By Stephanie F. Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Craig Landolt is the Fire Marshal for the Savannah (Georgia) Fire and Emergency Services. Fire Marshal Landolt and ... July 4th weekend around fireworks. Georgia and other states have restrictions or limits as to what fireworks are legal in the hands of consumers and which are not. Many times it depends on the projectile of the fireworks as well as the firepower in the fireworks themselves. Whatever ...
July 4, 2009 06:00 am
In these times when nursing home abuse and negligence is at an all-time high, it is very important to be armed with pertinent information when you are looking for a nursing home for a loved one. A recent article in U.S. News talks about those nursing homes that are rated as "Special Focus Facility." The truth is there is nothing good or positive about the word "special" here. A Special Focus Facility is basically a nursing home with a history of negligence or consistently substandard results in ...
July 4, 2009 01:01 am
... their clients and the public. Consumer Bankruptcy News is this country's leading periodical for consumer bankruptcy attorneys. I was quoted several times in the article, which appeared in the July 2, 2009 issue. The article noted that as more people get their news ... Island Foreclosure Scams Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. Your blog... Nine New Year's Resolutions Consumer Bankruptcy Practitioners Should Make Written by Craig D. Robins With another New Year approaching,... Related posts brought to ...
July 3, 2009 03:00 pm
... your case. If you have any questions about answering any of these questions, you should discuss them with your attorney before you meet with the trustee. QUESTIONS THE TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO ASK YOU AT YOUR BANKRUPTCY HEARING (341(a) MEETING ... anticipate that you might realize any property, cash or otherwise, as a result of a divorce or separation proceeding? 15. Regarding any consumer debts secured by your property, have you filed the required Statement of Intention with respect to the exemption, ...
July 3, 2009 08:51 am

West Palm Listerine Product Liability

(Jacksonville Personal Injury Blog)
... turn out to be a class action product liability lawsuit. Listerine, made by a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, admitted to consumers that four different types of bacteria were found in the formulation two years ago. The four contaminants were: pseudomonas ... date of 2008. Any parent whose child is experiencing these symptoms should call a skilled Florida product liability attorney and personal injury lawyer who can help them navigate the courts in this action. Contact Farah and Farah today for ...
July 3, 2009 05:00 am

