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Steps to Take Before Hiring a Medical Negligence Lawyer

When a medical professional makes a serious mistake, the results can be life-altering. Whether it’s a misdiagnosis, a surgical error, or a failure to provide proper treatment, the consequences can...

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How Much Is That Justice In The Window?

Shortly after the Supreme Court decided Citizens United, a friend was near hysterical about its implications for judicial elections. Mind you, I’m no fan of judicial elections, it being the worst of...

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SUNNY MONDAY

 It's a new week and the sun is out. Here's our thoughts.Need a continuance in federal court? Here's a quick out. Become of counsel to one of those firms that the Idiot has attacked. Part of his...

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Notable dissent from denial of cert in case concerning the habeas certificate...

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Lewd or Lascivious Acts with a Child Under 14 (Penal Code § 288(a)) in...

Being charged with lewd or lascivious acts with a child under California Penal Code § 288(a) is among the most  Read More...

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Illinois DUI Laws in 2025: What You Need to Know

Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most serious and aggressively prosecuted offenses in Illinois. If you are facing DUI charges in 2025, you need to understand how Illinois DUI laws work,...

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What is the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) in Ontario

The Highway Traffic Act (HTA) is a vital legal framework that governs road safety and traffic management across Ontario. Originally enacted in 1923, it sets out the rules of the road for drivers,...

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Understanding the Different Stages of a Criminal Case in Canada

Criminal cases in Canada, whether involving minor offences or serious crimes, follow a structured legal process designed to uphold justice, protect individual rights, and maintain the rule of law. This...

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How Aggravating Factors Can Turn Serious Charges into Life-Altering Consequences

In Arizona, what might start as a straightforward criminal charge can quickly escalate into something far more serious when prosecutors tack on aggravating factors. Things like prior convictions,...

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Why Naples Injury Lawyers Conduct Case Valuation at the Outset

Knowing your worth is important in life. As it turns out, it’s important in personal injury cases too. Accurately estimating the monetary value of a personal injury case is one of the first orders of...

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Rural Noir, Urban Drinks, Shape-Shifting Trial

We start with an interview with crime novelist Wesley Browne, then move to cocktails, and finish with how archetypes help you at a white-collar trial. Crime Fiction Novelist Wes Browne is an...

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The Critical Role of Private Representation in High-Stakes Criminal Cases:...

In a shocking turn of events, thirty detention officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, California, have been indicted on serious charges, including child endangerment, abuse, conspiracy, and...

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Can Race Be a Factor in Jury Selection in a Massachusetts Criminal Trial?

Prior to beginning a trial, it is commonplace for the prosecution and defense to go through a process that is called jury selection. During this process, each party is permitted to exercise several...

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Withdrawing a Guilty Plea in a Massachusetts OUI Case

Over the past several years, there has been extensive litigation in Massachusetts regarding a specific kind of breathalyzer machine called the Alcotest 9510 device. Challenges to this machine have...

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Federal Court Denies Use of Pseudonym by Accused Student in Title IX Case

Title IX accusations can have a detrimental effect on a student’s education, job prospects, and future.  Alleged victims who file suit against their schools for claims related to Title IX often...

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The Fifth Amendment Privilege: What Corporations Need to Know

Understanding the Fifth Amendment and Its Impact on Corporations The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides a fundamental protection: the right against self-incrimination. This...

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"The Lasting Impact of Ring v. Arizona on Capital Jury Trials"

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Understanding the Differences Between Title IX and Title VII

Overview In the United States, Title IX and Title VII play crucial roles in preventing discrimination, yet they serve distinct purposes. While both promote fairness and equality, they differ...

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The Youngstown Concurrence and Presidential Power

In 1952, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer, outlining three zones of presidential power. In Youngstown, the Supreme Court struck down...

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Could Your Tweet Cost You Thousands? Protect Your Reputation with Binnall Law...

Social media is a powerful tool for communication, but it also carries serious legal risks—especially when it comes to defamation. In Virginia, as in many other jurisdictions, individuals and...

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