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• Maryland Hospital Cannot be Sued in Virginia if No Business in Virginia

  Doug Landau | February 07, 2012 2:59 PM | 0 CommentsFairfax, Leesburg & Loudoun, VA

  After the question of whether to bring a lawsuit, the issue of where to bring the case usually follows. With citizens of Virginia often transacting business and getting hurt in the nearby...

• Funding Courts a Crisis That Threatens Justice for All

  Linda Chalat | February 07, 2012 2:05 PM | 0 CommentsDenver, CO

  American Bar Association President Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III continued to focus on the growing funding crisis in our courts. According to Robinson, 42 states have reduced court budgets, 34...

• No Choice, No Remedy – The Truth Behind Generic Medications

  Amber Racine | February 07, 2012 1:34 PM | 1 CommentCentral Pennsylvania, PA

  Generic drugs are often defined as medications that are comparable to or copies of brand name medications. They are released after a brand name drug’s patent (or exclusive right to the...

• Teen Traffic Deaths are On the Rise in VA

  Emily Mapp Brannon | February 07, 2012 1:26 PM | 0 CommentsVirginia Beach, Chesapeake & Suffolk, VA

  Safety groups are urging teen drivers in Virginia to buckle up and slow down. Eleven teens – ages 16 to 20 - have died on Virginia roads in the month of January. During the same...

• Court Moves for NuvaRing Settlement

  Shezad Malik MD JD | February 07, 2012 11:19 AM | 1 CommentFort Worth, TX

  The litigants in the federal NuvaRing litigation are scheduled to meet with the Court to discuss a plan to settle the lawsuits filed by women who allege that they suffered serious blood clot...

• Faces of Lawsuit Abuse: Tami Martin

  Brett Emison | February 07, 2012 11:14 AM | 0 CommentsKansas City, MO

  The United States Chamber of Commerce has an entire web site dedicated to destroying the fundamental right of trial by jury. The Chamber's site - Faces of Lawsuit Abuse (you can find it if...

• Should You Talk To An Attorney?

  Mike Bryant | February 07, 2012 9:47 AM | 0 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN

  We usually suggest that you talk to a qualified, experienced attorney right after an accident. The advice is free and it gives you a chance to understand what your rights are. You don't have...

• What to Do If a Dog Attacks You

  Council Wooten | February 07, 2012 9:32 AM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL

  If you are the victim of a dog bite, it can be quite a terrifying experience, even if the wound is not serious. It is important to remain calm if you or a loved one is attacked. First, be...

• One Day Scientists Could Read Your Mind

  David Mittleman | February 07, 2012 8:54 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  For someone who has suffered a stroke, there is probably nothing so devastating as the inability to speak. However, scientists may have found the ability to literally spy on people's...

• Underinsured Motorist Rejection Form Invalidated By Pennsylvania Superior Court

  Scott Cooper | February 07, 2012 7:21 AM | 0 CommentsHarrisburg, PA

  How strict is your law when it comes to having an insured execute forms when applying for auto insurance coverage? Attached is a copy of the opinion from the Superior Court yesterday...