Read Top Government Headlines and Articles from http://www.governmentprnews.com en-us http://www.governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/nicaragua-and-russia-sign-bilateral-investment-treaty-261096.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Nicaragua and Russia signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) on January 26th, with the purpose of promoting and protecting investments between both countries. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/house-passes-regulatory-flexibility-improvements-act-of-2011-261047.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Summary of the proposed Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 and how it benefits small businesses. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/minneapolis-firm-announces-new-shareholder-261117.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Twin Cities family law firm of Walling, Berg andamp; Debele, P.A., is pleased to announce that on January 9, 2012, Jessica J.W. Maher became a shareholder of the firm. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/what-is-the-missouri-putative-father-registry-261141.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Missouri putative father registry helps men legally claim their child, which can be a step toward establishing a relationship with the child. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/south-texas-waterquality-concerns-from-eagle-ford-shale-fracking-261139.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT South Texas is home to the Eagle Ford Shale rock formation that has vast, rich concentrations of energy deposits. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/texting-while-driving-a-major-problem-for-american-teens-261138.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Because of their inexperience, teen drivers are more likely than any other group to cause a fatal accident. If they use a cell phone, the risk is even higher. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/ntsb-study-spotlights-dangers-of-discount-tourist-bus-services-261137.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A recent NTSB study found that the fatal bus accident rate for discount intercity carriers is seven times higher than the rate for conventional bus operations. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/world-sea-piracy-keeps-panic-room-company-busy-261058.htm Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The IMB has revealed that whilst the total number of incidents of piracy and armed robbery has dropped from 445 in 2010 to 439 in 2011, attacks against ships in east and West Africa are a rising trend. The Panic Room Company is feeling the effects. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/portable-vehicle-barrier-pvb-increases-market-share-as-stadiums-police-and-private-companies-rush-to-buy-261094.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT SSI's patented Portable Vehicle Barrier, the solution for a quick deploying crash barrier, will also be shown all over the country: ISC West, NCS4, GovSec, IAVM, Counter Terror Expo and more. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/lawmakers-consider-adding-quotthree-strikesquot-offenses-in-south-carolina-260791.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Separate bills proposed in the South Carolina House and Senate would add several violent crimes to the list of serious offenses under the andquot;two strikes, three strikesandquot; law. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-comments-on-workplace-gender-discrimination-complaints-filed-against-late-night-with-jimmy-fallon-260856.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on a workplace gender discrimination complaint filed by a former Late Night With Jimmy Fallon stage manager. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/new-york-personal-injury-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-the-likely-cause-of-fatal-new-york-elevator-accident-260868.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman comments on the outcome of the Buildings Department investigation into the New York elevator accident that killed an advertising executive. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/new-york-construction-accident-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-ues-scaffold-collapse-close-call-260873.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York construction accident lawyer David Perecman comments on an Upper East Side scaffold collapse that came close to seriously injuring a 4 year old girl. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/choose-your-divorce-lawyer-carefully-260878.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A divorce touches every part of your life. It involves your income, assets and where you reside. Additionally, if you have children it involves commitments and obligations for many years to come. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/new-proposal-seeks-nationwide-ban-on-cell-phones-behind-the-wheel-260937.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A new proposal by the NTSB recommends banning the use of all handheld electronics behind the wheel. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/carlsbad-mayor-cdod-county-officials-respond-to-brc-report-260933.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Carlsbad and Eddy County officials say Southeast New Mexico's salt beds should play a key role in the country moving forward with the BRC's suggestions. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/us-department-of-veterans-affairs-va-certifies-bravo-company-as-service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-260855.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Bravo Company (BRAVO), a Business Solutions company, is pleased to announce its certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB) by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs effective January 25, 2012. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/palonek-reminds-americans-not-to-forget-the-11-billion-in-irs-tax-refunds-waiting-that-can-be-claimed-in-2012-260867.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The IRS is holding holding over $1.1 billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from over 1 million Americans. This money has to be claimed by April 18, 2012 otherwise it is lost forever. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/family-abused-by-police-settle-for-700000-craft-v-flagg-06-c-1451-261095.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Innocent family members (including a disabled man and elderly woman) were routinely handcuffed and abused until money was handed over. Attorney Blake Horwitz settled this federal lawsuit on behalf of his clients. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/feds-expand-mortgage-loan-modification-eligibility-under-harp-260523.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The federal government recently announced expansion of its Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), which helps borrowers who have been able to make payments on federally backed loans but have not been able to refinance due to stricter lending criteria. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/us-supreme-court-to-reconsider-eyewitness-testimony-260674.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Repeated research revealing the problems with eyewitness identification has spurred the Supreme Court to review a case where identification was made under suggestive circumstances. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/series-of-bus-accidents-provides-wakeup-call-about-driver-fatigue-260669.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A string of recent bus accidents has highlighted the dangers of driver fatigue. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/osha-investigates-accident-at-lancaster-box-company-260671.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT OSHA is currently investigating a recent workplace accident at Horn Packaging, a manufacturer of boxes and shipping supplies. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/turnaround-plans-more-frequently-in-place-before-filing-for-chapter-11-260672.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT More businesses now have reorganization plans in place before filing for Chapter 11. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/a-benefit-of-uncontested-divorce-no-court-hearings-260673.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Uncontested divorce works in Pennsylvania. One of the benefits is not having any court appearances. Learn more about the process and how a family law attorney can help. