Hook Law Center (formerly Oast & Hook) Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) March 9, 2015 – Women face a unique set of issues when preparing to retire, and their differences should be taken into account during retirement planning. “Women typically live longer than men, but they tend to have less money to work with…

Mark Gilfix of Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP Palo Alto, CA (Law Firm Newswire) March 6, 2015 – Saving for retirement is not an easy task, but many middle-income-earning couples do manage to amass a nice nest egg. However, many of these same middle-income couples face an additional financial challenge when one spouse eventually…

Petrillo & Goldberg Law Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) March 6, 2015 – The outlook in the Keystone State has improved, while a funding gap has complicated issue in the Garden State. Keystone State residents received some sobering news in February when the Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission issued a report that found 35 percent of…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) March 5, 2015 – Virtually every American driver can admit that he or she has used an e-device while driving. Some are still alive today. Some are not. “It’s clear, given the devastating death statistics, that drivers should not be multi-tasking. Keep your mind on your driving. Keep your hands…

Miami, FL (Law Firm Newswire) March 4, 2015 – Capitol Hill is constantly gripped by infighting over current policy, from Obamacare to immigration reform. But from an optimistic angle, Republicans’ obstructive defiance and confrontational attitude actually empowered Obama to partially achieve his reform goals. Work permits have been extended, undocumented immigrants have been sheltered from…

Stombaugh, Smith & Co. Baltimore, MD (Law Firm Newswire) March 3, 2015 – Two of the nation’s leading trial lawyers today have launched a new firm, built around cutting-edge research, designed to give real people an edge in court. “It’s about telling their stories more effectively and making sure they are truly heard by jurors,”…

Hook Law Center (formerly Oast & Hook) Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) March 3, 2015 – People who care for their aging parents or other relatives from a distance must overcome additional obstacles that require careful planning. “Caregiving can take many forms, and children who act as caregivers from another city or state often…

Legal Help for Veterans is a law firm helping veterans get the benefits they deserve. Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) March 2, 2015 – A new study of transgender military veterans found that their suicide rate is significantly higher than that of the general veteran population. The study examined 3,327 transgender veterans from 2000 to…

Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Perlmutter & Schuelke, LLP Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) March 1, 2015 – In Felton, California, an 81-year-old resident took home a tainted caramel apple from her local Safeway store. She later died from a related infection. “The facts in this case could apply to anyone in any location in…

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) February 27, 2015 – Chicago continues to be a dangerous place for pedestrians, with more than 3,000 accidents and an average 30 deaths per year involving vehicles and pedestrians. One telling statistic involves the fluorescent signs installed on Chicago roadways warning drivers to stop for pedestrians. Of the 344 signs…