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Lawmakers Push for Heavier Penalties for Referee Abuse

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In a 2017 survey of more than 17,000 officials, referees and umpires from across the nation, the National Association of Sports Officials found 48 percent of male officials had felt unsafe or feared for their safety because of the behavior of an administrator, coach, parent or player.

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Supreme Court Justices Weigh Constitutionality of Disarming Domestic Abusers

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During Prelogar’s oral argument, she contended that the government should be able to prohibit possession of firearms by individuals who are not “law-abiding,” which the arguments defined as being convicted of a felony, and also by those who are “dangerous” or “not responsible.”

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In a Central Texas County, High Schoolers Are Jailed On Felony Charges For Vaping What Could Be Legal Hemp

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“ In a Central Texas county, high schoolers are jailed on felony charges for vaping what could be legal hemp ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

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Caila A Coleman: 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Field

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On the criminal side, I handle low level misdemeanors up to felonies. We are very blessed that some of the biggest names in Business, VC funding, Sports, and Entertainment read this column. My practice areas include Family Law and Criminal Defense. I handle anything from child custody cases to divorce to paternity.

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