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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Catholic bishop had no "duty" to report child abuse: lawyer - Reuters

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By Carey Gillam

KANSAS CITY | Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:20pm EDT

KANSAS CITY (Reuters) - A Catholic Bishop in Kansas City did not have a legal obligation to report suspected child sexual abuse by a local priest even if he knew about it, a lawyer for the bishop said on Tuesday.

In a preview to the upcoming trial of Bishop Robert Finn of the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, a lawyer for Finn asked Jackson County Circuit Judge John Torrence to dismiss the charge against him because he said there was another Diocese official who should have reported the priest to police.

"Bishop Finn had no statutory duty to report. We believe that this is clear," said attorney J.R. Hobbs in arguing for Judge Torrence to dismiss the case against Finn.

Judge Torrence said he would take the matter under advisement and likely rule on the matter next week.

Bishop Finn is the highest-ranking Catholic leader to face criminal charges in the United States related to alleged abuse by a priest.

His case marks what some observers see as a key turning point in assigning accountability to an organization that has a long history of protecting priests who abuse children.

The priest in this case, Father Shawn Ratigan, has been charged with 13 counts of child pornography, some of which he kept on a church computer, and is jailed awaiting trial.

Bishop Finn and others in the Diocese became aware of the pictures in December 2010 but Finn never made an official report to authorities even though he did send Ratigan for psychological evaluation and ordered him to stay away from children.

Another Diocese official finally reported the situation to police in May 2011.

During his hearing, the bishop sat stoically in the courtroom, clad in his cleric's collar with a large gold cross dangling from a gold chain around his neck.

He joked afterward with his attorney, smiling and laughing before exiting through a back door to the courtroom.

LEGAL DUTY TO REPORT?

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker argued against dismissal, saying Bishop Finn not only had a legal duty to report the suspected child abuse, but as the head of the Diocese, he was the key person who should have reported it.

A Diocese "response team" set up to deal with suspected child abuse by priests was never even activated, she said.

The "pornographic pictures of young girls" Finn became aware of more than fit the definition of what the Bishop knew authorities should be alerted to, Baker said. "There were policies in place. But they didn't use them," Baker said.

Finn, who leads about 134,000 Catholics of the Kansas City-area Diocese, was charged in October with one misdemeanor count of failing to report suspected abuse of a child.

The charges are based on "mandated reporter" laws, which require school officials, clergy and virtually anyone with access to and control over a child to immediately alert child protective services and law enforcement if they have any reason to suspect abuse or child endangerment.

Finn's lawyer argued another Diocese official was designated as the mandated reporter, which meant Finn did not have to make a report himself. That individual, Monsignor Robert Murphy, was the one who ultimately did report Ratigan to police.

Both Finn and the Diocese were indicted by a grand jury in Jackson County in October. It heard evidence that the Bishop had received warnings for months that the 46-year-old priest posed a threat. Both have pleaded not guilty to those charges.

Finn faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison and a $1,000 fine on the misdemeanor charge.

(Editing by Tim Gaynor and Todd Eastham)


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Monday, March 26, 2012

Latin America's Top Health Care Haven - U.S. News & World Report (blog)

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Health care, both the quality and the cost, is a prime concern for anyone approaching retirement. Some retirees are moving abroad in order to get access to top-notch health care at affordable prices.

Here’s the good news: You have an excellent option for arranging access to world class medical care that is as good or better than services you could get from the best facilities in the U.S. And most health care facilities overseas charge just a fraction of the cost of similar care in the U.S.

Doctors in the U.S. struggle with high overheads and insurance costs, while trying to keep the drug companies happy and fend off personal injury lawyers. The patient often takes a back seat to all these conflicting agendas. The improvement in the quality of care can be dramatic when only the doctor and the patient are involved in the doctor-patient relationship.

Cuenca, Ecuador, for example, is one of the world’s top places to consider retiring overseas for many reasons, most notably this city’s excellent health care system. The cost of care in this city is so low that it’s a place where you could go without health insurance, if you chose, and pay for care as you need it. I know several retired Americans in Cuenca who have taken this approach and been very happy with their decision.

