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Law Office of Scott M. Ledford, LLC now takes appointments on their Page.

Law Office of Scott M. Ledford, LLC now takes appointments on their Page.

Law Office of Scott M. Ledford, LLC now takes appointments on their Page.

Law Office of Scott M. Ledford, LLC now takes appointments on their Page.

ANALYTICS: Drone On and On - An Analysis of Drone and UAV Litigation - Insights

Drones aren't just for hobbyists anymore. Let's talk!

ANALYTICS: Drone On and On - An Analysis of Drone and UAV Litigation - Insights Drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are rising in popularity and usage over the past few years; according to Drone Analyst, the drone

Don’t be this guy. Get the divorce done right.

It goes without saying that this works both ways.

State supreme court justice confirms he has been working from outside the country for 3 months

If we can pull one good thing from COVID, it's that we've probably advanced more in one year than we would have in 10 years in terms of embracing the miracles of technology in how we do work.

We've always used a business model of being a virtual firm that is capable of working from anywhere (so long as there's an internet connection). We've just happened to keep a brick and mortar building as well.

State supreme court justice confirms he has been working from outside the country for 3 months Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein has been working from Dubai and Israel for the last three months while he participates in a program to improve cultural understanding of people with disabilities.

Georgia lawmakers pass bill to revamp citizens arrest law, once used to justify lynchings

Georgia lawmakers pass bill to revamp citizens arrest law, once used to justify lynchings The Georgia legislature on Wednesday banned most arrests by private citizens in a reworking of a citizens arrest law that was cited in the past to justify lynchings.

Georgia governor signs bill overhauling state's elections

Georgia governor signs bill overhauling state's elections Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed sweeping voting restrictions into law on Thursday, just months after a Democrat won the presidential election in the state for the first time in nearly 30 years.

Gun owners have no unfettered right to carry their weapons in public, en banc appeals court says

Gun owners have no unfettered right to carry their weapons in public, en banc appeals court says The Second Amendment doesn’t protect an unfettered right to openly carry a gun or pistol in public, according to the en banc 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco.

Father Arrested, Jailed For Contempt After Referring To His Daughter As ‘She,’ Voicing Dissent In Interviews

Father Arrested, Jailed For Contempt After Referring To His Daughter As ‘She,’ Voicing Dissent In Interviews On Tuesday, the father of a biological girl who believes she is a boy turned himself into a Canadian court and was subsequently taken to jail after the

Woman sues boyfriend for not proposing after 8 years

Don't be either one of these folks. If you are, though, we can help to keep you out of the courts and the headlines!

Woman sues boyfriend for not proposing after 8 years Not putting a ring on it put this man in court.

A New Rule Lets Debt Collectors Text and Email You. Expect Scams to Follow

New rule change allows creditors to contact debtors via text message and email. Are you being harassed or (worse) being targeted by a scammer? Let us hear from you.

A New Rule Lets Debt Collectors Text and Email You. Expect Scams to Follow Here's how to protect yourself.

As Federal Protections Weaken, Here's a State-by-State Guide to Pandemic Eviction and Foreclosure Policies

State by state breakdown of renter protection laws for those struggling to make payments because of COVID.

As Federal Protections Weaken, Here's a State-by-State Guide to Pandemic Eviction and Foreclosure Policies Fifteen states have their own eviction and foreclosure moratoriums that are either equal to or more robust than federal programs.

Georgia’s statewide judicial emergency to be extended to June 12

The courts may be closed, but we are not. There's lots of work that goes into a court hearing, so all that this means is that we're able to attend to the prep work that leads up to the courts being open again. Give us a call and let's get started. We are fully capable of moving cases on a virtual basis and are utilizing all available technology to help those who are trying to be socially responsible with their distancing, including videoconferencing through video calling.

Georgia’s statewide judicial emergency to be extended to June 12 Georgia’s statewide judicial emergency will be extended to June 12 because of the coronavirus...

Lawyer who took off pants at security checkpoint fights bid to be ousted from representing clients

We try to keep our pants on here, but just in case anyone was wondering, taking off of pants in court is a no-no.

Lawyer who took off pants at security checkpoint fights bid to be ousted from representing clients Atlanta lawyer Robert Ward acknowledges that he took off his pants at a security checkpoint at a federal courthouse in Tampa, Florida.

What if the Coronavirus makes us work from home forever?

