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Sexting bill becomes law, as NJ looks to educate, not punish
New Jersey juveniles caught sexting won't be treated as delinquents anymore but, instead, will have to take education courses, under a bill signed into law today. Sponsored by Assemblywomen Pamela Lampitt, Celeste Riley and Valerie Vainieri Huttle and
Updated: 09/27/2011 10:51A
London Law Firm Publishes Torture Dossier Against Belarusian President
The European Union responded to the crackdown on the opposition and the torture allegations in January by imposing an EU travel ban on Lukashenka and other Belarusian officials. Matthew Jury, a partner at McCue and Partners, told RFE/RL that the
Updated: 09/27/2011 10:49A
NJ Law Will Allow Teens Caught “Sexting” To Avoid Criminal Prosecution
TRENTON – Juveniles caught sending sexually explicit photographs via their cell phones will face intensive education rather than criminal prosecution under a bill now signed into law and sponsored by Assemblywomen Pamela Lampitt, Celeste Riley and
Updated: 09/27/2011 10:49A
Greenberg Traurig Tampa Attorneys Listed In Best Lawyers in America 2012
TAMPA, Fla., Sep 27, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Six attorneys - including all five senior shareholders - in the Tampa office of international law firm Greenberg Traurig are listed in Best Lawyers in America 2012. For the firth consecutive year,
Updated: 09/27/2011 10:49A
License, regulate sex workers Saskatoon's top cop says
A Saskatchewan police chief says online ads are likely being used to mask the participation of underage people in the sex trade and believes his city should regulate its adult services to prevent exploitation. "We've had a real proliferation of
Updated: 09/27/2011 10:42A
Columbus Immigrant Lawyer Handles Deportation Cases
"You take a guy like that and you would have to evaluate each case on a case-by-case basis to determine if he has any relief," said Bartell, a white collar criminal defense attorney. "We would file a motion to reopen the old case then determine whether
Updated: 09/27/2011 10:34A
Photography and Contempt of Court
The Times referred to section 41 of the Criminal Justice Act 1925, which prohibits photography in Court. There was also mention that the sanction is up to two years in prison or a fine. A well-known media lawyer was then quoted as saying that the
Updated: 09/27/2011 10:32A
Law enforcement and court records
Beth Oldhorn: The matter before the court is arraignment. Defendant pleads not guilty to the charge of criminal possession with intent to distribute, a felony. Omnibus hearing is set for Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 9 am Jury trial is set for Jan.
Updated: 09/27/2011 10:04A
Los Angeles, Ventura DUI Defense Attorneys Support Bill That Would Standardize
The firm also handles business, personal injury, civil rights, police brutality and products liability cases. Lessem & Newstat's main offices are located in Sherman Oaks and Ventura, California, and the firm serves communities throughout Los Angeles,
Updated: 09/27/2011 09:53A
"As Federal Crime List Grows, Threshold of Guilt Declines"
In the example of the responsible corporate officer doctrine, businessmen can be criminally charged for acts of their employees, even when neither the boss nor employee had criminal intent. (More: Corporate Counsel; FDA Law Blog; NYT] Relatedly,
Updated: 09/27/2011 09:43A
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