Miscellaneous

• What Is This Statement from Social Security and Why Do I Keep Getting It?

  Stuart McAtee | November 01, 2009 3:11 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  Recently, I recieved a Social Security Statement in the mail because my birthday is fast approaching and I meet certain criteria to receive such a statement. If you're age 25 or older, pay Social...

• Catholic Diocese of Savannah Settles With Sex Abuse Victim for $4.2 Million

  David Mittleman | November 01, 2009 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Amidst a slew of other nationwide sex abuse settlements, the Catholic Diocese of Savannah, Georgia has also announced a $4.2 million settlement with a 40-year-old man who alleges a former priest...

• Michigan Sued for Cutting Off Medicaid Dental Benefits to Poor and Disabled

  David Mittleman | October 31, 2009 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Along with other devastating cuts, Governor Granholm has been forced to cut Medicaid dental benefits for low-income and disabled adults. However, a lawsuit was recently filed on behalf of 400,000...

• Hospitalized Uninsured Children More Likely to Die When Compared to Insured Children

  David Mittleman | October 30, 2009 4:35 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Researchers at John Hopkins University recently made a horrific discovery: uninsured children who are hospitalized are more likely to die than children with government or private health insurance....

• Alabama Court Clarifies Burden Of Proof For Interference With Business Relations

  Michael Roberts | October 30, 2009 1:53 PM | 0 CommentsGadsden, AL

  A recent decision in the Alabama Supreme Court has clarified the requirements for filing and proving a claim for intentional interference with business relations. Since at least 1986, Alabama courts...

• Institute of Medicine Reports that Better Nutrition is needed in Schools

  Paul Napoli | October 30, 2009 1:29 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  Normal 0 In their report to the government this month, the Institute of Medicine had several pointers to raise the standards of school lunches and breakfasts....

• FTC Proposes New Labels for Lights

  Paul Napoli | October 30, 2009 1:14 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  With the market for light bulbs or “lamps” changing so quickly the Federal Trade Commission has proposed new labeling requirements in response to a congressional mandate. It seems...

• Georgia Flooding Prompts Reminders for Disaster Awareness and Preparation

  Paul Napoli | October 30, 2009 1:11 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  With the recent flooding in Georgia the country is reminded again to always be prepared for a disaster. While the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the ongoing job of being prepared...

• Push for Sleep Apnea Screening Recommended

  Paul Napoli | October 29, 2009 12:48 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  The National Transportation Safety Board has again sent letters recommending that screening be put in place for sleep apnea. They cite a great number of accidents that are caused through sleep...

• RI Hit and Run Driver impales victim in windshield

  David Bazar | October 28, 2009 4:54 PM | 0 CommentsProvidence, RI

  Early Sunday morning was not kind to three people who were standing on the side of Route 95 exchanging information after a minor accident. While on the side of the road, a Providence man hit all...