St. Peters, MO, (Law Firm Newswire) November 19, 2014 – Extendicare, one of the largest nursing home chains in the country, has agreed to pay $38 million to resolve claims of inadequate care, unnecessary treatment and fraud. The claims were brought forward by the United States Justice Department after whistleblowers alerted investigators to systematic problems…

Anthony Bruning St. Louis, MO (Law Firm Newswire) November 19, 2014 – The St. Louis-based law firm of Leritz, Plunkert & Bruning, PC is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys have been recognized as standout lawyers by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine. Anthony S. Bruning and his son, Anthony S. Bruning, Jr.…

Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) November 18, 2014 – The Indian premier has offered initiatives for reform, but U.S. policy remains largely frozen by domestic politics. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic, early-fall trip to the United States was marked by much fanfare as he captivated audiences in New York and Washington, D.C. However, despite…

Fairfax, VA (Law Firm Newswire) November 18, 2014 – Upon her passing, Ruth T. Bedford left $40 million to her beloved alma mater, doubling its endowment. Unexpected gifts often prove the most gratifying, but sometimes the magnitude of an unforeseen act of charity can leave the recipient stunned. And stunned is how the administrators of…

Palo Alto, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 18, 2014 – Earlier this year, the Supreme Court of the United States reaffirmed that inherited IRA accounts are not protected in bankruptcy as regular retirement accounts are. According to estate planning attorney Michael Gilfix of Gilfix & La Poll, this is just one of the many reasons…

Texas state district court judge Stephen Yelenosky has rejected a request for depositions in the ongoing controversy over the Fun 5’s scratch-off game by the Texas lottery. “If the Texas lottery is not open and fair in all respects, it loses legitimacy in the eyes of the people and their elected representatives.” – Richard LaGarde…

Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) November 17, 2014 – Last month, the New York Times reported that a number of U.S. troops were denied medical care for their exposure to Iraqi chemical weapons due to government concerns about secrecy. The affected troops, who were exposed to mustard and other nerve agents, were told to keep…

Petrillo & Goldberg Law Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) November 17, 2014 – Area residents and officials are blaming congestion in the event parking lot for the tragedy. October is a time of the year for enjoying the colorful beauty of fall foliage and the fruits of the autumn harvest. But the 31st annual Chester…

California attorney Keith A. Davidson of Albertson & Davidson Ontario, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 17, 2014 – The law firm of Albertson & Davidson is pleased to announce that founding partner Keith A. Davidson has been invited by The National Advocates to join its organization as a Top 100 Wills, Trust, and Estate Lawyers…

Dolman Law Group Clearwater, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 14, 2014 – Dolman Law Group of Clearwater, Florida has been nominated as a possible recipient of the 2014 Litigator Awards™ medallion representing superior litigation performance and expertise. The competition, named “most rigorous and openly judged trial law competition in the nation”, aims to shine a…