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  • 11 May 2012

    CISPA: For the Greater Good or a Violation of Civil Rights?

    CISPA (also known as the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) has been slowly but surely raising quite a bit of hubbub in recent weeks. While the legislation was introduced in November of 2011, it didn’t garner significant media attention until the bill approached the House of Representatives for approval in April.

  • 04 May 2012

    Fight For Your Rights: Traffic Stops

    Everyone has experienced a routine traffic stop or two in their lives. Whether your the driver or a passenger, the experience can be a stressful one. But what if something goes awry? Or you’re suddenly suspected of something false? Knowing your rights when dealing with police can help you both in the long run, so we figured we’d make it a little easier for you.

  • 01 May 2012

    Social Media As Legal Defense: Who Benefits?

    As social media manager for a division of LexisNexis, lawyers and law professionals frequently ask me, “How would I even use social media?” Lawyers can’t talk about cases, and in most states can’t even sing their own praises. So what’s left for a lawyer to Tweet about? Plenty, if you ask the legal defense team of George Zimmerman.

  • 21 Apr 2012

    How Much Trouble Can I Get Into by Avoiding DUI/DWI Checkpoints?

    The trouble you can get into by avoiding New York DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while impaired) depends on how you avoid the checkpoint. A Westchester DWI attorney can advise you about your rights if arrested and the best strategy for your defense.

  • 21 Apr 2012

    NFL Salary Cap Penalties: Competitive Balance or Collusion?

    Once again the NFL faces legal challenges from within its own ranks. See prior blog on player concussion liability. The NFL may find itself on tenuous legal ground as it faces a grievance filed by the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins over the League’s decision to penalize both teams for salary cap violations in an uncapped season.

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