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Barrett

December 28, 2013Posts

Knockout "Game" Now Brings Federal Hate Crime Charge

Most of you are probably familiar with the awful trend gaining notoriety through social media known as the "knockout game." In this violent activity, young people select an unsuspecting stranger and then try to knock him out with only one punch. Videos of such occurrences have gone viral and psychologists and criminologists across the country are being asked onto news programs to ask about the behavior behind such callous attacks. Now one of these "knockout"...

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Bertolino LLP

December 16, 2013Posts

Austin Attorney Tony R. Bertolino Comments on Reports about Importance of Planning Wills

Citing a news article about how many Americans fail to adequately plan for their future, Austin family law attorney Tony R. Bertolino today said the holiday season is a good time for families to talk about wills and estate planning. Bertolino, who handles cases involving estate planning, wills, trusts and guardianship agreements, commented on an ABC News story (Poll: Americans Not Planning for the Future," Aug. 26, 2013). According to the article, many Americans lack a will, living will...

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Doctor

December 10, 2013Posts

Houston Doctor Vandalizes with Accusation of Homewrecking

  Photo Courtesy Baylor College of Medicine Practicing domestic law is an important decision that comes with a need for sensitivity and a dedication to protecting the interests of those who have trusted you with their family, their finances and sometimes their very safety. For example, just this week in Tennessee a woman shot her husband outside his attorney's office following a mediation session they both had just exited. Emotions run high when a marriage...

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Alamo

December 02, 2013Posts

Dozens Fight at Alamo Square Just Hours after San Antonio Tree Lighting

San Antonio, Texas is a city rich in history and one that attracts thousands of visitors to its River Walk, to take in a Spurs game or to pay honor to a symbol of determination to fight for freedom against amazing odds-the Alamo Mission. The brave fighters who gave their lives there as part of the Texas Revolution became the subject of the battle cry, "Remember the Alamo!" and the events of 1836 are a...

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November 25, 2013Posts

Holidays Can Be Tough for Grandparents with No Rights to See Their Grandkids

Thanksgiving week is upon us and, despite the cold and dangerous weather that has recently affected our state of Texas and now is moving east, millions of us will be traveling to visit family members we perhaps only get the chance to see a couple times a year. Sometimes these events come with concern that Uncle Bob will tell the same story over and over or your brothers will spend the entire dinner fighting about...

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Bertolino LLP

November 22, 2013Posts

HOLIDAY TRAFFIC BRINGS HEIGHTENED NEED FOR ATTENTIVE DRIVING

While the rules of the roads are always important, one Texas attorney reminds drivers that the risks are even greater this time of year Austin, Texas. November 20, 2013. Over the next two weeks, millions of travelers will be filling our highways and traveling long distances to spend time with family and friends they may only see once or twice a year. While there is an understandable excitement to reach this destination quickly so that...

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November 17, 2013Posts

Caution: Are You Sure You Are Really Ready for Black Friday?

The countdown to the holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, which will roll us right into Christmas festivities, and then, before we know it, we will be yelling "Happy New Year" hanging up our 2014 calendars. You've likely noticed that in a rush to get the edge on the money to be made from Black Friday shoppers, many popular retailers have moved up their opening hours so that the...

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Drowsy driving

November 12, 2013Posts

Drowsy Driving is a Threat on Our Roads Every Day

What are the most dangerous impairments for a person who is behind the steering wheel of a car? For many of us, drinking alcohol is likely the first problem that comes to mind. We know that deciding to have a few drinks and then drive a car is not smart. Texting while driving also has gotten rightful publicity recently, with some studies now showing that the distraction of reading or answering a text can be...

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Bertolino LLP

November 08, 2013Posts

As Holiday Shopping Approaches, Safety for Busy Workers Must Remain Top Priority

With Halloween over and the calendar flipped to a new month, holiday shopping soon will move into high gear. As the malls and parking lots fill with customers eager to cross off long shopping lists, Texas attorney Tony R. Bertolino has advice for those seasonal workers stocking the shelves and standing behind cash registers - know your rights as an employee. To handle the rush of shoppers, large chain stores like Target and Toys R Us...

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Tbac

October 27, 2013Posts

Texas Investigates Bieber and Beer

In today's world of Facebook and Instagram and Twitter, there is very little that seems to be private anymore. Old and embarrassing yearbooks photos from 1983 suddenly show up for public viewing. Skip out of work to attend a ball game? Better make sure your friend in the next seat doesn't "tag" you as being there. And when you are a celebrity, take this social media intrusion and multiply it by a thousand. Everywhere you...

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