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Atlanta Lawyer Announces Scholarship for African-Americans

January 5, 2019

The Dixon Firm, P.C. Atlanta, GA (Law Firm Newswire) January 5, 2019 – Atlanta attorney Rod Dixon and his law firm, The Dixon Firm, PC, have announced that it is offering an educational scholarship for African-American students for the 2019-2020 school year. The Dixon Firm, PC understands that higher education is important for a successful…

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Many Vets Seek Medicinal Help via Marijuana

January 4, 2019

Legal Help for Veterans is a law firm helping veterans get the benefits they deserve. Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) January 4, 2019 – Michigan has had medical marijuana laws in place for several years, and voters recently approved legalizing recreational marijuana. For many veterans suffering from PTSD, legal marijuana is a welcome relief from…

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Senior Safe Act Aims to Protect Elderly From Financial Abuse

January 3, 2019
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San Francisco, CA (Law Firm Newswire) January 3, 2019 – The president recently signed a new federal law that urges financial service providers to train staff to better identify suspected elder financial abuse and report it. The Senior Safe Act allows financial services professionals to fight against fraud while maintaining their clients’ privacy. The legislation…

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Rise in Car Crashes, Say Reports

December 28, 2018
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Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) December 28, 2018 – The risk of car accidents is rising in U.S. states where marijuana has been legalized, according to recent reports released by two traffic safety research groups. Studies from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) noted a nearly six…

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Disabled Vets, Retirees to Get 2.8 Percent COLA Bump

December 27, 2018

Legal Help for Veterans is a law firm helping veterans get the benefits they deserve. Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) December 27, 2018 – The new year will put an extra of about $100 per month in the pockets of disabled veterans thanks to the largest cost of living adjustment (COLA) since 2012. The Department…

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Audit Criticizes Poor Oversight and Quality of Care at California Nursing Homes

December 26, 2018
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San Francisco, CA (Law Firm Newswire) December 26, 2018 – A recent report accused California health regulators of placing nursing home residents’ health in danger by allowing substandard care to persist at facilities throughout the state. The California State Auditor criticized the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Office of Statewide Health Planning and…

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Todd J. Leonard Celebrates 30 Years as a New Jersey Personal Injury Trial Lawyer

December 21, 2018

Todd J. Leonard, Esq. Denville, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) December 21, 2018 – New Jersey personal injury attorney Todd J. Leonard commemorates 30 distinguished years of providing high-quality legal representation to his clients. Todd proudly continues the legacy of his late father, legendary New Jersey trial attorney Alvin R. Leonard, who guided his development into…

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H-1B Transfer of Employer in an Age of No Premium

December 21, 2018
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Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) December 21, 2018 – The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA) passed in October 21, 1998, and dealt with high-skilled labor immigration through the H-1B visa and helping improve the capabilities of the domestic workforce to reduce the need for foreign labor. The ACWIA was followed by the American…

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Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against School Officer by Father of Parkland Shooting Victim Represented by BRILL & RINALDI, The Law Firm

December 17, 2018

Andrew Pollack, father of Meadow Pollack, killed in Parkland shooting, hugs lawyer, David Brill. Photo credit: Mike Stocker/South Florida Fort Lauderdale, FL (Law Firm Newswire) December 17, 2018 – A judge has rejected assertions made by the School Resource Officer (SRO) present at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida that he…

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Indiana Appellate Court Reverses DUI/OVWI Conviction

December 14, 2018

Marc Lopez, Esq. Indianapolis, IN (Law Firm Newswire) December 14, 2018 – The Marc Lopez Law Firm recently persuaded the Indiana Court of Appeals to reverse a man’s DUI/OVWI conviction. All it took was demonstrating to a three-judge panel that the State had found the man guilty based on an improperly administered breath test. Less…

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