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Are DUI Checkpoints Legal?

Thursday, March 26, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

DUI Checkpoints involve a constitutional detention, a seizure of a person, without any level of particular, individualized doubt, in other words, reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Since there is no focused suspicion on a particulal person, rather than assessing the existence or absence of probable cause or reasonable suspicion, when the use of a roadblock is challenged, DUI Courts will examine police conduct and the circumstances of the stop and determine if the checkpoint is a reasonable... Read More

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Topic: DUI/DWI

Federal Disability Retirement: Interaction with Upcoming Postal VER

Thursday, March 26, 2009 by Robert R. McGill

High pressure sales always need to be met with a pause, a breath, and a moment of reflection. This is not to attempt to splash any cold water upon the impending Voluntary Early Retirement packets which will be "in the mail" shortly (April 6 - 10, 2009 is the projected date of mailing out VER offer packets to all VER eligible employees). For some employees, this may be the best and most rewarding route. My concern is a simple one, with a long... Read More

Posted at 17:28 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Administrative Law

Important Facts to Know About DUI in Ohio

Thursday, March 26, 2009 by Stephen E. Palmer

The Columbus DUI attorneys at our firm, Yavitch & Palmer, are experienced in many aspects of drunk driving cases. The laws cover a variety of different situations and it's important to know that any consumption of alcohol followed by operating any motor vehicle can be considered a DUI offense in our state. ... Read More

Posted at 17:03 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: DUI/DWI

Kentucky Personal Injury

Thursday, March 26, 2009 by John W. Byrnes

The laws regarding personal injury litgation cases vary from state to state. What is true in other states may not be the same for personal injury litgation in Kentucky. To ensure that your rights are protected, it important to know the difference and similarities between Kentucky personal injury law and the laws of other states.... Read More

Posted at 12:06 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Personal Injury

Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Big Pharma

Thursday, March 26, 2009 by Douglas C. Monsour

Two weeks ago the Supreme Court sided with patient's rights when they ruled on Wyeth v. Levine, a decision which prevents FDA warning label requirements from protecting Pharmaceutical companies and other manufacturers from lawsuits. This decision could have a major impact for some of my clients who have side effects from Dilantin or side effects from Gadolinium. ... Read More

Posted at 10:08 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Drug and Medical Device Litigation

Allowable Recovery in a Legal Malpractice Case

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 by Elliot R. Schiff

Legal malpractice attorney Chicago Illinois, Elliot Schiff discusses allowable recovery in a legal malpractice case and how the client must not merely demonstrate what the result should have been, but also must establish the am... Read More

Posted at 08:15 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Legal Malpractice

Boating Accidents in Florida

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 by Arthur C. Fulmer

As the already dense population of Florida continues to increase, the number of boating accidents throughout the state has seen a dramatic rise. The potential for injury or death resulting from a watercraft or boating accident is particularly high and the need for experienced Lakeland Florida personal injury attorneys has never been greater. Countless individuals have sought the professional services of such attorneys for recovering damage... Read More

Posted at 14:53 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Personal Injury

SIXTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS HOLDS THAT STATE INSURANCE REGULATORS MAY PROHIBIT INSURERS FROM INSERTING "DISCRETIONARY CLAUSES" IN THEIR POLICIES

Monday, March 23, 2009 by Christopher A. Wieber

A recent decision by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals should help to level the playing field between employee-claimants and the insurance companies that insure and administer their employer-sponsored benefit plans. In American Council of Life Insurers v. Ross, the Court upheld Michigan regulations which bar insurance companies from issuing,... Read More

Posted at 22:09 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Employee Benefits

Federal Disability Retirement: Disability Retirement & Early Retirement

Monday, March 23, 2009 by Robert R. McGill

For multiple reasons, early retirement -- if eligible; if offered; if ... -- is an option which must be considered by a Federal or Postal employee. In the coming months, Voluntary Early Retirement will be offered to Postal Employees; each year, Federal employees who become eligible for some form of early retirement must make hard financial decisions. In light of the present state of the economy (not good), an offer of early retirement (some not so bad) may... Read More

Posted at 17:23 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Administrative Law