Cuenca is becoming a popular city for medical tourism, and has begun offering city-sponsored programs. Cuenca’s five top hospitals have joined together to offer a package deal. The medical tourist (or retiree) is provided with an ID card that entitles you to a package of exams at standard prices at the facility of your choice. You sign up for the bundle of medical services that best suits your needs. Prices range from $66 to $401 for the entire suite. Here are some examples:

Mammogram: $40Chest X-ray: $25PSA test: $15Cholesterol workup (Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides): $8EKG: $25EEG: $60

One important advantage of medical care in Ecuador is that the results and records belong to the patient. The doctor delivers them to you, along with any recommendation, and you can do as you please, easily going somewhere else for follow-up or treatment if you like. Your medical tourist card also entitles you to hotel and travel discounts throughout the city, including things like hot springs and massages. You can see the city, while getting a great check-up at a low price.

Even if you’re not part of this program, your costs for health care services can be very low. A hospital stay in a semi-private room at Santa Ana Hospital is just $30. A private room with an extra bed for family members is $50, while a private suite is $75, including meals, but not doctor fees or medications.

A friend recently had a minor surgery performed at this facility. The total cost was $90, including the outpatient surgery, office visit, local anesthesia, and supplies. In addition, he paid $20 for associated lab work, bringing the total to $110. My friend had the exact same procedure performed in Arizona in 2011. The total cost there was $5,190. After insurance, his portion of the bill came to $347. It cost 300 percent more to have the same procedure performed with insurance in the U.S. than it cost to undergo the procedure without insurance in Ecuador.

Going without health insurance can be frightening and certainly isn’t for everyone. If you would prefer to carry insurance, coverage can be extremely inexpensive in Cuenca. For example, premiums cost less than $60 per month for complete coverage for a 60-year-old male.

Retirees considering a move overseas should also make sure each place provides nursing home care in case it is eventually needed. Many countries simply don’t provide assisted living facilities to a standard the typical North American retiree is probably looking for. Cuenca is an exception. In this city you will find good nursing home care at an affordable price. The total cost for a clean, professionally staffed facility where the residents are well cared for can be $450 per month, including 24-hour doctor and nurse attendance, food, laundry, personal care, and occupational or rehabilitative therapy.

Kathleen Peddicord is the founder of the Live and Invest Overseas publishing group. With more than 25 years experience covering this beat, Kathleen reports daily on current opportunities for living, retiring, and investing overseas in her free e-letter. Her book, How To Retire Overseas—Everything You Need To Know To Live Well Abroad For Less, was recently released by Penguin Books.


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Personal Injury Lawyers & Attorneys in the US Industry Market Research Report ... - PR Web (press release)

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2012

Revenue for the Personal Injury Lawyers and Attorneys industry is expected to grow 1.9% annually to $26.7 billion in the five years to 2012. Over this period, the industry has benefitted from an increase in the average age of the US population, which has caused the number of physician visits to rise. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Kevin Culbert, “The aging of the US population contributes to the industry's growth because older individuals are more likely to have slip-and-fall accidents, which can yield personal injury cases.” Furthermore, the subsequent growth in the number of physician's visit results in a greater number of malpractice suits. This factor is expected to contribute to revenue growth in 2012.

Unlike many industries that declined during the recession, the Personal Injury Lawyers and Attorneys industry has a countercyclical nature to it. During the five years to 2012, the number of auto accidents has declined in the United States is expected to fall 1.4% annually to 5.6 million. Similarly, the number of workplace deaths has declined at an annualized rate of 3.2% to 4,801. “In spite of this,” says Culbert, “the recession has made cash-strapped individuals more likely to pursue a personal injury case in the event of an injury.” As such, the decline in potential clients did not create industry poor performance during the recession.

