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How to Save Money Hiring a Lawyer–Part 1

How to Save Money Hiring a Lawyer.  In this first post, I will talk about what often goes into the formula of how an attorney’s fee is set.  In a follow-up post, I will discuss simple tips you can use to help save money with your attorney. “How much does it cost to hire a […]

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Expanded Airline Passenger Protections

Expanded Airline Passenger Protections. New rules went into effect yesterday regarding passenger rights.  While these are designed to protect consumers, only time will tell how these rules will work in practice.  The United States Department of Transportation issued a press release yesterday which outlines many of the changes and is a good reference guide to […]

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How to Prepare for a Hurricane–After You Buy All of the Water, Batteries, and Gas in the Store

How to Prepare for a Hurricane–After You Buy All of the Water, Batteries, and Gas in the Store.  Though it looks like the worst of Hurricane Irene will miss Florida, there are still a few months left of hurricane season.  Unfortunately, many of us don’t prepare until a hurricane is barreling towards the state. Then, […]

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Top Five Misunderstandings about the Criminal Justice System

Top Five Misunderstandings about the Criminal Justice System.  I love law shows on TV, but only for the entertainment value–not because I am looking for tips on how to practice law.  In fact, my friends refuse to watch law shows with me because I can’t resist calling them out whenever they do something that would […]

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Can the Police Force You to Reveal Your Computer Password?

Do you have to turn over your password to law enforcement?  More importantly, can you be punished by the government for failing to disclose an encryption passphrase?  The United States District Court for the District of Colorado is considering this question in the prosecution of a Colorado woman, Ramona Fricosu. One question in this debate […]

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Protect Your Computer and Personal Information on Public Hotspots and Wi-Fi

Many of us use our laptops out in public such as in cafes, coffee shops, airports, malls, hotel lobbies, and elsewhere.  Unfortunately, cyber-thieves know this fact and often set up in these locations for such nefarious purposes.   For even a low-level hacker or computer thief, it is quite easy to steal information from users while […]

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IRS Increases Mileage Rate to 55.5 Cents per Mile

IRS Increases Mileage Rate to 55.5 Cents per Mile.  Quick note for small business owners and others who compute the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business use in lieu of tracking actual costs.  The rate will increase to 55.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2011, through Dec. […]

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Can You Video Tape the Police? Should You Video Tape the Police?

Can You Video Tape the Police? Should You Video Tape the Police? PLEASE NOTE: The Gordon Law Firm does not practice in the area of criminal defense or prosecuting civil claims against law enforcement. This article is for information and consideration only. These are two very different questions.  Like many situations, particularly in the criminal law […]

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How Long Do You Have to Sue? Statutes of Limitations in Florida

    When you go to see an attorney for the first time, one of the most important things you can discuss (if potential litigation is involved) is the applicable statute of limitations.  Also known as limitations on actions, these statutes of limitations set the maximum time after an event that legal proceedings based on […]

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How to Spot and Avoid a Scam

Does it seem too good to be true?  What your parents told you is true so make sure to listen to your instinct.  Something that may be overly cheap may wind up costing you a great deal in time and money. Is the email asking you to click a link to verify your account to prevent […]

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