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Idaho Inmate Indicted for Prison Mail Fraud

April 11, 2013

Mark Anthony Brown, who is serving time on a burglary conviction in the Idaho Department of Corrections, was indicted on twelve felony counts of federal mail fraud on March 13, 2013 in United States District Court. Federal prosecutors say that Brown netted at least $64,000 from various ongoing class-action suits and bankruptcies by running a […]

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Entering the US with a Criminal Background

March 7, 2013

US Immigration restricts access into the country so that people with a criminal history are not automatically eligible to enter, even as visitors. They can be sent home at the border. Computers allow every customs agent to know the details of a person’s criminal activity without making a single phone call. The rules for entering […]

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The Difference between Legalization and Decriminalization

February 5, 2013

Several substances and activities have become the focus of a decriminalization or legalization debate over the decades. They have included alcohol, marijuana, and prostitution. The arguments rage on, with both sides passionately holding their ground. The people behind these debates have very strong feelings about their topic. Legalization of Marijuana Today, one of the hot […]

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What Is Premises Liability and Why Do I Need a Lawyer

January 28, 2013

Any person who owns property is responsible for the safety of any person that they invite onto their property. If any person injures themselves as the result of a slip or fall, equipment on the property, or the actions of the property owner, then they are entitled to damages to cover their medical costs. Accidents […]

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Supreme Court Rules on Notice Required for Union Fee Increase

December 1, 2012

The Supreme Court has ruled that a union must give notice to nonmembers of any anticipated fee increase that all workers are required to pay in closed shop situations. The Court’s ruling on Thursday, June 21, 2012, was in favor of Dianne Knox and other nonmembers of the Service Employees International Union Local 1000. The […]

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What is a criminal injury claim?

November 30, 2012

Guest post regarding criminal injury claims. A criminal injury claim can be made if you have been harmed in a violent crime in the last two years. In order to make one of these types of claims, there is certain information that you must have; including your police reference number, the date of your court […]

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An inevitable tactical switch by squatters

November 7, 2012

James Swede of Darlingtons reports on the latest manifestation of the squatting issue. More content from James can be found at http://www.darlingtons.com and also at http://www.beingaleaseholder.co.uk. With the new criminalisation of residential squatting, many will say it was inevitable that the squatters would simply shift their tactics and their possessions to unoccupied commercial premises instead. […]

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Court Revisits Broadcast Obscenity

October 25, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a decision in FCC v. Fox that overturns penalties in the case, due to the Federal Communications Administration not providing adequate notice to broadcasters that certain use of expletives and partial nudity could be actionable under then-current FCC indecency regulations. The case was consolidated with writ of certiorari to the U.S. […]

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Beef Products Inc. Files Defamation Lawsuit for ‘Pink Slime’ Story

October 6, 2012

On Thursday, September 13, Beef Products Inc. (BPI) announced that it filed a defamation suit against ABC News for creating a media storm over a beef product they dubbed “pink slime.” BPI alleges that the negative publicity led to decreased demand for their products. The lawsuit was filed in a state court in Elk Point, South Dakota. […]

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Man Who Stripped at Portland Airport Acquitted of Indecent Exposure Charges

September 21, 2012

On Wednesday, July 18, a Multnomah County judge found John Brennan, 50,  not guilty of indecent exposure. Brennan achieved international fame after he stripped down at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint at the Portland, Oregon airport. On April 17, Brennan was scheduled to fly from Portland to San Jose, California for a business […]

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