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Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog

Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog covers topics such as technology and the law, computer forensics and cyber crime defense. By Miami, Florida criminal defense attorney, David S. Seltzer.

http://www.cybercrimelawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress Child Porn Evidence on iPod – U.S. v. Needham

Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress Child Porn Evidence on iPod – U.S. v. Needham

In Dougherty v. City of Covina, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a suburban Los Angeles man that an accusation of molestation alone was not sufficient evidence to legalize a search of his home for child pornography. The…
Jun 17
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Facts Increasing Mandatory Minimum Must Be Decided by Juries – Alleyne v. United State

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Facts Increasing Mandatory Minimum Must Be Decided by Juries – Alleyne v. United State

In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that juries, not judges, must decide any facts that would increase the defendant’s maximum sentence. That’s because every defendant has the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial. But two…
Jun 11
Court Reverses Dismissal of Case Based on Lack of Real Victim in Online Sex Sting – Georgia v. Grube

Court Reverses Dismissal of Case Based on Lack of Real Victim in Online Sex Sting – Georgia v. Grube

I write here fairly often about undercover online operations in which police officers pretend to be underage girls in order to lure adults who want to have sex with children. The courts have consistently ruled that this is not illegal…

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Florida Tax Attorney Blog

Covers Florida tax law for businesses, tax-exempt organizations and investors. By DeSellier Law, LLC.

http://www.floridataxattorney-blog.com/

Jun 12
Japan and U.S. Enter Into Intergovernmental Tax Agreement - June 2013

Japan and U.S. Enter Into Intergovernmental Tax Agreement - June 2013

New tax news coming out of Tokyo today - on June 11, 2013, the Treasury Department announced an intergovernmental agreement between the United States and Japan intended to facilitate information reporting by financial institutions under the…
Jun 10
Legal Analyst Brianne DeSellier on Good Morning America

Legal Analyst Brianne DeSellier on Good Morning America
Jun 9
TV Legal Analyst Brianne DeSellier Weighs In on Good Morning America!

TV Legal Analyst Brianne DeSellier Weighs In on Good Morning America!

A well-respected oncologist at MD Anderson is facing a felony charge after she allegedly poisoned the coffee of a fellow MD Anderson physician whom she was dating. According to court documents, Dr. Ana Gonzalez-Angulo (the defendant) and Dr.…

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Suits by Suits

Covers disputes between companies and executives. Published by Zuckerman Spaeder LLP.

http://www.suitsbysuits.com/

Jun 18
Simon Say-On-Pay Lawsuit Will Continue

Simon Say-On-Pay Lawsuit Will Continue

My kids love the game. We all know the rules: you only act if the caller says the words “Simon Says.” If those words don’t precede the command, then don’t move – or else. The current lawsuit by…
Jun 14
The Inbox, Almost-Derecho Edition

The Inbox, Almost-Derecho Edition

Another fun week here at our headquarters in Washington, D. C., where a predicted large storm turned out to be mainly a bust, leaving forecasters to debate why. Here, though, are a few items that without debate are of interest: Johnson…
Jun 12
Not-So-Special Delivery: First Circuit Rejects DHL Executive’s Bonus Verdict

Not-So-Special Delivery: First Circuit Rejects DHL Executive’s Bonus Verdict

When a business adopts a company-wide bonus plan and gives itself discretion to administer it, can an executive bring a breach of contract claim challenging the exercise of that discretion? According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…

Rank this Week: 904

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyers…

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog

Covers Florida criminal offenses, including armed robbery, attempted murder, and drug crimes. By Silber Criminal Law Firm.

http://www.miami-criminal-defense-lawyers.com/

Jun 17
Ruben Yepes Quiroz of Miami, Florida Arrested for Impersonating an Officer

Ruben Yepes Quiroz of Miami, Florida Arrested for Impersonating an Officer

Ruben Yepes Quiroz of Miami, Florida of Miami, Florida was arrested Saturday for allegedly using fake police lights to pull a vehicle over, news sources report. Quiroz, 31, was booked into the Miami-Dade County Jail on charges of prohibited…
Jun 12
Marco Cruz and Ramses Llufrio of Miami, Florida Arrested for Grand Theft

Marco Cruz and Ramses Llufrio of Miami, Florida Arrested for Grand Theft

Marco Cruz, a Miami International Airport cargo handler, and Ramses Llufrio, a Miami pawnshop owner, were arrested this past week on charges of stealing gold bars, news sources report. Cruz, 47, and Llufrio, 38, were booked into police…
Jun 11
Javiel Vergel and Eriel Menendez Casanas of Hialeah, Florida Arrested for Lobster Poaching

Javiel Vergel and Eriel Menendez Casanas of Hialeah, Florida Arrested for Lobster Poaching

Javiel Vergel and Eriel Menendez Casanas of Hialeah, Florida were arrested Friday after they were accused of taking over 400 out-of-season lobsters from Miami waters, news sources report. Vergel, 37, and Casanas, 39, were booked into the…

Rank this Week: 900

Florida Banking Law Blog

Covers legal developments impacting banking, finance and loan enforcement in Florida. By Rogers Towers, PA.

http://www.floridabankinglawblog.com/

Jun 18
Commencing Proceedings Supplementary to Recover Fraudulent Transfer

Commencing Proceedings Supplementary to Recover Fraudulent Transfer

Authored by Jacob Payne of Rogers TowersProceedings supplementary are intended to be a speedy and relatively inexpensive means by which a judgment creditor can recover fraudulent transfers from third parties. Unlike conventional suits,…
Jun 14
HB 87 – Florida’s Foreclosure Bill Becomes Law

HB 87 – Florida’s Foreclosure Bill Becomes Law

Authored by Douglas L. Waldorf, Jr. of Rogers TowersIn two prior posts, we analyzed the main components of HB 87, the bill introduced in the Florida legislature which proposed significant changes to certain aspects of Florida’s mortgage…
Jun 13
Garnishing Professional Fees After Close of Bankruptcy Proceeding

Garnishing Professional Fees After Close of Bankruptcy Proceeding

Authored by J. Ellsworth Summers, Jr. and Scott St. Amand of Rogers TowersIt is not an uncommon practice for commercial lenders or real estate owners to employ a broker to assist with the sale of property for a commission. Recently, a…

Rank this Week: 997

Jacksonville Criminal Defense…

Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers Jacksonville criminal law and criminal defense issues. By The Mussallem Law Firm, P.A.

http://www.jacksonvillecriminaldefenseattorney-blog.com/

Jun 17
Dismissed Clay County teacher reaches deal to avoid prosecution on child abuse charge

Dismissed Clay County teacher reaches deal to avoid prosecution on child abuse charge

