Read Top Government > Government Headlines and Articles from http://www.governmentprnews.com en-us http://www.governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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_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. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/2/charles-dubs-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-land-surveying-260597.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Charles Dubs' history in the field of land surveying dates back 19 years http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/02/city-of-austin-awards-southwest-solutions-group-a-contract-to-update-their-filing-system-260338.htm Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Southwest Solutions Group updates the City of Austin Human Resources Department's filing system. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/02/greenberg-and-greenberg-challenge-to-ex-post-facto-application-of-law-wins-freedom-for-two-men-charged-with-murder-260031.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In early December, Greenberg and Greenberg won the release of their client, who was charged with murder. The deceased man died in early 2010, 29 years after being assaulted. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/02/transnational-government-of-tamil-eelam-dislodges-sri-lanka-260517.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT Cabinet Minister of Transnational Government, Mrs Balambihai Murugadas Minister for Women, Children and Elderly Affairs of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE), lodged the maiden question to the visiting Foreign Minister of Canada Hon John Baird at the Royal Commonwealth Society lecture on 23 Jan 2012 which took the Government contingent by surprise. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/voicetrust-awarded-dutch-government-psi-grant-for-proofoflifetm-rollout-in-pakistan-259996.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT VoiceTrust, a global leader and provider of digital payments and voice biometric solutions announced today that they are delighted to be awarded a Dutch government grant for the roll-out of biometrics based ID services Proof-of-LifeTM) in Pakistan. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-race-discrimination-complaint-against-nypd-intelligence-division-259743.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on the federal race discrimination complaint filed by African American detectives in the New York City Police Department's Intelligence Division. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-expresses-privacy-concerns-over-nypds-new-mobile-body-scanners-259748.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman expresses concern over a new scanner being researched by the New York Police Department. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/a-primer-of-florida-felony-sentencing-259375.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Once convicted of a felony in Florida, a sentencing scoresheet will be completed to determine the mandatory minimum sentence, if any, that applies to the crime for which you were convicted. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/former-senator-domenici-dr-james-conca-join-list-of-confirmed-speakers-for-carlsbad-nuclear-summit-259387.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Carlsbad Department of Development announced that former state Senator Pete Domenici and Dr. James Conca will be speaking at the National Nuclear Fuel Cycle Summit taking place April 2-5, 2012 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/new-jersey-attorney-hanan-m-isaacs-featured-speaker-at-quotsettling-early-or-late-the-lawyers-professional-obligations-to-client-self-and-adversaryquot-259128.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Sponsored by the Justice Marie L. Garibaldi American Inn of Court for Alternative Dispute Resolution and the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/1/diane-e-watson-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-governmental-leadership-259240.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Diane E. Watson was elected to the California State Senate in 1978 http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/1/govan-a-martin-iii-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-employee-programs-259356.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Mr. Martin has been selected as a VIP member for 2011-2012 http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/missouri-tax-structure-named-most-competitive-in-south-central-region-258860.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Missouri's tax climate bests eight states, including Texas, for business friendliness according to Ernst andamp; Young study http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/texas-jury-orders-kelseyseybold-to-pay-19-million-for-quotsecretquot-surgeon-258879.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Attorneys Randy Sorrels and Chelsie King Garza of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto andamp; Friend recently received a $1.9 million verdict from a Texas jury for a medical malpractice client. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/1/cambridge-whos-who-names-lane-calhoon-dolly-professional-of-the-year-in-nonprofit-management-258533.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Lane Dolly's full circle through a diverse career in politics and nonprofits http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/1/cambridge-whos-who-names-shawn-kilgarlin-professional-of-the-year-in-health-care-support-services-258570.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT With Determination and Focus, Shawn Kilgarlin Leads American Screening Corporation to Success http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/distracted-driving-takes-heavy-toll-on-massachusetts-roads-258260.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT A rise in distracted driving accidents has led Massachusetts lawmakers to design a law that makes texting while driving a andquot;primary offense.andquot; The law also includes fines ranging from $100 for the first offense to $500 for a third or subsequent offense. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-hate-crime-after-antisemitic-graffiti-appears-in-brooklyn-258339.