Blog Posts in July, 2016

• Posted By Scott D. Hughes 28-Jul-2016

  SEC Investigations Attorney

  Any person or company that participates in the securities market could become the subject or target of a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation. In United States v. Morton Salt, 338 U.S. 632, 652 (1950) , the Supreme Court of ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 26-Jul-2016

  Pokemon Go Risks

  Pokemon Go Risks The Pokemon Go craze has created some legal risks that players should be aware of. In the first few weeks since the game's release, there have been Pokemon Go-related car accidents, robberies, personal injuries, and security ...

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• Posted By Law Offices of Scott D. Hughes 26-Jul-2016

  California Veterans Diversion Program

  In 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the California Veterans Diversion Program ( California Penal Code §1001.80 ). This law permits veterans or current members of the military who are suffering from a service-related mental health issue ...

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• Posted By Scott D. Hughes 22-Jul-2016

  Dangers of Restraint Asphyxia Highlighted in "Orange is the New Black" Season Finale (Warning: Spoilers)

  Those who watched the final two episodes of “ Orange is the New Black” last season witnessed the death of beloved character Poussey Washington. Her death was a tragic accident—the result of a guard’s misuse of force called ...

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