In the five years to 2017, industry revenue is forecast to grow 2.0% annually to $29.5 billion. During that time, industry operators will benefit from an increase of revenue streams generated by structured settlements, which have become more popular during the past five years. Structured settlements are an arrangement in which damages are paid out over a period of time rather than all at once. During the recession, structured settlements became increasingly popular because many defendants were unable to pay damages in one lump sum. As such, industry operators will generate a great proportion of revenue from past settlements in the years going forward. While structured settlements will help boost industry profit margins over the next five years, industry profit growth will be restrained by increasing price competition. An influx of law students, who pursued degrees rather than enter the job market, will lead to higher competition and a boost in the number of small firms. The industry will remain highly fragmented, with the average firm having only three employees. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Personal Injury Lawyers & Attorneys in the US report in the US industry page.

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Monday, March 19, 2012

Report: Lawyer of convicted Nazi death camp guard says client hoped to be ... - Washington Post

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Report: Lawyer of convicted Nazi death camp guard says client hoped to be buried in US

(dapd/ Sebastian Widmann,Pool,File/Associated Press) - FILE - In this March 17, 2011 file picture John Demjanjuk, waits in a Munich court room. German police say John Demjanjuk, who was charged with 28,060 counts of accessory to murder and convicted last year of serving as a Nazi death camp guard, has died. Rosenheim police official Kilian Steger told The Associated Press the 91-year-old died Saturday March 17, 2012 at the home for elderly people in southern Germany where he stayed since the end of his trial in Munich last year. Demjanjuk, a retired Ohio autoworker, was deported to Germany in 2009 to face trial after being stripped of his U.S. citizenship.

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BERLIN — A newspaper reports that a lawyer for convicted Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk wants Germany’s federal government to help arrange a transfer of his late client’s remains to the United States.

The 91-year-old Demjanjuk, an Ukrainian-born retired Ohio autoworker, died Saturday in southern Germany near Munich, where he had been convicted last year on 28,060 counts of being an accessory to murder.

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Sunday, March 18, 2012

Personal injury lawyers and the US market research report on the State of the industry in the Bützow ...-PR Web (press release)

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) 13. March 2012

Revenue from personal injury lawyers and Bützow – in industry is expected to grow to 1.9% of the annual 26.7 billion dollars over a five-year 2012. During this time, the industry has benefitted the population of the United States, which has led to increased doctor visits increase in age. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Kevin Culbert "in the US population ageing has an impact on the industry's growth in the absence of older workers are likely to have the packing slip, and invoice for the accidents, personal injury cases, which are capable of." In addition, a doctor's visit, the number of subsequent growth results in a greater number of misleading costumes. This factor is intended to contribute to the growth of revenue in 2012.

Unlike in many industry sectors, which fell during the downturn, the personal injury lawyers and Bützow – in the industry is the nature of stockmarket fluctuations. The five-year 2012 auto accident rate has declined in the United States is expected to fall to 1.4% each year to 5.6 million. Similarly, at the place of work-related deaths fell 3.2% annualized at 4,801. "In spite of this," says the recession has made money, "Culbert strapped individuals are more likely to engage in personal injury cases, the injury occurs." The reduction of potential customers is not, in itself, create the industry's poor performance during the recession.

2017 five-year industry revenue is projected to increase by 2.0% on an annual basis, 29.5 billion dollars. During this period, the industry will benefit from structured settlements, which has become popular over the past five years by the sources of growth. Structured settlements, where the damage is paid all at the same time, instead of the. Structured settlements during the recession became popular, since many of the defendants were unable to pay the lump sum payment. As such, the industry players to create a large part of the revenue of the previous settlements appear in the years to come. Even though structured settlements helps to boost industry profit margins over the next five years, the industry profit growth to the by adding to the price of the competition. Law students, which leads to a degree of competition in the labour market, and to promote, on the other hand, in the small number of companies. The industry still highly fragmented to take only three workers on average with the enterprise. For more information, visit the following IBISWorld's personal injury lawyers and Bützow – in the United States in the industry on the page, in the US report.

Follow the IBISWorld on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/IBISWorld
Friend of the IBISWorld Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/IBISWorld/121347533189

IBISWorld industry report, key topics

This industry is composed of (that is, lawyers or lawyer) the right that, in practice, primarily in the area of personal injury law.

