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January is divorce month, according to family attorneys and online analytics

January is divorce month, according to family attorneys and online analytics

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Merry Christmas and single for a new year? January has earned the dubious distinction of “divorce month” based on both analytics kept by social media companies and attorneys who are well versed in family law, according to ...
Pets are increasingly being added to prenuptial agreements

Pets are increasingly being added to prenuptial agreements

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Houses, cars and bank accounts are a few assets that can be expected to be added to a prenuptial agreement when two people are getting married.  These days however, dogs, cats and other pets are frequently part of the prenuptial agree...
Texas now gives first-time DWI offenders a second chance

Texas now gives first-time DWI offenders a second chance

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First time Driving While Intoxicated drivers in Texas will receive some relief, thanks to a new law regarding intoxicated driving in the Lone Star State. Those charged with their first DWI in Texas can get deferred adjudication, where the ...
Why more women are getting DUI arrests

Why more women are getting DUI arrests

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Driving under the influence of alcohol is always a serious crime that plagues our society. This is an issue that seems to have been in the public conscious for decades. What seems to be new about drunk driving is the amount of women who ar...
These women defended themselves from their abuser. Then they ended up in prison.

These women defended themselves from their abuser. Then they ended up in prison.

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Marissa Alexander fired a warning shot in her Florida home in 2010 to scare off her estranged, abusive husband. By 2012, Alexander as convicted of aggravated assault and sentenced to 20 years in prison. A survivor of abuse, Alexander and ad...
Common myths about sexual harassment and sexual violence

Common myths about sexual harassment and sexual violence

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The majority of Americans agree that sexual harassment and sexual violence is terrible and need to be addressed in our society. What isn’t so clear are the myths surrounding sexual violence against women. Whether it’s because o...
What are the California Workers Compensation Laws?

What are the California Workers Compensation Laws?

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In California, the Division of Workers’ Compensation determines the amount of money that people injured in accidents at work or sickened by occupational diseases can receive to cover their medical expenses. California has drafted its ...
Will marijuana ever become legal in Minnesota?

Will marijuana ever become legal in Minnesota?

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Could 2020 be a new dawn for Minnesota and the state’s views on marijuana? If state rep. Ryan Winkler and Gov. Tim Walz are successful, marijuana could become legal within the next year. The Pioneer Press reports the pair of state la...
Repeat juvenile offenders in Minneapolis could be detained longer before court hearing

Repeat juvenile offenders in Minneapolis could be detained longer before court hearing

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Are juveniles responsible for a crime wave in downtown Minneapolis? That may be the opinion of two Minneapolis City Council members. This past summer, violent robberies and assaults downtown have caught the attention of business leaders an...
Don't ruin your holiday with a DWI

Don't ruin your holiday with a DWI

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‘Tis the season for merriment and good will toward humankind. So why ruin it with a DWI? Holiday parties are a great time to recap the year and look forward to the new year coming up. But far too often, men and women underestimate ho...
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