Atlanta Legal News

Celebrity Divorces Show The Power Of The Prenup

By Ed Greenberger, THELAW.TV The celebrity gossip industry is thriving like never before. Camera phones, web sites like TMZ.com and social networking platforms such as Twitter have turned dishing the dope on celebrities into a 24-hour-a-day sport. Those same technological advancements have also turned professional athletes into some of the most famous – and infamous [...]

Posted on 16 May 2012 | 8:35 am

Hospital Overcharges Hit The Uninsured Where It Hurts

By Ed Greenberger, THELAW.TV How much would it cost to have your appendix removed? Appendix removal appears to be a service just like any other. Let’s say you need someone to clean your house. Depending on how big your house is, you can expect to pay a maid between $50 and $100. But if your [...]

Posted on 9 May 2012 | 9:45 am

Mail Service Suspended After Recent Dog Attacks

By Ed Greenberger, THELAW.TV Dogs are often called man’s best friend, but occasionally that friend can turn into your worst enemy. Dog bites occur dozens of times a day in every state in America, and they are becoming more common. According to the American Humane Association (AHA), the statistics are mind-boggling: 4.7 million dog bites [...]

Posted on 2 May 2012 | 9:10 am

Could The Erin Brockovich Chemical Be In Your Water?

By Ed Greenberger, THELAW.TV If you’ve seen the movie Erin Brockovich, you’re likely familiar with hexavalent chromium. Also known as chromium-6, hexavalent chromium is a chemical that comes from chromium, a naturally occurring metal used for things like steel manufacturing and leather tanning. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified chromium-6 as a likely [...]

Posted on 25 April 2012 | 8:39 am

Staying Safe On Amusement Park Rides

By Ed Greenberger, THELAW.TV With warm weather spreading across the country and summer right around the corner, millions of Americans are planning trips to amusement parks. Many will head to large, traditional parks like Disney World. But state fairs, county fairs, and local carnivals will also get their share of business. These attractions all have [...]

Posted on 16 April 2012 | 8:00 am

Could Your Antidepressant Do More Harm Than Good?

By Ed Greenberger, THELAW.TV Depression can strike at any time, and there’s a good chance it could affect you or someone you love. Statistics show that ten percent of U.S. adults will develop depressive symptoms, which can include sleeping disorders, mood swings and suicidal thoughts. Even children are susceptible, with one in 33 suffering clinical [...]

Posted on 11 April 2012 | 9:30 am

Does Your Employer Have the Right To Test You For Drug Use?

By Ed Greenberger, THELAW.TV Many U.S. employers require drug testing as part of their hiring process. Some companies even administer periodic random drug tests to their existing employees, especially as part of their workplace substance abuse programs. Many government agencies also administer drug tests to their employees. Last month, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a [...]

Posted on 4 April 2012 | 9:36 am

Trayvon Martin Case Brings Self-Defense Laws Into Focus

By Ed Greenberger, THELAW.TV When does self-defense cross the legal line? It’s a question that is being asked all over America in the wake of last month’s shooting death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin. Martin, 17, was shot and killed on February 26th,  by George Zimmerman, 28, a self-appointed neighborhood watch captain in the Orlando [...]

Posted on 28 March 2012 | 11:59 am

Unlawful Discrimination Based On Pregnancy Still Exists

By Ed Greenberger, THELAW.TV Most working mothers find it challenging to find a good work/life balance. For working expecting mothers, it can sometimes be difficult even keeping a job even though federal law is on their sides. Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is still common despite the 1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which requires most U.S. [...]

Posted on 21 March 2012 | 10:29 am

What You Need To Know About Vaginal Mesh Devices

Ed Greenberger, THELAW.TV Medical innovation can be a wonderful thing, but occasionally a product or procedure turns out to be more trouble than it’s worth. Vaginal mesh, a semi-permeable reinforcement barrier surgically implanted into a woman to help keep her organs in place, has been around since the 1950′s. However, use of vaginal mesh has [...]

Posted on 14 March 2012 | 10:33 am