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U.S. Ebola Victim Thomas Duncan’s Family Reaches Settlement with Dallas Hospital

January 21, 2015
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Arkansas Personal Injury Lawyer – Michael Smith Little Rock, AR (Law Firm Newswire) Janury 21, 2015 – The repercussions of sending home the first U.S. Ebola victim in the U.S. continue to spread, even months after his death. “While Ebola is not making as many frightening headlines as it was when the epidemic first got…

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Army Abandons Plan to Downgrade Benefits for Group of Retiring Captains

January 21, 2015
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 21, 2015 – Congressional resistance mounted against a cost-saving measure enacted as part of a shrinking Army force. This summer, the Army began a drawdown of forces that will reduce the service to about 450,000, which is its smallest size since World War II. Unfortunately, the cost-saving measures scheduled…

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Aid and Attendance Pension Available for Veterans Who Need Long-Term Care

January 20, 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) January 20, 2015 – Veterans who need assistance performing activities of daily living (ADLs) may qualify for a Veterans Administration (VA) pension benefit called Aid and Attendance, which can cover the cost of in-home care…

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Republican House Passes Bill to Nullify President’s Immigration Executive Order

January 20, 2015
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Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) January 20, 2015 – In plans to block the president’s executive order on immigration, the House passed a bill that died upon arrival in Democratic Senate. In a largely symbolic gesture, the House of Representatives voted on December 4 to try to prevent President Obama’s executive order on immigration from…

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Net Neutrality and Online Marketing – A Bigger Law Firm Magazine Exclusive

January 19, 2015
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San Francisco, CA (Law Firm Newswire) January 19, 2015 – The internet is still a relatively new development, and industry regulations are still in flux, with net neutrality being one of the most debated and important issues at hand. In the most recent issue of Bigger Law Firm Magazine, Justin Torres helps law firms understand…

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Studies Reveal Most Crash-Prone Intersections in Tampa Bay Area Indicates Joyce and Reyes

January 19, 2015
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Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 19, 2015 – Both Hillsborough and Pinellas county officials have analyzed traffic accident data from recent years, revealing car accident trends and the most crash-prone intersections in the Tampa Bay area. “Unfortunately, Tampa has a high rate of car accidents, which often lead to serious injury and death,” said…

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Texas is Fiddling About with a Text Ban on Drivers

January 19, 2015
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Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) January 19, 2015 – Texas legislators have been attempting for the last three years to get a bill signed into law that would ban texting while driving. Governor Rick Perry kept vetoing it because he viewed it as micromanaging lives. However, since Texas is set to welcome a new Republican…

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More Families Choosing Private Trust Companies to Manage Assets Over the Long Term

January 16, 2015
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Palo Alto, CA (Law Firm Newswire) January 16, 2015 – According to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal, wealthy families are increasingly setting up private trust companies to manage their assets, rather than using traditional trust companies. “Private trust companies offer families more flexibility and more control,” said Michael Gilfix, a Palo Alto…

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Cobb Law Firm Names January Juvenile Crime Awareness Month Calling Attention to Long-Term Consequences of Juvenile Criminal Convictions

January 16, 2015
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Stephen G. Cobb Okaloosa County, FL (Law Firm Newswire) January 16, 2015 – In an effort to call attention to the often life-changing effects of a criminal conviction, Florida attorney Steven G. Cobb has named January “Juvenile Crime Awareness Month.” In addition, Mr. Cobb is hoping to raise awareness of the fact that juvenile criminal…

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Reducing Expenses Can Powerfully Impact Retirement Plans

January 16, 2015
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Hook Law Center (formerly Oast & Hook) Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) January 16, 2015 – It is often necessary for individuals to cut down on their expenses once they retire. Planning to reduce or cut out certain expenses can be an important part of a retirement plan, improving a person’s financial security without…

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