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In Georgia, Suspected DUI Driver Causes Two Multiple-Injury Accidents

December 16, 2014
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Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) December 16 , 2014 – A white 2003 Ford Ranger, driven by 29-year-old Daniel Gentry, allegedly caused two serious accidents in two different locations in Richmond County, Georgia. “Multiple-injury accidents are not uncommon for law enforcement. This story spun out in two different locations and caused serious harm to a…

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Texas Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Oil Royalty Dispute

December 16, 2014
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Austin Oil and Gas Attorney, Gregory D. Jordan Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) December 16, 2014 – On October 15, the Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments in an oil and gas royalty dispute. In the case, Steadfast Financial LLC v. Bradshaw, the owner of an executive right was sued by the owner of a…

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Chicago Employment Attorney Timothy Coffey Outlines Legal Requirements for Employee Benefits

December 15, 2014
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Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) December 15, 2014 – Everyone with a job should have benefits of some kind. The law mandates that an employer must provide them. “Working full-time usually means you get a paycheck – cash to be put into the bank. But you get more than that; you also receive benefits. Those…

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Immigration Reform Or Not, Immigrants and Employers Still Struggle in the Agricultural Industry

December 15, 2014
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Miami, FL (Law Firm Newswire) December 15, 2014 – In relation to immigration reform, it is not just immigrants struggling to find seasonal agricultural jobs in the United States who are cause for concern. Employers also desperately need workers to plant, maintain and harvest their fields and feed the nation. With immigration reform still a…

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Estate Planning Attorney Andrew Hook Clarifies Power of Attorney and Guardianship

December 15, 2014
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Hook Law Center (formerly Oast & Hook) Virginia Beach, VA (Law Firm Newswire) December 15, 2014 – When a person becomes incapacitated and is no longer able to make medical, financial or legal decisions, it becomes necessary for another person to step in and make decisions on his or her behalf. Power of attorney and…

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California Business Attorneys Expect Increase in Home Care Overtime Lawsuits

December 15, 2014
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Sacramento, CA (Law Firm Newswire) December 15, 2014 – Paying day rates to in-home care workers is illegal, as their setup does not make allowances for overtime pay. California AB 241 went into effect more than ten months ago. It is designed to protect in-home care workers from labor violations. However, there are still numerous…

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Bigger Law Firm Magazine Brings Readers Into Its Founder’s Office to Demystify the Future of Link Building

December 13, 2014
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The Bigger Law Firm™ magazine Tampa, FL (Law Firm Newswire) December 12, 2014 – In this issue of BLF, SEO experts help law firms balance their growth online — both through effective promotion and through the implementation of solutions that improve work directly at the firm. Forward-thinking internet services offer some fantastic options, but attorneys…

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New Gadget Blocks Phone Calls Using Vehicle Being Driven

December 12, 2014
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Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) December 12, 2014 – New technology may save the lives of those who cannot seem to stop texting while driving. “People know they should not text and drive, but they do it anyway. In response to this inability to stop doing something that could kill them and others, there is…

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California Divorce Attorny Explains Why Couples Must Make Sure Prenuptial Agreements Can Withstand Legal Scrutiny

December 12, 2014
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Orange County, CA (Law Firm Newswire) December 12, 2014 – It is important to draft a prenuptial agreement correctly, or it may be challenged later. A prenuptial agreement signed by Anne Dias (Griffin) the night before her 2003 wedding to Citadel hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin is coming under fire in their contentious divorce action. Dias…

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All States Have Laws Permitting Juvenile Offenders to Be Tried as Adults

December 11, 2014
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Lakeland, FL (Law Firm Newswire) December 11, 2014 – The main goal in dealing with juvenile offenders is always rehabilitation. If the crime committed is too serious for juvenile court, an offender may be tried in adult court. “Every state has a juvenile offender age limit, but it is not the same age everywhere. For…

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