This Thursday, the Arizona immigration law (SB 1070) will go into effect, as long as a federal judge – who heard challenges to the pending law last week – does not rule otherwise. A recent CNN.com article reports, it’s unclear whether the judge will rule before the law takes effect, or whether she will wait […]
Well that’s what several environmental groups in San Francisco seem to think. Last month, the city passed the nation’s first local law – the Cell Phone Right-to-Know Ordinance – that requires retailers to post radiation-emission data on all cell phone packages. Measured in what’s known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR), which reflects how much […]
Last month we launched the Avvo Save My House contest for Florida homeowners in danger of foreclosure. We asked people to tell us their story and why they believe a lawyer could help save their home. After reviewing many submissions from Florida families desperately seeking help, we’ve narrowed it down to five finalists. And now […]
Whether going out in your own boat, with a group of friends or even cruising around the Caribbean, there are many opportunities for fun. But it’s important to remember amidst the fun to be safe and to be aware of the rules and regulations that apply to where you are.
Last week, Dr. Sonnet Ehlers, a South African doctor began distributing a new type of female condom in the various South African cities where the World Cup soccer games are taking place. Officially called Rape-aXe – but also described as the anti-rape condom – the inside of the condom is lined with jagged rows of […]
Only restricted from administering propofol; because a judge denied requests to ban his medical license, Dr. Murray is seeing patients at his clinics in Houston, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada, and can practice in California if he wishes.
We’d like to believe courts and juries are the ones deciding punishment, but the unfortunate reality is that prisoners and even prison officials are often the ones in charge, especially in places like Peru.
Today Avvo is launching the Save My House contest for Florida homeowners in danger of foreclosure. Whether you’re struggling financially, experiencing a disconnect with your lender or perhaps have even become victim of mortgage fraud, we want to hear from you! Send us your story and you will have the opportunity to win FREE legal […]
As massive efforts are underway along the Gulf Coast to stop the oil spill, we’ve already seen the next phase of this “environmental catastrophe” start to play out in the courtroom. To get a better understanding of the legal road ahead, and what landowners, fisherman and coastal businesses can do, we asked Seattle Maritime Lawyer, […]
Votes are expected this week in both the House and Senate on the repeal of the long-standing US military policy, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT). Those in favor of the repeal, including Retired Gen. John Shalikashvili, who led the implementation of the policy, Retired Army Gen. Colin Powell, and even Defense Secretary Robert Gates and […]