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Monthly Archives: April 2017

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Defense of Virginia State, and Federal, Racketeering Charges

By Simms Showers LLP |

In Baltimore, Maryland, seven police officers were recently charged with federal racketeering, fraud, and extortion, according to Vice News. The crimes that some of the seven Baltimore police officers are being accused of include stealing from suspected trap houses, robbing citizens of drugs and money at traffic stops, reporting overtime pay while at a… Read More »

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Arson

By Simms Showers LLP |

A Harrisonburg, Virginia fire was caused by arson, according to the Harrisonburg Fire Department and reported by NBC29 News. The fire at LSC Communications was allegedly set by an employee at the time, who is being charged with arson of an occupied building (a Class 3 felony). The fire damage is estimated at $50,000…. Read More »

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Don’t Demur on Demurrage

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In April-May 2017’s Bunkerspot Magazine, firm Principal Steve Simms addresses some of the details of demurrage situations that bunker buyers, sellers and brokers often face and understanding the operation of demurrage in bunker purchases and deliveries. Most bunker deliveries involve bunker barges or tankers, or deliveries to or from bunkering piers. Bunker barge and… Read More »

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Effective Chapter 15 Strategies for Marine Equipment Lessors and Maritime Lien Creditors

By Simms Showers LLP |

Most of the significant maritime bankruptcies of the last five years, including Hanjin and OW Bunkers, have utilized Chapter 15 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Debtors have filed insolvency proceedings outside of the U.S., and then used Chapter 15 to assist those proceedings. Frequently, however, U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in Chapter 15 cases have… Read More »

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The 3 Most Common Legal Mistakes Costing Companies Millions

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By Kyle D. Winey, Esq. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says there are two types of decisions every entrepreneur and business owner must make: Type I decisions: a decision that is not easily reversible, so it requires careful planning and execution. Type II decisions: a decision that is like walking through a door: if you… Read More »

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PRESS RELEASE – “DON’T TIP BLACK PEOPLE” AT ANITAS ASHBURN IS A FAKE RECEIPT

By Simms Showers LLP |

FEBRUARY 24, 2017 Our firm represents a customer who visited the Anita’s Mexican Restaurant in Ashburn on January 7, 2017.  Our client and his girlfriend were served by Kelly Carter, an employee at Anita’s, and paid for their meal and left at 11:09am EST.  Although Ms. Carter provided what our client believed to be… Read More »

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The Legal Powers of Private Security Guards in Virginia

By Simms Showers LLP |

In Virginia, security guards are given more power than in many other states. In the wake of a recent fatal shooting by an armed security guard, in which the officer killed an unarmed 60-year-old man who was simply playing Pokemon Go, it is more important than ever to understand the powers and limitations of… Read More »

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Probation Violations

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Were you given a probation sentence as opposed to serving your sentence, or the remainder of your sentence, in prison or jail? If so, there are certain steps you must closely follow in order to maintain your freedom and avoid probation violation. Contact an attorney today for more information and for legal representation if… Read More »

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Estate Planning: Why Do I Need a Will?

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By Elyse M. Smith, Esq. Everyone needs an estate plan. Certainly, not everyone needs the complicated tax sheltering vehicles some have, but everyone needs these basic estate planning documents: (1) a will; (2) a power of attorney; and (3) an advance medical directive (“living will”). Too often, people dismiss estate planning as something only… Read More »

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False Confessions

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In crime or detective type TV dramas, the prosecution always seeks a confession of guilt, and usually gets one from the alleged criminal by the end of each 45 minute episode. A confession is seen as a neat and tidy way of having concrete evidence that the defendant was truly guilty of the crime…. Read More »

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