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Crime Scene Investigation and Fingerprinting Methods
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Hooray for Prenuptial Agreements -- and Common Sense
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Stopped by a Law Enforcement Officer; Is a Citation Coming?
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How I Tracked Down an Identity ThiefIf you think that identity theft cannot affect you, think again. It happened to me. If you think you can get away with committing identity theft, also think again.
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DIY Guide: Legal Name ChangeStep by step do-it-yourself instructions for changing your name legally.
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Hiring an Attorney: Single Mom Child Custody IssuesThere is no concept of fairness in child custody- you must have a good attorney to represent you or you will lose. This is especially true for single mothers, who must fight on more than one front to keep their children with them.
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10 Steps to Effective ProtestingWith so many novices hitting the protesting pavement these days, a crash course in effective demonstrating seems to be in order. Here are 10 tips to maximize the efficiency of your protesting efforts.
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Ban on Cell Phones While Driving SmartAccording to recent studies, too many Americans, particularly young Americans, are using their cell phones while driving. The NTSB is right in proposing a complete, nationwide ban to get them to stop. If we don't ban it now it will only get worse.
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Death Sentence Passed for Tampa Cop Killer DelgadoToday the widow of Tampa Cpl. Mike Roberts faced her husband's killer in court. Here's what she had to say to him, and why he deserves every word of it... and worse.
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'SlutWalk' Gaining Worldwide MomentumThe "Slutwalk" movement that began due to a police officer suggesting crimes against women could be reduced if they would stop dressing like sluts has blossomed with marches now planed all over the world.
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Judge Right to Block Graphic Cigarette Warning LabelsThe FDA wanted to create extreme, graphic warning labels to keep kids from starting to smoke. Tobacco companies thought the ads would destroy their business and a federal judge agreed. Though I can't stand smoking, neither can I stand hypocrisy.
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Occupy Wall Street and First Amendment RightsA close look at the foundational issue with Occupy Wall Street claiming to have constitutional rights that don't exist.
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What Now for Casey Anthony?Casey Anthony is currently stuck in Florida serving probation for check fraud. However might there be a clue as to where is headed next?
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Who Will Stop Penn State Money Train?I stand by my claim that the remainder of the Penn State football season should not be played. The money brought in by hosting Nebraska was a huge boost to the Penn State football team and also their legal teams.
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Penn State, Reporting AbuseA first-person look at reporting child endangerment. Should Paterno have reported the alleged child abuse instance at Penn State?
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Police Right in Occupy ClashesCries of police brutality at Occupy protests are circling the media. However, the Occupy protesters aren't peaceful, law-abiding citizens. Law enforcement is in the right in this debate.
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Police GPS Use Violates Fourth AmendmentThe Supreme Court recently heard the case United States v. Antoine Jones, which will decide whether police can place GPS devices on a suspect's vehicle. In my opinion, this violates the Fourth Amendment.
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When 'Ethical,' 'Right' ConflictAn employee of Three Rivers Mental Health Solutions in Montana was fired when she reported alleged child pornography to employees, making 'right' and 'ethical' two completely different things.
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Keystone XL Hits SnagsThe pipeline could bring 20,000 jobs to America in 2012. But it also brings environmental concerns and the potential for delays. Delays that TransCanada's Chief Executive says could cost support.
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Ohio Sex Scandal Double StandardStacy Schuler, a former teacher in suburban Cincinnati, received a minimal sentence after having sex with several students. Imagine the outrage if Stacy were a male teacher who had done the same to female students.
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Did Zanesville Animals Have to Die?Why the laws should be changed in regard to owning wild animals.
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PETA sues SeaWorld on Behalf of OrcasIn what may be the first lawsuit of its kind, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), along with five marine mammal experts, are filing a suit in federal court against SeaWorld for violating the Thirteenth Amendment rights of orca whales.
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Unfair Dismissal Laws ChangesWorkers do not have to turn a blind eye to corporate fraud. They can stop corporations that use shady practices to defraud investors or make flying a plane and air travel unsafe, or take risks with pipelines.
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The Dangers of Mandating Drug Testing for Welfare RecipientsMandating drug testing for welfare recipients is unconstitutional, and demeaning to the vast majority of recipients whom don't engage in drug use. The mandate also perpetuates stereotypes, and will only save states a nominal amount.
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Dealing with Harassment in the WorkplaceThis is a case study of an employee named John and how he handled a certain situation of harassment at work and how it relates to what the everyday person can learn from John.
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Repressed Memory Therapy Making the NewsIt’s the court case of the season, one in which everyone is waiting to find out what is going to happen next. It’s got even the lawyers sitting on the edge of their seats. -
'Olivia Newton-John Lookalike Angel' and 'Demon with Barry White Voice' Gave 'Killing Tips'A man in Georgia seeks to employ the insanity defense in court this week in order to elude conviction for murder in the Dunwoody Daycare slaying of 2010, citing angels and demons are to blame.
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Pirate Bay Fighting Back Against Possible UK BanThe Pirate Bay, self-proclaimed “world’s most resilient bittorrent site,” is battling legal attacks with technology. The UK may authorize a national blockade in June, but by then it may be too late.
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Superior Court of Georgia to Hear Obama Eligibility QuestionThe question of Obama's eligibility to participate in state voting ballots all over America as well as the rule of law in our courts hangs in the balance. -
Escambia Co., Florida Sheriff David Morgan Hoping that Nobody Realizes His Plan to Install Video Cameras in Attorney/Client Meeting Room Subverts U.S. ConstitutionEsc. Co. Sheriff David Morgan has plans to install video cameras in the room where attorneys meet with clients. Either he doesn't realize this violates the Constitution or he does...but just keep from grabbing any headline available.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means LIQUIDATION!!Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy can result in the sale of your assets by a court appointed trustee. What are good questions to ask before filing bankruptcy?
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California Appeals Court Upholds Legality of Gay Marriage"Proposition 8 serves no purpose other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California." Judge Stephen Reinhardt, Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals
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Politics: Michael Taylor, His Nature is Either Chained or ReleasedMichael Taylor rein in the FDA is shrouded in controversy and lacks higher leadership to do any good. The reasoning for this is easily understood, but what lead to his career except money buy off all.
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Fight Over Dog Poop Allegedly Leads to MurderFranklin Santana had no idea that complaining about someone's dog pooping in his yard would be so deadly.
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New Developments in the Murder-Suicide of Josh PowellAs evidence and new details continue to surface regarding the murder-suicide of Josh Powell and his two sons, the case of Susan Powell's disappearance grows more complicated. Police have several pieces of the puzzle and hope to solve this soon.
