Lakeland, FL (Law Firm Newswire) July 23, 2012 – On July 12, the Florida Supreme Court ruled on a state drug law that has been the subject of controversy. In a 5-2 ruling, the Court upheld the law, which requires that defendants prove they did not know they were carrying an controlled substance. The 2002…

Waxahachie, TX (Law Firm Newswire) July 23, 2012 – Times can be tough for baby boomers moving into retirement and their golden years, as well as their adult children. The latter are becoming caregivers and relied upon to support their parents financially. “Statistics show that more than 32 percent of adult offspring chipped in $5,000…

Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) July 20, 2012 – A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Lake County sheriff’s department in the case of a jail inmate who died after a prolonged hunger strike. The lawsuit alleges that prison officials ignored the woman’s mental illness and failed to give her proper treatment. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUyVd6LYy4…

Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) July 20, 2012 – No one knows how this accident happened. An accident investigation will tell the story. “This was one of those accidents that mirror your worst nightmares; falling into a vat of acid. It happened to a New Jersey man while he was at work during what was…

Zephyrhills, FL (Law Firm Newswire) July 20, 2012 – According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), a record 8,733,461 workers received federal disability insurance payments in June, 2012, a number greater than the population of New York City. Some commentators have decried the rise, saying that the ratio of working Americans to those living on…

San Diego, CA (Law Firm Newswire) July 20, 2012 – Business attorney, Ron Naves – of The Naves Law Office PC – has recently been awarded the Community Leadership Award for 2012 from the North San Diego County Chamber of Commerce. The event was held in Rancho Bernardo and attended by over 200 community leaders.…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) July 19, 2012 – Stevens Transport, a refrigerated transport company based in the Dallas area, will pay $50,000 in settlement for a disability lawsuit filed in federal court, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit alleged that the company refused to hire a paraplegic man because…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) July 19, 2012 – In this case, a cab driver’s employer was not held responsible for the man’s actions in killing a young boy. “This case revolved around an appeal court ruling that the owner of a taxi cab company would not be held personally liable for the murder of…

Des Moines, IA (Law Firm Newswire) July 19, 2012 – If one spouse declares bankruptcy, it may affect the other spouse. This depends on a number of factors. Whether or a person’s spouse will be affected by their partner declaring bankruptcy, depends on a variety of different factors. Those things may include, the income of…

Cleveland, OH (Law Firm Newswire) July 18, 2012 – The most frequently sued medical professionals are obstetrician-gynecologists. This is not always due to medical negligence. “No matter how careful, cautious and caring an obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) may be, there are situations where even top-notch care does not guarantee a perfect outcome. According to statistics released by…