Atlanta, GA—A new report by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta shows that pregnant women in the United States no longer face an increasing rate of caesarean section in United States hospitals. For many [...]... Read More
On November 10, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the Jimmy Dean® was voluntarily recalling its Jimmy Dean French Toast & Sausage Sandwich with the following code: 12292P1. The company reports that it decided to voluntarily recall the sandwich because egg and soy are not listed on the label and these ...
On November 12, 2012, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that North America will become the largest net oil exporter by 2035. In a time where fuel and energy costs are at the center of most debates, there is finally good news for the United States.
The IEA reports that global demand for oil will reach ...
General David Petraeus resigned from his duty as CIA director on November 9, 2012, after an FBI investigation dug up information about an affair between Petraeus and his biographer, Paula Broadwell. Petraeus did not break any laws while committing the affair, but he decided to resign because of what he called his “extremely ...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced more tax relief for businesses and individuals affected by Hurricane Sandy in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. The IRS states that more areas will likely qualify for tax relief after FEMA conducts more damage assessments.
The newest wave of tax relief resulting ...
On November 8, 2012, Public Affairs Specialist Gina Swankie with the US Attorney’s Office announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets Task Force (SSTF) arrested 17 individuals and conducted 11 search warrants in the Sacramento area. The investigation targeted the trafficking of methamphetamine and firearms ...
On November 8, 2012, the Department of Justice reported that John Hall—a current inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Seagoville, Texas—pleaded guilty to a hate crime against an inmate he thought was gay. Hall was in direct violation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act ...
On November 8, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced that Jared Lee Loughner was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for killing six people and wounding 13 others—including Congresswoman Gabrielle D Giffords—on January 8, 2011.
During his plea hearing ...
On November 9, 2012, the Department of Justice reported findings into the investigation of the Henry County School District located in Henry County, Georgia. The school district allegedly informed parents that they would withdraw students if parents failed to provide a social security number. Also, the school district was ...
On November 9, 2012, the International Trade Commission (USITC) announced that continuing investigations allege that hardwood plywood from China was subsidized and sold for less than fair value in the United States. All six Commissioners with the USITC agreed that investigations should continue.
Hardwood plywood and ...
On November 9, 2012, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced that Paul Boccone was sentenced to 180 months in prison and three years of supervised release after he illegally gave thousands of customers oxycodone prescriptions and other prescriptions as well. The lead nurse for Chantilly Specialists ...
From Corporate To Private Practice In Criminal Defense
Russellville, AR—Debra Reece says she's wanted to be an attorney ever since she was a four year old girl watching Perry Mason.
Dale M. Schwartz Elected Chairman of HIAS
Dale Schwartz, of Atlanta, Georgia, was this week elected Chairman of the Board of HIAS, the global Jewish nonprofit that protects refugees.
Chrysler Refuses to Initiate Jeep Recall
In a rare refusal of the United States government, the Chrysler Group is rebuffing a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration request to recall 2.
Samsung takes Round 1: Apple Banned from Selling some iPads and iPhones
Apple secured the most critical battle in its seemingly endless patent war with Samsung; however, now it is Samsung’s turn to secure a victory.