Miami, FL (Law Firm Newswire) August 16, 2013 – Border patrol statistics from Arizona show a jump of 13 percent over 2012 figures for a six-month period ending April 1. “Border apprehension numbers are important to politicians, as they are tied to funding for border security. Crossing points that show a decrease are lauded as…

Waxahachie, TX (Law Firm Newswire) August 16, 2013 – Federal regulations issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have decreased the maximum average work hours for drivers of large trucks. Large truck or semi-truck drivers can now only work an average of 70 hours per week, reduced from 82 weekly hours. Also new:…

White Plains, NY (Law Firm Newswire) August 16, 2013 – Bernard A. Krooks, JD, CPA, LLM, CELA, AEP has once again been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 in the field of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. This marks the seventh consecutive year that Krooks has been recognized for this…

Bloomfield Hills, MI (Law Firm Newswire) August 16, 2013 – The ongoing heat wave across the U.S. is proving dangerous for many Michigan residents. Grand Rapids has already tied for record high temperatures and the summer is not yet over. As high temps and humidity trigger heat advisories, Consumers Energy has been suspending their electric…

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) August 15, 2013 – The family of an airplane mechanic killed in a plane crash has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUyVd6LYy4 Gary P. Stockdale was a mechanic for National Airlines and was aboard one of the company’s Boeing 747 cargo planes when it crashed April 29 after takeoff from…

Cleveland, OH (Law Firm Newswire) August 15, 2013 – The job of an anesthetist is crucial. Without proper administration and care during surgery, a patient’s life may be in jeopardy. Mellino Robenalt LLC has Cleveland Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Attorneys “People facing surgery have an enormous amount of faith and trust in the person…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) August 15, 2013 – Thousands of transvaginal lawsuits are now underway in West Virginia and New Jersey. Thousands more are being filed in multiple other jurisdictions, including Texas. “There seems to be a never-ending revolving door when it comes to women filing transvaginal mesh lawsuits. In terms of a class…

Brandon, FL (Law Firm Newswire) August 15, 2013 – A judge’s approval of Kodak’s plan to repay its creditors has put the company one step closer to emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Eastman Kodak Co. filed for bankruptcy protection in 2012 after getting left behind by the digital photography revolution. In addition to the repayment…

Lakeland, FL (Law Firm Newswire) August 14 , 2013 – If this kind of bust can happen in Idaho, it can also happen in Florida. “Child pornography is, to most people, an abominable offense, worthy of locking someone up for years and throwing away the key. While that reaction is understandable, we should remember that…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) August 14, 2013 – An oil and gas company has filed a lawsuit against a drilling company, alleging breach of a contract to drill three wells. Austin Oil and Gas Attorney, Gregory D. Jordan Conquistador Petroleum filed the lawsuit against E&B Natural Resources Management Corp. on April 5, 2013 in…