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Comedian Tracy Morgan Sues Wal-Mart Following Deadly Turnpike Crash

July 17, 2014Posts

Austin, TX (Law Wire News) July 16, 2014 Comedian and actor Tracy Morgan joined three other plaintiffs last week in filing suit against Walmart ("Tracy Morgan sues Walmart over deadly crash; comic released from rehab center," CNN, July 13, 2014), claiming that the corporation was negligent in its actions leading up to a tragic collision on the New Jersey Turnpike that killed one man and injured four others. Austin truck accident lawyer Tony R. Bertolino,...

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Hidden Assets in Texas Divorces See New Tech Frontier

June 20, 2014Uncategorized

Bitcoin is an electronic alternative currency that has been growing in popularity.  Unfortunately, the electronic currency can be harder to trace than traditional money and thus there is a growing concern that Bitcoin could be used to hide assets during the process of divorce. When a couple separates and dissolves their marriage, a detailed accounting of their assets must be obtained so that a fair divorce settlement can be reached. If one spouse hides money or...

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Distracted Driving Appears to Be the Cause of Collision with Police Officer

June 16, 2014Posts

Austin, TX (Law Wire News) June 12, 2014 A police officer with the North East Independent School District and retired member of the San Antonio Police Department was injured last weekend while directing traffic for a funeral procession. The driver of an SUV allegedly looked away from the road just long enough to slam into another car, spin around, and then hit the motorcycle on which Sergeant Charles Langley was sitting ("North East ISD officer...

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Scandal in the Veterans’ Administration Continues to Grow with Allegations Surfacing in Texas

June 06, 2014Posts

Austin, TX (Law Wire News) June 6, 2014 A whistleblower in San Antonio claims that he faced retaliation for asking questions, and managing attorney with Bertolino LLP speaks out on the issue. Brian Turner, an employee with the San Antonio North Central Federal Clinic, recently became concerned that the scheduling of veterans for their medical appointments was not being done in a straightforward and transparent manner, according to The Houston Chronicle on May 31, 2014....

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Celebrating Your Divorce with a “Freedom Party?”

June 01, 2014Posts

Cutting that first slice was one of your first joint acts as husband and wife and every guest clamored for a photograph of you sharing that delicious bite. Now, a new article shares, there is the growing phenomenon of the "divorce cake," with another big party to match. A writer with the Associated Press recently interviewed some of the top bakers in the country and discovered that the trend of planning a bash to celebrate...

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Texas Seeing More CPS Rulings Being Overruled Every Year

May 27, 2014Posts

Every child deserves to live in a home that is safe and filled with love and support. Stories that splash across the news that tell of a much different situation are always heartbreaking. In such instances, Child Protective Services plays an important role in ensuring that kids do not remain in an environment that is neglectful or abusive. There are times, though, that CPS accuses parents or guardians of wrongdoing that proves to be unfounded....

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Houston Man Taken Down by K-9 Unit after Fleeing Authorities for Two Hours

May 27, 2014Posts

Austin, TX (Law Wire News) May 27, 2014 Ricardo Teran was arrested outside of Houston this week after allegedly leading local police on a chase that extended for 60 miles and through three counties, according to a news report. The pursuit began after officers noticed that Teran's Toyota Tundra was weaving recklessly across the road and ended only after Teran managed to drive across two sets of spike strips and make an attempt to escape...

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Can You Tape Your Spouse During a Texas Divorce?

May 23, 2014Posts

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is awash in negative press and faces the potential forced sale of his team after a tape of his racist statements was released to the public. The tape was made by his girlfriend, and it is not clear exactly who released it to the public.    According to CNN, Sterling indicates that he was "baited" by his girlfriend into making the racist comments. He also said he had no idea...

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Death of Man in Custody at Harris County Jail Deemed a Homicide

May 19, 2014Posts

The amazing document that is the Constitution affords Americans many rights that apply to all of us, regardless of our race or gender or income level. We have the freedom to speak out against our government. We can worship as we please, or choose not to worship at all. And, even if a person is engaged in alleged criminal activity, perhaps already guilty in the court of public opinion, he is entitled to measures of...

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Dying Without a Will in Texas: Intestate Estates Distributed by Probate Code

April 10, 2014Posts

As we reported recently, establish a valid last will & testament holds the top spot on CNN Money's 10 Steps to Estate Planning. Yet as many as two-thirds of adults lack a valid will. An experienced will lawyer at Bertolino LLP can help assess your estate-planning needs and assist in getting your affairs in order. In most cases, executing a valid will serves as the foundation of a client's estate plans. Americans value freedom and Texans are...

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