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Law Terms: The Etymology and History of “Passing the Bar”
With the exception of a couple of US states, all fledgling attorneys must pass the bar exam before practicing law independently. This expression may conjure up images of lawyers in a tavern arguing and presiding before an impromptu court or perhaps toasting their trial victories down at the local pub. Though humorous, these are not…
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AAA Research Emphasizes the Dangers of Teenage Distracted Driving
At this point we’re all aware of the dangers of distracted driving, and we know that drivers of all ages engage in this reckless behavior. In fact, the phenomenon has become so prevalent that “Distracted Driving” was named the word of the year in 2009 by Webster’s New World Collegiate Dictionary. Still, it seems as…
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San Antonio Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Texting and Driving Death
In January of 2014, nine-year-old Tatyana Nevaeh Babineaux was struck and killed by a man driving a pickup as she made her way across Braesview Avenue on her way to school. The truck fled the scene, leaving onlookers stunned as they rushed to help the unconscious girl who later passed away because of her injuries.…
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