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MySpace Bans Convicted Sex Offenders

Social networking is a double edged sword – it exposes us and our families to new technologies, information and brands, but at the same time, it puts our personal information and safety at risk if it is not used intelligently … Continue reading

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Secret Shopper Scams in Broward, Palm Beach Counties

Warning from South Florida law enforcement: If you receive an offer in the mail that seems too good to be true, it probably is. Right now, there is a secret shopper scheme circulating around Broward and Palm Beach Counties. You … Continue reading

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National Safety Council Takes on Cell Phones

It’s already a law in a number of states, but the National Safety Council wants to create a nationwide ban on the use of mobile phones while driving. It’s no secret that talking, or even worse – texting – while … Continue reading

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Consumers, Start the New Year Off Right

A new year is upon us, and with it comes new opportunities for all – even scammers who will try to make a quick buck off honest consumers. It’s best to be wary of before you make any big purchases … Continue reading

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Balkan & Patterson Opens Satellite Location

Our personal injury law firm, with headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida, is pleased to announce that we have opened a satellite office in Broward County to better serve our clients further south. New offices are located in Hollywood, Florida. 3230 … Continue reading

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Balkan & Patterson Taking on Securities Fraud, Investment Fraud Cases

The Boca Raton-based personal injury law firm of Balkan & Patterson LLP is pleased to annouce that we will be accepting new cases in securities and investment fraud. A form of consumer fraud, there are a number of these cases … Continue reading

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Case of Abuse in St. Lucie Elementary School

We filed a lawsuit against the school board of St. Lucie County this week on behalf of a family and their then 8-year-old son, who was physically and mentally abused by a behavioral analyst employed by the school. Their son … Continue reading

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Child Injury Prevention

Coming up is the Child Injury Prevention Conference, which will be held in Washington, D.C. from October 15-18. The conference highlights the “dramatic reduction of unintentional deaths and injuries to children over the last 20 years.” Additionally, the program highlights … Continue reading

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