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on the anti-Semitic messages and symbols scrawled on Brooklyn buildings this past weekend. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/new-york-personal-injury-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-reports-of-numerous-elevator-violations-in-building-where-ad-executive-died-in-elevator-accident-258341.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman comments on New York City Department of Buildings records showing multiple elevator problems at the office building where an ad executive was crushed in a December New York elevator accident. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/los-angeles-tech-community-protests-pipa-and-sopa-legislation-258213.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Senate vote on January 24th threatens to decimate Los Angeles tech start up community and tech hubs worldwide. Add your voice to millions of other concerned Americans. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/yall-come-back-ya-hear-extradition-in-florida-257896.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT When tourists have committed a crime while in Florida, Florida will seek extradition after they return to their home state. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/supreme-court-to-take-another-look-at-juvenile-sentencing-257892.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The US Supreme Court has agreed to take a closer look at juvenile sentencing to determine whether juveniles convicted of killing someone can be sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/the-trial-lawyer-magazine-lists-robert-reeves-as-one-of-south-carolinas-best-trial-attorneys-257761.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The National Trial Lawyers named Robert J. Reeves as one of South Carolina's top 100 trial attorneys. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/sopa-pipa-protest-redux-beverages-llc-websites-go-dark-258257.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Redux Beverages LLC (the andquot;Companyandquot;) announced today that in its continuing fight for American's 1st Amendment rights, that the Redux website www.drinkcocaine.com will be andquot;Darkandquot; for 24 hours as of 12AM January 18, 2012, in the opposition support against the poorly written SOPA and PIPA draft legislation. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/freelancercom-joins-protest-against-sopapipa-258251.htm Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Freelancer.com announced that it was joining the protest against the SOPA and PIPA bills, adding its voice to Wikipedia, Google, Reddit and many other high profile Internet sites. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/novad-management-consulting-and-csmart-business-solutions-offer-the-smart-solution-to-ensure-compliance-with-new-georgia-illegal-immigration-reform-and-enforcement-act-giirea-257367.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Employers who violate the new Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform law may be subject to civil fines, criminal penalties, and banned from government contracts. NOVAD and C-Smart provide a one-stop compliance tool, EWAC:the Smart Solution. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/new-york-personal-injury-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-offers-advice-on-what-to-do-after-an-elevator-accident-257336.htm Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT According to the New York Daily News, a fitness trainer injured in a New York elevator accident did not report his injuries until the day after the accident. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/prominent-new-york-city-dwi-lawyer-seth-katz-explains-the-2011-decrease-of-dwi-arrests-throughout-new-york-city-257142.htm Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The fact that DWI arrests are down throughout New York City and it's burrows can be attributed to several factors, explains Seth Katz. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/us-news-awards-kathleen-m-newman-assoc-prestigious-tier-one-ranking-256907.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT U.S. News recently released its comprehensive andquot;Best Law Firmsandquot; rankings for the 2011-2012 year. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/2m-medical-malpractice-verdict-in-pennsylvania-256913.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT On Monday night after a six day trial in front of the Honorable Dominick Motto, it only took a jury two and a half hours to award a $2Million verdict to a 32 year old nurse and mother of three small children. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/injury-attorneys-at-mccann-schaible-amp-wall-urge-support-of-sb-1339-256921.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The personal injury attorneys at McCann Schaible andamp; Wall, LLC encourage Pennsylvanians to contact their state representatives in support of S.B. 1339. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/local-law-firm-giving-back-this-holiday-season-257066.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Olinsky Law Group partnered with Little Lukes School. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/new-york-auto-accident-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-applauds-recordlow-number-of-new-york-city-traffic-deaths-in-2011-256557.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York auto accident lawyer David Perecman praises New York City for ending 2011 with the lowest number of traffic fatalities since the city started keeping these records. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-condemns-firebomb-attacks-on-nyc-sites-including-a-mosque-and-hindu-temple-256585.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on the string of fire bombings in Queens that included an Islamic Center, a Hindu Temple and a bodega. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_government_articles/2012/01/supreme-decision-life-sentences-for-juveniles-14-and-younger-256259.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Illinois is among 19 states that imposes life sentences to juveniles 14 and younger, according to the Los Angeles Times.