Read Top Government > Judicial Headlines and Articles from http://www.governmentprnews.com en-us http://www.governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_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_judicial_articles/2012/02/patents-now-under-the-new-quotamerica-invents-actquot-260074.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT In September 2011, President Obama signed the America Invents Act (AIA) into law, effectively reforming the patent system in the U.S. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2012/01/new-york-civil-rights-violation-lawyer-from-the-perecman-firm-comments-on-nycs-attempt-to-remove-judge-from-fdny-race-discrimination-case-259768.htm Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman comments on the city's attempt to remove Judge Nicholas Garaufis from a race discrimination case against the New York Fire Department. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_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_judicial_articles/2012/01/attorney-george-martin-elected-to-chairman-of-west-vincent-planning-commission-259044.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Martin Banks founding partner, George Martin was elected to Chairman of the West Vincent Township Planning Commission in Chester County, PA. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_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_judicial_articles/2012/01/preventing-misappropriation-of-customer-lists-256673.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT On behalf of Schachter Harris, LLP posted in Business litigation. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2012/01/texas-tankertruck-accident-explosion-sends-drivers-to-hospital-256688.htm Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Injury victims in Central and East Texas have a proven resource for legal guidance and decisive action in our firm, Colley andamp; Colley, L.L.P. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2012/01/is-your-spouse-hiding-assets-in-your-divorce-256388.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Whether you are considering filing for divorce, in the midst of a divorce, or newly single, it is time to start thinking about how your Texas divorce will affect taxes. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2012/01/two-things-certain-in-life-divorce-and-taxes-256389.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT In a 2007 study published in Forbes.com, 56 percent of women and 36 percent of men whose wealth was at least $1 million said that they had hidden or protected assets. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2012/01/texas-teens-in-greater-danger-on-roadways-this-new-years-eve-256390.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT They know it's the most dangerous night of the year for drinking and driving, yet they do it anyway. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2012/01/undocumented-hispanic-immigrants-may-pursue-personal-injury-claims-256391.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Most individuals coming to the United States hope to make a better life for themselves and their families. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2012/01/dallas-law-firm-skiermont-puckett-boosts-litigation-technical-expertise-255799.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Dallas-based high-stakes commercial trial law firm Skiermont Puckett is announcing the addition of accomplished litigation attorney Rajkumar andquot;Kumarandquot; Vinnakota. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2012/01/hanan-m-isaacs-receives-interdisciplinary-collaborative-family-law-training-certificate-256055.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Collaborative Law, an Alternative Approach to Divorce http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2012/1/cambridge-whos-who-names-joie-marie-gallo-special-counsel-professional-of-the-year-in-law-255738.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Gallo demonstrates a profound excellence in trial law http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2012/01/starpoint-advantage-founder-top-executive-david-davis-named-finalist-at-san-diego-business-journals-recent-most-admired-ceo-event-255108.htm Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Most Admired award was not the first time that David's efforts have been recognized as founder and CEO. The 3-year-old firm recently placed No. 30 on the Business Journal's 2011 list of the 100 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/obama-administration-ups-enforcement-against-alleged-healthcare-fraud-254581.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT A number of large federal health care programs have been vulnerable to fraud for years. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/texas-legislature-considers-new-sexting-bill-254584.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Child pornography laws are aimed at protecting children; by criminalizing the possession and distribution of child pornography, lawmakers aim to eliminate the harm to children when such materials are created. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/recent-decision-may-limit-liability-in-some-drunk-driving-cases-254585.htm Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The Texas courts issued a decision recently that could limit the liability of car owners when they loan their vehicles to other individuals who operate them while intoxicated. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/donna-greenspan-solomon-esq-named-vip-of-the-year-for-excellence-in-law-254458.htm Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Donna Greenspan Solomon focuses her practice on mediation andamp; arbitration, appeals, and litigation support http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/fatal-lawn-tractor-accidents-zeroturn-radius-mowers-overturn-254087.htm Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Consumers should be aware of risks associated with zero-turn radius lawn mowers and tractors. