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Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog
Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog
Covers injury, medical malpractice, premises liability, and medical malpractice news and updates. By Hasbrook & Hasbrook.
http://www.oklahomacitylawyer.com/
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May 23
Teacher Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit After Giving Student a Bible
Teacher Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit After Giving Student a BibleAs reported in Oklahoma's Own, a former teacher was fired from his job after handing a Bible to one of his students. Walk Tutka has now filed a wrongful termination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the school… -
May 21
Oklahoma Woman Files Federal Claim Against Zoloft
Oklahoma Woman Files Federal Claim Against ZoloftEnglish: Zoloft (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Recently, an Oklahoma woman filed a lawsuit against Zoloft in a federal court in Philadelphia. Her lawsuit, which is based on products liability, claims that the popular antidepressant caused serious… -
May 16
Woman Receives $7,500 in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit
Woman Receives $7,500 in Slip-and-Fall LawsuitShirley Rice was injured on two separate occasions in 2010 when she tripped and fell on the cracks in a sidewalk. Not long after, she filed suit. According to a recent article, Rice was given $7,500 to settle her claim against the city of…
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Parman & Easterday Blog
Parman & Easterday Blog
Covers elder law and estate planning.
http://www.parmanlaw.com/blog/
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May 24
Adjust Expectations to Overcome Adversity
Adjust Expectations to Overcome AdversityThere was a time when planning for retirement was a pretty straightforward process. It was reasonable to assume that you’d work 30 or 40 years for the same company then retire at age 65, armed with your Social Security and a nice… -
May 22
Afterlife Planning With New Google Tool
Afterlife Planning With New Google ToolDo you pay bills online? How about banking, do you manage your bank accounts and brokerage accounts online? If you answer these questions in the affirmative you need to consider the digital portion of your estate plan. While it is important… -
May 20
When is Ancillary Probate Necessary?
When is Ancillary Probate Necessary?Probate, the process that will be used to settle your affairs in your home state, becomes Ancillary Probate when you own property in more than one state. Ancillary, or secondary probate, raises the cost and time you will spend, since the…
Rank this Week: 352
Oklahoma Law Blog
Oklahoma Law Blog
Covers Oklahoma personal injury and other legal topics. By Atkins and Markoff.
http://www.atkinsandmarkoff.com
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May 20
OK Woman Suffers Serious Injuries When Motorcycle is Struck by Pickup
OK Woman Suffers Serious Injuries When Motorcycle is Struck by PickupAn Oklahoma woman is in stable condition after the motorcycle she was standing next to was struck by a pickup truck in Kingfisher County. Following the collision, 62-year-old Jeannie Lee Griffith was transported to OU Medical Center in… -
May 16
BabyHome USA High Chairs Recalled Over Strangulation Hazard
BabyHome USA High Chairs Recalled Over Strangulation HazardThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall recently of more than 1,000 BabyHome high chairs, due to a design defect that may put children using the products at risk of strangulation. If you own a BabyHome high chair… -
May 15
Billion-Dollar Risperdal Settlement Delayed Over Breast Growth Warning
Billion-Dollar Risperdal Settlement Delayed Over Breast Growth WarningA $2.2 billion Risperdal settlement between the federal government and pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson may be delayed by Department of Justice (DOJ) demands that the drug firm acknowledge the risk of Risperdal breast growth side…
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Oklahoma Car Accident Lawyer Blog
Oklahoma Car Accident Lawyer Blog
Covers car accident law in and around Oklahoma City, OK. By Clayton Hasbrook.
http://www.oklahomacaraccidentlawyer.com/blog/
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May 23
Two-Car Collision Kills Claremore Man
Two-Car Collision Kills Claremore ManA recent two-car collision in Mayes County has left one man dead. According to recent reports, 59-year-old Paul Bickford was driving his 2001 Ford Econoline van Northbound on State Highway 82 when he crossed the centerline, causing the fatal… -
May 21
Former Judge Indicted for Embezzling Money Meant for Medical Bill
Former Judge Indicted for Embezzling Money Meant for Medical BillAn Oklahoma grand jury has indicted a former judge for embezzling money from his former clients. In total, the multicounty grand jury issued three indictments against Craig S. Key. Although Key’s law office was sealed last March, the… -
May 16
Maintain Caution in Construction Zone
Maintain Caution in Construction ZoneMost drivers have likely been in the situation where they are already late for work or an activity, and run into construction. Although drivers may be tempted to speed through construction zones, a recent article points out that this is never…
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Oklahoma Law Blog
Oklahoma Law Blog
Covers Oklahoma personal injury news. By McIntyre Law P.C.
