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, and is accused of breaking into Alex Trebek’s hotel room, [...]
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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 Patent Law area, means that scientists can be [...]
Trending Topic: Lady Gaga’s YouTube Account Suspended
Lady Gaga’s Loses YouTube Account Lady Gaga is at the center of controversy, but not for her over-the-top fashion choices, theatrical makeup or sculpture-like hairstyles. Reportedly, ladygagaofficial, Gaga’s YouTube account was suspended after it posted a 10 minute clip from one of Gaga’s performances which recently aired on a Japanese television channel. The only problem [...]
Is Same-Sex Marriage Now Legal In New York?
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 by Republicans [...]
Do Lawyers Hire Actors? One Company Says Yes
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, Inc. provide trial attorneys with professional [...]
