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New York Bankruptcy Filings Drop in First Half of 2011; Long Island Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Bankruptcy Laws and Possible Reasons for the Decline

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

New York’s 2011 bankruptcy filings have declined compared to the same time period in 2010, according to reports by bankruptcy industry insiders. Long Island bankruptcy attorney Andrew Doktofsky weighs in on possible reasons for the drop and debtor eligibility for bankruptcy filing in New York.

(PRWeb August 16, 2011)

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Internet LAVA Announces Sponsorship of the 2011 NACDL DWI Seminar in Las Vegas

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:10:00 GMT

Internet LAVA, a prominent online marketing company for law firms, is proud to announce its Bronze Level sponsorship of the 2011 NACDL and NCDD’s DWI Means Defend with Ingenuity® Seminar. The annual event takes place in Las Vegas, NV from September 15th to the 17th and brings together the sharpest minds in DUI defense from across the country.

(PRWeb August 04, 2011)

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New Utah Law Modifies the Utah Controlled Substances Act; Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Attorney Weighs In

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The 2011 Utah legislative session passed Utah House Bill 23, which revises the Utah Controlled Substances Act by adding certain substances in bath salts and synthetic cannabinoid substances found in products known as “spice,” and also clarifies other provisions of the Utah Controlled Substances Act. Salt Lake City criminal defense lawyer Darren Levitt analyzes the effect of these changes and the possible penalties for a drug crime conviction in the state.

(PRWeb August 02, 2011)

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Texas Credit Card Fraud and Theft Crimes Increase Due to New Technology; Houston Defense Lawyer Analyzes Texas Criminal Penalties

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Identity theft has steadily increased over recent years due in large part to radio frequency identification, also known as RFID. This new technology gives thieves access to credit card information through devices that can be purchased online. Matt Horak, Houston criminal defense lawyer, examines the criminal penalties that could be associated with credit card fraud and identity theft.

(PRWeb July 21, 2011)

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Medical Marijuana Legislation Recently Proposed in Pennsylvania; West Chester Criminal Defense Attorney Weighs In on the Proposed Bill

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

SB 1003 was proposed in the 2011-2012 Pennsylvania legislative session regarding medicinal marijuana. The bill, also known as "The Governor Raymond Shafer Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act," seeks to legalize medicinal marijuana in the state. West Chester criminal defense lawyer Michael J. Skinner discusses the bill and the effects it would have on current criminal marijuana charges and penalties in the state.

(PRWeb July 21, 2011)

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New York State Suspends Participation in the Federal Secure Communities Program; Queens Criminal Defense Attorney Weighs In

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Although New York initially agreed to participate in the Secure Communities program, the state’s governor has temporarily suspended the program upon reports that the program has been implemented unsuccessfully and negatively impacts immigrants in New York. Rochelle S. Berliner, a criminal defense lawyer in Queens, discusses the program’s effects on New York immigrants.

(PRWeb June 30, 2011)

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Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Recently Arrested Numerous Individuals for Drug Crimes; Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyer Examines Florida Drug Charges and Penalties

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Drug busts in central Florida continue to increase despite government efforts to regulate and decrease illegal drug activity. A drug ring of 20 individuals was recently broken up in St. Cloud followed by a drug arrest the next day in Orlando. Orlando criminal defense attorney Richard O. Hale examines charges and penalties these individuals may face for drug crimes in Florida.

(PRWeb June 29, 2011)

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Florida Law Enforcement Increased DUI Checkpoints Over Memorial Day; Tallahassee Criminal Lawyer Examines Florida’s DUI Laws and Penalties from Arrests at Checkpoints

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Law enforcement officers throughout Florida elevated the use of DUI checkpoints over Memorial Day weekend and will likely utilize increased checkpoints over the upcoming Fourth of July weekend and Labor Day weekend. Tallahassee criminal defense attorney Don Pumphrey, Jr. analyzes the use of DUI roadblocks and potential criminal ramifications for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

(PRWeb June 22, 2011)

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Internet LAVA Sponsors 2011 NORML Aspen Legal Seminar

Thu, 12 May 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Professional web development and internet marketing company, Internet LAVA, sponsors the NORML Legal Seminar in Aspen, Colorado, from June 2-4. This annual seminar draws the brightest minds in the legal field to discuss marijuana law reform and criminal defense strategies.

