Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Truth About Tort Reform

Posted on October 12, 2011 by gunzburglaw

With Repubs gearing up for the next election some of them, notably Rick Perry, are already talking about national tort reform. If Perry is elected he is likely to push for reforms much like those that exist in Texas. However, … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Protesters: Police Battery

Posted on October 12, 2011 by gunzburglaw

This is Part 5 of our 5 Part Series on Legal Rights for Occupy Wall Street Protesters. Please join the discussion on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunzburg-Law-New-York/114302128603525 In basic legal terms, simple battery is a misdemeanor. It is any type of … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Protesters: Police Assault

Posted on October 12, 2011 by gunzburglaw

This is Part 4 of our 5 Part Series on Legal Rights for Occupy Wall Street Protesters. Please join the discussion on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunzburg-Law-New-York/114302128603525 Assault and battery are legal terms that are often heard together. Assault refers to … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Protesters: False Arrest

Posted on October 12, 2011 by gunzburglaw

This is Part 3 of our 5 Part Series on Legal Rights for Occupy Wall Street Protesters. Please join the discussion on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunzburg-Law-New-York/114302128603525 In the 1973 movie Serpico, Al Pacino portrayed a real cop that fought injustices … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Protesters: Police Brutality

Posted on October 12, 2011 by gunzburglaw

This is Part 2 of our 5 Part Series on Legal Rights for Occupy Wall Street Protesters. Please join the discussion on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunzburg-Law-New-York/114302128603525 “We’d just beat people in general…to show who was in charge.” Sounds like an … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Protesters: How To Stop Civil Rights Abuse

Posted on October 12, 2011 by gunzburglaw

This is Part 1 of our 5 Part Series on Legal Rights for Occupy Wall Street Protesters. Please join the discussion on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunzburg-Law-New-York/114302128603525 There are also steps that you can take as a citizen to help change … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Protesters: Protecting Your Civil Rights

Posted on October 12, 2011 by gunzburglaw

This is Part 1 of our 5 Part Series on Legal Rights for Occupy Wall Street Protesters. Please join the discussion on our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunzburg-Law-New-York/114302128603525 Often a tragic event can have a silver lining if you look closely enough. … Continue reading →

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Occupy Wall Street Protesters: Know Your Rights

Posted on October 12, 2011 by gunzburglaw

With increasingly large crowds, the Occupy Wall Street Protests are getting more attention from local police. Protesters, here are 5 must-read links for protecting your rights during protest: Police Civil Rights Abuse Police Brutality NYC False Arrest Police Assult Police … Continue reading →

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