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New Parents at Risk for Postpartum Depression
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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Both moms and dads are at an increased risk for depression during the first year of their infant's life, finds a new study of parents in the U.K.

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High Cholesterol Linked to Cookware Chemicals
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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Exposure to chemicals used in the manufacture of nonstick cookware and waterproof and stain-resistant products could be raising cholesterol levels in children, a new study suggests.

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H1N1 Swine Flu No Worse Than Seasonal Flu
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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Study: In adults and children over age 6 months, the H1N1 swine flu was no more severe -- and posed no greater risk of serious disease -- than seasonal flu.

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Low-Carb Labels May Confuse More Than Educate
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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People often misinterpret product claims of low-carbohydrate content on the front of packages, believing the foods are healthy and will help them manage their weight, a study shows.

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Sleep Linked to Childhood Obesity
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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Infants and young children who don?t get enough sleep at night may face a significantly increased risk of becoming obese before adulthood, a new study says.

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BPA From Dental Sealants, Fillings: Is It Safe?
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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BPA leaches from dental sealants and "white" non-amalgam fillings -- but dentists can take simple steps that greatly decrease risk from the controversial plastics ingredient.

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Heart Disease Risk Varies by Education Level
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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Risk for stroke and heart disease falls as education levels rise in high-income countries, but not in nations where earnings are considerably lower, a new study shows.

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The Downside of Weight Loss
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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A new study shows blood levels of substances known as persistent organic pollutants were higher in people who had lost weight compared with those who maintained or gained weight.

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Money Can Only Buy So Much Happiness
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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Money may shape your outlook on life, but it can only buy so much when it comes to your daily happiness, a study suggests.

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Memory Loss May Be More Common in Men
Tuesday, 07 September 2010
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Men may experience mild loss of memory and thinking skills more often than women, new research suggests.

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Meet Your Legal Team

PanTravelers is proud to welcome the Law Firm of Reben, Benjamin, and March to the Association team. Lead Attorney Howard Reben brings over 38 years of Employment Law experience to serve the interests of our members. Howard and his colleagues are busy researching and writing informative articles for this website, pursuing association initiatives, and stand ready to represent travelers faced with legal issues related to the traveling healthcare profession.

 

General Counsel to the Professional Association of Nurse Travelers 

by Adrienne Hansen, Attorney at Law,  Reben, Benjamin & March 

 

The Law Firm of Reben, Benjamin & March is honored that, after a nationwide search, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to offer Howard the position of General Counsel to the Professional Association of Nurse Travelers.  The firm’s practice is grounded on the principle that there is no greater compliment than to be entrusted with the responsibility of representing workers.  We are all excited about this new challenge and will strive to provide the highest quality of legal services to the Association’s members. 

Howard Reben has been a lawyer specializing in civil rights, employment, labor, and personal injury law for 38 years.  During that time, he has developed a reputation for being a passionate and effective advocate for employee rights.  Howard has litigated employment cases in federal and state courts both in Maine and other jurisdictions, vindicating clients who have been devastated by employment discrimination, retaliation, wrongful denial of benefits, work related injuries, and non-work related claims. Howard is known for his ability to quickly analyze employment contract issues for medical professionals.  He frequently testifies before the Maine Legislature and also advocates for workers in the United States Congress.    

Howard received his law degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1969 where he was selected to be a member of the Law Review.  He currently serves as the Vice-President of the Maine Employment Lawyers Association, and has been a speaker for the National Employment Lawyers Association – the foremost organization dedicated exclusively to the advancement of employee rights.  He is often asked to serve as an arbitrator or mediator.  Howard has also taught law at the University of Maine School of Law, and has taught continuing legal education forums on employment law, workers’ compensation, and negotiation.  He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America each year from 1990 through 2006. 

Reben, Benjamin & March is proud to serve as General Counsel to Local 340 of the International Brotherhood of the Teamsters, Local 114 of the International Association of Theatrical Stagehand Employees, Biddeford Fire Department Union, Portland Symphony Orchestra Union, and the Security Guards Union at Bath Iron Works. We are also regularly retained by other unions such as the Maine Education Association and other unions to handle complex litigation. Our total client base exceeds thirty thousand workers.  All together, the five attorneys at Reben, Benjamin & March bring over 100 years of employment and labor law experience to the service of its clients.

Our national network of attorneys means that we are ready to be Association members’ first stop for all legal services.  We look forward to working with you in your mission to  provide support for travelers everywhere.

On a personal note, Howard is a tennis pro, amateur photographer, and avid table tennis player.  He and his wife Susan live in Raymond, Maine, where they enjoy entertaining guests with Susan’s gourmet cooking and taking advantage of Maine’s outdoor opportunities. 

Association Legal Team - Howard Reben and Associates