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Man Arrested for Filming Texas Police Has Right to Sue and Legally Photograph Them

October 20, 2014
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Austin Personal Injury Lawyers – Perlmutter & Schuelke, LLP Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) October 20, 2014 – A recent federal court ruling in Texas stated that a man arrested numerous times for taking video footage of the police has both the right to file a lawsuit against the force and the right to photograph…

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Michael Gilfix to Speak on Special Needs Estate Planning at Autism Society Event

October 17, 2014
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Palo Alto, CA (Law Firm Newswire) October 17, 2014 – Michael Gilfix is a featured panelist at an upcoming Bay Area event focused on helping families ensure supported housing for their adult children with autism. The event, hosted by the Autism Society of the San Francisco Bay Area, is titled “A Place for Us: Supported…

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In League City, Suspected Drunk Driver Kills Six

October 17, 2014
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Austin, TX (Law Firm Newswire) October 17, 2014 – High-speed police chases almost always cause serious collateral damage. This Texas case is a prime example. “This collision took place in League City and killed six. Three of the dead were part of a larger family, and so two young teens were left without a mother,…

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Texas Lottery Player Files Petition in Scratcher Controversy over Fun 5 Scratch-Off Ticket

October 16, 2014
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LaGarde Law Firm, P.C. Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) October 16, 2014 – Dawn Nettles has filed an official petition with the Travis County District Court in the growing controversy over the Texas Lottery Fun 5’s scratch-off ticket. “We’re just trying to get some basic answers,” said Richard LaGarde, an attorney for Ms. Nettles. “The…

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Union Pacific Ordered to Comply in Wounded Veterans’ Lawsuit

October 16, 2014
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Washington, D.C. (Law Firm Newswire) October 16, 2014 – A judge has ordered Union Pacific Railroad to comply with requests for additional discovery in a lawsuit stemming from a 2012 train crash in Midland, Texas. The crash occurred when a Union Pacific train hit a float in a parade honoring wounded military veterans. The crash…

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Newcastle University Study Shows Even Mild TBI Can Cause Lasting Damage

October 16, 2014
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Chicago, IL (Law Firm Newswire) October 16, 2014 – According to a new study, even mild cases of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect the cognition and brain matter of patients. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUyVd6LYy4 Past research has focused extensively on severe cases of TBI, but there have been fewer studies completed on moderate to mild cases. However,…

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In Some States, Sexting Violates Child Pornography Laws

October 15, 2014
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Lakeland, FL (Law Firm Newswire) October 15, 2014 – The law has had difficulty dealing with sexting as a crime. Technology is moving faster than the speed of light. For now, sexting is grouped with child pornography laws. “The usual definition of sexting is the electronic transmission of sexually graphic/explicit images and/or text. Teens under…

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During Back-to-School Months, NJ Officials Stress Parental Role in Teen Driving Safety

October 15, 2014
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Petrillo & Goldberg Law launched a newly designed website. Pennsauken, NJ (Law Firm Newswire) October 15, 2014 – The Garden State is encouraging adult mentoring to amplify the impact of its successful licensing program. September traditionally marks the back-to-school period in the United States. This year, the mass return to classrooms in the wake of…

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In First Attempt, Indian Scientists Successfully Reach Mars

October 14, 2014
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Houston, TX (Law Firm Newswire) October 14, 2014 – India’s national, low-budget effort reached its Martian goal because of the high concentration of skilled talent involved. On September 24, India’s Mars Orbiter Mission spacecraft reached planetary orbit. The achievement is particularly significant because of the small budget upon which the program operates. In beating out…

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320 Plaintiffs File Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against Spinal Surgeon

October 14, 2014
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Arkansas Personal Injury Lawyer – Michael Smith Little Rock, AR (Law Firm Newswire) October 14, 2014 – The sheer number of plaintiffs filing a medical malpractice lawsuit against the same spine surgeon is staggering. The doctor is accused of performing unnecessary surgery. “The spine surgeon fled the country when he discovered he was indicted by…

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