A Clay County middle school teacher accused of putting a student in a choke hold has accepted a plea deal on a Clay County child abuse charge that would end the case, provided he meets certain conditions. Michael Ford was charged in April…
Jun 14
State takes Jacksonville lawyer's computer for a second time in alleged theft ring

State takes Jacksonville lawyer's computer for a second time in alleged theft ring

Three months after they first seized the computer server of a Jacksonville attorney the state has tabbed as a mastermind of an internet gambling theft and money-laundering ring, agents have taken his computers for a second time. But a judge…
Jun 12
Juveniles arrested in St. Johns County crime spree

Juveniles arrested in St. Johns County crime spree

Two teens were arrested last week on a slew of theft and more serious charges after a failed attempt to flee from St. Johns County police. A 15-year-old and a 13-year-old were initially sniffed out by a man who saw the two teens inside his…

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Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and mortgage mediation. By Bruce Jacobs & Associates, P.L.

http://www.miamiforeclosurelawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
Distressed Homeowners Denied Loan Modifications By Dishonest Banker

Distressed Homeowners Denied Loan Modifications By Dishonest Banker

Bank of America employees knew they had reams of loan modification documents already in the system in a vast number of cases. But that reportedly didn't stop bankers from systematically and repeatedly demanding those same documents from…
Jun 13
Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Bruce Jacob's Work Featured in Community Newspaper

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Bruce Jacob's Work Featured in Community Newspaper

South Florida - and Miami in particular - has built up a well-deserved reputation as the primary battleground of the foreclosure crisis in this country. At the forefront of the "Mortgage Wars" is Miami Foreclosure Attorney Bruce Jacobs, who…
Jun 11
Bank Debt Collection Practices Getting Scrutiny From Fed

Bank Debt Collection Practices Getting Scrutiny From Fed

It started with allegations back in 2011 that JPMorgan Chase, the country's largest mortgage lender, was robo-filing lawsuits against debtors. The lawsuits, riddled with errors, bore a striking resemblance to the robo-signing debacle in the…

Rank this Week: 981

ABC Family Law Blog

Covers Florida family law. By the Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A.

http://abcfamilyblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 15
I’m An Adult. Can My Stepparent Adopt Me?

I’m An Adult. Can My Stepparent Adopt Me?

When people think of adoption, they generally envision an adult adopting a minor child. The adult may be a close relative or stepparent of the child, or not related to the child at all, but this is seen as the … Continue reading…
Jun 8
Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 2

Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 2

Just as more divorcing spouses in Tampa are seeking an alternative to the usual courtroom battles, the use of the collaborative family law process is growing around the country. Collaborative Practice California has produced a video…
Jun 5
Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 1

Collaborative Divorce Video: A True Life Story Part 1

Like Tampa, California has seen a need for a divorce process that does not pit spouses against one another in courtroom battles. To that end, Collaborative Practice California has produced the following video which follows an actual…

Rank this Week: 985

Florida DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers DUI law in Florida. By Direnzo Defense.

http://www.floridaduilawyerblog.com/

Jun 13
Fort Lauderdale Drug Lawyer on drug paraphernalia

Fort Lauderdale Drug Lawyer on drug paraphernalia

Proving possession of paraphernalia according to the Fort Lauderdale drug lawyers of Direnzo Defense. In order to obtain a conviction for possession of drug paraphernalia in Florida the prosecution has to prove that the objects were in the…
Jun 6
Fort Lauderdale Criminal Lawyer: Paying the Bail Amount

Fort Lauderdale Criminal Lawyer: Paying the Bail Amount

When an arrested person pays a bond amount, it is known as “posting bail”. The bail amount may be paid in cash or by check. Some people may also hand over the ownership rights to a property with a cash value equivalent or…
Jun 1
Unavailable Defenses in Lewd Lascivious Case

Unavailable Defenses in Lewd Lascivious Case

In case of any lewd and lascivious act a person cannot use “consent” and “ignorance of child’s age” as a defense since they are prohibited by the state. For a lewd and lascivious battery act the lawyer can fight…

Rank this Week: 978

Kellen Bryant's Law Blog

Covers Florida estate planning, probate, and construction law issues.

http://kellenbryantlaw.wordpress.com

Jul 3
How to Start Estate Planning Conversations with Your Aging Parent

How to Start Estate Planning Conversations with Your Aging Parent

There are several aspects of estate planning in Florida that are less than fun, and that means that a lot of people choose to put the process off indefinitely. There’s the need to gather a lot of documentation together, pay for an estate…
May 29
10 Costly Application Mistakes that Delay VA Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance Approval

10 Costly Application Mistakes that Delay VA Improved Pension with Aid and Attendance Approval

As easy as it may appear on first sight through their online portal, applying for VA Aid and Attendance is not easy as sending the online form. Here are mistakes that will cost you when completing your application. Costly…
Apr 25
37 Types of Trusts Used to Protect Assets from Creditors, the Government, and other Predator

37 Types of Trusts Used to Protect Assets from Creditors, the Government, and other Predator

Used in estate planning, elder care planning, and other forms of financial management, trusts can provide protection from taxation as well as clear control of the dispensation of assets after someone dies. With a wide variety of protections…

Rank this Week: 966

Tampa Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law news. By Mayberry Law Firm.

http://www.tampacriminallawyer-blog.com/

Jun 18
Man Pushed Off Moped, Beaten With Prosthetic Leg

Man Pushed Off Moped, Beaten With Prosthetic Leg

A man in South Carolina was pushed off his moped and subsequently beaten with his own prosthetic leg Monday afternoon. Joel Parrish, 35, of Myrtle Beach is alleged to have performed this ridiculous and heinous act without any reason being…
Jun 17
71 Year Old Man Arrested, Attacks Police With Denture

71 Year Old Man Arrested, Attacks Police With Denture

71 year old Pennsylvania man William Moody had a bad day. Just this past Friday Moody became enraged when a good samaritan parked in his driveway so as to render aid to a victim of a nearby accident. According to a report, the samaritan…
May 17
Tampa, Florida Man Tricks Girlfriend Into Taking Abortion Pill, Faces Federal Murder Charge

Tampa, Florida Man Tricks Girlfriend Into Taking Abortion Pill, Faces Federal Murder Charge

Tampa man John Andrew Welden, 26, is facing a Federal charge in the middle district of Florida for allegedly tricking his girlfriend into ingesting the abortion pill cytotec. Welden, whose father is an OB/GYN doctor was arrested May 15th and…

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Andrew D. Stine Blog

Covers Florida criminal law and defenses.

http://www.andrewdstine.com/home/blog.aspx

Jun 17
Marijuana Arrests in Palm Beach County

Marijuana Arrests in Palm Beach County

In Palm Beach County, blacks per capita are arrested for marijuana possession nearly five times the rate of whites, according to a recent survey by the ACLU (source).Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and West Palm Beach NAACP President…
Jun 14
Animal Cruelty Laws and Animal Cruelty Charge