(PRWeb May 12, 2011)

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House Judiciary Committee Recently Approved Bill Aiming to Reduce Awards in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits; Houston Personal Injury Attorney Examines Potential Changes

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT

George W. Wilhite, personal injury attorney of Wilhite & Lea in Houston, analyzes the ramifications of proposed national medical malpractice reform and the effects H.R. 5, if passed, will have on Houston medical malpractice victims.

(PRWeb April 26, 2011)

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Phoenix Divorce Attorney Discusses Beneficial Steps to Preparing For Divorce and Methods to Reduce Negative Effects on Children

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Divorce can be a trying experience for both adults and children. In order to make the process less painful, there are a variety of precautionary measures a person can take before filing, and techniques parents can use to encourage their children to better handle a divorce. Phoenix divorce lawyer Doug Daly suggests how to plan for divorce and avoid costly mistakes.

(PRWeb April 19, 2011)

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Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney Analyzes Suggested Changes by S.B. 163 to Nevada Domestic Violence Laws

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Senate Bill 163, which was proposed to Nevada’s Legislature in February, details a change to existing Nevada law that would limit a 12-hour hold after a domestic battery arrest to apply only in situations where the domestic violence occurred seven days before the arrest. Las Vegas attorney Joel M. Mann considers the effects this proposed bill would have on current domestic violence laws and those affected by domestic violence.

(PRWeb April 15, 2011)

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Fla. Senate and House Panel Approve Automobile Defect Bills That Aim to Limit Liability of Automobile Manufacturers in Defective Product Cases; Florida Personal Injury Attorney Weighs In

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:00:00 GMT

SB 142 and related bill, HB 201, made progress towards becoming law as they have both been approved by the Florida Senate and the Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee. Southern Florida personal injury lawyer, Mark Glassman, examines how this bill will affect those injured by manufacturer defects in automobile accidents.

(PRWeb March 30, 2011)

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SB72, Among Other Bills, Proposes Amendments to Existing Nevada DUI Laws; Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney Weighs In

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Proposed bills to Nevada’s Legislature include various changes to DUI laws, such as a minimum of two mandatory years served in jail, Interlock device requirements, and automatic testing of blood alcohol concentration for those involved in a car accident. Las Vegas attorney, Joel M. Mann, analyzes the effects these potential bills will have on drivers.

(PRWeb March 15, 2011)

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Florida Bans Bath Salts Containing Drug Similar To Cocaine: Melbourne Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses the Potential Drug Offenses and Punishments Associated With MDPV

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

As Florida cracks down on a synthetic version of the stimulant MDPV, also known as “Vanilla Sky,” “Ivory Wave” and “White Rush,” which was legally sold as bath salts in stores across the state, attorney Mark S. Germain examines the punishments for selling and possessing the newly banned drug.

(PRWeb March 03, 2011)

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Florida Pain Clinics Face Uncertain Regulations: Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Attorney Weighs in on the Effects of Pill Mill Legislation

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Melinda Morris, Florida criminal defense attorney, analyzes the effects enforcement of SB2722 may have on pain clinics in Tampa Bay, Florida and surrounding areas, and the governor’s moves to eliminate Florida’s Office of Drug Control and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

(PRWeb February 28, 2011)

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Drug Cartels Use New Tactics to Smuggle Drugs Across the Texas Border: Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Matt Horak Discusses the Penalties for Drug Trafficking

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Mexican drug trafficking organizations have started using innovative methods to bring drugs across the Texas border, including moving drugs in smaller amounts, using younger and inexperienced smugglers, bribing customs agents, and catapulting the drugs over the border. Attorney Matt Horak warns of the potential penalties for trafficking drugs across the border, which is a federal offense.

(PRWeb February 18, 2011)

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Tampa Bay Area Hemorrhoid Treatment Center Of Florida Opens For Business, Uses Non-invasive Ultroid® Treatment

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Dr. David H. Shapiro of Tampa Bay has opened the Hemorrhoid Treatment Center of Florida, which specializes in a painless hemorrhoid treatment not requiring surgery, in addition to traditional outpatient Hemorrhoidal Disease treatment.

(PRWeb February 17, 2011)

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