Law Offices of Michele A. Peters, P.C.

Today I was reading the current legislative bills being considered by the 112th Congress.  Among them  is H.R.1981 - Latest Title: Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 (Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 5/25/2011)      Cosponsors (39)
Related Bills: S.596, S.1308 Latest Major Action: 12/16/2011 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.  House Reports: 112-281 Part 1 SUMMARY AS OF:
5/25/2011--Introduced.)

In reading the summary the following is stated:

"Pr...
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Well, some interesting news was published today in the New York Times.

The Associated Press reported that The Obama administration will expand its signature foreclosure-prevention program to try to help those with heavy debt loads avoid losing their homes.

The Home Affordable Modification Program will also be extended through 2013.

The government will triple the financial incentives for private lenders to reduce the principal amount of mortgages for homeowners at risk of losing their homes. And ...
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And so reads the headline in an article published today in the New York Law Journal.  What appears to be the first trial of a contested no-fault divorce in New York, a Long Island judge brought to a conclusion a 56-year marriage that he determined was "irretrievably broken."  The divorcing parties, Gloria and Sebastian J. Sorrentino, are in their ‘80’s.

Although the state's 2010 no-fault divorce law was intended to reduce lengthy litigation, Acting Supreme Court Justice James F. Quinn in S...
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I received an email from the accounting firm Eisner & Lubin today and their resident "Geek" suggested a terrific site for green tips.  Here we go:  http://www.sustainablelifesolutions.com/  Enjoy!

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Currently -- can a person be prosecuted for impersonating another person and posting inflammatory comments about that person on-line?  YES you can - in NJ.

A New Jersey woman has been found guilty for identity theft for allegedly creating a fake Facebook profile for her ex-boyfriend.

DT (full name redacted) is accused of creating the fake profile of her ex-boyfriend, a Northern New Jersey narcotics detective.  She  allegedly posted comments about him to the effect that he had herpes, frequented...
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Well, yesterday I had the opportunity to work on five mediations for the Bergen County court.  The day began with both sides represented by counsel (the banks always have attorneys of course).  And the classic situation I've seen over the past three years presented itself.  Banks asks for info - defendant gives all the info - come to mediation - banks wants new info.

I beg defendant counsel to PLEASE be pro-active -- be "all over" the servicer - did you receive the information we sent?  Is it ...
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