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Money isn't everything, especially in the eyes of the court! In a recent case involving a staggering $1 billion, US District Court reiterated the need for demonstrable, imminent harm to grant any preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order. When advising clients on factors courts favor for granting provisional relief, a responsible practitioner must focus on actual events rather than potential future occurrences. Check our recent blog for a detailed rundown of this fascinating case: https://lnkd.in/gDicmcmv #businesslitigation #commerciallaw #longislandlawfirm

📢BREAKING NEWS📢! We are proud to support this vital legislation and have been working diligently with colleagues to see it progress. Glad to see Hope for Justice's endorsement discussed in this CNN write-up. On behalf of every trafficking survivor we support, we hope this Bill passes smoothly through the House and Senate and becomes law. "The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act would help eliminate the barriers that exist for survivors of human trafficking with a criminal record from re-entering society. While most states have laws that provide a way for trafficking survivors to clear their records of offenses that resulted from being trafficked, no statute exists at the federal level." THANK YOU to all the survivor leaders & anti-trafficking advocates who've supported the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, and to the Congresspeople determined to see it pass into law, including Rep. Russell Fry, Rep. Ted Lieu, Rep. Ann Wagner and Rep. Robert Garcia. https://lnkd.in/e4-DUnXV #HumanTrafficking #TraffickingSurvivorsReliefAct #TSRA

How can you strengthen your case against abuse without clear physical evidence? 😮 Join Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones as they discuss the complexities of evidentiary issues and how to gather essential evidence to protect your rights. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gVqJ4maj #InYourBestInterest #EvidentiaryChallenges #FamilyLaw #LegalAdvice #SisemoreLaw

In 1994, Congress enacted the full faith and credit provisions of the Violence Against Women Act. Federal law directs jurisdictions to give full faith and credit to valid orders of protection issued by other jurisdictions. The IACP provides “Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence” to guide law enforcement officers in enforcing this act: https://lnkd.in/geRWg-cf #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

🚨🚨 Friends and Colleagues- The National Human Trafficking Hotline urgently needs your help!!! H.R. 2601 will soon be up for a vote in the House of Representatives. H.R. 2601 would require the operator of the Trafficking Hotline to turn over information shared by the public to state and local law enforcement on demand, regardless of whether or not an adult trafficking victim consents to the involvement of law enforcement. Victims of human trafficking must be able to control when to involve law enforcement in their trafficking situations. Because human traffickers often threaten victims and their families if someone calls law enforcement — regardless of who calls — the bill is dangerous to the safety and security of victims and survivors of human trafficking. As a result, we urge members of Congress to vote NO on H.R. 2601. This bill would force the Hotline to break the trust of the people who call for help, and as a result, fewer victims and survivors will reach out for support. I am advocating against this bill in my personal capacity because I care about the rights of victims and survivors, and believe their needs should come first. To defeat H.R. 2601, we need allies across the country to call their representatives and encourage them to VOTE NO on H.R. 2601. Will you support the Hotline and call your representative? If you need a script or help finding your representative, check the link below ⬇ #HR2601 #humantrafficking

H.R. 2601 would require the operator of the Trafficking Hotline to turn over information shared by the public to state and local law enforcement on demand, regardless of whether or not an adult trafficking victim consents to the involvement of law enforcement. Victims of human trafficking must be able to control when to involve law enforcement in their trafficking situations. Because human traffickers often threaten victims and their families if someone calls law enforcement — regardless of who calls — the bill is dangerous to the safety and security of victims and survivors of human trafficking. As a result, we urge members of Congress to vote NO on H.R. 2601. This bill would force the Hotline to break the trust of the people who call for help, and as a result, fewer victims and survivors will reach out for support. I am advocating against this bill in my personal capacity because I care about the rights of victims and survivors, and believe their needs should come first. To defeat H.R. 2601, we need allies across the country to call their representatives and encourage them to VOTE NO on H.R. 2601.

If a loved one has lost capacity without having an LPA in place, you may need to apply to the Court of Protection to become their Deputy. Find out how Goughs can help you https://loom.ly/vujk8jw #dementiafriendly #dementiaawareness #dementiaactionweek

Knowledge is power. Understand the nuances of criminal case dismissals, from voluntary choices to Fourth Amendment safeguards. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/daSTpdhE #LegalStrategy #jacksonwhitelaw #criminaldefenselawyer

Survivors make the best choices for themselves but HR2601 requires the National Human Trafficking Hotline to turn over information to law enforcement upon request, without survivor consent.    By requiring the National Human Trafficking Hotline to disclose information to police, HR2601 will decrease the likelihood that survivors will call and if they do reach out, potentially further violate survivors' safety, privacy, and autonomy.   Please write your member of Congress to let them know your thoughts on HR2601 (Need help figuring out how to contact them? Use https://democracy.io/) https://lnkd.in/eT37dArA