Thursday, June 14, 2012

Houston Auto Accident & Insurance Claims Law Firm - The Salazar Law Firm, PLLC

If you've been involved in an auto accident caused by speeding, drunk driving (DWI), unsafe lane changes, following too closely, running red lights & stop signs, reckless truck drivers, or any other cause, the Salazar Law Firm ask you to keep the following in mind: Insurance companies are in the business of making money, not paying policies.  If the insurance company is giving you the run-around, call an attorney today.

If you've been injured in an accident, your claim may be significantly weakened if you don't take the right steps.  Get medical treatment for your pain and injuries as soon as possible.  Insurance companies pay close attention to “lapses in treatment” and whether or not you sought treatment immediately after the accident happened.

The Salazar Law Firm is a Houston based firm that has expertise in defending clients facing auto accidents and insurance claims. Their attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial burden an car accident or personal injury can be on an individual and their families. Their goal is to lessen the stress for their clients by managing the complex procedures with insurance companies, medical facilities, and opposing insurance defense lawyers. They have the experience you need and give the attention you deserve. Visit http://www.hurtinhouston.com for more information.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

UnitedHealth plans to keep overhaul elements


Insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc. sees some parts of the health care overhaul as sound medicine and plans to keep them regardless of whether the law survives an upcoming Supreme Court ruling.
The nation's largest health insurer said Monday that it will still cover preventive care like immunizations without charging a co-payment, which is the fee usually paid at the doctor's office, and it will continue other popular, initial provisions of the law.
The overhaul, which aims to provide coverage for millions of uninsured people, started unfolding in 2010 after health insurers fought bitterly to block its passage. Challenges to the law from states and other groups opposed to it wound their way through the court system to the Supreme Court, which heard arguments on the law's constitutionality in March.
The court is expected to issue a ruling later this month that could strike down the entire law or parts of it or uphold it.
Despite deep divisions about President Barack Obama's law, UnitedHealth's announcement underscores the staying power of some of its reforms.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Court says illegal immigrants can't have guns

A federal appeals court says illegal immigrants don't have a right to own firearms under the U.S. Constitution.

Emmanuel Huitron-Guizar of Wyoming pleaded guilty to being an illegal immigrant in possession of firearms after his arrest last year. He was ordered held by immigration authorities at the Natrona County Detention Center in Wyoming.

An attorney for Huitron-Guizar appealed the case, saying illegal immigrants are not excluded from possessing firearms like felons and people who are mentally ill, and should have the same rights as U.S. citizens to buy a gun for hunting and protection.

The 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Denver ruled Monday that illegal immigrants have only limited protection under the Constitution.

Huitron-Guizar's attorney, Ronald Pretty of Cheyenne, Wyo., says he plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Congress gets rough treatment at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court left little doubt during last week's marathon arguments over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul that it has scant faith in Congress' ability to get anything done.

The views about Congress underlay questions from justices who appear to be on both sides of the argument over the constitutionality of the law's key provision, the individual insurance requirement, as well as whether the entire law should be thrown out if the mandate is struck down.

The comments were particularly striking from the conservative justices who have called on unelected judges to show deference to the actions of elected officials.

Justice Antonin Scalia, who appeared strongly in favor of striking down the entire law, was the most outspoken in his disdain for the branch of government that several justices can see from their office windows.

"You can't repeal the rest of the act because you're not going to get 60 votes in the Senate to repeal the rest. It's not a matter of enacting a new act. You've got to get 60 votes to repeal it. So the rest of the act is going to be the law," Scalia said, explaining it might be better to throw the whole thing out.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Eugene Family Law Firm - MJM Law Office, P.C.

MJM Law Office, P.C. represents men and women throughout Lane County and surrounding areas in family law cases. Mr. Mizejewski understands the emotional turmoil that can accompany a change in your family dynamics, and he strives to protect your interests. Working in the Eugene, Oregon area, MJM Law Office represents most family law matters including: divorce, child custody, parenting time, child/spousal support, domestic violence, and juvenile dependency and delinquency. Oregon’s divorce laws are codified in Chapter 107 of the Oregon Revised Statutes. Oregon is a no-fault divorce state, which means that the only legal reason required to file a divorce is that you and your spouse cannot get along, and you see no way of settling your problems. The legal term for this is "irreconcilable differences." No evidence of fault or misconduct is required or involved, unless there has been misconduct relating to child custody.

