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Woman Boards Plane With Gun

Justin Witzmann — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:39:13 +0000

A 65-year-old woman got past an airport security checkpoint and boarded a plane Wednesday at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport with a gun tucked securely in her handbag, according to an article on Yahoo News. She was only stopped after the airplane was called back to its departing gate.

.38 Caliber [...]

Feds Shut Down Medical Marijuana Dispensaries In Colorado

Justin Witzmann — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:05:33 +0000

Thursday, federal prosecutors in Colorado gave 23 medical marijuana dispensaries, all located within 1,000 feet of schools, a choice. That choice was to either cease operating the dispensaries within the next 45 days or face civil and criminal penalties in federal court, according to an article on yahoo.com.

The ultimatums were issued in [...]

VISIT-USA Act Would Give Home Buyers a 3-Year Visa

Shannon Blanchard, Esq. — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:22:12 +0000

With the slump in the economy and the poor housing market, Senator Charles Schumer, a democrat and Senator Mike Lee, a Republican, have come up with a bill that just might help. The goal is to spur demand in the U.S. housing market by offering foreign purchasers of homes [...]

Can a Tattoo Prevent You From Getting the Job?

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:29:35 +0000

Plaintiff in Employment Suit Loses over Tattoo

A Pennsylvania U.S. District Court judge says yes.

Ronald Scavone sued Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), because it would not hire him as a Liquor Enforcement Officer because of a tattoo. While he met all the requirements, Scavone’s job was made conditional on the [...]

Hot Topic: Environmental Law

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:59:09 +0000

Plaintiff Environmental Law Movies: Erin Brokovich

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I happened to come across a showing of Erin Brokovich. I personally can’t resist a movie detailing a plaintiff’s story, no matter how many times I’ve seen it, especially when it involves corporate misdeeds. Additionally, water law issues are particularly near to my heart. I’m [...]

DADT Repealed – What Does It Mean, Really?

Shannon Blanchard, Esq. — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:08:08 +0000

The military’s ban of almost 18 years on homosexuals in the military ends today. Prior to today, homosexuals could serve in the military so long as they did not reveal their sexual orientation and their superiors could not ask them about their orientation either. Hence the name “don’t ask, don’t tell”.

Now, anyone [...]

IRS Program Encourages Tax Dodgers To Come Clean

Justin Witzmann — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:41:28 +0000

According to yahoo news, around 12,000 tax evaders have admitted to their cheating ways. This is because they were offered leniency in the form of reduced penalties and zero jail time if they voluntarily disclosed hidden offshore funds and assets to the Internal Revenue Service.

Thus far these hidden funds have amounted to [...]

U.S. Constitution Day This Weekend

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:35:33 +0000

Constitution Day

This Saturday, September 17, 2011 is U.S. Constitution Day. Constitution Day commemorates the day the Constitution was signed at the original Constitution Convention. It also serves to recognize those who have become U.S. Citizens. Because it falls on a Saturday this year, it is to [...]

Update on Last Remaining 9/11 Lawsuit

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:30:54 +0000

Judge Hellersteing, of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York recently decided on two of the issues remaining as the November trial date draws closer. The wrongful death case is the last remaining lawsuit arising out of the 9/11 attacks, nearly 10 years ago, that has still [...]

Man Detained A KC Airport On 10 Year Anniversary of 9/11

Justin Witzmann — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:17:00 +0000

Man Detained At KC Airport On 10 Year Anniversary of 9/11

According to an article on yahoo.com, ten years to the day after the most significant attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor Kansas City Airport Security detained a passenger and even closed one of its three [...]