http://www.oklahoma-law.com/blog/
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May 21
Tornado Disaster Relief Resource
Tornado Disaster Relief ResourceAfter the horrific and tragic events of yesterday and Sunday, many across the state are still reeling from the loss of lives, loved ones, and homes. Communities are in shambles, and those of us lucky enough to not have been directly affected… -
May 14
Report Finds Americans Are Driving Le
Report Finds Americans Are Driving LeA report released today by the U.S. PIRG shows that after a six decade-long period of increased driving in the United States, Americans are driving less. The data compiled from 1946 forward, shows that a steady increase in per-capita driving… -
May 7
Man Bites Dog to End Brutal Attack
Man Bites Dog to End Brutal AttackOver the weekend in Madrid Iowa, Laine and Caren Henry were walking their nine year old beagle, Kandy, when they were attacked by a large Labrador retriever mix. The dog rushed the couple and their dog, biting Caren on her leg and abdomen,…
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Oklahoma Legal Issues
Oklahoma Legal Issues
By Absolute Legal Services, LLC.
http://www.absolutelawfirm.com/blog
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Sep 23
Welcome Back
Welcome BackWe took a small hiatus from blogging, mostly because some stuff got screwed up on the back end. We also lost a lot of the more recent posts (like everything from 2011 to now), so there will be some “fresh” content soon. Now that we’re… -
Mar 4
It’s Not Too Late for the Social Media Game
It’s Not Too Late for the Social Media GameA lot of small businesses are entering the social media game. I discussed how you can leverage social media in your business, and I encourage you to get going. Well, Business Pundit blog produced this great infographic that shows how small… -
Mar 3
The Importance of Pre-Lien Notice
The Importance of Pre-Lien NoticeIf you’re an Oklahoma contractor, you must be aware of the pre-lien notice requirements of 42 O.S. 142.6.
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Oklahoma City Nursing Home Abuse…
Oklahoma City Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Blog
Covers nursing home safety and abuse. By Hasbrook & Hasbrook.
http://www.oklahomanursinghomeabuselawyer.com/blog/
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May 23
Fallin Urged to Reconsider Medicaid Expansion
Fallin Urged to Reconsider Medicaid ExpansionLast year, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin declined to expand Medicaid coverage for the state of Oklahoma. Fallin stated that the expanded coverage would not only be expensive, but would render Oklahoma further dependant on federal money that… -
May 21
Medicare Fraud Bill Headed to Governor Fallin
Medicare Fraud Bill Headed to Governor FallinRecently, the Oklahoma House overwhelmingly approved a bill aimed at decreasing Medicaid fraud across Oklahoma. Authored by Senator Josh Brecheen, Senate Bill 27 passed the Oklahoma house 86-1. If the bill becomes law, the Oklahoma Health… -
May 16
Oklahoma Nursing Homes for Veterans Criticized
Oklahoma Nursing Homes for Veterans CriticizedAccording to a recent report released by the state, workers at Oklahoma nursing homes for the nations veterans work long hours with little pay and inadequate guidance. The report indicates that these conditions often lead to serious problems…
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Oklahoma Injury Law Help Center
Oklahoma Injury Law Help Center
Covers Oklahoma personal injury law topics, including car accidents, slip & falls, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and other related legal questions. By Hasbrook & Hasbrook.
