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Motorcycles Can Run Red Lights?

An Indiana law, effective July 2014, permits Indiana motorcyclists to pass through red light traffic signals under certain circumstances.

Pharmacy Dispensing Errors: Not What the Doctor Ordered

Have you noticed the number of pharmacies opening in your area? As the Baby-Boom Generation continues to age, there is a marked increase in the number of prescriptions being filled each day. And the number will continue to increase, with no end in sight. Retail pharmacy is big business.

Three Types of Premises Liability Cases That Might Surprise You

One of the most common types of lawsuits is premises liability. A premises liability lawsuit is intended to hold the property owner responsible for any damages that come from an injury that occurs on a person’s or entity’s property. In every U.S. state, property owners must make a ‘reasonable’ effort to keep a safe environment for visitors, customers, etc.

THE CHALLENGES OF PLACING A PARENT IN LONG TERM CARE

Long term care (LTC) is a term that has many facets to its definition. It is comprised of a variety of services that meet medical and non-medical requirements for people who cannot care for themselves for long periods of time.

STATES BRACE FOR BABY BOOMER RETIREMENT AGE CHALLENGES

There are demographic and cultural shifts occurring in the United States. The baby boomer generation continues to “gray” the country and is changing the way individual states set budgets and health care policies.

SOLO AGING AND THE CHALLENGES IT BRINGS

For some seniors in the baby boomer generation aging brings with it new challenges in the form of solo aging. Solo aging is a senior who has no children and no younger (or healthier) family members to assist them as they age.

RESPITE CARE OPTIONS FOR CAREGIVERS

Respite care is substitute care when a caregiver needs a break. If possible, these breaks should be scheduled regularly, giving the caregiver time to rest. It can be for a short period like a day or a few hours or for the purpose of giving the caregiver a vacation. Respite care is often overlooked.

MORE STATES ASKING TO ELIMINATE RETROACTIVE MEDICAID BENEFITS

Arizona and Florida are the latest states to request a waiver from the requirement that states provide three months of retroactive Medicaid coverage to eligible Medicaid recipients.

Miranda Rights

The importance of invoking your Miranda Rights

New Jersey Gestational Carrier Agreement Act and The Teachings of In Re Baby M

It has been thirty (30) years since the New Jersey Supreme Court issued its decision on the landmark case of In Re Baby M, which banned gestational carrier agreements. In the Baby M case, William Stern entered into a surrogacy agreement with Mary Beth Whitehead, the gestational carrier.

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