Industry performance
A Summary Of The
The exterior of the main
The current performance
Industry Outlook
Industry life cycle
Products and markets
The Supply Chain
Products and services
Major markets
Globalization and trade
Offices
The Competitive Situation In The
Market sharing content
The most important success factors
The cost structure of the reference values in the
Barriers to entry
For large enterprises
The conditions for the operation of the
Capital intensity
The main statistics
Industry Data
To change the annual amount of the
Key Figures

About IBISWorld Inc.
Identified in the nation's trusted source of independent of the industry and market research, IBISWorld provides a comprehensive database of unique information, and each of the United States of America industry analysis. Extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope of the company's key competences necessary to make better information with customers. Head Office in Los Angeles, IBISWorld will serve the business, professional service and State organisations, through more than 10 locations in the world. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.



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Friday, March 16, 2012

Personal injury lawyers and the US market research report on the State of the industry in the Bützow ...-PR Web (press release)

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) 13. March 2012

Revenue from personal injury lawyers and Bützow – in industry is expected to grow to 1.9% of the annual 26.7 billion dollars over a five-year 2012. During this time, the industry has benefitted the population of the United States, which has led to increased doctor visits increase in age. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Kevin Culbert "in the US population ageing has an impact on the industry's growth in the absence of older workers are likely to have the packing slip, and invoice for the accidents, personal injury cases, which are capable of." In addition, a doctor's visit, the number of subsequent growth results in a greater number of misleading costumes. This factor is intended to contribute to the growth of revenue in 2012.

Unlike in many industry sectors, which fell during the downturn, the personal injury lawyers and Bützow – in the industry is the nature of stockmarket fluctuations. The five-year 2012 auto accident rate has declined in the United States is expected to fall to 1.4% each year to 5.6 million. Similarly, at the place of work-related deaths fell 3.2% annualized at 4,801. "In spite of this," says the recession has made money, "Culbert strapped individuals are more likely to engage in personal injury cases, the injury occurs." The reduction of potential customers is not, in itself, create the industry's poor performance during the recession.

2017 five-year industry revenue is projected to increase by 2.0% on an annual basis, 29.5 billion dollars. During this period, the industry will benefit from structured settlements, which has become popular over the past five years by the sources of growth. Structured settlements, where the damage is paid all at the same time, instead of the. Structured settlements during the recession became popular, since many of the defendants were unable to pay the lump sum payment. As such, the industry players to create a large part of the revenue of the previous settlements appear in the years to come. Even though structured settlements helps to boost industry profit margins over the next five years, the industry profit growth to the by adding to the price of the competition. Law students, which leads to a degree of competition in the labour market, and to promote, on the other hand, in the small number of companies. The industry still highly fragmented to take only three workers on average with the enterprise. For more information, visit the following IBISWorld's personal injury lawyers and Bützow – in the United States in the industry on the page, in the US report.

Follow the IBISWorld on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/IBISWorld
Friend of the IBISWorld Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/IBISWorld/121347533189

IBISWorld industry report, key topics

This industry is composed of (that is, lawyers or lawyer) the right that, in practice, primarily in the area of personal injury law.

Industry performance
A Summary Of The
The exterior of the main
The current performance
Industry Outlook
Industry life cycle
Products and markets
The Supply Chain
Products and services
Major markets
Globalization and trade
Offices
The Competitive Situation In The
Market sharing content
The most important success factors
The cost structure of the reference values in the
Barriers to entry
For large enterprises
The conditions for the operation of the
Capital intensity
The main statistics
Industry Data
To change the annual amount of the
Key Figures

About IBISWorld Inc.
Identified in the nation's trusted source of independent of the industry and market research, IBISWorld provides a comprehensive database of unique information, and each of the United States of America industry analysis. Extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope of the company's key competences necessary to make better information with customers. Head Office in Los Angeles, IBISWorld will serve the business, professional service and State organisations, through more than 10 locations in the world. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.



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