July 27th, 2010
Actor Charlie Sheen and wife Brooke Mueller signed divorce papers late last month. Speculation of an impending divorce surfaced last December when Sheen was arrested for alleged domestic abuse.
Per the 41-page agreement, Sheen and Mueller will share joint custody of their two children. Mueller will receive primary custody, and Sheen will get the kids every other weekend.
Sheen and Mueller signed a 60-page prenuptial agreement that provided Mueller with an annual allowance ($300,000) as well as a stake in Sheen’s lavish Beverly Hills mansion, and described in detail how the couple’s assets would be divided in the event of divorce.
Mueller waived spousal support but she will receive $55,000 a month in child support. She requested that the amount paid for their two children be equal to the amount that Sheen pays for his two children with ex-wife Denise Richards.
They have also agreed to not disclose any negative personal information about one another’s alleged drug or sexual affairs to the media.
The divorce agreement papers were signed just hours after a vehicle belonging to Charlie Sheen was found in a ravine near the actor’s Hollywood Hills home. In the early morning, the actor’s luxury vehicle was found lying about 100 feet over the side of Mulholland Drive.
The car was abandoned when police arrived. Sheen has claimed he was unaware the car was missing. The car accident is almost identical to an incident that occurred in February.
To learn about prenuptial agreements, child custody and other topics related to divorce, contact a qualified divorce lawyer as soon as possible.
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July 26th, 2010
Lindsay Lohan recently received a 90-day jail sentence, after violating the probation she received for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol in 2007.
Lohan was originally arrested in May 2007 for crashing her Mercedes Benz; this was the actress’s first offense. She was arrested again in late July 2007 for driving recklessly while under the influence.
Lohan is currently fulfilling her sentence in the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California, where she is not allowed to access the Internet, she is prohibited from using a cell phone and she is not allowed to smoke.
After her release from jail, she will have to go through an alcohol rehabilitation program for three months, as the judge ordered.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for driving under the influence it is important that you contact a DUI lawyer. A DUI charge can have very serious consequences, even for a first-time offender. An experienced DUI attorney will fight to maintain your freedom and help get you on the road to recovery.
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July 21st, 2010
Avandia, which was put on the market in 1999, is also known as rosiglitazone. Avandia is a drug taken once or twice daily to manage type 2 diabetes. It is prescribed to those who need more than one medicine to help treat their diabetes in different ways.
Most of the committee members voted to leave Avandia on the market but recommended that changes be made in how it is prescribed. Additionally, 12 out of the committee’s 33 members voted to pull Avandia off the market altogether, while only three supported leaving it on the market with its current labeling. Seven voted to add stiffer warnings to the current label, and 10 wanted both stiffer language and restrictions on its use.
A 2007 study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, linked the drug to a 43 percent higher chance of heart attack as well as in increased risk of stroke and, in some cases, death. After that, federal regulators mandated that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) add more warnings to the drug’s labeling.
GSK is facing more than 13,000 legal challenges, and has already awarded $60 million to settle some of them. A Philadelphia court will hear the first American cases in October.
If you or a loved one has suffered adverse side effects as a result of taking Avandia and other defective drugs, click here to locate a personal injury lawyer in your area. If a loved one has died as a result of taking a defective drug, a wrongful death lawyer can guide you through the process of filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
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June 23rd, 2010
In recent news, childhood actor Gary Coleman has passed away after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a fall at his Utah home. Coleman suffered a closed head injury. Soon after the being admitted to the hospital he slipped into a coma and was put on life support. His ex-wife, Shannon Price, believed the brain damage was too severe and made the decision to discontinue life support. He was 42 years old.
If you have a loved one who has suffered a traumatic brain injury, educate yourself on the various types of head injuries (open and closed head injury). Visit YourLegalGuide.com to discover the diverse nature of TBI symptoms and treatments. You can also find a personal injury lawyer in cases of accidents.
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June 22nd, 2010
Chris Klein, of American Pie fame, was arrested early Wednesday morning on suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence). Police say Klein was pulled over on a freeway in Los Angeles at 3:13 AM and was arrested after failing a field sobriety test.