http://www.oklahomalawyer.com/HelpCenterBlog/
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May 23
Cash-Now Lawsuit Loans Under Fire
Cash-Now Lawsuit Loans Under FireThe latest in a long line of “fast cash” borrowing enticements is what is known as the lawsuit loan. According to a recent article, this type of lawsuit funding has hit “critical mass,” and is attracting attention from… -
May 21
Medical Malpractice Suit Over Wisdom Teeth Settle
Medical Malpractice Suit Over Wisdom Teeth SettleThe parents of teenager Jennifer Olenick were horrified when, on March 28, 2011, their daughter died during a routine wisdom tooth extraction. According to recent reports, the parents have now settled the resulting lawsuit out of court. Only… -
May 16
Bill to Protect Agritourism Businesses from Premises Liability Signed
Bill to Protect Agritourism Businesses from Premises Liability SignedAs a recent article reports, Governor Mary Fallin has now signed into law a bill that limits the liability for agritourism operators across the state of Oklahoma. State Rep. Scott Biggs and Senator Ron Justice sponsored the bill, which is…
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Tulsa Family Law Blog
Tulsa Family Law Blog
Covers family law and dispute resolution. By the Law Firm of Naylor, Williams & Tracy, Inc.
http://tulsafamilylaw.wordpress.com/
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Oct 31
Forced Resignation Serves as Basis For Child Support And Alimony Reduction
Forced Resignation Serves as Basis For Child Support And Alimony ReductionWhen the boss says “resign or I’ll fire you,” and you resign, is that a good faith reduction in income? Can you use your change in income to reduce your child support and alimony? A recent Supreme Court of Oklahoma opinion orders… -
Oct 31
Settlement Agreement Prevents Child Support Modification Effort
Settlement Agreement Prevents Child Support Modification EffortThe Supreme Court of Oklahoma gives effect to a settlement agreement between divorced parents requiring both parents to agree in writing to any child support modification. The parents in Scungio v. Scungio divorced in 2009. The couple… -
Oct 26
Couple Still Fighting Over House Ten Years After Divorce
Couple Still Fighting Over House Ten Years After DivorcePeople getting a divorce generally do not make good business partners. One Oklahoma couple learned this the hard way. After trying to maximize the return on their marital residence, they ended up back in court ten years later. The…
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Judge Tom Talks
Judge Tom Talks
Review of Oklahoma workers' compensation cases, law, and current trends. By Tom Leonard.
http://judgetom.blogspot.com/
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Aug 10
Crosswalk and Disposition Table
Crosswalk and Disposition TableThe Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Act is repealed, and the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Code is adopted. Most of the old provisions have been retained, but the numbering is new and the subsections have been shuffled. For example §3… -
Dec 13
Budget Outlook for Oklahoma
Budget Outlook for OklahomaIf you are unfamiliar with the Oklahoma Policy Institute, go to its website and bookmark it, add it to you feed reader or follow it on Twitter. -
Dec 6
The Bunkhouse Rule
The Bunkhouse RuleThe Supreme Court of South Carolina held that a worker's injuries occurred within the course and scope of his employment where the migrant worker sustained a right ankle fracture when he fell on a wet sidewalk outside housing provided by his…
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Reinsurance Law Blog
Reinsurance Law Blog
Covers insurance bad faith. By Stauffer Nathan.
http://reinsurance.staufferlaw.com/
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May 20
Multiple related acts under a claims made policy (Kansas)
Multiple related acts under a claims made policy (Kansas)Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc. v. Lloyds of London Syndicate involved a claims made professional liability policy. The policy excluded coverage for interrelated wrongful acts paid under a previous policy. The insureds (Plaintiffs) were… -
May 17
Failure to accept checks tendered is not bad faith
Failure to accept checks tendered is not bad faithIn Berendes v. Geico Casualty Co., the 10th Circuit (Utah) (unpublished) affirmed summary judgment in favor of the defendant insurance company on a bad faith claim. Plaintiff said the insurance company was in bad faith because… -
May 3
Equitable Contribution Due Between Primary and Excess Insurers Missouri
Equitable Contribution Due Between Primary and Excess Insurers MissouriAppellant and respondent, both insurers, agreed to a joint defense but respondent refused to participate. Equitable contribution is due when one insurer pays part of another insurer's share on the same loss. It …
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Garrett Law Center News
Garrett Law Center News
Covers stories about the law firm, its attorneys, and other legal news.
http://garrettlawcenter.com/news/
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Mar 12
Can Mandatory Criminal Sentences be Fought in Oklahoma?
Can Mandatory Criminal Sentences be Fought in Oklahoma?Oklahoma is known as a “tough on crime” state. Mandatory sentencing for crimes such as drug possession or DUI leave judges with little leeway even when extenuating circumstances might lessen penalties elsewhere. But a Tulsa… -
Feb 12
How Do Insurance Companies Try to Deny Personal Injury Claims?
