Facebook, Juries and The New Way Jurors Find a Way to Break The Law
September 1st, 2010 · 
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Today, social networking is everywhere. Almost every person has a facebook page (including the reclusive North Korean Dictator, Kim Jong Il), a twitter account, or a myspace page. A quick search on youtube can lead to hours of entertainment, whether it is a piano playing cat, an undiscovered musical talent, or someone teaching you how to do something. However, while many young people have...
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Point/Counterpoint: Bank Overdraft Fees
August 31st, 2010 · Comment Now
LawInfo content writers Chris Blankinship Esq. and Mark Sweet Esq. argue the legal rights of banks to charge customers bank overdraft fees.
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The McCourt Divorce and California’s Community Property
August 31st, 2010 · Comment Now
BY: MARK SWEET, ESQ.
Divorce is all too common today, however Frank and Jaime McCourt, the owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are headed to court to figure out who owns what. Traditionally, states fall into one of two statutes...
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Recently Decided Law Allows Police to Track Your Car With GPS
August 27th, 2010 · Comment Now
BY: MARK SWEET, ESQ.
Would you want someone knowing every single place that you drove to without you ever knowing it? That’s the new reality facing several people who may be committing illegal acts, and those who are only caught in the aftermath.
GPS Tracking In the News
Recently, a federal appeals court ruled that law enforcement officers could place a...
Point/Counterpoint: Injured at Disneyland
August 23rd, 2010 · 2 Comments
In the spirit of fostering legal discussion, LawInfo content writers Chris Blankinship Esq. and Mark Sweet Esq. discuss the legal implications of imposing liability on Disneyland for the injuries sustained by a park visitor.
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