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Types of Fresno Auto Accidents

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Mike Bomberger

Different types of car crashes produce different results. For example, a head-on collision is more likely to result in severe bodily injury and vehicle damage than a rear-end collision. What is the difference between a head-on collision and rear-end collision? What makes a head-on collision more serious than a rear-end collision or any other type of collision? ... Read More

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Topic: Automobile Accidents

SUPREME COURT RULES THAT SUBSTITUTE TESTIMONY IMPERMISSIBLE IN DUI CASE

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Scott D. Hughes

In the Supreme Court’s 2009 decision in Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts, the Court ruled that crime laboratory reports are only admissible against criminal defendants at trial if the analyst responsible for creating the report makes himself available for cross-examination and provides testimony. Thus, prosecutors could only introduce lab reports as evidence in a criminal trial if a live witness was available and competent to testify as to the veracity of the statements pursuant to the... Read More

Posted at 21:12 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

Know Your Rental Rights!

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Michael M. Shea

Throughout the summer, many friends and families rent vacation homes to celebrate the season. While these events are often fun and gratifying, it is important to know your legal rights should an injury occur.

The best way to have a fun and safe summer is to avoid injury altogether. First and foremost, be on the lookout for any dangerous conditions on the property. This is especially important if it is your first time renting a property. If you happen to notice any dangerous... Read More

Posted at 17:02 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Personal Injury

Wealthy Grandchildren: 401K Conversion Into Roth IRA for Wealthy Grandparents

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Doron F. Eghbali

Two rather unknown and unrelated pieces of legislation enacted last year without much fanfare create nearly unparalleled opportunities for the affluent to further literally enrich their decedents. The combination of these two rather seemingly unrelated pieces of legislation enables literally affluent grandparents to leave significant amount of money for their grandchildren free of taxes. Let us see how.... Read More

Posted at 16:51 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Business Law

Rife Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Dmitry Gorin

Edward Rife, a tattoo parlor owner in Columbus, Ohio, pleaded guilty earlier this month to charges including drug trafficking and money laundering. Rife allegedly made significant income from his side business of selling marijuana.... Read More

Posted at 16:15 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

New Trust Rules

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by James R. Modrall

Michigan adopted its own version of the Uniform Trust Code, effective April 1, 2010. Since the new law will impact trusts created both before and after April 1, 2010, it will behoove readers who currently have trusts to consider possible reasons for modifying those trusts. There may be tax reasons also which we will mention briefly.

Some of the comments in this newsletter will be particularly appropriate for second marriages and blended families. Please review these comments and... Read More

Posted at 15:40 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Trusts and Estates

New "Sexting" Law Passed in NJ

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Timothy S. Farrow

New Jersey teenagers caught texting sexually explicit photos or posting them online could avoid prosecution if Gov. Chris Christie signs a measure passed by the state Senate. The Senate voted 39-0 today to approve the bill. It passed the Assembly in March. The bill targets "sexting," the practice of sending explicit photos by cell phone, email or Internet posts.... Read More

Posted at 14:52 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Criminal Law

What Do You Need to File Bankruptcy?

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by Gregg R. Wexler

When you consult a bankruptcy lawyer in Palm Beach, you should bring sufficient financial documentation with you. The lawyer can review the documents to help you choose the best type of bankruptcy and use them when preparing your bankruptcy petition.

U.S. bankruptcy courts require the information provided below.

§ A list of all your debts, past and... Read More

Posted at 14:25 PM | PERMALINK

Topic: Bankruptcy

Why did the Virginia courts determine that Kingsmill HOA should not transition to homeowner control of the Board of Directors?

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by John Tarley

Over the course of the past few years, homeowners in the Williamsburg development of Kingsmill on the James have become more vocal over the continued control by the community’s developer, Busch Properties, Inc. In May 2010, Kingsmill resident and William & Mary Law School professor Read More

Posted at 11:11 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Homeowners Association Law

How did the U.S. Supreme Court answer this question: Can an advisor be held liable for the false statements in a prospectus made by another?

Thursday, June 30, 2011 by John Tarley

Previously we blogged about a pending case before the Supreme Court that had the possibility to significantly increase the liability
of persons for assisting in the preparation of a “prospectus.” As of
June 13, 2011, the Supreme Court handed down an opinion in that case,
styled as Janus Capital Group, Inc. v. First Derivative Traders, No.... Read More

Posted at 11:09 AM | PERMALINK

Topic: Business Law

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