As the Texas legislature again readies to pass another no-texting law, Governor Perry's office again said it will veto that law if passed. Governor Perry did last session because he believes that such a law is governmental interference in an … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Clear Cut Example of Medical Negligence
How terrible for the family of Beverly Gross, to actually receive justice following her wrongful death only to have it whisked away by the Texas Supreme Court. On February 1, the Texas Supreme Court reversed both the trial court and the court of … [Read more...]
HIKE AND BIKE UNTIL THE TUMORS COME HOME
Bills have been filed in the Texas legislature to create hike and bike trails in utility easements in Houston. Under this bill, the utility companies would donate their easement land to the city of Houston for this use in exchange for immunity from … [Read more...]
No Love for Workers Exposed to Silica on Valentine ™s Day
Workers™ advocates in the United States have been waiting since the George W. Bush administration for stricter standards on one of the world's oldest known workplace dangers. Ancient Greek stone cutters knew about the risks they faced breathing in … [Read more...]
POINT MADE, PIERS: THEY MAY NOT BE SMART ENOUGH TO OWN AN ASSAULT RIFFLE
Piers Morgan's interview of 5 people on CNN was aired on February 4, 2013. First, he spoke with the Katy, Texas Tactical Firearms gun shop owner, Jeremy Alcede, where the interview took place. Alcede said we needed to keep assault weapons out of the … [Read more...]
Technology and Criminal Law
By: Martha “Marcy” Akers Everyone knows that technology is continually advancing. Many people do not realize that laws also change to keep up with technological improvements. During the most recent legislative session, the Texas legislators … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous Social Security Facts:
SSA paid benefits to about 52.6 million people in 2009. 15% of these were getting disability payments and 64% were retired workers. Spouses, children and survivors make up the rest. Broken down by gender: In 2009: 80% of the men … [Read more...]
New Provisional Waiver
By: Michael Spychalski The Department of Homeland Security has created a new process that will allow certain spouses, children, and parents of a U.S. citizen to apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver while in the United States and before … [Read more...]
Levels of Appeal in SS Disability Cases
There are several levels of appeal in SS Disability claims. At the initial and reconsideration levels, the decision is made by a disability examiner in your state. Their job is to collect medical records, send you questionnaires to gather … [Read more...]