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Statute of limitations extended to two years where defendant was given traffic citation after car accident.

Day on Torts

Where plaintiff’s personal injury claim was based on a Tennessee car accident for which defendant was given a traffic citation for failure to exercise due care under Tenn. 55-8-136, which is a Class C misdemeanor, the statute of limitations for plaintiff’s action was extended to two years pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. §

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TURKEY TORTS (2020)

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faces a misdemeanor simple assault charge for allegedly intentionally blowing on people. Thanksgiving means one thing for personal injury lawyers: food poisoning. Likewise, Adam Skelly, the Toronto restaurant owner of Adamson Barbecue was arrested for violating pandemic orders by continuing to serve customers.

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Capitol Rioters Retain Trump Impeachment Lawyers for Defense

The Crime Report

have charged both women with unlawful entry of public property, a misdemeanor. Van der Veen founded the law firm where Castor works, and the firm focuses on both personal injury and criminal defense cases. 6 outside the Capitol building after failing to follow repeated police orders to disperse in violation of a curfew order.

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June 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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On May 27, 2021, the Federal Court of Australia established a new duty of care to avoid causing personal harm to children but declined to issue an injunction to force the Minister to block the coal mine extension.

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August 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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On July 8, 2021, a jury in Minnesota state court found four activists guilty of aiding and abetting fourth degree criminal damage to property, a misdemeanor offense. “Valve Turner” Defendants Convicted of Aiding and Abetting Criminal Damage to Property.

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Missouri Governor Mike Parson pardons gun-wielding lawyer couple

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The McCloskeys, both personal injury attorneys, originally faced felony firearm charges before pleading guilty. Mark McCloskey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree assault and was fined $750. Patricia McCloskey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor harassment and was fined $2,000.