During the DUI Stop, Klein, 31, reportedly had a blood alcohol content (BAC) over .20, far exceeding the legal limit in California of .08. He was booked for driving under the influence of alcohol and released without bail.
This is the second arrest for the actor, who in early 2005 was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI with a blood alcohol level of .20. There are no comments from his lawyer.
YourLegalGuide.com provides the latest facts on DUI (driving under the influence) and DWI (driving while intoxicated). Ensure that you are acquainted with the most recent laws, DUI penalties and your legal rights. Contact a DUI Lawyer to make sure that your rights are protected.
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June 15th, 2010
The Swiss Parliament today approved a historic tax deal with the United States. The tax treaty would force Swiss bank UBS AG to turn over to U.S. authorities thousands of files on Americans suspected of hiding assets overseas. The deal comes after a heated three-year dispute between the U.S and USB AG; it is expected to go into effect in a matter of months. USB AG is accused of helping Americans stow millions of dollars in offshore accounts.Those interested in understanding the legal implications of the tax treaty should contact an experienced attorney.
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June 2nd, 2010
In the wake of BP’s massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Justice Department has announced criminal and civil penalties may await the oil behemoth. The announcement was made on Tuesday in New Orleans by Attorney General Eric Holder. The Department of Justice had been in meetings with U.S. attorneys and state attorneys general to discuss how to proceed, according to Holder. Together, they are assessing laws such as the Clean Water Act and other criminal statutes, as well as any civil remedies that may be available to those affected by the devastation of the spill. Your Legal Guide will follow the events as they unfold.
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May 17th, 2010
On April 20, 2010, a BP oil rig named Deepwater Horizon burst into flames 50 miles off the coast of Louisiana. It sank two days later, leaving 11 workers missing and presumed dead as well as three critically wounded. During the following weeks, the underwater well continued to pump an estimated 210,000 gallons of crude oil directly into the Gulf of Mexico every day, for a total of more than 5.5 million gallons.
On May 16, BP succeeded in inserting a pipe into the leaking well to siphon off some of the spewing oil and pump it to a ship on the surface. However, it is not clear how much of the oil is being captured or how much continues to spill into the sea. Moreover, researchers have now discovered huge plumes of oil deep underwater, suggesting that the spillage rate may have been higher than 210,000 gallons a day and that the spill may be more environmentally harmful than originally thought.
President Barack Obama has declared the spill a “potentially unprecedented environmental disaster.” The impact is expected to be felt especially hard by the region’s $2.4 billion fishing industry. Already, large areas of ocean have been closed to fishing. Tourism could also be affected, presenting a potential economic blow to the resorts and vacation spots that dot the coasts of Texas, Louisiana and Florida.
The region’s personal injury attorneys are concerned about the environmental an economic impact of this potentially devastating environmental disaster. If you would like to learn more about your rights as an oil spill victim, contact one of the area’s attorneys, such as a BP oil spill Pensacola lawyer, to discuss your situation. A skilled attorney can help you determine whether legal action is appropriate for you.
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March 18th, 2010
Viles and Beckman, a noted law firm, has sponsored educational content about Avandia and its potential harmful side effects. The information helps consumers to learn about potential Avandia FDA recalls, Avandia side effects and Avandia heart attacks. The content appears on Your Legal Guide and other sister websites of this publication.
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January 27th, 2010
All About Malignant Mesothelioma (AAMM), a comprehensive resource about mesothelioma symptoms, such as pleural effusion, and mesothelioma prognosis, was recently updated with information related to Merlin Olsen’s mesothelioma story. Merlin Olsen, a legendary football player who was elected to both the college and NFL Halls of Fame, was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma and has sued a number of parties whom he feels are responsible for his unknowing exposure to asbestos. AAMM is a sister website to Your Legal Guide, which offers information for consumers about a range of legal topics, including how to find a lawyer.
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Actor Charlie Sheen and wife Brooke Mueller signed divorce papers late last month. Speculation of an impending divorce surfaced last December when Sheen was arrested for alleged domestic abuse.
