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By: DOJ Eastern District of California
SACRAMENTO, Calif.October 7, 2011 -- The four California-based United States Attorneys today announced coordinated enforcement actions targeting the illegal operations of the commercial marijuana industry in California.
The statewide enforcement effort is aimed at curtailing the large, for-profit marijuana industry that has developed since the passage of California's Proposition 215 in ...
5 things insurance companies don’t want you to know
If you’ve been injured in an
auto accident, one of the
first steps to take after a car accident would be to contact your insurance company. After all, they are there to protect you and look out for your ...
Statement of Governor Lincoln D. Chafee
After much internal and external discussion and research, I have decided that the State of Rhode Island cannot proceed with the licensing and regulation of medical marijuana compassion centers under current law.
This has been a difficult decision. I believe that patients with debilitating medical ...
What are compensatory damages?
By Jamal F. Allen
Last week, we talked about the
different kinds of damages in a personal injury case: punitive damages and compensatory damages. While punitive damages are not always awarded, compensatory damages are as they seek to reimburse you for expenses directly related to the ...
What are the different types of damages in a personal injury case?
By Jamal F. Allen
First, we know no amount of money can pay for the pain and suffering of an injury or even the loss of an individual due to a personal injury accident. But when involved in a personal ...
Arizona: State Sues Marijuana Clubs
By MARC LACEY
State Attorney General Tom Horne filed a civil suit Monday against four cannabis clubs in the Phoenix area that he said violated the state’s medical marijuana law, which voters approved in November. The state has not issued any licenses to marijuana dispensaries pending a ...
By Scott Beaulieu
WEST HAVEN, CONN. -- A University of New Haven forensic scientist is setting up a national databank for marijuana DNA that will permit law enforcement to track where the drug originated when an arrest is made.
Heather Miller Coyle, an associate professor in the Henry C. Lee College of ...
What to do after a car accident
By Jamal F. Allen
If you’ve been involved in a personal injury accident such as a
car accident, a lot of things are likely running through your mind. But this is a crucial moment to try and stay calm and collect all the ...
Hiring a personal injury lawyer: What to expect at your first consultation
By Jamal F. Allen
If you’ve been injured in a
personal injury accident and have conducted a
search for a personal injury attorney in your area, you may be ready to schedule an initial consultation with ...
10 questions to ask your potential lawyer
By Jamal F. Allen
If you’ve been involved in a
personal injury accident and have narrowed down your
search for a personal injury attorney to a select few, it may be the right time to
set up a consultation ...
By Scott Stewart
Many people interested in security in Mexico and the Mexican cartels will turn their attention to Chicago in the next few days. Sept. 11 is the deadline for the U.S. government to respond to a defense discovery motion filed July 29 in the case of Jesus Vicente Zambada ...
How to find a good personal injury lawyer
By Jamal F. Allen
If you've been involved in a
personal injury accident, chances are you're already feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and in pain from the event. You may already know the many
benefits of ...
Why should I hire a personal injury attorney?
By Jamal F. Allen
Last week, we talked about the many different types of
personal injury claims. From
car accidents and
dog bites to
slip and fall ...
What is a personal injury claim?
By Jamal F. Allen
If you have been injured in an accident that someone else caused, you may have a personal injury claim. As a claimant or plaintiff, you can hire a
personal ...
