Tag: Law

‘Super Speeder’ law in Georgia increases fees for high-risk drivers

Legal News for Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys. A new law was implemented in Georgia to increase penalties for dangerous drivers. Fees received under new Georgia law will benefit trauma care centers and penalize dangerous drivers. Georgia’s ‘Super Speeder Law’, formally referred to as the HB160 law, was put into effect on January 1, 2010, in […]

Wal-Mart bullies American small business owners

Legal news for Washington health and law litigation. NRF slams Wal-Mart claiming retail giant bullies small business owners. Washington, D.C.–On Monday, July 13, 2009, the National Retail Federation (NRF) http://www.nrf.com/ launched an attack against Wal-Mart Stores Inc., citing Wal-Mart’s support of the proposed congressional plan. The new medical plan would require retail employers to aid […]

Florida entertainment law news – Paris Hilton sued!

Legal news for Florida entertainment law lawyers. Paris Hilton sued in Miami federal court for $8.3 million. Miami, FL–Celebrity socialite and hotel heiress, Paris Hilton was sued for $8.3 million over the comedy flop Pledge This! Hilton was accused of violating her contract by failing to promote the movie and allegedly ignoring requests to appear […]

EPA fines Pennsylvania schools-federal asbestos violations!

2 Holland schools violate federal EPA asbestos safety guidelines. Philadelphia, PA (MesotheliomaCancerNews.com)—The United States Environmental Agency (EPA) http://www.epa.gov/ and the Council Rock School District settled federal law violations regarding management of asbestos materials at two Holland area schools. Council Rock South High School, 2002 Rock Way, Holland, PA, and Rolling Hills Elementary School, 340 Middle […]

West Palm Beach criminal lawyers-Florida home renter shoots man violating property!

Royal Palm Beach home renter shoots man allegedly burglarizing property. West Palm Beach, FL (JusticeNewsFlash.com)–A Loxahatchee area young man was shot and killed stemming from an altercation involving a trailer, as reported by the Palm Beach Post. Unconfirmed accusations claim a 22-year-old Acreage man entered a Royal Palm Beach lessee’s property and a fight over […]

U.S. Army violates EPA laws!

New Hampshire based U.S. Army facility fined $89,500 by EPA. Hanover, NH–(JusticeNewsFlash.com)—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http://www.epa.gov/ cited the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory based in Hanover, N.H. for violations of the federal and state hazardous waste management laws totaling an upwards of $89,500, as reported by the EPA. According to […]

Senators demand cigarette companies stop children ad campaigns!

Legislation supporting FDA power over cigarette makers goes to Senate vote.Washington, D.C.(JusticeNewsFlash.com)–Reuters reported a U.S. Senate panel supported legislation aimed at controlling the advertising and manufacturing of cigarettes and other tobacco products by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) http://www.fda.gov last Wednesday. The bill is now slated for a vote by the entire Senate and […]

Florida law makers say buckle up!

Governor Charlie Crist signs safety belt law. West Palm Beach, FL(JusticeNewsFlash.com)–The Florida legislature sent a bill to the desk of Governor Charlie Crist who signed the new regulation was officially signed into law on May 6, 2009. As reported by the Palm Beach Daily News, drivers violating Florida’s new safety belt law may be responsible […]

Ohio’s Nationwide slashes 35,000 employees’ benefits

35,000 Nationwide workers’ vacation benefits eliminated. Columbus, OH(JusticeNewsFlash.com)–Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company a group of large U.S. insurance and financial services companies based in Columbus, Ohio informed their 35,000 employees their vacation benefits would be drastically changed and reduced. As reported by Columbus Business First, Nationwide informed their workers in an April 8, 2009 memo they […]

Obama administration allocates $13 billion high-speed railroad project!

President Obama and DOT announce $8 billion investment for passenger train. Atlanta, GA(JusticeNewsFlash.com)–As reported by Atlanta Business Chronicle, President Obama and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) www.dot.gov will allocate $8 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as a down payment for a high-speed passenger railway system. Georgia is one of the states […]

Louisiana DEQ continues monitoring 2008 hurricane debris demolition sites

Louisiana DEQ estimates 2 million cubic yards of debris with possible toxic asbestos. Baton Rouge, LA (JusticeNewsFlash.com)–The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released its regulatory oversight after hurricanes report in early March covering the massive debris affecting the state from 2008 hurricane damage. The debris from damages to homes, businesses, schools, ship yards, and […]