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Fayed Likely Facing the Death Penalty

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

James Fayed, a gold dealer in Moorpark, California, was convicted on May 19th by a jury of first-degree murder and conspiracy following the horrific death of his wife, Pamela Fayed. The crime was unusual for the upscale Century City mall in which it occurred; Pamela Fayed was stabbed and slashed 13 times in the parking garage of a mall in July of 2008. ... Read More

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Topic: Criminal Law

San Diego: Older driver's cause Dangerous Accidents

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by Bryan R. Snyder

It seems logical, but a new study by Science Daily confirms what most of us already suspect: elderly driver's are more dangerous less safe and more dangerous on the road. The Science Daily article (http://www.sciencedaily.com/rel eases/2011/05/110516121543.htm) concludes that even healthy adults with safe driving records are less safe, and could contribute to Read More

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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Am I eligible for Holiday pay?

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by Paul D. Jackson

Hours worked on holidays, Saturdays and Sundays are treated like hours worked on any other day of the week. Neither California nor federal law requires an employer to provide its employees with paid holidays, close its business on any holiday or give employees time off on any particular holiday.

If an employer closes its business on holidays it is not required to pay employees for the time off.

If an employer requires employees to work on a holiday, the employer is... Read More

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Topic: Wage and Hour Law

Dealing With Your Accident

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by William G. Boyer

Advice from a Sterling Heights injury attorney

Nobody gets up in the morning suspecting that they are going to be in an accident that day. But there are a number of things everyone should know about what to do if the unforeseen does happen and they are involved in an accident on the road, in the workplace, or on another person's or government's property.

Consult a Sterling Heights injury lawyer

Anything you say to an insurance adjustor could potentially be used by the insurance company... Read More

Posted at 17:39 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Personal Injury

"MY CHILD WAS OUT TOO LATE": CURFEW LAW IN ILLINOIS

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by Matthew David Keenan

In Illinois, a child under the age of 17 violates curfew when he or she lingers or stays in a public place or even a private business during curfew hours. Curfew hours are from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings. Violating curfew is a petty offense carrying a fine up to $500, and a judge can order the parent to perform community service. A parent or guardian can also be charged with a curfew violation if they knowingly... Read More

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Topic: School Law

Gang Members and Beverly Hills Criminal Defense Lawyers

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

Beverly Hills is a complicated city, and the crimes surrounding the area can be complicated as well. As a smaller city within Los Angeles, Beverly Hills faces all sorts of criminal matters. ... Read More

Posted at 15:20 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Bankruptcy & Your Credit Score

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by James P. Doan

“But won’t bankruptcy destroy my credit?!” We have heard it time and time again and are sure you have had that thought once or twice, especially if you are contemplating filing. The truth is bankruptcy actually acts as a repair for your credit.

Click Here for the F ull Story.

Posted at 13:50 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Bankruptcy

Beverly Hills Violent Crime Attorney

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

Mark Kerrigan, brother of famed Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, was acquitted in a Massachusetts court last week of manslaughter. Mark Kerrigan was being tried for causing the death of his father, Daniel, in January of 2010. ... Read More

Posted at 13:23 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Should I reaffirm debt in Bankruptcy?

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by Jason D. Witt

0; Since Bankruptcy Reform in 2005 Reaffirmation of debts has become a much bigger issue than before. Under the old law debtors often had the option to not reaffirm vehicle debt yet keep the car. This was referred to as “ride though” where debtors could continue the regular payment on cars then one month, one year or three years later could turn in the same car... Read More

Posted at 13:20 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Bankruptcy

Changes to Visa Validity for Iranian Student Applicants in F, J, and M Visa Categories

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by Azita M. Mojarad

From the US Department of State

As of May 20, 2011, qualified Iranian applicants for visas in the F, J, and M categories for non-sensitive, non-technical fields of study and research and their dependents will be eligible to receive two-year, multiple-entry visas. This is an increase in the current visa validity of three months, single entry.

This change will allow... Read More

Posted at 12:50 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Immigration

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