Animal Cruelty Laws and Animal Cruelty Charge

Man faces charges after his 2 dogs die, left in hot carAn Avon Park man is in jail today after Port St. Lucie police say he left his two dogs in his car without the engine running, causing them to die from heat exhaustion.Carl A. Castilow, a…
Jun 12
Florida DUI, Refusing To Submit To a Breath Test

Florida DUI, Refusing To Submit To a Breath Test

Sobriety checkpoint in Miramar planned FridayA sobriety checkpoint will be in effect from 9 p.m. Friday through 3 a.m. Saturday for motorists traveling along the 3600 block of South University Drive in Miramar.Police officers from Miramar,…

Rank this Week: 1023

Palm Beach County Criminal Lawyer…

Palm Beach County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers state and federal criminal offenses in Florida. By Silber Criminal Law Firm.

http://www.palm-beach-county-criminal-lawyer.com/

Jun 14
Jose Avel Flores Velazquez of Greenacres, Florida Arrested for Aggravated Assault

Jose Avel Flores Velazquez of Greenacres, Florida Arrested for Aggravated Assault

Jose Avel Flores Velazquez of Greenacres, Florida was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of threatening to kill his younger brother with a machete, news sources report. Velazquez, 36, was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on charges…
Jun 14
Eric Chelly of Boca Raton, Florida Arrested for Child Neglect

Eric Chelly of Boca Raton, Florida Arrested for Child Neglect

Eric Chelly of Boca Raton, Florida was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of not taking his daughter, who has Crohn's disease, to the hospital for regular treatments, news sources report. Chelly, 40, was booked into the Palm Beach County…
Jun 13
Jourmel Thomas and Geto Dorlizier of Palm Beach County, Florida Arrested for Tax Fraud

Jourmel Thomas and Geto Dorlizier of Palm Beach County, Florida Arrested for Tax Fraud

Jourmel Thomas and Geto Dorlizier of Palm Beach County, Florida were arrested Wednesday for allegedly using stolen identities and embellished income reports to defraud the U.S. government out of thousands of dollars, news sources report.…

Rank this Week: 1027

Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Published By Aronfeld Trial Lawyers

http://www.floridainjurylawyer-blog.com/

Jun 18
THE IMPACT OF THE IMPACT RULE--Emotional Distress Claims in Florida

THE IMPACT OF THE IMPACT RULE--Emotional Distress Claims in Florida

Four Broward county children and their parents are suing an elementary school teacher, Blake Farrell Sinrod, and the Palm Beach County School Board, alleging that the children were sexually molested by Sinrod. Sinrod pled guilty to the…
Jun 18
Why Is Governor Scott Failing to Protect Us From Drunk Drivers?

Why Is Governor Scott Failing to Protect Us From Drunk Drivers?

When Miami DJ Ervens Prudent got behind the wheel of his car in the early hours of Sunday morning, he was drunk and about to kill two innocent people while seriously injuring himself. He was attempting to enter the town I live and work in,…
Jun 17
AHCA Too Late in Protecting The Abused at a Miami Assisted Living Facility (ALF)

AHCA Too Late in Protecting The Abused at a Miami Assisted Living Facility (ALF)

In Florida the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is a statutorily created administrative agency that serves as the chief health policy and planning entity for the state by regulating over 41,000 health care facilities and…

Rank this Week: 1056

False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law

Covers the False Claims Act, Qui Tams, whistleblowers, and other related collateral proceedings, with special emphasis on health care fraud. By A. Brian Albritton.

http://falseclaimsactlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 5
The First Circuit Strictly Applies False Claims Act's First-to-File Rule to Bar Subsequent Qui Tam Suits Based on Same Fact

The First Circuit Strictly Applies False Claims Act's First-to-File Rule to Bar Subsequent Qui Tam Suits Based on Same Fact

The First Circuit recently followed the D.C. Circuit's decision in United States ex rel. Batiste v. SLM Corp., 659 F.3d 1204 (D.C. Cir. 2011) in holding that a relator's qui tam complaint does not have to satisfy the heightened pleading…
May 27
Recent Qui Tam/FCA Articles from Around the Web

Recent Qui Tam/FCA Articles from Around the Web

Dear Readers:I apologize for my absence the last few weeks. I am happy to be back writing articles. I have recently come across several blogs and bloggers who have written about a number interesting qui tam and False Claims Act ("FCA") cases:…
Apr 9
The Sixth Circuit Limits FCA Liability Arising Under Express and Implied Certifications: US ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associate

The Sixth Circuit Limits FCA Liability Arising Under Express and Implied Certifications: US ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associate

In United States ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associates, Inc., 2013 WL 1285590 (6th Cir. April 1, 2013), the Sixth Circuit reversed an $11 million False Claims Act judgment and rejected the Government's attempt to turn a health care provider's…

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Miami Lawyer Blog

Covers foreclosures, bankruptcy, and short sales. By Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A.

http://www.miami-lawyer-blog.com/

May 8
Aaron Resnick, Esq. Named to Friends of the New World Symphony National Council

Aaron Resnick, Esq. Named to Friends of the New World Symphony National Council

The Friends of the New World Symphony named Aaron Resnick, Esq. to its National Council for 2013-2014. Mr. Resnick was the founding Chairperson for the Friends of the New World Symphony. The New World Symphony, America's Orchestral…
May 8
Aaron Resnick, Esq. Lawsuit Featured In Courthouse News Service

Aaron Resnick, Esq. Lawsuit Featured In Courthouse News Service

Aaron Resnick, Esq.'s Lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County, Florida was featured in the Courthouse News Service Entertainment Law Digest in an article titled: "Former Madame to the Stars Sues Her Ex". You can read the entire lawsuit…
Apr 19
FINRA Arbitration Claim Filed Against Success Trade Securities for Ponzi Scheme Related Claim

FINRA Arbitration Claim Filed Against Success Trade Securities for Ponzi Scheme Related Claim

The Law Offices of Aaron Resnick, P.A. along with the law firm Erez & Sonn, PA announced that it is filing a FINRA arbitration claim against Success Trade Securities, Inc. ("Success Trade") located in Washington D.C.. The claim involves …

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Cruise Ship Law Blog

Covers cruise passenger and crew safety, seafarer conditions, maritime law and all types of injuries at sea. By Lipcon, Margulies & Alsina, P.A.

http://blog.lipcon.com/

May 7
Holland America Makes Headlines Following Norovirus Outbreaks and Emergency Passenger Evacuation

Holland America Makes Headlines Following Norovirus Outbreaks and Emergency Passenger Evacuation

Another day, another cruise ship mishap to raise Carnival Corp.'s tally. Authorities have reported that the California Air National Guard has rescued a man who became seriously ill on a cruise ship (under the Carnival umbrella of cruise…
May 7
Would Cruise Lines Have Fewer Problems if They Were Based in the U.S.?

