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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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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. … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →