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Frequently Asked Questions: Class Actions

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:58:28 +0000

Frequently Asked Questions: Class Actions

Class actions are something that we hear a lot about in the news, but they aren’t usually explained in detail. For example, what does it mean that someone is filing a class action? In general, a class action is a lawsuit that is [...]

Legal Current Event: Illinois City Considers Ban on Eating While Driving

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:54:56 +0000

Insurance companies have made a push in recent months to attract new customers by depicting the many types of distracted driving: blaring music, makeup application, hot coffee, etc. Oak Park, Illinois, is now considering a ban on eating, drinking and grooming behind the wheel. The purported purpose of the [...]

Hot Topics: Stock Broker Fraud

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:56:14 +0000

Stock Broker Fraud: What is it?

Stock broker fraud, also referred to as investment fraud, happens when a financial professional, such as an advisor, stock broker, or brokerage firm offers the investor information that is misleading due to inaccuracy, incompleteness or bias, which is designed to benefit the person [...]

Social Media Contact With Students – Is It Ok?

Shannon Blanchard, Esq. — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:03:02 +0000

I used to teach middle school in a small town so I understand the struggle of having a personal life but keeping it private from my students. Eating out at restaurants often included seeing a student or two. I viewed my role as an educator, not a friend so I made sure to not blur the [...]

California Three Strikes Law Means Potential Life in Prison: Time for Reform?

Shannon Blanchard, Esq. — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:01:05 +0000

The California Three Strikes law has been in the press a lot lately. Many people have heard about Lucinda Moyers, the woman facing a potential life sentence after being arrested for allegedly breaking into Alex Trebek’s hotel room.

Moyers is 56, has two prior felonies, [...]

Game Changer: Federal Circuit Rules Isolated Human DNA Patentable

Caitlyn Obolsky, Esq. — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:25:06 +0000

The Federal Circuit Appeals Court, a special court for hearing Intellectual Property cases, ruled that isolated human DNA genes can be patented. This ruling, assuming that it is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, which somewhat defers to the Federal Circuit for its special expertise in the [...]

Is Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal In New York?

Mark Sweet, Esq — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:27:23 +0000

Those in favor of same-sex marriage may have another victory under their belt. Late Friday, June 25, 2011, the New York Senate voted to legalize same-sex marriage in a 33-29 vote. The vote in favor of same-sex marriage was a bit of a shock to some since the New York Senate is led [...]

Do Lawyers Hire Actors? One Company Says Yes

Mark Sweet, Esq — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:14:09 +0000

Generally lawyers aren’t actors, some may be temperamental, others may fancy themselves as an A-list attorney, but generally attorneys don’t have much in the way of theatrical training. It’s been said a jury trial is just one big dog-and-pony show, and those at Actors-at-law, Inc. would surely agree.

Actors-at-law, [...]

OMS Marketing Summit, Top 3 Rules for Attorney Marketing

Mark Sweet, Esq — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:13:09 +0000

San Diego was abuzz last week with all the latest trends in Online Marketing and Social Media. The Online Marketing Summit came to the city bringing brand new ideas, and fresh takes on dated but effective marketing avenues.

Attorneys are always looking for effective ways to advertise their practice and showcase their area of expertise [...]

Lawinfo Weblog » Legal Trends

Frequently Asked Questions: Class Actions

Legal Current Event: Illinois City Considers Ban on Eating While Driving

Hot Topics: Stock Broker Fraud

Social Media Contact With Students – Is It Ok?

California Three Strikes Law Means Potential Life in Prison: Time for Reform?

Game Changer: Federal Circuit Rules Isolated Human DNA Patentable

Trending Topic: Lady Gaga’s YouTube Account Suspended

Is Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal In New York?

Do Lawyers Hire Actors? One Company Says Yes

OMS Marketing Summit, Top 3 Rules for Attorney Marketing