Monthly Archives: March 2012
INSURANCE COMPANIES’ SELECTION OF BIASED DOCTOR CAN BE BAD FAITH
Rule 35 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure provides that the Court may order a party to undergo a physical or mental examination by a physician or psychologist “when the mental or physical condition of the party, or of … Continue reading
UNTRUTHS ABOUT HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SUITS
The direct costs of medical malpractice premiums, payouts, legal fees etc. amount to about one half of one percent of total US healthcare spending. This is compared to defensive medicine, tests and treatments doctors prescribe to protect themselves from lawsuits. … Continue reading
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTINUES TO DISRUPT JURY TRIALS
Jury trials across the country continue to be plagued by jury use of social media despite the specific admonishment by judges. Social media is making it very easy as well as tempting for jurors to disobey the judicial ban on … Continue reading
REGULATIONS TO PREVENT AUTO BACK-OVER DEATHS FURTHER DELAYED
REGULATIONS TO PREVENT AUTO BACK-OVER DEATHS FURTHER DELAYED Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stated his department needs more time for “research and data analysis” before it can issue new rules/regulations aimed at assisting drivers to avoid accidentally backing over … Continue reading
DRUNK DRIVING SUSPECT ENTITLED TO ACCESS TO ATTORNEYS’ ADS
DRUNK DRIVING SUSPECT ENTITLED TO ACCESS TO ATTORNEYS’ ADS Michael Kevin Penney crashed his automobile into a house, fled the scene, and was ultimately arrested at his home and charged with a DUI. At the station, police asked him to … Continue reading
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DIVORCE RATES FOR PEOPLE OVER 50 HAS DOUBLED IN THE PAST 20 YEARS
DIVORCE RATES FOR PEOPLE OVER 50 HAS DOUBLED IN THE PAST 20 YEARS As Baby Boomers become empty-nesters, divorce is increasingly common. For people ages 50 and up, the divorce rate has doubled over the past 20 years, according to … Continue reading
REGULATIONS TO PREVENT AUTO BACK-OVER DEATHS FURTHER DELAYED
Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stated his department needs more time for “research and data analysis” before it can issue new rules/regulations aimed at assisting drivers to avoid accidentally backing over children. In 2011, the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continue reading
NEW SERVICE HOUR RESTRICTIONS BEING FOUGHT BY TRUCKING INDUSTRY
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently published a final rule change regarding the hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck drivers. American Trucking Association (ATA) filed a petition with the Court asking the Court to review the newly service regulations. … Continue reading
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN TERMINATION OF PARENTING RIGHTS
In the recent Arizona case of Kenneth B. v. Tina B., 226 Ariz.23, 243 P.3d 636, the Arizona Court of Appeals looked at what is required under current Arizona law to determine whether a parent has abandoned the children and … Continue reading
