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The Pantera Tragedy 7 Years Later

Dec 8th, 2011
The Pantera Tragedy 7 Years Later

December 8, 2004 was a very sad day in the world of music as that was the day “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott was murdered, while he was literally playing guitar on stage.



Un-Pleading Guilty to a Traffic Ticket

Sep 12th, 2011
Un-Pleading Guilty to a Traffic Ticket

When one gets a traffic ticket, it would appear that the easiest way to deal with it would be to simply plead guilty and mail it back to the court. More often than not, however, this type of lackadaisical attitude proves to be detrimental down the road.



Dealing with DWI

Aug 9th, 2011
Dealing with DWI

When charged with DWI, driving while intoxicated, there are a some key things to keep in mind. The first is cooperation. More often than not, individuals who are pulled over and asked if they have been drinking are not so quick to be honest with the police. The more cooperative you are, the less likely a threat you will impose on the officer this will ultimately be to your benefit in the long run.



Technology Integration with Litigation

May 15th, 2011
Technology Integration with Litigation

Just about everyone nowadays has a cell phone. More specifically, most have “smart phones” such as an iphone, Droid, or Blackberry. With these recent “can’t live without” pieces of technology comes the ability to communicate in numerous forms with virtually anyone, anywhere, at any time. While this is very useful to all, cecause of this recent technological trend, people are more prone to open themselves up to a greater degree of liability as it pertains to their communications.



Winning for Charlie Sheen?

Apr 8th, 2011
Winning for Charlie Sheen?

Sheen is not playing around and plans on Winning. The Two And A Half Men star has enlisted one of the top Hollywood attorneys to represent him in this legal battle. Entertainment Lawyer Marty Singer contacted the network and production company on Monday, Feb 28, 2011, to inform them that they were in deed violating their interpretation of Sheen’s contract by canceling the remaining episodes.



Attitude is Everything – How to avoid costly lawsuits

Apr 7th, 2011
Attitude is Everything – How to avoid costly lawsuits

When it comes down to a legal dispute between parties, the better mantra to follow would be “Attitude is Everything.” A person’s attitude drastically comes into play when a dispute arises in terms of settlement. More often than not, if a person’s attitude is positive from the onset, most disputes can be settled rather quickly. It is when people attempt to “fight fire with fire” that often causes disputes to escalate. This in turn is when nasty litigation occurs.



Chasing Charlie Sheen

Feb 4th, 2011
Chasing Charlie Sheen

What can be said about Charlie Sheen that hasn’t already been dissected in the press as of late? The man seemingly has nine lives and by the looks of things he may be closing in on number 8.



Before it’s Too Late, consider a LifeEstate

Feb 3rd, 2011
Before it’s Too Late, consider a LifeEstate

During their lifetime, people acquire many assets. These assets often include real property such as houses and land. They also may have a large amount of cash in savings accounts and CD’s, as well as stocks and bonds. If a person becomes ill and cannot provide for him or herself, they may need to be placed in an assisted living program. When this happen, your assets may not be safe, no matter how many or few you have.



The Laws of Late Night TV

Jan 17th, 2011
The Laws of Late Night TV

By now everyone is likely familiar with the whole Tonight Show controversy surrounding Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien. In terms of a legal standpoint, there is a virtual buffet of laws that have been touched upon through the course of this recent colossal debacle.



The role of a Law Guardian

Dec 1st, 2010
The role of a Law Guardian

People often hear the term Law Guardian and are immediately confused as to what that role entails. The role of a Law Guardian in Family Court is to act as the attorney for the child or children involved and to look out for their best interests.