Would Cruise Lines Have Fewer Problems if They Were Based in the U.S.?

Did you know that once you board a cruise ship, even if you leave from the United States, you are no longer on U.S. soil, and thus not subject to U.S. laws? Instead, you are in the territory of the flag of the ship (usually Bahamas or…
May 6
TONIGHT: Our Maritime Lawyer Covers Overboard Passenger Survival Story on Inside Edition

TONIGHT: Our Maritime Lawyer Covers Overboard Passenger Survival Story on Inside Edition

There have been 198 reported overboard cruise accidents since 2000, but rarely has there been a chance for the public to actually hear first-hand details from a victim's point of view. While the sad truth is that most individuals who go…

Rank this Week: 1092

South Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability and sexual abuse. By David J. Halberg.

http://www.southfloridainjurylawyerblog.com/

Mar 14
Defective Medical Device: Da Vinci Surgical Robot

Defective Medical Device: Da Vinci Surgical Robot

The Da Vinci Surgical Robot, manufactured by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., is used in several medical specialties including: Urology, Gynecology, Cardiothoracic, Colorectal, Head & Neck, and General Surgery. Specifically, the Da Vinci…
Jan 18
HEALTH WARNING: Contaminated Injections Linked to Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

HEALTH WARNING: Contaminated Injections Linked to Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

Fungal Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord. Over the last few months, a deadly fungal meningitis outbreak has swept across the United States. Recently, both CDC and FDA investigations have…
Aug 15
Unnecessary Cardiology Work Performed At HCA-Owned Hospital

Unnecessary Cardiology Work Performed At HCA-Owned Hospital

According to the New York Times article, “Doctors at Hospital Chain Giant Performed Unnecessary Cardiac Work, Increasing Profits”, from 2002 – 2010 cardiologists at several HCA-owned hospitals in Florida were unable to justify many of…

Rank this Week: 1076

Aronberg Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injury law. By the Law Offices of Aronberg & Aronberg.

http://aronberglaw.com/blog

Jun 18
DNA Ruling by Supreme Court (Maryland v. King)

DNA Ruling by Supreme Court (Maryland v. King)

June is an important month – it includes Flag Day, Fathers Day, and it is also the month during which the United States celebrates LGBT Pride Month. What we often forget about June, though, is that it is the month …
Jun 17
P.I. Pulse: an Award, a Lawsuit, and another Collapse

P.I. Pulse: an Award, a Lawsuit, and another Collapse

In this blog, we’re going to outline for you the basic information behind a few recent stories in the world of personal injury law. The first story revolves around an Iraq war veteran receiving a jury award of millions of …
Jun 10
Philadelphia building collapse

Philadelphia building collapse

On June 5th, at the corner of Market St. and 22nd St. in center-city Philadelphia, a four-story building, in the process of demolition, collapsed prematurely and unexpectedly over an adjacent thrift shop, wreaking havoc on those inside and…

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Panama City Florida Injury Lawyer…

Panama City Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida, personal injury law and insurance coverage issues. By The Pittman Firm, P.A.

http://www.panamacityfloridainjurylawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
Roadway Debris: A Threat To One Driver, Left Behind By Another

Roadway Debris: A Threat To One Driver, Left Behind By Another

There are a lot of things drivers need to keep a watch out for during even the simplest of trips. Surely, no one knows this fact more than an automobile accident lawyer. As a Panama City personal injury attorney, we know that drivers need…
Jun 14
Crosswalks & Pedestrian Safety

Crosswalks & Pedestrian Safety

In very simple terms, it isn't a fair fight. Cars weigh approximately 4,000 pounds, the average American man around 195 pounds and average American woman around 165. Cars top out at over 100 miles per hour, the very fastest human has been…
Jun 13
The Ill Health of Our Bill of Right

The Ill Health of Our Bill of Right

The National Archives in Washington, D.C., holds our Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. The plain meaning of their written words clearly communicates their intent, but, does the text correspond with their…

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FSU College of Law Library Blog

Covers of legal research topics and legal information. From the Florida State University Law Library Team.

http://fsulawlibraryblog.typepad.com/fsu_college_of_law_librar/

Jun 12
Google for Lawyer

Google for Lawyer

There's a new book out, Google for Lawyers: Essential Search Tips and Productivity Tools. Google for lawyers is written by lawyers for lawyers. See more here. Posted by Jon Lutz
May 28
Android Apps in One Hour for Lawyer

Android Apps in One Hour for Lawyer

Android based smartphones are very common and there are many apps for lawyers. Read about them in Android Apps in One Hour for Lawyers. Posted by Jon Lutz
May 21
Three iPad word processor

Three iPad word processor

The iPad is more than just a media consumption device, apps are making it possible to do real work. Here's a review of three word processors for iPad. Read the review here. Posted by Jon Lutz

Rank this Week: 1112

About Florida Law

Covers Florida estate planning and condo laws. By Sackrin & Tolchinsky.

http://aboutfloridalaw.com

Jun 18
Florida Deficiency Foreclosure Claims: Now, One Year Statute of Limitations Deadline on Banks to Pursue the Deficiency

Florida Deficiency Foreclosure Claims: Now, One Year Statute of Limitations Deadline on Banks to Pursue the Deficiency

In Florida, when the mortgage balance is more than the sales price on the home in foreclosure, there is a “deficiency” amount left when the sales proceeds are deducted from the home loan balance due. That “deficiency”…
Jun 13
Infographic: How Americans are Spending Money in Home Improvement

Infographic: How Americans are Spending Money in Home Improvement
Jun 11
Florida Governor Signs Foreclosure Reform Bill HB 87 Into Law: Constitutional Violations of Due Process and Ex Post Facto Prohibitions Must Be Fought in Florida Court

Florida Governor Signs Foreclosure Reform Bill HB 87 Into Law: Constitutional Violations of Due Process and Ex Post Facto Prohibitions Must Be Fought in Florida Court

Governor Rick Scott sat down at his Governor’s desk on June 7, 2013, picked up his pen and signed lots of bills into law that were sent to him by the Florida Legislature. Rick Scott signed things like the Veteran’s Organizations…

Rank this Week: 1211

Jacksonville Personal Injury Blog

Covers elder neglect, auto accidents, and nursing home abuse. By Farah and Farah, P.A.

http://www.foryourprotection.com/

Jun 17
Florida Study Claims Not All Designated Drivers Abstain From Drinking

Florida Study Claims Not All Designated Drivers Abstain From Drinking

For years, safety advocates and law enforcement officials have emphasized the need for at least one person to serve as a designated driver and abstain from drinking alcohol in order to drive their friends home safely after a night (or...
Jun 14
Winter Haven Hospital Object of Malpractice Lawsuit

Winter Haven Hospital Object of Malpractice Lawsuit

The medical malpractice attorneys at Farah & Farah in Lakeland have learned that a woman is suing Winter Haven Hospital for medical malpractice. She claims that the hospital failed to inform her that she had a potentially lethal bacterial…
Jun 12
Hepatitis A Outbreak Possibly Linked to Fruit Smoothie Mix

Hepatitis A Outbreak Possibly Linked to Fruit Smoothie Mix

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a warning that a frozen mixed berry blend product may be responsible for an outbreak of Hepatitis A that spans six western...