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/supreme-court-addresses-gps-tracking-and-the-fourth-amendment-260670.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Jones addressed whether police needed a warrant to use GPS devices to track a suspect's movements. The answer? Yes. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/detroit-law-firm-will-handle-loovral28-claims-260874.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Attorney Brian J. McKeen announced that his Detroit law firm, McKeen andamp; Associates, PC, will begin handling claims related to the Pfizer birth control pill recall. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/law-firm-cranfill-sumner-amp-hartzog-llp-names-three-new-partners-260806.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Hunsucker, King and Welch are the latest to join the partnership in Raleigh and Charlotte offices http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/2/loek-koene-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-project-management-260887.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Koene saved a company that was slated for closure, preserving the jobs of hundreds of disabled workers http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/2/enrique-alanis-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-enterprise-risk-management-260923.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Enrique Alanis' expert-level foresight is utilized to devise profitable business plans and tools http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/govxcom-reaches-new-milestones-as-the-first-and-only-online-shopping-destination-exclusively-for-those-who-protect-and-serve-260564.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT From apparel and action sports equipment to tactical gear and jewelry, new military and government discount shopping site partners with 40 premium brands and projects more than 100,000 members by spring 2012. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/escribe-for-the-ipad-goes-live-in-app-store-260556.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT eSCRIBE today announced that its full featured dedicated meeting participants application for the iPad is available for download from the Apple App Store. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/security-solutions-international-announces-speaker-for-its-annual-homeland-security-professionals-conference-at-the-gaylord-palms-on-november-5th7th-2012-260312.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The 7th annual Counter Terrorist Magazine's Homeland Security Professionals Conference expects record numbers - focus is on public and private partnerships in protecting the USA. Hosted by the Leon County Sheriff's Office Florida. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/virgin-islands-department-of-labor-partners-with-the-islands-largest-job-portal-careervi-to-combat-unemployment-in-the-territory-amid-widespread-layoffs-260349.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Commissioner of Virgin Islands' Department of Labor, Albert Bryan Jr., announced the department's active collaboration with the territory's largest job portal Career.VI today by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with BIZVI LLC. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/leading-newberry-hotel-offers-great-rates-for-government-employees-260406.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Holiday Inn Express andamp; Suites Newberry South Carolina Hotel offers special rates for United States government and military employees. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/dui-in-illinois-and-the-devastation-to-your-personal-finances-260277.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The financial impact of a DUI arrest and conviction can have devastating financial consequences. Avoiding a conviction can help you avoid or eliminate many of the costs associated with a DUI arrest. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/texas-struggles-with-sex-offender-law-compliance-260379.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Texas, like other states, are struggling to comply with sex offender registration requirements set forth through the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. Learn more about Adam's law and why the Texas legislature is ambivalent about following all the requirements. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/are-allmetal-hip-implants-less-safe-than-traditional-implants-260380.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A report from the British Medical Journal raises serious questions about the safety of newer metal-on-metal hip implants. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/texas-protects-commercial-landowners-property-rights-260378.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT A Texas eminent domain lawyer can help commercial landowners understand and defend their rights if they are facing government interference with their property. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/difference-between-theft-burglary-and-robbery-260266.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Theft is a very broad term that can be applied to a number of crimes. In general, theft is the taking of someone else's property without permission or any intention of returning it. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/when-do-i-need-a-personal-injury-lawyer-260282.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence or reckless behavior, you will need a personal injury lawyer to determine if you have a valid legal claim. Most personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/dehydration-malnourishment-and-nursing-home-abuse-260357.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you want nursing home staff to care for him or her as a family member. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect are all too common in today's society. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/juvenile-criminal-case-process-260369.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If your child is arrested for a juvenile crime, there is a very specific process he or she will have to go through. The first step in the process following arrest will be an initial detention hearing. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/wrongful-death-vs-murder-260371.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT The charge of murder is a criminal charge brought by the state against someone who has taken another person's life. Wrongful death is a civil charge brought by surviving family members against a person who has taken a loved one's life. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/wrongful-death-settling-vs-going-to-trial-260374.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When you file a wrongful death lawsuit, you may be given the option of settling versus going to trial. Both of these options have some benefits, but your primary goal in filing the lawsuit should be the determining factor. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/pedestrian-and-motor-vehicle-accidents-260390.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When a motor vehicle comes into contact with a pedestrian it is almost certain that catastrophic personal injury will be a result. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/personal-injury-statutes-of-limitation-260392.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT One of the most common personal injury questions is how long you have to file a lawsuit following your accident. The answer is almost always, andquot;Not long.andquot; http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/police-brutality-claims-260394.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT When a police officer uses unnecessary and excessive physical force, they are violating the rights of American citizens and abusing the power given to them by law. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/why-do-i-need-an-attorney-for-my-car-accident-260409.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT If you were the victim of an auto accident caused by the negligence of another driver, it is in your best interests to consult with an attorney before accepting any insurance company settlement offers. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_articles/2012/02/lenders-still-deliberately-blocking-ppi-claims-says-debt-solutions-company-simple-financial-solutions-260237.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Tens of thousands of people trying to get their PPI claims dealt with were almost certainly deliberately stopped by lenders, says debt solutions company Simple Financial Solutions.