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Supreme Court Decision Jeopardizes Alabama Immigration Law

Birmingham, AL- Monday’s Supreme Court decision, limiting the ability of states from enacting immigration laws could jeopardize the even tougher laws passed in Alabama.

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Pennsylvania Grocery Store Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $95,000

Country Fresh, a Brownsville grocer has settled a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Sacramento Car Accident Lawyer Calls on California Parents to Talk with Their Teens about Texting While Driving

Clay Arnold of The Arnold Law Firm says a recent report shows that teens need to be taught about the risk of accidents, injuries and deaths created by distracted driving.

Sacramento False Claims Act Attorney Supports OSHA’s Efforts to Protect Whistleblowers

Clay Arnold of Arnold Law Firm says workers should never fear retaliation from employers for reporting fraud, corruption and other improper activity against the state and federal governments.

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Eleven People Injured Following Three-car Pile-up on Belt Parkway

Brooklyn, NY- A reckless driver caused a three-car pile-up on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn Early Tuesday morning which resulted in injury to 11 people.

Arizona Police Concerned About Lawsuits in the Wake of Supreme Court Decision

Phoenix, AZ- Police walk a thin line of liability when making our communities safe, and Monday’s decision to uphold the “papers please” provision of Arizona SB 1070 has law enforcement in the state confused about how to enforce the law, and fearf ...

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Former Falcon, Jamal Anderson, Arrested for DUI in Georgia

Dekalb County, GA- Former running back for the Atlanta Falcons, Jamal Anderson, was arrested early Sunday morning for suspicion of DUI, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

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The Deadline for Short Sale Tax Break is Drawing Near

New York, NY- Homeowners who have been served with a default notice have a few options to prevent foreclosure. A short sale is one very desirable option but the deadline for taking advantage of tax break for these sales is drawing near.

104 Arrested in US Child Prostitution Crackdown, 79 Children Rescued

In a nationwide crackdown on child prostitution, thousands of federal, state and local officers took 104 suspected pimps into custody and rescued dozens of child prostitutes between the ages of 13 and 17. The crackdown, called Operation Cross Cou ...

New Orleans Injury Lawyer Demands Harsh Penalties for Leaving Children Alone in Vehicles

Attorney Shirin Harrell, a personal injury lawyer with the law firm of Harrell & Nowak, LLC, calls for Louisiana state legislators to ensure harsh penalties for drivers who leave children unattended in motor vehicles, an act that puts children at ...

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Stockton, California Prepares for Bankruptcy Filing This Week

The city of Stockton is preparing to file for bankruptcy this week should mediation talks with creditors fail, making it the largest city to file debt protection.

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New Bill Extends Foreclosure Protection to Military Members

As a consequence of high unemployment, many of our nation’s military members are also facing high foreclosure rates. A new bill introduced to the Senate would extend protections to members of our military and prevent banks from foreclosing on the ...

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Hedge Fund Manager Sues Ex-wife Over Million Dollar Shoe Collection

New York, NY- When a couple divorces they are supposed to disclose all of their assets, but hedge fund manager Daniel Shak alleges his wife, professional poker player Beth Shak hid her shoe collection from him.

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California Charter School Pays $1.4 M to Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Los Angeles, CA- In the midst of financial problems, a California charter school organization has decided to pay $1.4 million to three women who accused a high-profile educator of sexual harassment.

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Supreme Court Rejects Some of Arizona Immigration Law, Upholding the Most Contentious Provision

Washington, D.C. – The Supreme Court, today, released their decision on a heavily debated Arizona immigration law, SB 1070, blocking some key provisions while upholding the most contentious provision dubbed the “Papers Please” law, which requires ...

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Seven Car Pile-up in Pennsylvania Causes One Fatality

Dauphin County, PA- A tractor- trailer traveling at a high rate of speed on I-81 set of a chain reaction accident involving in several cars and causing one fatality.

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Immigration Bill Regarding Public Assistance Passes in Pennsylvania House

Harrisburg, PA- The Pennsylvania House has passed new legislation that would require immigrants to provide legal documentation when they apply for public assistance.

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Pennsylvania Cardiology Practice Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Washington, PA- A Western Pennsylvania cardiology practice has agreed to pay three women $125,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit.

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Tori Vance, Former Miss Arizona Teen USA, Pleads Not Guilty to Drunk Driving

Los Angeles, CA- Tori Vance, 18, who was the Miss Arizona Teen USA winner in 2010, pleaded not guilty to DUI in court this week.

Employment Rights Attorney Serves on Panel Advising Mediators

Deborah Mains of Costello & Mains has been asked by the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators to serve on a panel of attorneys advising New Jersey State Mediators on some "do's and don't's" for effective mediation approaches.