Elder Law 
Northern Trust Named 2011 Pro Bono Corporate Partner of the Year by Center for Disability & Elder Law – Business Wire
CHICAGO–(EON: Enhanced Online News)–Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS), a leading provider of financial services for institutions, affluent individuals and families, announced today that it was named the 2011 Pro Bono Corporate Partner of the Year by the …
Flint resident John Morgan’s death following utility shutoff could prompt new legislation from state Rep. Woodrow Stanley – MLive.com
Still, Stanley, D-Flint, said Morgan’s death may highlight some holes in the 2009 law that prevents utility companies from shutting off power to senior citizens during the freezing winter months. “It’s a shame you have to have a tragedy to … Continue reading
Justices allows doctors to re-argue California Medicaid case – Fresno Bee
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept alive the possibility that California doctors, pharmacists and senior citizens can challenge … to sue to enforce” the law, Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. wrote for the dissenters, adding …
Seniors provided protection by law enforcers – mysouthwestga.com
It is a cooperative effort of the local Retired and Active Law Enforcement and the Senior Citizens of Albany and Dougherty County. The goal of this group is to decrease crime and the fear in order to raise livability for … Continue reading
Myanmar’s parliament chief rebukes "sluggish" govt – Reuters India
“It is important that laws that will be conducive to and will also protect the interests of the people and the country must emerge as soon as possible.” Myanmar’s cabinet, led by Thein Sein, who was less senior than Shwe … Continue reading
Lawmaker: More education needed after Flint senior citizen dies days after Consumers Energy turned off his electricity – MLive.com
or even the law, that there’s a responsible effort on education,” Gleason said. The utility companies should play a role in that education process, the senator added. Dodd said that since 2009, new customers are asked if they are senior … Continue reading
Utility says Flint man, 86, who died wasn’t covered by new policy that prevents power cutoffs for seniors – MLive.com
FLINT, Michigan –The 86-year-old Flint man found dead in his truck this week after his power was shut off may have slipped through the cracks of a Consumers Energy policy and a state law designed to prevent winter power cutoffs … Continue reading
Law firm offers senior services guide – TheDay
The New London law firm of Cole-Chu, Cipparone & Zaccaro has published the 2012 edition of its Southeastern Connecticut Senior Services Guide. The guide includes chapters on senior care options, care planning, continuing-care retirement …
Dozier: Law in Brief session is Saturday at Black Child & Family Institute – Lansing State Journal
She is an active member of the State Bar of Michigan, serving on the Board of Commissioners and is a member of both the Probate and Estate, and Elder Law and Disability Planning sections of the Bar. Thomas is a … Continue reading
A to Z Law’s Attorneys Increase Involvement in Legal Community – PRLog (free press release)
VanConas is the supervising partner of the Conservatorships and Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration Practice Group. She is a Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law, as Certified by the State Bar of California …
