Elder Law

Judge approves bail modification for Sandusky, ex-daughter-in-law says it isn’t safe for her children – Centre Daily

Jerry Sandusky will be allowed supervised visits with his grandchildren while out on bail, a judge ruled this morning. Senior Judge John M. Cleland granted the defense’s motion to modify Sandusky’s bail, which also allows him visits with up …

Clifford Law Offices Delivers Mediation Program to Answer Questions on Alternative Dispute Resolution – PR Leap

Robert Clifford, senior partner at Clifford Law Offices, offers some pointers on what to do and what you should know before entering into a mediation in an article that appeared in the February issue of the Chicago Lawyer, “Navigating the … Continue reading

Elephant Talk Communications Appoints Phil D’Angio, Former Symantec, VeriSign Executive, as Senior Vice President of Global Sales for ValidSoft – TMCnet

Unless otherwise required by law, the Company also disclaims any obligation to update its view of any such risks or uncertainties or to announce publicly the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made here. Additional …

PM may intervene in Khurshid-EC row – in.com

New Delhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to discuss with senior ministers and party leaders the Election Commission complaint against Law Minister Salman Khurshid for his “aggressive” stance on quota for Muslims in Uttar Pradesh …

Manmohan Singh likely to intervene in Khurshid-Election Commission row – Economic Times

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to discuss with senior ministers and party leaders the Election Commission complaint against Law Minister Salman Khurshid for his “aggressive” stance on quota for Muslims in Uttar Pradesh …

Former NY insurance regulator joins law firm – Global Reinsurance Online

James Wrynn to head up Goldberg Segalla’s New York insurance practice Law firm Goldberg Segalla has hired former New York State insurance superintendent James Wrynn to run its New York office and be a senior partner in its Global Insurance … Continue reading

Dr. Citi’s Diagnosis: ‘Tepid’ Growth in Demand for Legal Services – Wall Street Journal

So what did law firms spend money on last year? New lawyers, particularly among firms in the AmLaw 50, according to Citi. Compensation costs also grew as lawyers “became more senior” and many firms showered their attorneys with spring bonuses.

Drugmaker Rebates Would Rise by $156 Billion Over 10 Years in Obama Budget – Bloomberg

The administration is proposing to extend that policy to cover so-called “dual eligibles,” about 9 million senior citizens who qualify for … insurance coverage under the 2010 health-care law. The rebates proposed in the budget documents …

What should I do to change my Medicare Advantage plan before time runs out February 14? – Forbes

Coverage options should be reviewed carefully when dis enrolling. Individuals who want expert guidance should contact a qualified elder law attorney to review their government benefits and health care needs. Traditional Medicare does cover most …

McDonald’s Vows to Help End Use of Sow Crates – New York Times

Several states, including Florida and California, have passed laws banning the use of restrictive crates … than anything that’s happened previously,” said Paul Shapiro, senior director for farm animal protection at the Humane Society.