It is not against the law to hate other people, to say awful things about fellow human beings, or to socialize with others who share racist or bigoted views. The First Amendment protects the rights of all Americans to make their feelings known, even when they are not pleasant. And according to a recent report published by the Southern Poverty Law Center, some in Texas take full advantage of this freedom. There is no doubt...
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Austin, TX (Law Wire News) March 12, 2013 Commenting on media reports about the NFL bullying scandal, Texas attorney Tony R. Berolino of Bertolino LLP today said the national story has opened up a discussion about harassment men and women face every day in the workplace. In measures taken to address a locker room story that dominated hours of time on ESPN and sports talk radio and even among commentators beyond the football world, the...
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SOURCE: http://www.lawwirenews.com/legal-news/austin-distracted-driving-accident-lawyer-tony-r-bertolino-discusses-report-cellphone-photos-car-accident-risk-texas-598/ Austin, TX (Law Wire News) March 11, 2014 Commenting on a news report about teen drivers who use their cellphones to snap pictures of themselves while driving, Austin lawyer Tony R. Bertolino said today that taking "selfies" behind-the-wheel is yet another technology-related driver distraction that could lead to tragic consequences. Attorney Bertolino said he has handled cases in his office involving distracted drivers and strongly encourages drivers - especially teenagers who lack overall...
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In a move that comes with cheers of support from some and concern over safety from others, the University of Texas has decided to start selling beer and wine at some of its sporting events. The trial effort will occur at the remaining basketball, baseball and softball games this season, as well as at Texas Relays. Depending on how the purchase of alcohol goes during these spring events, Longhorn fans may have the same opportunity...
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The children of Martin Luther King Jr. have been engaged in high-profile estate litigation since 2006, when their mother passed away. The latest dispute centers around whether to sell their father's personal traveling Bible and Nobel Peace prize. Several of the children have asked a court to order their sister to turn over both items, which she currently has in her possession and which she does not want sold. This dispute over these valuable assets is...
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Did you stand in line at the local grocery store or gas station to give your lucky numbers a try this week? We now know that there was only one winning ticket with all numbers correct for the Wednesday evening PowerBall drawing, and that ticket was sold in the Northern California town of Milpitas. The winner, who has yet to come forward, will increase his or her bank account with a $425 million jackpot. It...
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Divorces are on the rise both in the United States and the United Kingdom, with some experts indicating that better economic times may be contributing to an increase in divorces. Historical trends also support the premise that an end to a recession could increase the divorce rate, as couples have more money and feel more financially able to end their marriages. Living in a relationship you are unhappy with can be stressful and damaging to...
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Today is Presidents' Day, designated for this time of year based on the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. For many of you this means enjoying a day off of work, with spending some time reflecting our chief executives being optional. For me, this holiday started some brainstorming on the presidents and their involvement in issues of family law. Out of the forty-three men who have served as president, did you know that Ronald Reagan...
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As by now most of you probably have tuned in for at least a few minutes of the Winter Olympics taking place in Sochi, or perhaps just seen a couple of highlights on the news, I thought I would try a different twist for this blog post. The relationship that you have with your attorney is an important one. There must be trust, confidence in both knowledge and experience and good communication. At Bertolino LLP,...
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SOURCE: http://www.lawwirenews.com/legal-articles/austin-family-law-attorney-speaks-spike-divorce-filings-new-year-634/ Austin, TX (Law Wire News) February 3, 2014 The month of January has come to earn the title of National Divorce Month, with unofficial polling of attorney offices and courtrooms showing that more divorce proceedings are initiated during this month than at any other point in the year ("In January, 'ex' marks the spot," CNN, January 17, 2014). Combine this with a noticed uptick in Google searches for "divorce" and "child custody" in January...
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