Dec 24, 2014
A report by the Boston's Children Hospital released earlier this year found that when a child suffers a concussion, he or she can suffer effects beyond physical ones that may develop later.
Dec 23, 2014
A ruling late last month from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state’s highest court for criminal matters, means that law enforcement in Williamson County will no longer be able to force anyone to take a blood test for driving while intoxicated...
Dec 23, 2014
A new Pennsylvania law that will go into effect at the end of the year will require background checks for parents wishing to volunteer at their child's school, ultimately making the requirements to remain on a school campus even stricter.
Dec 22, 2014
University of Florida freshmen recently completed their first semester of college and students have headed home for the holidays. Some will return home with memories of parties, joining a fraternity or sorority and integrating into college life.
Dec 19, 2014
A bill proposed in the Texas legislature earlier this month would change marijuana laws regarding small amounts of the substance, essentially decriminalizing possession of one ounce or less and making it a civil penalty. House Bill 507, sponsored by Rep.
Dec 18, 2014
A bill introduced in the Texas Legislature would remove an important potential defense in the prosecution of Medicaid fraud. Richard C. McConathy, a Dallas criminal defense lawyer, says passage would hurt more innocent people than it helps.
Dec 18, 2014
A bill that would legalize some uses of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania was approved with overwhelming support in the state's Senate, but now the bill must appear before the House before the session closes.
Dec 17, 2014
The 2014 Atlantic Hurricane season concluded at the end of November without a single tropical storm making landfall in Florida.
Dec 17, 2014
Those who may be affected by the executive orders the President announced last month should start taking action soon, said Houston immigration lawyer Kathryn Karam. To obtain relief, people affect must apply, she said.
Dec 16, 2014
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy voted last month to further delay a decision to move marijuana into another schedule, which would allow it to be considered for medical use. The board tabled it to a meeting in January.