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    Mar

Trial Skills Video: Effective Cross-Examination – A California MCLE Self-Study Video / Audio Program

 Note: You must log in to view this streaming self-study video program. brightcove.createExperiences(); Effective Cross-Examination Gary Gibson, Deputy Public Defender, San Diego County Originally presented ... Go here to read the rest: Trial Skills Video: Effective Cross-Examination – A California MCLE Self-Study Video / Audio Program

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    Mar

The California Public Defenders Association presents: The 4th Annual Two-Day DUI Defense Practice Institute

Friday & Saturday, June 8 & 9, 2012 at The Monterey Beach Resort 2600 Sand Dunes Drive, Monterey, California  93940 Program Coordinators: Bruce Kapsack, Attorney at Law, Oakland, California Felipe Plascencia, Attorney at Law, Whittier, California Jose Varela, Marin County ... Continued here: The California Public Defenders Association presents: The 4th Annual Two-Day DUI Defense Practice Institute

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  • 9
    Mar

Labor Commissioner Sues Three Carwashes

On March 6, the Labor Commissioner announced filing two lawsuits against three Los Angeles carwash businesses alleging multiple wage theft violations and seeking more... See the article here: Labor Commissioner Sues Three Carwashes

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    Mar

When Should Workers be Paid for Commute Time?

Time is money. But with American workers spending more and more time commuting to and from work, when is an employer required to pay for an employee's commute time? In general, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act controls issues regarding wages and hours , and describes which commute situations must be compensated as "work time." So when would...

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    Mar

California to dish out $602 million for jail construction

KALW News – The Informant – March 8, 2012 The Corrections Standards Authority today approved $602,881,000 in funds for jail construction projects in 11 counties, the second phase in what’s now a $1.2 billion investment ... Visit link: California to dish out $602 million for jail construction

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    Mar

N.Y.U. Expansion Plan Upsets Some Greenwich Village Neighbors

The project’s future has fallen on the shoulders of two high-profile politicians who aspire to become the city’s next mayor. Here is the original post: N.Y.U. Expansion Plan Upsets Some Greenwich Village Neighbors

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    Mar

Senators urge discipline of Ted Stevens’ federal prosecutors

The late Alaska Republican’s former colleagues want six Justice Department lawyers to be punished or removed for alleged misconduct in his criminal trial. The Los Angeles Times – By Richard A. Serrano, Washington Bureau – March ... More here: Senators urge discipline of Ted Stevens’ federal prosecutors

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    Mar

Los Angeles Times Editorial re: Lynne Stewart: 8 more years for mouthing off

The Los Angeles Times – March 8, 2012 – Is it fair to lengthen the prison sentence of a convicted defendant because she makes light of her offense and hints that she might commit it ... View post: Los Angeles Times Editorial re: Lynne Stewart: 8 more years for mouthing off

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    Mar

"What NRA Does for Hunters" Special Presentation Set for Saturday, April 14 at NRA Annual Meetings

"What NRA Does for Hunters" Special Presentation Set for Saturday, April 14 at NRA Annual Meetings See the original post here: "What NRA Does for Hunters" Special Presentation Set for Saturday, April 14 at NRA Annual Meetings

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    Mar

Counting Reef Sharks With Cameras: ‘Chum Cam’ Underwater Video Survey Shows That Reef Sharks Thrive in Marine Reserves

ScienceDaily (Mar. 8, 2012) - A team of scientists, led by the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at Stony Brook University, used video cameras to count Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) inside and outside marine reserves on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef in the Caribbean Sea. See the original post: Counting Reef Sharks With Cameras: 'Chum Cam' Underwater Video...

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