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Pew Survey: Who is Texting While Driving Now?

June 23rd, 2010
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Those crazy teenagers with their loud music and their constant texting in the car. When will they behave in a responsible manner and learn that distracted driving is very, very dangerous? Maybe when they have a good example to look..

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Authorities: Texting While Driving Ban Tough to Enforce

June 21st, 2010
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Authorities say the new texting while driving ban in Georgia will be difficult to enforce. It will be up to police officers to observe violations by drivers and then explain exactly to the judge what they saw, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports…

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Government Employees, Sexting and Privacy Rights

June 21st, 2010
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If you work for the government, do you have a right to privacy regarding text messages sent from your cell phone?    Probably not, according to the 9-0 opinion issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in City of Ontario, California… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com

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House Passes Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act

June 21st, 2010
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A small business jobs bill was passed by the house this Tuesday and is now on its way to the Senate.

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The In-Car Infotainment System: What Risks are Posed?

January 15th, 2010
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The introduction of the dashboard computer in cars has safety experts worried about distracted driving. The New York Times reports that companies such as Google and Intel plan on introducing dashboard computer technology for something called the infotainment system

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Feds Look into Sheriff Joe Arpaio Abuse of Power Allegations

January 15th, 2010
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The Department of Justice has

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Maine Considers Cell Phone Warning Legislation

January 15th, 2010
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Maine is considering passing legislation that would require a cell phone warning that cell phones cause brain cancer. The New York Times recently reported that this will be the first state to consider this topic. There is currently a lack..

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Distracted Driving Lawsuit Blames Cell Phone Companies

December 9th, 2009
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The daughter of a victim of distracted driving is suing the cellphone provider and the maker of the phone used by the driver who killed her mother. According to the New York Times, Jennifer Smith has sued both

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Florida Town Offers Housing for Criminal Sex Offenders

December 9th, 2009
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Convicted sex offenders don’t have many housing options when it comes to finding a place to live. More than 20 states, including Florida, limit where convicted sex offenders can live — keeping them away from schools, parks and other places..

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Immunity for Prosecutors v Due Process: What’s Covered?

December 9th, 2009
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Recent news coverage of a lawsuit from an accused high school teacher over an allegedly overzealous prosecutor highlights important questions about immunity for prosecutors and citizens’ rights of due process. According to Cincinnati.com, Ms.

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