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Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers Florida criminal law and DUI news. By Law Offices of Whittel & Melton, LLC.

http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/

Jun 12
Broward County Criminal Defense Lawyer :: Ex-Miramar Police Captain Sentenced to 4 Years for Ordering 15-Year-Old Girl to Expose Genital

Broward County Criminal Defense Lawyer :: Ex-Miramar Police Captain Sentenced to 4 Years for Ordering 15-Year-Old Girl to Expose Genital

A 47-year-old former Miramar police captain convicted of lewd and lascivious conduct for forcing a teenage girl to strip naked in a car to prove she wasn't having sex with her 19-year-old boyfriend was sentenced to four years in prison…
Jun 5
Florida Vehicular Manslaughter Defense Lawyer :: Ex-NBA All-Star Mookie Blaylock Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Georgia Woman's Death

Florida Vehicular Manslaughter Defense Lawyer :: Ex-NBA All-Star Mookie Blaylock Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Georgia Woman's Death

Former NBA All-Star Mookie Blaylock, facing charges of driving on a suspended license and failure to maintain his lane in a Friday head-on crash in suburban Atlanta, has now been charged with vehicular homicide. Authorities claim that…
May 29
Palm Beach County Criminal Defense Attorney :: Former New Jersey Lawyer Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Kidnapping Scheme

Palm Beach County Criminal Defense Attorney :: Former New Jersey Lawyer Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Kidnapping Scheme

A federal judge sentenced a 51-year-old Palm Beach Gardens resident and former New Jersey lawyer to more than 24 years in federal prison Tuesday for his involvement in a foiled kidnap plot of a wealthy Palm Beach County businessman for a $20…

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Covers corporate trustees, compensation disputes, contested guardianship proceedings, creditors' claims, homestead litigation, will construction litigation, and trust and estates litigation. By Juan C. Antunez.

http://www.flprobatelitigation.com/

Jun 10
5th DCA: Florida spendthrift trust survives creditor's constitutional challenge

5th DCA: Florida spendthrift trust survives creditor's constitutional challenge

Zlatkiss v. All America Team Concepts, LLC, --- So.3d ----, 2013 WL 2359108 (Fla. 5th DCA May 31, 2013) If a creditor is going to successfully pierce a debtor's corporate veil, it's probably going to be because the debtor operated his…
May 28
3d DCA: When can a probate court "reform" a settlement agreement to fix a drafting mistake?

3d DCA: When can a probate court "reform" a settlement agreement to fix a drafting mistake?

Sugar v. Guardianship of Stern, --- So.3d ----, 2013 WL 440122 (Fla. 3d DCA February 06, 2013) So here's the typical scenario at the end of a successful mediation conference: it's been a long day; the clients, the lawyers and the…
May 10
4th & 2d DCA on "in camera" review of privileged documents in probate litigation

4th & 2d DCA on "in camera" review of privileged documents in probate litigation

If you're an estate planner, it's only a matter of time until someone asks you to turn over a deceased client's estate planning file. Don't automatically say "yes," you'd be surprised (horrified!) by the ethical traps lurking in this…

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Hill & Ponton Blog

Covers social security and veterans disability law.

http://www.hillandponton.com/blog/

Jun 18
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder vs. Other Psychological Disorder

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder vs. Other Psychological Disorder

When reviewing claim files for compensation for psychiatric disorders, I often find that a veteran may have received multiple diagnoses over a period of years. Five different mental health professionals may have diagnosed the same…
Jun 4
Part One: The Importance of Reviewing the Complete Claims File: Why is the VA Not Approving My Claim?

Part One: The Importance of Reviewing the Complete Claims File: Why is the VA Not Approving My Claim?

There is Favorable Medical Evidence in my File; So Why is the VA Not Approving My Claim? This is a question that I am asked, almost on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, when it comes to dealing with the VA, sometimes it is hard to answer this…
May 21
VA Disability Benefits—What Happens if My Disability Gets Worse?

VA Disability Benefits—What Happens if My Disability Gets Worse?

Once the Department of Veterans Affairs determines that a veteran does have a disability which is connected to service, the VA considers the severity of that disability and assigns a disability rating. If the veteran is not satisfied…

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Jacksonville Criminal Attorney…

Jacksonville Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers bonds, DUI, drug crimes and probation. By The Forbess Law Firm.

http://www.jacksonvillecriminalattorneyblog.com/

Jun 16
Florida Man Sentenced To Five Years Probation For Being “Lookout” In Copper Wire Theft

Florida Man Sentenced To Five Years Probation For Being “Lookout” In Copper Wire Theft

Gabriel Alvarez of Miami pleaded guilty to burglary and conspiracy for taking copper from a vacant Muhlenberg Township warehouse on Oct. 20, 2011. Alvarez was caught up in a multimillion-dollar criminal enterprise involving thefts of…
Jun 14
Florida Teacher Sentenced To Three Years For Lewd and Lascivious Battery

Florida Teacher Sentenced To Three Years For Lewd and Lascivious Battery

Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Barry Cohen sentenced a remorseful Dejean Myrtil, 29, to three years in state prison for three counts of lewd or lascivious battery and one count of battery of a child.The sex between the Boynton Beach charter…
Jun 13
ACLU Report Shows Florida Counties Still Have Great Divide In Racial Disparities For Marijuana Charge

ACLU Report Shows Florida Counties Still Have Great Divide In Racial Disparities For Marijuana Charge

According to an analysis by the American Civil Liberties Union, The racial disparity in marijuana arrests in some Florida counties, particularly Alachua County, are among the highest in the state and above the national average. Law…

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Jacksonville Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal defense law topics such as DUI, domestic violence, drug and federal crimes, search and seizure, theft, and white collar crime. By Jacksonville, Florida attorneys, Shorstein & Lasnetski.

http://www.jacksonvillecriminallawyerblog.com/

Jun 16
An Interesting Graph Regarding the War on Drug

An Interesting Graph Regarding the War on Drug

We try to monitor news about the monumentally inept war on drugs, changing drug laws and general attitudes about drugs and drug crimes both in the Jacksonville, Florida area and throughout the country. From a political standpoint, if one…
Jun 13
Shorstein & Lasnetski Attorney Harry Shorstein Recognized by Laws.com

Shorstein & Lasnetski Attorney Harry Shorstein Recognized by Laws.com

Laws.com, which is a national website that provides an abundance of legal information and information about lawyers across the country, recently published an article recognizing Shorstein & Lasnetski partner Harry Shorstein for his work…
Jun 10
In Florida, Running When Seeing Police Can Be a Basis for a Stop.

