Southfield, MI (Law Firm Newswire) October 12, 2011 – When kids play around vehicles, often the unthinkable can happen. It did in this case. “Cases that involve the death of little ones are the worst,” said Daren Monroe, who writes for Litigation Funding Corporation, Southfield, Michigan. “This one was a heartbreaker for the families involved.…

Moorestown, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) October 11, 2011 – “National Estate Planning Awareness Week” October 17-23 reminds individuals and their families about the importance of planning for long-term decisions and asset protection. Estate planning is a complex matter and individuals should seek a qualified estate planning attorney to tailor a plan specific to their financial…

Cleveland, OH (Law Firm Newswire) October 11, 2011 – Medical malpractice caps are starting to crop up in more states. The latest is North Carolina. “Medical malpractice caps penalize victims of medical negligence and for what?” asked Christopher Mellino. Mellino is a Cleveland medical malpractice lawyer and wrongful death lawyer of The Mellino Law Firm…

Zephyrhills, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 11, 2011 – Social Security recently added 12 new compassionate allowances to their fast-track disability process. These allowances are now incorporated into the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability benefits standards. Individuals who have the following can now receive a fast-track decision: • aortic atresia • Eisenmenger Syndrome • mitral…

Needham, MA (Law Firm Newswire) October 10, 2011 – Current and former employees of Cambridge Health Alliance now have an avenue for redress of their claims that they worked through meal breaks and before or after their scheduled shifts. On August 28, 2011, U.S. District Court Judge Nancy Gertner conditionally certified these claims for collective…

Des Moines, IA (Law Firm Newswire) October 7, 2011 – Bankruptcy does not respect age, social status or famous people. If it is going to happen, it will, no matter who they are. “I get asked this question a lot, and my answer is usually the same thing,” said Kevin Ahrenholz, an Iowa bankruptcy lawyer.…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) October 7, 2011 – Even during the course of a crime, if someone is killed the family may file a wrongful death lawsuit. “While it may seem odd that the family of someone who participated in a burglary in 2009, in this reported case, is able to file a wrongful…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) October 7, 2011 – Even during the course of a crime, if someone is killed the family may file a wrongful death lawsuit. “While it may seem odd that the family of someone who participated in a burglary in 2009, in this reported case, is able to file a wrongful…

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 6, 2011 – Business aviation experts and professionals will gather in Las Vegas October 13-14 to exchange best practices, tax changes, and regulations compliance at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Annual Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference. The event takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center…

Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) October 6, 2011 – A recent Texas oil and gas lawsuit pits two parties against each other over land and mineral rights. Red Boot Production Co. says that it owns oil and gas leases on 38 acres of land. Red Boot claims to have the mineral rights under a Beaumont…