How Do Insurance Companies Try to Deny Personal Injury Claims?Fighting against big insurance companies is the work of Tulsa personal injury lawyers. Although insurance companies should pay for damages resulting from your accident, complicated cases often require legal action to recoup adequate… -
Jan 17
What Is Exempt in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Oklahoma?
What Is Exempt in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Oklahoma?The most frequently heard question by almost every Tulsa Chapter 7 attorney regarding a pending bankruptcy is, “will I lose everything?” Fortunately, in most cases, state and federal laws allow Chapter 7 filers to keep most of…
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Oklahoma Injury Attorney Resource…
Oklahoma Injury Attorney Resource Blog
Covers personal injury law. By Hasbrook & Hasbrook.
http://www.oklahomalawyer.com/AttorneyResourceBlog/
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Mar 5
TrialPad Presentation Setup
TrialPad Presentation SetupWe’ve been using TrialPad for the last couple of years and we’ve been really happy with how well it works. There are a couple other similar apps out there, but I haven’t spent much time with them. If it ain’t broke,… -
Jul 12
How soon can we stop using paper for everything?
How soon can we stop using paper for everything?Deron Williams, the point guard for the Brooklyn Nets, signed his new contract on an iPad! How neat is that? -
May 1
TrialPad – Yeah, it’s super easy!
TrialPad – Yeah, it’s super easy!iMirror Wireless Transmitter in Action - From Amazon.com's Listing
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Oklahoma DUI
Oklahoma DUI
Covers DUI news and cases. They are the co-authors of By Bruce Edge and John Hunsucker.
http://duioklahoma.blogspot.com/
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Feb 15
WHY EVERY POLICE CAR SHOULD HAVE VIDEO
WHY EVERY POLICE CAR SHOULD HAVE VIDEOThe link below speaks for itself. A man in a diabetic coma is taken from his car at gunpoint--- kicked, beaten and kneed by 5-6 police officers. -
Feb 3
Big Boobs Hinders DUI Test
Big Boobs Hinders DUI Testhttp://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_st_lucie_county/port_st_lucie/psl-woman-maureen-raymond-says-her-big-breasts-hindered-her-dui-test-performance-affidavit-statesPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- A Port St. -
Dec 5
Another Government DUI Arrest
Another Government DUI ArrestThe administrator of the FAA, Randy Babbitt, was arrested by Fairfax County police and charged with driving while intoxicated. Babbitt was seen driving on the wrong side of the road and was pulled over at approximately 1030 at night. He was…
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Oklahoma City Immigration Attorney…
Oklahoma City Immigration Attorney Blog
Covers US immigration law and state-based enforcement initiatives. By Steven Langer.
http://blog.stevenlanger.com/
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Jan 4
Possession of a fake ID is not identity theft
Possession of a fake ID is not identity theftToday, I was talking to a police detective from Arizona who works identity theft cases. I was contacting him about his queries to area law enforcement over use of a Social Security number. The number was being used by multiple persons across… -
Nov 6
Anti-immigrant Oklahoma State Rep. Randy Terrill bound over for trial on bribery case
Anti-immigrant Oklahoma State Rep. Randy Terrill bound over for trial on bribery casehttp://bit.ly/uhm4mI“Unseemly actions and even unethical behavior doesn't necessarily constitute a criminal act,” Oklahoma County Special Judge Stephen Alcorn said during his ruling. “However, when the evidence is looked at as a whole… -
Jul 4
We are a country of immigrants, it's in the Declaration of Independence
We are a country of immigrants, it's in the Declaration of IndependenceIn the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson wrote: "The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these…
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Chavers & Guhl LLP Legal Blog
Chavers & Guhl LLP Legal Blog
Reports on local criminal cases and their results.
