Elder Law

O.C. United Way names Carla Vargas senior VP, community impact. – Orange County Register

Orange County United Way names Carla Vargas to the newly created position of senior vice president … Cummins & White, a full-service business and insurance law practice, announced that partner Michael Houston, head of the political law …

Losses mount from scams targeting older Americans – Philadelphia Daily News

The Office of Older Americans is headed by Hubert H. Humphrey III, a former attorney general of Minnesota who says awareness of elder abuse is growing among law enforcement agencies and among citizens he’s been meeting with in recent months.

Driver course keeps senior citizens informed of updated laws – KPLC TV

When senior citizens should stop driving is something many families struggle with, but a local course is here to make that decision a little easier. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is teamed up with AARP to offer defensive driver courses … Continue reading

Senior crime victims targeted in Broward and Palm Beach counties – Sun Sentinel

She believes the number of senior crime victims is underreported because the elderly hesitate to contact law enforcement. They fear losing their independence if a loved one thinks they might no longer be able to make their own decisions.

Illinois Legislature Works To Improve Tax Notification for Seniors – YAHOO!

Proposed legislation is designed to help senior citizens learn of tax exemptions and tax deadlines to prevent tax delinquency and the loss of their homes. The measure, drafted by students at The John Marshall Law School, is now before the … Continue reading

SENIOR SCENE: March 2 – Abington Mariner

South Coastal Counties Legal Services Inc. Senior Law Project – Intake sites and dates are Wednesday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at Plymouth COA at the Cordage Park. Wednesday, March 21 at Middleborough COA on Plymouth Street. Call 800-244-8393 or … Continue reading

Soaring cost estimate for Obama’s health care law prompts questions by GOP congressman – Syracuse Post-Standard

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cost estimates for a key portion of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul law have ballooned by $111 billion from last year’s budget, and a senior Republican lawmaker on Friday demanded an explanation. House Ways …

Teen prankster with airhorn gets beating by senior golfers – 10Connects.com

Ronald E. Richardson and Donald E. Nieto were arrested after a video of them striking the 15-year-old was shown to law enforcement by the father of the teen, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports. The altercation happened … Continue reading

Hornbeck Offshore to Issue $375,000,000 of 5.875% Senior Notes Due 2020 – Yahoo Finance

The Senior Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption … Continue reading

Recent suits against Chicago law schools do not deter Northwestern students – Daily Northwestern

“It would be very disappointing to make an investment in law school and not get the result you were expecting,” the SESP senior said. “I think that they have an obligation at least to disclose how they come up with … Continue reading