Archive for June, 2010

The death of a child star: victim of a traumatic brain injury

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

In recent news, childhood actor Gary Coleman has passed away after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a fall at his Utah home. Coleman suffered a closed head injury. Soon after the being admitted to the hospital he slipped into a coma and was put on life support. His ex-wife, Shannon Price, believed the brain damage was too severe and made the decision to discontinue life support. He was 42 years old.

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Actor Chris Klein’s DUI arrest

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Chris Klein, of American Pie fame, was arrested early Wednesday morning on suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence).  Police say Klein was pulled over on a freeway in Los Angeles at 3:13 AM and was arrested after failing a field sobriety test.

During the DUI Stop, Klein, 31, reportedly had a blood alcohol content (BAC) over .20, far exceeding the legal limit in California of .08. He was booked for driving under the influence of alcohol and released without bail.
This is the second arrest for the actor, who in early 2005 was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI with a blood alcohol level of .20. There are no comments from his lawyer.

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Swiss Agree to Tax Deal With U.S.

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

The Swiss Parliament today approved a historic tax deal with the United States. The tax treaty would force Swiss bank UBS AG to turn over to U.S. authorities thousands of files on Americans suspected of hiding assets overseas. The deal comes after a heated three-year dispute between the U.S and USB AG; it is expected to go into effect in a matter of months. USB AG is accused of helping Americans stow millions of dollars in offshore accounts.Those interested in understanding the legal implications of the tax treaty should contact an experienced attorney.

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Justice Department to Launch Criminal, Civil Investigation of BP

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

In the wake of BP’s massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Justice Department has announced criminal and civil penalties may await the oil behemoth. The announcement was made on Tuesday in New Orleans by Attorney General Eric Holder. The Department of Justice had been in meetings with U.S. attorneys and state attorneys general to discuss how to proceed, according to Holder. Together, they are assessing laws such as the Clean Water Act and other criminal statutes, as well as any civil remedies that may be available to those affected by the devastation of the spill. Your Legal Guide will follow the events as they unfold.

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