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First Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the right to video arrest
The United States Court of Appeals recently upheld the decision of a trial court to deny qualified immunity to a group of police officers who arrested a man for taking video of their arrest of another man. The plaintiff in … Continue reading
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Roberts Settles Employment Law Case Against City of Hattiesburg
Roberts and Blackledge recently settled a case against the City of Hattiesburg on behalf of a Richard Tapp, an employee of the Hattiesburg Police Department. Our client brought the suit against his former employer because he was not granted the … Continue reading
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Tagged City of Hattiesburg, employment law, Hattiesburg Police Department, lawsuit, settlement, Tapp
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How to Handle Alleged Employee Misconduct
OVERVIEW •You should have a working knowledge of the process of handling allegations of employee misconduct so you won’t have to learn while dealing with a stressful situation. •Learn how to investigate allegations of employee misconduct thoroughly and legally. It … Continue reading
Roberts negotiates settlement for victim of law enforcement abuse
Roberts and Blackledge recently negotiated a settlement for a Seminary man who filed suit against Covington County and a Covington County sheriff’s deputy in March, alleging abuse and false imprisonment. Toby Davis, a resident of Seminary, stated in his lawsuit … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, civil rights, false imprisonment, law enforcement, misconduct
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Estate Planning Information
Every person owning forestlands should work with a professional to develop an estate plan, tailored to the individual needs of their family. To develop this plan, you should obtain and follow the professional advice of a trusted attorney, accountant, forester … Continue reading
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Tagged estate planning, family legacy, forest land, land owners, timber land, will
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What To Do If You Have a Car Accident
Each year, thousands of people are involved in traffic accidents during the Labor Day Weekend. If you are one of these unfortunate people this year, will you know what to do? Auto accidents always take a toll on everyone involved, … Continue reading
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Divorce Mediation
If your marriage is ending, an alternative to divorce court exists: divorce mediation.
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Accident Reconstruction
If you’ve been injured in a serious car accident, accident reconstruction can be one of the most important aspects of a proper investigation. Continue reading
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Civil Rights and Constitutional Protection–Police Misconduct
If a person acting on behalf of a state or the government crosses the line and becomes a violator of the law, instead of an enforcer and protector under the law, then a citizen can seek remedy. The rights of Due Process guaranteed by the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments protects individuals from abuse by the government. In other words, the law states that no one is above the law.
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Everyone Should Have A Will
If you have any property or money that you want to direct to another person after your death, you should make a will. Continue reading