http://chaversandguhl.com/legal-blog/
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Dec 30
Missing Mother’s Case Now Investigated As Homicide
Missing Mother’s Case Now Investigated As HomicidePolice said they are treating the missing persons’ case for a missing mother of four as a homicide investigation now. Oklahoma City police have been searching for Jaymie Adams since December 10, when she was reported missing by her… -
Dec 25
OK Man Charged With Assault, Murder In Shooting Death
OK Man Charged With Assault, Murder In Shooting DeathA man was charged Friday with first-degree murder in the shooting death of another man in an Oklahoma City convenience store parking lot. Twenty-one-year-old Joseph Young had been arrested after 18-year-old Dejoun Chamberliss was found shot… -
Dec 14
13 Charged In Drug Ring Bust
13 Charged In Drug Ring BustThirteen people have been charged after a four-month investigation targeting a drug trafficking operation in Oklahoma City. At the beginning of December, officials seized about 40 pounds of cocaine and seven pounds of crystal methamphetamine…
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Tulsa Bankruptcy and Consumer Law
Tulsa Bankruptcy and Consumer Law
By F. Bennett Callicoat.
http://tulsabankruptcyandconsumerlaw.blogspot.com/
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Dec 3
The Seven Habits of Highly Unsuccessful People* (a "How To" for Going Broke)
The Seven Habits of Highly Unsuccessful People* (a "How To" for Going Broke)I'm old enough to remember Romper Room -- a kids show on TV back in the dark (as in "black and white") ages. Romper Room had a regular segment called something like "Do Bee vs. Don't Bee" -- the idea being that you should be a "Do Bee"… -
Oct 30
Real Garnishment, Real Life: Can the Bank Really Take My Kid's Money?
Real Garnishment, Real Life: Can the Bank Really Take My Kid's Money?Some clients were in the office and were consulting me about some business debts they'd personally guaranteed from a failed business. Facing the prospect of multiple lawsuits, they wanted to know if a bank could garnish their son's bank… -
Sep 13
Help! My Landlord told me to get out by tomorrow!
Help! My Landlord told me to get out by tomorrow!“Help! My landlord has given me 48 hours to leave my apartment and I have no place to go!” Unfortunately, this was a real life plea I received just the other day. The man on the phone told me that he’d had a dispute with his landlord…
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Oklahoma Insurance Law
Oklahoma Insurance Law
Covers first party coverage issues and bad faith for Oklahoma. By Buckman & Roach.
http://www.okinsurancelawblog.com/
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Nov 2
Insurance Brokers Doing Business In Oklahoma Subject Themselves To Suit
Insurance Brokers Doing Business In Oklahoma Subject Themselves To SuitInsurance brokers from London traveling to Oklahoma and marketing for business subject themselves to the personal jurisdiction of the State of Oklahoma when negligence is alleged for their failure to fulfil obligations. In Willbros USA,… -
Oct 30
Legal Opinion Stating No Coverage Did Not Prevent Bad Faith Judgment
Legal Opinion Stating No Coverage Did Not Prevent Bad Faith JudgmentAn Oklahoma insurance company's reliance upon a legal opinion that there was no payment due under the policy did not prevent a judgment for bad faith and punitive damages. In Barnes v. Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Ins. -
Oct 27
Failure To Obtain A Legal Opinion Can Be Bad Faith
Failure To Obtain A Legal Opinion Can Be Bad FaithBad faith can result in Oklahoma from failing to obtain a legal opinion before denying coverage. In Harrell v. Old American Ins.
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OK Blawg - The Oklahoma Law Blog
OK Blawg - The Oklahoma Law Blog
Covers Oklahoma law, legal issues and politics.
http://okblawg.blogspot.com/
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Nov 21
Randolf Dial Dies in Prison
Randolf Dial Dies in PrisonOne of the earliest posts to this blog concerned escaped oklahoma killer randolph dial. Dial's story involves a series of events too strange for fiction. In 1986, Dial, a gifted artist, confesses to the 1981 murder of Kelly Hogan. Dial is… -
Sep 27
First Degree Manslaughter Charges Filed in Tulsa "Road Rage" Case
First Degree Manslaughter Charges Filed in Tulsa "Road Rage" CaseTulsa County District Attorney Tim Harris filed a first-degree manslaughter charge Wednesday against Kenneth Ray Gumm, 67, in the shooting death of Dale Turney, 47.Gumm, a retired security guard, is accused of killing Turney in a River Parks… -
Jul 18
Governor signs ATV helmet law
Governor signs ATV helmet lawA state law requiring persons under 18 to wear a crash helmet while riding an all-terrain vehicle on public lands was signed into law Tuesday and takes effect Nov. 1.State Rep. Bill Nations, D-Norman, House author of the legislation, said the…
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