Brandon, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 5, 2012 – Debtors’ prisons have been generally outlawed in the United States since the mid-19th century. Recent reports show that legal distinction becoming blurred. The Constitution of the State of Florida, Section 11, states that “no person shall be imprisoned for debt, except in cases of fraud.” “Debt…

Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) November 5, 2012 – A drunken driver went the wrong way on the road, killing himself and an innocent person. “A passenger from that night is pointing the blame on the bar where she and her friend had been drinking that night. Even though the woman said they were both…

Nashua, NH (Law Firm Newswire) November 2, 2012 – Hope this never happens in New Hampshire. Imagine the injustice. “The woman in this case, whose 32-year-old son died due to an overdose of prescription drugs, is looking for justice. Her son struggled with mental illness and non-prescription drugs. Ironically, it was a prescription drug, methadone,…

Zephyrhills, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 2, 2012 – An Oregon court has made public thousands of pages of records belonging to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The records detail allegations of sexual abuse by volunteers within the organization and are officially known as the Ineligible Volunteer Files, but are commonly referred to among…

Palo Alto, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 2, 2012 – Upcoming tax changes look to significantly affect many families when it comes to their home equity, life insurance, and 401(k) assets. “With the Bush tax cuts slated to expire on January 1, 2013 if Congress does not act, lifetime gift and estate tax exemptions will…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) November 1, 2012 – The man in this case had multiple DUIs and was still driving. Enforcement is an issue. “The drunken driver in this case seems to have had no business driving. He reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .064. He hit a 2-year-old with his car, and…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) November 1, 2012 – The man in this case had multiple DUIs and was still driving. Enforcement is an issue. “The drunken driver in this case seems to have had no business driving. He reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .064. He hit a 2-year-old with his car, and…

Brandon, FL (Law Firm Newswire) November 1, 2012 – It may sound like an exercise in despair to publicly declare one’s financial situation hopeless, but that is just what some people are doing in an attempt to rid themselves of stifling student loans. “Bankruptcy protection affords many people a measure of relief,” said O. Reginald…

Des Moines, IA (Law Firm Newswire) November 1, 2012 – Chapter 7 bankruptcy is not always the right solution for a debtor. Most debtors have a long list of questions when they make an appointment with a bankruptcy lawyer. Filing for bankruptcy is a complicated process, and people are concerned about how the decision will…

Irvine, CA (Law Firm Newswire) November 1, 2012 – The law firm of Bond & Taylor is advising pregnant women today that taking antidepressant SSRI medications has been strongly associated with birth defects. Pregnant women taking SSRI antidepressant medications are strongly encouraged to talk to their doctor about the risks for birth defects associated with…