Act 127 of 2011 - The Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipeline Act: paPUC Registration by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 4/13/2012 In December 2011, Governor Corbett signed into law the Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipeline Act ("Act 127") that expands the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's ("PUC" or "Commission") authority to enforce federal pipeline...more
ETHICAL RESPONCIBILITIES OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS & FIRST RESPONDERS by Paul Parks on 1/25/2012 With specialized knowledge and training all health care professionals are held to certain legal requirements, this article is dedicated to the first responders and the very important medical-legal concepts such as negligence,...more
New Mexico Ignition Interlock - Informational Flyer by Salim A. Khayoumi on 1/11/2012 Arrested for DWI in New Mexico? How to get your Ignition Interlock License....more
Piracy Update: Conwartime, Piracy, and Owners' Obligations Revisited by Reed Smith on 12/27/2011 A recent decision of the Commercial Court in London (handed down on 8 November 2011) has clarified the limits of a ship owner's obligation under the Conwartime 1993 clauses to obey his charterer's orders to navigate waters...more
New York Bus Accident Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Comments on Bus Accident Near Sloatsberg by The Perecman Firm on 10/27/2011 New York bus accident lawyer David Perecman comments on the serious bus accidents in New York that can and do occur, including the recent Trailways bus accident. Eight people were injured when a New York City bound...more
AGCM v RYANAIR Italian Antitrust Authority fines RyanAir for violation of consumer protection laws by Sinisi Ceschini Mancini - Law Offices - on 6/15/2011 Italian Antitrust Authority fines RyanAir for its pricing practices which provide for charging separately customers for credit card fees and flight check in. The decision follows the trend of Antitrust Authority to...more
AGCM v RYANAIR Italian Antitrust Authority fines RyanAir for violation of consumer protection laws by Sinisi Ceschini Mancini - Law Offices - on 6/15/2011 Italian Antitrust Authority fines RyanAir for its pricing practices which provide for charging separately customers for credit card fees and flight check in. The decision follows the trend of Antitrust Authority to...more
International Trade: US Customs Development - May 2011 by White & Case LLP on 5/22/2011 In This Issue: US Import Policy; Tariffs and Import Restrictions; Preferential Duty Programs; Country of Origin; Classification; Procedures; Consumer Product Safety; and, Miscellaneous. Excerpt from "US Import...more
Your Bike and Safety During Winter Weather by Rasansky Law Firm on 2/17/2011 Safety operating your motorcycle during wintertime is important due to hazardous weather. Much more precautions should be taken during this time due to icy conditions and a lower perception of what is around you. If you...more
AGCM v EXPEDIA Italian Antitrust Authority fines Expedia for violation of consumer protection laws by Sinisi Ceschini Mancini - Law Offices - on 2/16/2011 Italian Antitrust Authority, with decision of 16th February 2011, has found that Expedia web site price display practices were in violation of consumer protection laws. The decision follows a trend by Italian enforcement...more
Motor Vehicle Safety Act May Be Closer to Implementation by Howard Ankin on 2/14/2011 Chicago Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney Illinois Personal Injury Attorney The Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 was introduced in May 2010 following a series of Toyota recalls caused by an unintended acceleration...more
Voluntary Auto Recalls on the Rise in 2010 by Howard Ankin on 1/27/2011 2010 was a record year for voluntary automobile recalls. Over 20.3 million cars were recalled last year. The recall statistics were obtained from a recent report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety...more
DOT Regulations As To Passenger Delays And Rights, And Their Ramifications by Jackson Walker on 1/12/2011 THE HISTORY BEHIND THE TARMAC DELAY REGULATIONS On April 29, 2010, new federal aviation regulations were enacted which govern the protection of passengers when delays occur in airline travel. These regulations, which are...more
Taking On Toyota by The Ammons Law Firm on 11/19/2010 Toyota’s troubles with sudden acceleration have given rise to litigation seeking to hold the carmaker accountable. Pursuing these cases in the courtroom will require a smart strategy and the willingness to face a tough,...more
Child Safety Seat Inspections: Get One Free This Saturday by Patrick Malone & Associates P.C. | DC Injury... on 9/23/2010 Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for children ages 3 and older, and one contributing factor is that nearly 75% of child car seats aren’t installed or used properly. Please see full article...more