I've been saying for weeks now that we're living in a petri dish experiment. I had already been utilizing a model the essentially makes our brick and mortar office simply a place to meet clients; everything that we do can be done from anywhere (except appear in court and meet clients).

So this change in environment really hasn't changed anything on our end, except that I'm sure we'll soon be seeing what is already only a very small portion of the population with the ability to pay for legal services getting even smaller as folks are displaced from their incomes.

What if the Coronavirus makes us work from home forever? American workers are participating in “the largest social experiment ever.”

kemp-shelter-in-place.pdf

Here's a copy of the Governor's Stay in Shelter Order. It takes effect at 6:00 P.M. tomorrow (Friday, March 2nd, 2020) and expires at midnight on the following Monday (April 13th).

I believe that we fall within the exception for "essential critical infrastructure workforce", as defined in this order, as we are working in support of the operations of the judicial system.

That being said, I believe that the spirit of the order compels us to conduct business from home except by appointment from individual clients. We are allowed to travel to and from the office and the courthouses in support of minimum basic operations, but we will endeavor to do as much of that remotely as is possible.

I could go into greater detail, but if you have any questions, please give us a call. 706-896-5291, where we are still open to help guide you through these troubled times!

kemp-shelter-in-place.pdf

Judges must consider defendants' ability to pay fines and fees, ethics opinion says

This is huge in theory, but it will take some time to see whether judges pay it much attention in practice.

Judges must consider defendants' ability to pay fines and fees, ethics opinion says Judges must take steps to ensure individuals have the ability to pay before threatening incarceration, revoking probation, exercising contempt powers and similar conduct, says a recent ethics opinion from the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

5 Ways to Stop Divorce from Wrecking Your Retirement

This is a general guide. For state-specific information (which you need), give us a call!

5 Ways to Stop Divorce from Wrecking Your Retirement Follow these steps for a new financial plan.

Bone marrow recipient's DNA partly changed after procedure; what are the implications for law enforcement?

Bone marrow recipient's DNA partly changed after procedure; what are the implications for law enforcement? A Nevada man who received a bone marrow transplant underwent a blood test and discovered that some of his DNA had been replaced by that of his German donor, a finding that could have implications in criminal investigations.

Can ‘SNL’ star Pete Davidson really collect $1M from fans who violate his nondisclosure agreement?

The language is probably worth about as much as the ink on the ticket and probably does more damage to him through off-putting of fans than he'd ever gain through enforcement.

Can ‘SNL’ star Pete Davidson really collect $1M from fans who violate his nondisclosure agreement? Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson may scare fans into keeping quiet with a $1 million nondisclosure agreement, but it’s unlikely he will be able to enforce the contract in court, legal experts say.

It could happen to anyone...you borrow someone else's pants and, before you can realize what's happening, law enforcement discovers that the *real* owner of the pants left his or her drugs in the pockets.

Our advice:

1. Don't borrow your shady friend's pants;
2. If you must borrow your shady friend's pants, make sure to empty the pockets before putting them on; and
3. If you didn't follow 1 and 2, give us a call after you've been booked.

We at the Kitty Hawk Police Department understand that some of North Carolina's laws may be confusing. We also understand that educating you about the laws when you are being placed into handcuffs may be a little untimely. We thought if we could avoid more paperwork, and you could avoid going to jail, we both win. So, we have decided to post periodic educational messages on how to avoid going to jail. Here is the first of many to come:

Prior to wearing someone else’s pants, please remove all drugs, drug paraphernalia, stolen goods or any other illegal items the “owner” of the pants may have left behind. “These are not my pants” is not an affirmative defense. Glad we could help.

Disclaimer: We are not attorneys nor non-attorney spokespersons and this message is not intended as legal advice. Please speak to an actual attorney prior to wearing someone else’s pants with drug filled pockets.

Inmate Argues His Life Sentence Ended When He Died And Was Revived | WJBO Newsradio 1150 AM & 97.7 FM

"Schreiber is either still alive, in which case he must remain in prison, or he is actually dead, in which case this appeal is moot," Judge Amanda Potterfield wrote in the court of appeals opinion."

Inmate Argues His Life Sentence Ended When He Died And Was Revived | WJBO Newsradio 1150 AM & 97.7 FM The convicted murderer was resuscitated multiple times after suffering from complications due to kidney stones.

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