Elder Law

NJ Law Center To Host Senior Citizens’ Law Day Conference – NJ TODAY

The program is sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Elder and Disability Law Section. A complimentary continental breakfast will be offered. Admission is free but registration is required.

NT elders fight Stronger Futures law plans – SBS

The laws continue the former Howard government’s Northern Territory … in our Yolnu languages through all levels of schooling,” Dr Gondarra said. Indigenous elder Djungadjunga Yunupingu said in the letter the intervention has taken Aboriginal communities …

White Plains Attorney Anthony J. Enea Addresses Asset Protection Strategies at Scarsdale Women’s Club Event – Patch

SCARSDALE, N.Y. (May 3, 2012) – White Plains attorney Anthony J. Enea, Chair-Elect of the New York State Bar Association’s Elder Law Section, was the featured speaker at a May 2 Scarsdale Women’s Club (SCW)-sponsored financial seminar. Open to the …

House to weigh expansion of elder abuse law – Kait 8

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Legislation adding financial exploitation to crimes covered by Missouri’s elder abuse law is ready for debate in the House. The bill would make it a crime for certain people in authority to take advantage of … Continue reading

Senior Briefs: Attend workshops on scams, religion, computers, elder law – Chicago Sun-Times

Seniors focused in Christ: Bishop Charles Phillips hosts an information day for seniors from noon to 2:30 p.m. May 9 at New Covenant Full Gospel Church, 1029 Kane St. The theme, “Cleansing the Temple,” includes presentations, including law, health …

Proposed expansion of Missouri’s elder abuse law ready for debate in state House – KYTV

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Legislation adding financial exploitation to crimes covered by Missouri’s elder abuse law is ready for debate in the House. The bill would make it a crime for certain people in authority to take advantage of … Continue reading

Mo. House to weigh expansion of elder abuse law – News-Democrat

Legislation adding financial exploitation to crimes covered by Missouri’s elder abuse law is ready for debate in the House. The bill would make it a crime for certain people in authority to take advantage of an elderly person’s state of … Continue reading

Authorities lack knowledge to prevent elder abuse: Commons committee – The Vancouver Sun

In Canada, the statistics on elder abuse are inconclusive. Elder abuse, the committee wrote, is under-reported to law enforcement agencies as well as service providers. As well, data on victimization and crime reporting do not provide specific …

Focus groups found proposed elder abuse commercial too creepy for TV – Globe and Mail

“In borrowing of the symbols of law and order, the ad led participants down the wrong … would amend the Criminal Code to impose tougher sentences on those convicted of elder abuse. The stiffer sentencing provisions were among the Conservatives … Continue reading

Focus groups found proposed elder abuse commercial too creepy for TV – globalnews.ca

“In borrowing of the symbols of law and order, the ad led participants down the wrong … would amend the Criminal Code to impose tougher sentences on those convicted of elder abuse. The stiffer sentencing provisions were among the Conservatives’ … Continue reading