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/fletcher-jones-motorcars-appeals-arbitration-loss-to-orange-county-lemon-law-attorney-253349.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Orange Count lemon law attorney says that Orange County Mercedes dealership Fletcher Jones Motorcars' appeal of arbitration loss in O.C. County Superior Court shows how unfair arbitration is to consumers. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/fraudulent-foreclosure-jump-legal-sues-bank-of-america-for-foreclosure-fraud-and-loan-modification-fraud-in-ohio-253383.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Jump Legal Group of Columbus, Ohio enters a class action lawsuit against Bank of America for fraudulently foreclosing on Ohio homeowners. All Ohio homeowners with mortgages with Bank of America who are in a loan modification might be eligible. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/uae-company-wins-34-million-judgment-in-west-palm-beach-fraud-case-253310.htm Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT A Federal Judge awarded Al Hewar Environmental andamp; Public Health Est. a $3,379,500 judgment in damages as a result of a civil suit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/olinsky-amp-shurtliff-to-change-name-to-olinsky-law-group-253052.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Local Syracuse based law firm expanding. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/houston-immigration-attorney-agrees-with-new-immigration-policy-252792.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Houston immigration lawyer Jonathan Bartell speaks of the benefits of a new policy that will primarily focus on pursuing cases involving non-citizens with extreme criminal histories to unburden Immigration Court. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/wisconsin-sex-offender-registration-laws-balance-offenders-and-victims-rights-252406.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Wisconsin's laws regarding sex offender registration attempt to balance the rights of both offenders and victims. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/officer-found-not-guilty-of-assault-in-sonoma-county-251613.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT San Francisco defense lawyer Christopher J. Shea successfully represented a former San Rafael police officer, with a jury finding finding the defendant not guilty of assault charges by a jury after two days of deliberation. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/new-privacy-law-protects-users-online-identities-251261.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT The California legislature enacted a law last year to criminalize abusive behavior over the Internet, including online impersonators. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/death-sentence-overturned-on-juror-misconduct-251331.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT A juror's failure to honestly answer questions during the jury selection process has resulted in a death sentence being reversed and a need for new sentencing trial. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/melinda-schaffner-recognized-for-excellence-in-law-251526.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Melinda Schaffner is affiliated with the California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys' Association http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/legal-malpractice-did-your-lawyer-know-enough-to-handle-your-lawsuit-250970.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Legal malpractice: did your lawyer know enough to handle your lawsuit? http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/12/canadian-author-visits-young-offenders-250755.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT Canadian author, Eileen Schuh, visited the children at the North Slave Young Offenders Facility in Yellowknife this past weekend. Using her novel THE TRAZ as a guide, Schuh spoke about decision-making and about her life as an an author. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/11/gail-daubert-named-professional-of-the-year-in-health-law-249860.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Gail Daubert, RN, JD, ensures that patients have access to the services that they need and providers are appropriately paid for the services they deliver http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/11/amanda-d-howland-ma-ms-jd-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-child-advocacy-law-and-public-service-249242.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Ms. Howland has an impressive record of community service to complement her legal expertise http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/11/raleigh-dwi-lawyer-warns-against-drunk-driving-over-the-holidays-248959.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Recent changes to North Carolina's DWI laws and increases in Holiday enforcement mean people should avoid drunk driving, says a Raleigh criminal lawyer. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/11/grand-opening-of-prism-forensics-248949.htm Fri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT International Sound Engineer opens audio forensic consulting firm. http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/11/dallas-hankinson-llp-named-one-of-americas-best-law-firms-248428.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT The Dallas-based appellate law firm Hankinson LLP is being recognized by U.S. News andamp; World Report and The Best Lawyers in America as one of the country's andquot;Best Law Firms.andquot; http://www.governmentprnews.com/government_judicial_articles/2011/11/first-attorney-social-bookmarking-site-launched-by-legal-web-experts-248064.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT Legal website design company Legal Web Experts announces the launch of www.mylegalbookmarks.com, the first social bookmarking site for lawyers.