In Florida, Running When Seeing Police Can Be a Basis for a Stop.

Can the police detain a person just because he/she ran from the police? Of course, if the police had a legitimate basis to tell the person to stop and the person ran, then the police would have a legal basis to catch and detain the person. …

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South Florida Criminal Lawyers…

South Florida Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Florida criminal and DUI law. By the Law Office of Kevin F. Moot.

http://www.southfloridacriminallawyersblog.com/

Jun 14
N.S.A. Surveillance Underscores Need For a Revitalized Approach to Fourth Amendment

N.S.A. Surveillance Underscores Need For a Revitalized Approach to Fourth Amendment

"The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths and to secret proceedings. We decided long ago that the dangers of excessive and…
Jun 13
The Supreme Court's Holding in KING v. MARYLAND: Welcome to Gattaca?

The Supreme Court's Holding in KING v. MARYLAND: Welcome to Gattaca?

As promised, I'd like to address the Supreme Court's controversial holding in King v. Maryland. Truth be told, the analysis is rather straightforward and ho-hum. Unlike the Court's holding in United States v. Jones, which…
Jun 5
ANTONIN SCALIA'S DISSENT IN KING V. MARYLAND IS AWESOME

ANTONIN SCALIA'S DISSENT IN KING V. MARYLAND IS AWESOME

Justice Scalia is no doubt a controversial jurist. He is the bane of the American left-wing on numerous hot-topic legal questions, particularly as they relate to abortion, the Establishment and Free Exercise clauses of the First Amendment,…

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Florida Securities Fraud Lawyer…

Florida Securities Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers securities fraud, investor fraud and Ponzi schemes. By McCabe Rabin, P.A.

http://www.floridasecuritiesfraudlawyerblog.com/

Jun 6
SEC charges the City of Victorville, CA and Others with Defrauding Municipal Bond Investor

SEC charges the City of Victorville, CA and Others with Defrauding Municipal Bond Investor

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the City of Victorville in California, City Manager Keith Metzler, the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, and Kinsell, Newcomb & DeDios (KND) - the Airport Authority's…
Jun 6
Stanford Ponzi Scheme Receiver and Liquidators agree to distribute $300 Million to Defrauded Investor

Stanford Ponzi Scheme Receiver and Liquidators agree to distribute $300 Million to Defrauded Investor

Attorney Ralph Janvey, the U.S. receiver of Stanford Financial Group, and accountants Marcus Wide and Hugh Dickinson, international liquidators of Stanford International Bank Ltd. (the "Bank"), have agreed to distribute up to $300 million of…
May 22
FINRA Hits LPL With $7.5 Million Fine in E-mail Failure Case

FINRA Hits LPL With $7.5 Million Fine in E-mail Failure Case

LPL Financial LLC has signed a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent ("AWC") to resolve allegations by FINRA that it made material misrepresentations to the regulator during its investigation of significant and repeated e-mail failures by…

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Florida Car Accident Lawyers Blog

Covers personal injury and car accident law. By Jo Ann Hoffman and Vance B. Hoffman, P.A.

http://www.floridacaraccidentlawyersblog.com/

Oct 10
Liability of Co-Signers on Motor Vehicle Purchase

Liability of Co-Signers on Motor Vehicle Purchase

A recent 5th District Court of Appeal decision shows just how important it is to retain attorneys who will dedicate themselves to obtaining compensation for your injuries. In Mary Jo Bowen As Personal Representative, Etc. v.
May 16
"I was hurt in an accident but I can't afford to hire a lawyer!"

"I was hurt in an accident but I can't afford to hire a lawyer!"

One of the benefits of being a personal injury client of Attorneys Jo Ann Hoffman and Vance B. Moore, P.A. is that we don't charge you an hourly rate for working on your case. Instead, our fee is taken from the total amount we obtain for you,…
May 11
Posting Damaging Information Online Will Hurt Your Case!

Posting Damaging Information Online Will Hurt Your Case!

There are many hazards involved with putting personal information online while pursuing a personal injury lawsuit.

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Florida Elder Law and Estate…

Florida Elder Law and Estate Planning

Provides news and views on current topics in elder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, caregiver issues, probate and estate administration, Medicaid and Veterans benefits, other issues of importance to seniors and their families. By Joseph S. Karp.

http://karplaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
A joke that may not go over well with your financial institutions!

A joke that may not go over well with your financial institutions!

A colleague from the American Association of Trust, Estate and Elder Law Attorneys recently reported a true story that's well worth passing on to my readers: Hi Everyone, I had a very interesting case last week. Dad (88) had been…
Jun 8
Florida's has a large senior population but other states also greying fast

Florida's has a large senior population but other states also greying fast

Sure, Florida has a large numbers of retirees. No surprise there. But this may surprise you: Florida's over-65 population is not growing as fast, percentage wise, as in other states. In fact, it doesn't even crack the top ten. The state…
May 29
Bill would remove barriers preventing mentally competent disabled individual from establishing special needs trust

Bill would remove barriers preventing mentally competent disabled individual from establishing special needs trust

New federal legislation, if passed, will eliminate the barrier that currently prevents disabled but mentally competent people from setting up their own Special Needs Trusts (aka Supplemental Needs Trusts). Right now, under Title XIX of…

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Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida violent crimes, drug offenses, DUIs, traffic offenses and federal crimes. By Blake & Dorsten, P.A.

http://www.tampabaycriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Florida woman stabs her boyfriend for his "gassy" behavior

Florida woman stabs her boyfriend for his "gassy" behavior

In what police are calling an odd domestic violence case, a Collier County woman is facing aggravated battery charges after police say she stabbed her boyfriend. The reason? Because he allegedly "farted" in her face! According to the…
Jun 13
In Pinellas the gang member database is changing

In Pinellas the gang member database is changing

A recent article in the Tampa Bay Times describes how one can now appeal their inclusion inside the Pinellas county gang database. We are among the first counties in the state to address this issue. After long awknowledging that the…
Jun 7
In 2012 Pinellas, Domestic homicides increased the most in 20 year

