Are Uber, Lyft Safe Alternatives?
When they first arrived on the scene, the ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft were all the rage. They seemed more efficient, quicker alternatives
May 16, 2018
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When Criminal Justice Marries Politics
Like a first date, it all seems good. You’re attracted to each other, what could possibly go wrong? So, you say to yourself, I’m going
May 11, 2018
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DNA a Two-Edged Sword
For a few years now, the advent of DNA technology has been heralded as a victory for justice and protection against wrongful accusations in criminal
May 9, 2018
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Good News: Golden State Killer Caught, Bad News: Now Your Privacy May Be at Risk
The former cop dubbed the Golden State killer had eluded police for decades. He was finally arrested and had linked him to more than 50
April 30, 2018
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Bill Cosby Found Guilty on All 3 Counts of Sexual Assault
After years of accusations, investigations, and a mistrial, Bill Cosby has been found guilty of three counts of sexual assault. The three counts — penetration
April 26, 2018
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Freedom of Speech Does Have Exceptions
The recent Texas appellate court’s decision concerning revenge porn and a Sarasota promposal gone awry have brought to the forefront our constitutionally guaranteed right to
April 25, 2018
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Revenge Porn in Texas is Alive and Well, For Now
In 2015, Texas elected officials passed a bill making it a misdemeanor to publish intimate photos of an ex-partner. Laws have been enacted across the
April 22, 2018
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Raid on Trump’s Lawyer Has Lasting Consequences For Us All
Attorney–client privilege is dead! So wrote President Donald Trump in response to the federal raid on his attorney Michael Cohen’s office, hotel room, and home.
April 12, 2018
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Attorney General Pam Bondi-I’ll Sue the Drug Companies
Today’s Tampa Bay Times featured an article describing Florida’s Attorney General’s search for a lawyer to sue drug companies for the opioid crisis in our
April 9, 2018
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Opioid Drug Law Changes in Florida
When Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law HB 21, it was hailed as the Sunshine State’s first real step in stemming the tide in
April 2, 2018
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