MJM Law Office is an experienced family law firm located in Eugene, Oregon and consistently fight hard for the rights of the victims of family matters and cases. Their attorneys are able to ease one of the most emotionally draining and difficult experiences and ensure that your rights are protected. Let them help you prepare for the future and move on with your life. Visit mjmlawoffice.com for more information.

Federal Law Entitles You to an Accurate Credit Report

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (the FCRA), a federal statute passed in 1970 to regulate the collection and use of consumer credit information, requires consumer reporting agencies (also known as credit reporting agencies or credit bureaus) to maintain the “maximum possible accuracy” of the credit information they collect and use to create consumer reports (also known as credit reports).  When a consumer reporting agency fails to maintain this level of accuracy and errors occur, this federal law gives consumers the right to dispute information in their credit files and, when necessary, bring suit against those agencies and the furnishers of credit information to those agencies, to recover damages for those inaccuracies and errors.

Riley Bennett & Egloff Law combines experience and efficiency in credit reporting law to render their clients high quality legal representation. Their attorneys represents cosumers whose rights have been violated by the credit reporting agencies and runishers of credit information. Having represented a number of parties involved with these kinds of claims in federal court, their work has been acknowledged throughout the Indianapolis area. See www.rbelaw.com.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

J. Thomas Archer joins Gallop, Johnson & Neuman L.C.

It's that time again to introduce our readers to an attorney that has caught our eyes. Today our focus is on Mr. Thomas Archer who is located in the beautiful state of Missouri. Read more for background information on his law firm and his goals and commitments for his clients.

J. Thomas Archer, a commercial litigator with more than a decade of national experience representing major hotels, resorts and hospitality industry clients in matters before State and Federal courts and Courts of Appeal, has joined the law firm of Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C. in St. Louis.
As a partner, Mr. Archer is establishing a new Hotels & Hospitality Litigation Practice at the firm based on his expertise in defending claims of fraud, breach of contract, premises liability and many other matters for hospitality industry clients with operations in the U.S. and overseas. The new Hotels & Hospitality Litigation Practice complements the Gaming & Gambling Law Group and other business law practices at Gallop, Johnson & Neuman.
Mr. Archer also focuses his practice in securities litigation, regulatory enforcement proceedings and other complex commercial disputes. He has substantial experience representing clients in defense of financial fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, warranty claims and in defense of Securities & Exchange Commission and Self-Regulatory Organization investigative proceedings. He has tried cases and arbitration proceedings before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the American Arbitration Association.
Thomas J. Campbell, managing partner of Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, said, “Tom Archer is very well known as a veteran litigator in the hospitality industry and in securities litigation enforcement proceedings and complex litigation. His expertise, particularly in the defense of system-sensitive litigation, claims and issues involving international hospitality and entertainment industry clients, adds a new dimension to our firm as we serve new clients. The Hotels & Hospitality Litigation Practice will work with the Gaming & Gambling Law Group and other business law practices at Gallop, Johnson & Neuman in select client matters.”
Mr. Archer was most recently a partner in the Litigation Group at the law firm Holland & Knight, L.L.P. in Washington, D.C. where he represented a major international hospitality organization with branded operations and franchises worldwide. Before then he led the Commercial Litigation Practice in the St. Louis office of Bryan Cave, L.L.P., where he began his career in 1981.
Mr. Archer is admitted to practice in Missouri, Illinois, Maryland and the District of Columbia, and before many U.S. District Courts and Federal and State Courts of Appeal. He earned his J.D. degree from the School of Law at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign after earning an A.B. degree with Highest Distinction, Phi Bata Kappa, at the university. He also teaches annual seminars in securities litigation at the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis.
Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, L.C., a full service law firm of 80 attorneys, has provided legal services to clients in diverse industries since its founding in 1976 and is one of the largest law firms in St. Louis. The firm serves public corporations; privately-held companies; entrepreneurs and start-up enterprises; individuals and families; trustees and trust beneficiaries; charities; and non-profit entities. The firm is located at 101 South Hanley Road, Suite 1700, in Clayton, Missouri.
For more information, contact Lois A. LaDriere, Director of Marketing,
at 314.615.6000 or visit www.gjn.com.    

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