Digital Assets


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Estate Planning For Your Digital Assets



You have planned for your funeral arrangements, you know what your children are getting in the event of your death and your finances are in order. It seems as though you are finished with your estate planning, however you are forgetting a major challenge that has presented itself in recent years...



Social Security makes serious error in brain-tumor case


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Social Security makes serious error in brain-tumor case



A woman received a letter from the Social Security Administration addressed to her son — who had died 12 days earlier due to a brain tumor. He was 23. The letter from the SSA was written to inform him that…



Seven Ways to Hurricane-Proof Your Home


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Seven Ways to Hurricane-Proof Your Home



For the Eastern Pacific, hurricane season begins May 15 and ends Nov. 30. For the Atlantic, hurricane season begins June 1 and also ends on Nov. 30. That’s a LONG time to sit and wonder if your home is able to withstand the force of a Category 1, 2, or higher hurricane.



Exercise Moderation With Halloween Candy as Obesity and Cavities Rise in Children


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Exercise Moderation With Halloween Candy as Obesity and Cavities Rise in Children



With Halloween less than a day away, the kids are probably bouncing off the walls with excitement to don their costumes and head out to collect their trick-or-treat loot. However, not to be a party pooper, but there are things to consider with a obes…



Nova Scotia Giving More Control of Workers Comp Rates to Employers


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Nova Scotia Giving More Control of Workers Comp Rates to Employers



 
Safety and Return to Work to Records Increased Impact on Rates
 
Improvements to the workplace insurance rate model mean employers’ safety and return-to-work records will have a bigger impact on rates, the Workers Compensation Board o…



Starting a New Century


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Starting a New Century



The National Safety Council celebrated its centennial in style, although not without some grumbling from exhibitors, and looked forward to the next chapter in its long history of service and advocacy.



Halloween safety: 10 tips to prevent child pedestrian accidents


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Halloween safety: 10 tips to prevent child pedestrian accidents



Risk of little trick-or-treaters being killed by a car is two times higher on Halloween My daughter was born on Christmas, but as a family, our favorite holiday is  Halloween. But the accident lawyer in me always experiences a lot … Continue reading →
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Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers- Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys


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Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers- Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys




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User Fee Cap To Be $88 Per Case In 2013


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User Fee Cap To Be $88 Per Case In 2013



     In today’s Federal Register — yes, they were able to get it out — Social Security made its official announcement on cost of living adjustments. This included the news that the cap on the user fee paid by attorneys and others who represent S…