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LINE BETWEEN SPANKING AND ABUSE
EXPERTS DEBATE LINE BETWEEN SPANKING AND ABUSE Seventy-seven percent of Americans agree that it’s sometimes necessary to discipline their children with corporal punishment – but where does the spanking end and abuse begin? That was the question at “Disciplining One’s...
WHEN IS POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA A CRIME?
WHEN IS POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA A CRIME? In the recent U.S. Supreme Court case Elonis v. United States, argued in December, lawyers for Anthony Elonis said he should not have been convicted of making online threats against his former wife, an FBI officer...
ACCESS TO JUSTICE, LEGAL ADVICE, & OTHER LEGAL NEEDS – FREE APPS FOR YOUR SMARTPHONE
‘OH CRAP!’ APP (Android, iPhone – free): Most of us have experienced that sinking feeling when the strobe-like cherry flash of a police cruiser pops up in the rearview mirror. This particular app protects drivers from an overly aggressive driving-while-intoxicated...
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“The Tremendous Efficacy of the Pretrial Stipulation”
From the Fourth District Court of Appeal In a recent opinion, the Fourth District Court of Appeal reminded litigants that the pretrial stipulation “is surely one of the most coveted and effective pretrial devices enjoyed by the trial court and all involved...
The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same
The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same In 2013, both the State House and State Senate overwhelmingly passed an Alimony Reform bill, which was vetoed by Governor Scott just before the end of the legislative session. Since 2014 was an election year, the...
Does My Client Qualify for a Sealing or Expungement in Florida?
Does My Client Qualify for a Sealing or Expungement in Florida? Let’s face it. No one wants to get arrested let alone have a criminal record. The collateral consequences of having a criminal record open to the public scrutiny can be devastating. Client’s call our...
How to Protect Your Home While You’re Gone
How to Protect Your Home While You're Gone The holiday season is prime time for thieves looking for an easy opportunity to break into your home. While you're enjoying the hustle and bustle of this festive period, a thief could be taking a leisurely stroll through...
I’ve Been in a Car Accident, What Should I Do?
I've Been in a Car Accident, What Should I Do? Part I: At the Scene Jackie's girl's night out didn't go exactly as planned. This long anticipated outing was just what Jackie needed after several months of working on the launch of a new product for her home-based...