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Slip-and-Fall Personal Injury Claim Filed Against KFC Restaurant

November 17, 2015
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Petrillo & Goldberg Law. Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) November 17, 2015 – The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in September that the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, deserves a new trial in a slip-and-fall personal injury lawsuit. The court determined that the trial court’s instructions to the jury were…

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Chicago Attorney Michael Ian Bender Named Among 10 Best in Illinois

November 17, 2015
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Michael Ian Bender Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) November 17, 2015 – The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA) has recognized the exceptional performance of Illinois’ Family Law Attorney Michael Ian Bender as one of the state’s 10 “Best Family Law Attorneys” for client satisfaction in 2015. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys…

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Divorce Mediator Gerald Maggio Offers Tips on Preparing for Mediation

November 16, 2015
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Orange County, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 16, 2015 – The first divorce mediation session can be nerve-wracking due to uncertainty about what to expect and how the other party will behave. Being prepared with a detailed plan will ensures a smooth transition through the mediation process to life after divorce. A recent online survey…

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Grandparents’ Petition For Custody Could Be In Jeopardy

November 16, 2015
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Fairfax, VA (Law Firm Newswire) November 16, 2015 – In a courtroom in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, over which Judge Harry Smail presides, state law is no longer in favor of grandparents who are trying to obtain the right to visit their grandchildren. According to the Grandparent’s Visitation Act, grandparents can contend that they receive partial…

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How a Prenup Can Affect an Estate Plan

November 13, 2015
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Hook Law Center (formerly Oast & Hook) Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) November 13, 2015 – An estate plan often needs to take into account factors such as a prenuptial agreement. “A well-drafted estate plan can help ensure that one’s assets are protected, and that one’s beneficiaries are provided for after one’s death,” said…

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President Obama Nominates Lawyer as Permanent VA Inspector General Reports Veteran’s Attorney Jim Fausone

November 13, 2015
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Legal Help for Veterans is a law firm helping veterans get the benefits they deserve. Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) November 13, 2015 – President Barack Obama on Oct. 2 nominated lawyer Michael J. Missal to take over as permanent inspector general for the watchdog office of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Members of…

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Survey Reveals Americans Lack Social Security Knowledge

November 12, 2015
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 12, 2015 – A new survey shows that a majority of U.S. citizens need help when it comes to Social Security decisions. Many people believe they are reasonably knowledgeable on the numerous options available for claiming benefits. Only one in five people rely on experts. The findings were released…

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Littman Krooks Named Among Best Law Firms in New York for 2016

November 12, 2015
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Bernard A. Krooks White Plains, NY (Law Firm Newswire) November 12, 2015 – Littman Krooks LLP has been selected among the 2016 U.S.News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in the New York metropolitan area. The firm, with offices in New York and White Plains, received Tier 1 ranking in the area of Elder Law…

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NFL Cheerleaders Get Basic Employee Rights Starting January 2016

November 12, 2015
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Sacramento, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 12, 2015 – The lawsuit NFL cheerleaders filed to get a fair working wage paid off. In January 2016, they start getting basic employee rights in California. California Governor Brown signed a new law that comes into effect Jan. 2016, mandating that all professional sports teams provide their cheerleaders…

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Attorney Peter Brill Earns National Board of Trial Advocacy Certification in Criminal Trial Law

November 10, 2015
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New York, NY (Law Firm Newswire) November 10, 2015 – Peter Brill is an attorney licensed to practice in New York State who focuses on criminal defense and disciplinary hearings. He recently became a certified member of the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA), a prestigious membership limited to attorneys who have demonstrated the special…

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