In 2012 Pinellas, Domestic homicides increased the most in 20 year

From the Tampa Bay Times online, in 2012 domestic homicide has seen the largest increase in Pinellas in almost two decades. The report, commissioned by the Pinellas County Domestic Violence Task Force, recorded 13 homicides last year. This…

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Broward DUI Lawyer Blog

Published By Law Offices of Carlos A. Canet

http://www.broward-dui-lawyer.com/

Jun 18
Chad Johnson Fumbles With Inappropriate Courtroom Conduct

Chad Johnson Fumbles With Inappropriate Courtroom Conduct

Former National Football League star Chad Johnson was sentenced to 30 days in jail for repeatedly engaging in courtroom behavior that would be better suited for the football field. Our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys recognize…
Jun 16
Study: 1 in 5 Designated Drivers Are Drunk

Study: 1 in 5 Designated Drivers Are Drunk

A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found that one out of every five designated drivers is, in fact, intoxicated. Our Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyers understand that about 40 percent copped to drinking at least…
Jun 14
"Beer is My Coffee" Argument Won't Fly in Court

"Beer is My Coffee" Argument Won't Fly in Court

The DUI arrest of a Central Florida man is making headlines across the state after he reportedly told the arresting officer that "beer is my coffee." Our Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyers know that when it comes down to it, such a statement, while…

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Fort Lauderdale Car Accident…

Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Attorney Blog

Covers personal injury and accidents. By Freeman Injury Law.

http://www.fortlauderdalecaraccidentattorneyblog.com/

Jun 18
Summer, Distracted Driving and the Increased Risk of Red-Light Collision

Summer, Distracted Driving and the Increased Risk of Red-Light Collision

As we have discussed in previous blog posts, distracted driving is an increasing danger to drivers and other motorists sharing the road. The few seconds it can take to check your cellphone for a text, glance at the headlines, or read an…
Jun 16
Fuel Tanks, Leaks Pose Risk of Fires and Explosions: Spark Recall

Fuel Tanks, Leaks Pose Risk of Fires and Explosions: Spark Recall

Auto defects can create serious hazards for drivers, passengers, and other motorists on the road. When a significant number of accident reports indicate the faulty manufacturing of a vehicle is the cause of injury, the government may…
Jun 12
Keeping Kids Out of Hot, Florida Cars through Summer

Keeping Kids Out of Hot, Florida Cars through Summer

Car accidents don't always refer to collisions. There are many other risks associated with our vehicles. One of the most dangerous is child injury, especially here in the Sunshine State. According to CNN, there have been at least 8 child…

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Florida Probate Lawyer Blog

Covers estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation. By Law Offices of Adrian Philip Thomas.

http://www.florida-probate-lawyer.com/probate

Jun 18
What is a Spendthrift Trust?

What is a Spendthrift Trust?

A valid spendthrift provision prevents a beneficiary from transferring his or her interest in the trust as well as prevents creditors or assignees of the beneficiary from reaching any of he trust funds until they are dispersed to the…
Jun 4
Judicial Modification of Trust

Judicial Modification of Trust

Trusts are created for a variety of reasons. Whether it is for tax and creditor protection or because the beneficiary is still a minor, there may be myriad reasons for their preparation. Nevertheless, the initial purpose…
May 16
Lost or Destroyed Will

Lost or Destroyed Will

What happens when the Decedent’s original Last Will & Testament cannot be found? It is well-settled under Florida law that when an original will that is known to have existed cannot be located after the death of the decedent, the…

Rank this Week: 1363

South Florida Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers auto accidents and consumer product recalls. By Freeman Injury Law.

http://www.southfloridainjurylawyersblog.com/

Jun 17
Reduced "Hours of Service" for Broward Truck Driver

Reduced "Hours of Service" for Broward Truck Driver

Truck drivers in Florida and nationwide must abide by a number of safety rules and regulations to protect their safety and other motorists sharing the road. New provisions effective July 2013 require compliance involving sleep and start-times…
Jun 15
Despite Risk of Germs, Hospitals Struggle to Get Staff to Wash Hand

Despite Risk of Germs, Hospitals Struggle to Get Staff to Wash Hand

One of the primary known factors of hospital related injury involves germs and bacteria. Healthy individuals have been known to enter the hospital only to be kept days, weeks or months to treat an infection they caught while under hospital…
Jun 13
Broward, Miami, Monroe: Deadliest Boating Counties in the State

Broward, Miami, Monroe: Deadliest Boating Counties in the State

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Division, Department of Law Enforcement, most boating accidents occur in South Florida, with some of the highest rates in Broward, Miami and Monroe counties. The agency has reported that 59% of boating…

Rank this Week: 1412

Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney…

Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers Florida DUI, drug crimes, and DUI issues. By John P. Guidry II.

http://www.orlandocriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/

Jun 14
Please, Don't Put It In Writing

Please, Don't Put It In Writing

I know we lawyers are always saying, "Get It In Writing". Sometimes, this can be a bad thing. Especially in a criminal case, when it comes to scientific evidence, we defense attorneys do not want everything in writing. Why, you ask? In…
Jun 10
Efficient Judges Sometimes Go Too Far

Efficient Judges Sometimes Go Too Far

Way back in the day, I had the pleasure of practicing law before the Honorable Judge Richard Conrad in Orange County. This was in the early nineties, in my days at Joe DuRocher's public defender's office. An assignment to Conrad was not an…
Jun 4
Changing the Color of Your Car Can Cause Trouble with the Law

Changing the Color of Your Car Can Cause Trouble with the Law

Don't we have enough laws already? Aren't there, already, enough reasons to stop a citizen legally driving down the road, minding their own business? Apparently not. You've probably heard all the crime rate statistics, so you know that…

Rank this Week: 1431

The Appellate Gourmet (c)

Covers the many flavors of appellate issues and law. By Dorothy Easley.

http://appellategourmetappealsinflorida.blogspot.com/

Jun 14
No one believed her, she was accused her of making a false rape report; now-vindicated, the victim sue

No one believed her, she was accused her of making a false rape report; now-vindicated, the victim sue

"Despite physical evidence that supported her story that a stranger had bound, gagged, raped and photographed her in 2008 in the transitional housing apartment in which she was living, an 18-year-old Washington state woman was…
May 20
Fraud on the court, Engle-class decision, Jordanian law, and sage-rubbed roasted free range chicken, tomato-rosemary rissoto

Fraud on the court, Engle-class decision, Jordanian law, and sage-rubbed roasted free range chicken, tomato-rosemary rissoto

Bankruptcy -- Voidable transfers -- Fraud -- Cash dividend transferred to shareholder in amount equal to shareholder's income tax attributable to his share of debtor's S-corporation taxable income was not avoidable -- Debtor received…
May 16
Criminal charges dropped against Florida teen iniitially charged with adult felony after she mixed household chemicals in water bottle that exploded on school grounds.

