Happy Mother’s Day to each and every mother out there - biological mothers, adoptive mothers, step-mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers, and mothers-at-heart!! You do an amazing job!!
Since this is a legal blog, I starting thinking about what exactly the legal relationship is between you and your mother-in-law. What does “in-law” really mean? [...]

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Going to court is not how most people prefer to spend their time. In fact, most of us would have more anxiety about going to court than having to speak in public. Why? Because there is probably a lot at stake when you go to court - your rights, your obligations, your [...]

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Enjoy those margaritas senioritas… but please appoint a designated driver!  Avoid not only the tragedies that result from drinking and driving, but also the DUI checkpoints.  Police will be hosting random DUI checkpoints throughout the nation to catch and deter intoxicated drivers. 
On Cinco de Mayo, a lot of us who normally do not drink tequila, [...]

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We’ve all seen those clever Capital One credit card commercials showing one person, but hearing another person’s voice, illustrating identity theft and fraud.  Has someone used your personal information to open credit cards accounts and not pay the bill?  The FTC estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year.
If [...]

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The FDA is investigating the safety of LASIK surgery.  Patients who have suffered complications from the eye surgery are urging the FDA for more oversight of the procedure.  While most patients enjoy a successful correction, enough people have suffered injuries for the FDA to re-examine the situation. 
You can read what the FDA has to say [...]

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I’ve just become aware of some websites that help you sell the jewelry your ex gave you after you’ve broken up.  Some might say, what a great idea!  Would you really ever wear the stuff again?  How would your current boyfriend feel if you wore those fantastic diamond earrings from the ex while you’re kissing [...]

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Texting to vote isn’t all that new… we vote by text message for American Idol and other reality shows regularly! But, would you text in your vote for the presidential election? A recent survey by Samsung Mobile indicated 6 in 10 voters would prefer to vote for the President via a text [...]

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By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ. 
Have you been the victim of a crime?  Has someone close to you been victimized by a criminal act?  It is often a traumatizing event, whether the crime was violent or whether your most precious possessions have been stolen.  Each year, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), sponsors National Crime Victims Week.  [...]

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By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ. 
V to the 10th! V-Day is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, April 11-12, 2008, in New Orleans.  V-Day is a global event to stop violence against women and girls!  The event brings together a variety of all-star performers, guests and activists to celebrate courageous women and raise awareness for groups working [...]

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Eight teenagers have been arrested for the videotaped beating another girl.  The 16 year old girl was spending time at her friend’s house for spring break when the other girls beat her repeatedly over the course of about 30 minutes.  The victim suffered severe injuries including loss of hearing and eyesight, black eyes, bruises, and [...]

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