Probate in San Diego

(San Diego Estate Planning Lawyer Blog)
... the assistance of a lawyer. Sometimes people think they can handle a probate without legal counsel, get involved in the process, and then decide that they are in over their head and need legal assistance. Many clients find the process time consuming and confusing. There are many nuances to filing the correct documents with the Probate Court in a timely fashion. If property is owned out of California such as a timeshare, second home, etc., ancillary probate proceedings have to be set up in those ...
July 2, 2009 10:30 pm
... is an orphan. Consumer protection in financial services is divided among five federal banking regulatory agencies, the FTC, the Department of Justice, and 50 states (with banking regulators and attorneys general). And that's ... for regulatory arbitration by financial institutions, and makes coordination between agencies a major challenge. The essential nature of the consumer financial services market is hydraulic-regulating one sort of institution or product will merely shift business to another ...
July 2, 2009 09:39 pm
... to customers who purchased JBS steaks, ribs and ground beef between April 28th and May 28th after the meat has been linked to E-coli infection in 23 people across nine states. Costco is asking that customers return all affected products still in consumer's possession to Costco for a full refund. Specific information about the recall can be found on the JBS Swift web-site at www.jbsswift.com. The Centers for Disease Control says they have linked 23 cases of E-coli infection to JBS beef. Of the ...
July 2, 2009 07:39 pm
... the newly released issue paper entitled Nurses' Involvement in Nursing Home Culture Change: Overcoming Barriers, Advancing Opportunities. The paper discusses the idea that in nursing homes, the movement away from institutional provider-driven models of care to more humane consumer-driven models of care that embrace flexibility and resident self-determination has come to be known as culture change. The NCCHNR is striving hard to adhere to the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 which states that each ...
July 2, 2009 06:57 pm
... Katherine Jackson were not accompanied by any petition for custody by Rowe. The hearing had been scheduled for Monday. Records show attorneys for both sides asked for the hearing to be delayed until July 13. Another hearing scheduled for Monday on who will take ... pop star's doctors and possible drug use. Allegations have emerged that the 50-year-old entertainer had been consuming painkillers, sedatives and antidepressants. Asked if he would be shocked or surprised if Michael's drug use was proven ...
July 2, 2009 03:25 pm
... operations. Their main goal is to ensure accountability in the management of public resources. The Greenville News reported "SC Consumers Paying Too Much For Insurance". The Legislative Audit Council found mismanagement on the part of the SC ... Insurance • Overall Regulation of Insurance • Captive Insurance Interestingly the report doesn't talk about trial attorneys are runaway juries, it mentions more the mismanagement of the department in holding insurance companies accountable. Oh well, no one ...
July 2, 2009 03:18 pm
... the products. Bahe Cook Cantley & Jones prescription drug and product liability lawyer Larry Jones says, "It is about time that consumers are warned of the suicide risks associated with these drugs. If these warnings are widely publicized, it now allows consumers to make an informed choice before putting these drugs in their body." For more information about those injured or killed by prescription drugs, visit [www.kentuckyinjurylaw.com]
July 2, 2009 02:56 pm
... fact that the AMA is feverishly lobbying Congress to convince its members to believe in the big lie; that plaintiff malpractice attorneys are to blame for all of the health care industry ills because of their "frivolous law suits". Therefore, rather than ... victims of the right to redress for their grievances. Consequently, regardless of what we do for a living, we are all consumers of health care products and services at one time or another. Therefore, on both a professional and personal level, ...
July 2, 2009 02:20 pm
... conduct an investigation, but can the collector report his findings back to the consumer if that consumer also sent in a cease and desist letter? The FTC said yes, ... ? 2. if the collector finds that in fact, the debt did not belong to the consumer, does the consumer have an FDCPA action against the collector and collection agency for previously ... debt was due when, in fact, no such debt was ever due? 3. Why would any consumer dispute a trade line with a collection agency. That is just plumb wrong. ...
July 2, 2009 01:26 pm
... -sided battle; the OCC has wielded the mighty sword of preemption and consistently vanquished state regulators, with their consumer protection warhorn around their neck, in courtrooms across the country. The OCC has aggressively maintained its power to ... partially, forcing the OCC to sheath its mighty sword in state judicial enforcement actions. In Cuomo, the New York Attorney General sent letters to various national banks requesting nonpublic information regarding their lending practices. The AG ...
July 2, 2009 01:23 pm

Fireworks Safety Tips and the Fourth of July

(Florida Personal Injury Law Blog)
We hope that you have a Happy and safe Fourth of July this year. In an effort to promote Consumer Safety we would like to share a few important facts and safety tips for handling Fireworks from the CPSC: Read and follow all warnings and instructions Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks Keep other people are out of range before lighting fireworks. Only light fireworks on a smooth, flat surface away from the house, dry leaves, and flammable materials. Never try to relight ...
July 2, 2009 12:18 pm
... 931, was introduced by Senator Feingold of Wisconsin in April. While the House version proposes to eliminate compulsory arbitration in consumer, employment and franchise agreements without specifically mentioning securities or investment disputes, the Senate bill includes " ... addressed by arbitration simply because litigation costs would make those claims economically non-viable. According to attorney Craig T. Jones of the Atlanta law firm of Page Perry, which practices primarily in the investment ...
July 2, 2009 10:14 am
... to make that point clear on this article. However there was a bright moment during the bankruptcy hearing yesterday, according to the blog the American Daily Lawyer, the judge agreed that the liability issue was important. "You've got the most important issue on the docket," the judge told attorney Steve Jakubowski, who represents the consumer groups.
July 2, 2009 08:46 am
... party on our Missouri waterways, you would be well-advised to retain the services of Missouri boating accident injury attorney David Payne. David will investigate this accident to discover what party was at fault. The negligent party would then be held liable for ... caution when we take to Missouri lakes, rivers, and streams. Always wear a life jacket and be responsible when consuming alcohol and operating a watercraft. As of August 28, 2008, Missouri's blood alcohol concentration level (BAC) for ...
July 2, 2009 07:14 am
... has been walloped particularly hard by the foreclosure crisis, with home values taking an especially severe nosedive in the Inland Empire. A consumer bankruptcy filing instantly stops a foreclosure sale -- and for some filers, though not all, it can also ... losing your home. However, either filing can stop a foreclosure in the short term, giving our Fontana bankruptcy attorneys time to negotiate changes with loan servicers or reduce clients' debt obligations in other areas, freeing up income for ...
July 2, 2009 07:09 am
 
 

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