Criminal charges dropped against Florida teen iniitially charged with adult felony after she mixed household chemicals in water bottle that exploded on school grounds.

"All criminal charges have been dropped against a Florida teen who initially faced an adult felony case after she mixed household chemicals in a water bottle and it exploded on school grounds. Kiera Wilmot, 16, has said the incident was a…

Rank this Week: 1441

Florida Association Law Blog

Covers condo and HOA law. By Daniel Wasserstein.

http://floridaassociationlawblog.com/

Jun 11
Speedy Foreclosure Law – A New Way to Avoid Delay

Speedy Foreclosure Law – A New Way to Avoid Delay

The average number of days it has taken a lender to foreclose in Florida has been estimated at almost 900 days! In many of these cases the borrower has defaulted in the lawsuit or has otherwise abandoned the property, so responsibility…
Apr 17
Association Assessments: Caveat Emptor? Not Anymore!

Association Assessments: Caveat Emptor? Not Anymore!

One of the longest standing duties of Florida condominium and homeowners associations has been pursuance of delinquent assessments through the lien and foreclosure process. With the downturn in the economy, the remedy of foreclosure has…
Feb 11
Going Green to Save Some Green – Installing Solar Panels to Reduce Energy Cost

Going Green to Save Some Green – Installing Solar Panels to Reduce Energy Cost

When it comes to aesthetics, associations in Florida generally try to maintain the uniformity of the community by making sure owners are staying consistent with the original design. Minor alterations, modifications or additions…

Rank this Week: 1466

Edwards Elder Law, P.A. Blog

Covers assisted living, elder law, estate planning, and long term care.

http://www.edwardselderlaw.com/blog/

Jun 11
Is a Simple Will Really the Answer?

Is a Simple Will Really the Answer?

I have had many people tell me they only need a simple will. They feel that they don’t own very much and when they die, they just want what they own to go to their spouse and/or their children. It … Continue reading…
Jun 4
Florida Probate Basics: Avoiding Probate Is Not Always the Right Answer

Florida Probate Basics: Avoiding Probate Is Not Always the Right Answer

Many times people will come into my office and tell me that they heard that they need to have a trust because they have to avoid probate. Probate has gotten a bad reputation, but going through probate is not always … Continue reading…
May 29
Aid and Attendance May Help Wartime Veterans and Their Surviving Spouses Cope With the Cost of Long-Term Care

Aid and Attendance May Help Wartime Veterans and Their Surviving Spouses Cope With the Cost of Long-Term Care

As we celebrate Memorial Day, it is a good time to once again let all wartime veterans and their surviving spouses know that a benefit is available through the Veterans Administration to help them with the costs of their long-term ……

Rank this Week: 1467

DIY Divorce in Florida

Offers free legal tips to people representing themselves in Florida divorces. By Pamela S. Wynn.

http://diydivorce.typepad.com/diy_divorce_in_florida/

Mar 27
Alimony Reform

Alimony Reform

PLease visit my law office blog to read about 2013 alimony reform www.pamelawynn.com/blog
Sep 19
Florida Financial Affidavit - To File or Not to File?

Florida Financial Affidavit - To File or Not to File?

Those divorcing couples who have made Scalesagreements as to the property and children often want to skip filing a Florida financial affdiavit because
Aug 16
What Does a Remand Mean in Your Divorce Case?

What Does a Remand Mean in Your Divorce Case?

If you are one of the lucky ones and succeed in your appeal, the appeallate court may "remand" your DIY divorce case to the trial...

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Tampa Federal Criminal Defense…

Tampa Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

Covers federal crimes and criminal defense. By W.F "Casey" Ebsary, Jr.

http://www.centrallaw.com/cybercrime/

Jun 18
Roger Clemens Not Guilty

Roger Clemens Not Guilty

Roger Clemens Not GuiltyFeds Need Performance Enhancement Roger Clemens walks. Can't get Lance Armstrong in February, even though his bike club is going after him and his several Tour de France victories for use of performance enhancing…
Jun 18
Federal Pretrial Diversion Eligibility Criteria

Federal Pretrial Diversion Eligibility Criteria

Federal Pretrial DiversionThe Eligibility Criteria for the DOJ Pretrial Diversion Program have been updated. The disqualifier for having a history of substance abuse (alcohol or drugs) has been removed.Federal Pretrial Diversion…
Apr 27
Criminal Defense - Florida Employee Drug Testing Unconstitutional

Criminal Defense - Florida Employee Drug Testing Unconstitutional

Drug Charge Defense 813-222-2220Criminal Defense Attorney has just obtained the full text of a Florida Federal District Court ruling on employee drug testing. The court found where there is no legitimate safety concern, drug testing without…

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Pharmacy Law Blog

Covers health law and pharmacy law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://pharmacylawblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 18
Recall Alert: FDA Warns Steroid Injections Compounded by Tennessee Pharmacy May Be Contaminated

Recall Alert: FDA Warns Steroid Injections Compounded by Tennessee Pharmacy May Be Contaminated

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a warning to health care professionals that steroid injections compounded by Main Street…
Jun 14
Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council for Pharmacist

Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) Attorneys, Lawyers and Defense Council for Pharmacist

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Often we learn after the fact that a health professional such as a mental health counselor, psychologist, or pharmacist has received Healthcare…
Jun 6
Two Orlando-Area Pharmacists Arrested on Charges of Allegedly Trafficking Drug

Two Orlando-Area Pharmacists Arrested on Charges of Allegedly Trafficking Drug

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Two Orlando-area pharmacists were arrested on June 4, 2013, allegedly in connection to trafficking oxycodone, according to a number of local media…

Rank this Week: 1516

Givens Law Group Family Law Blog

Covers all aspects of Family Law in Florida.

http://www.familylawfirmflorida.com/Blog_System/Recent_Blog_Posts/RSS.xml

Jun 18
How To Mess Up Your Rehabilitative Alimony Award

How To Mess Up Your Rehabilitative Alimony Award

Rehabilitative alimony is one of the most thoughtful ideas to come into play in divorce cases. The idea is that someone who has the ability to work, but has not been doing so during the marriage, can receive some financial support from the…
Jun 17
Father's Right

Father's Right

If you are a father and are involved in a child custody battle, there are many things that you can do to improve your chances of gaining time with your children. Many Dads who are in a fight over timesharing as a result of a divorce or …
Jun 6
Switching Beneficiaries After Divorce

Switching Beneficiaries After Divorce

Although Florida Statute 732.703 offers protection for divorced spouses from their former spouses claiming an interest in their assets and insurance after death, it is always important to update your will and trust after a divorce. Most…

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