According to ABA Journal and the St. Pete Times lawyers are finding it much easier now-a-days to grab dirt and evidence for invesitgations in cases.

Not too long ago lawyers spent time, money and effort to glean juicy morsels for their cases. But with the Internet and growing trend in social media sites, obtaining access to such information has become a whole lot easier.

Just Open browser. Click. Gasp. Print.

The obessions and trend in posting everything we do on social media has brought a wave of fortune for lawyers. Attorneys involved in divorce, family, and criminal law cases especially find social media a resource not to be overlooked.

Claims of insufficient or even inaccurate documentation filed with foreclosure courts have hit lenders hard. But it’s also taking a toll on real estate practitioners who turned to bank-owned home sales as a strong source of revenue in tough economic times. Now, large portions of their listings have been frozen.

Dealing in real estate-owned sales, or REOs, is different from traditional home sales as agents are typically responsible for rehabilitation and regular upkeep of foreclosed homes, adding financial liabilities that means a payday and reimbursement could take months.

Survival, however, depends on diversification, and a little optimism that the holds on foreclosure listings by the banks won’t last long, and inventory can move again.

Read more: Foreclosure freeze creates waiting game for Realtors – Tampa Bay Business Journal

The Miami Herald posted an article regarding continued investigation in foreclosure by 49 states. Attorney General Bill McCollum says Florida will have a lead role in search.

In those 49 states, each attorney general will jointly investigate allegations that mortgage companies mishandled documents and broke laws in foreclosing on hundreds of thousands of homeowners.

Also involved in investigation will be the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. Alabama is said to be only state not involved.

Bank of America is halting foreclosure sales in all 50 states due to investigations in flawed processing, the company announced Friday.

As the nation’s largest bank it recently announced freezing foreclosures in 23 states wherein foreclosures must be approved by the courts.

The investigation review is said to last a few weeks and will continue the process of foreclosures on delinquent borrowers but will not proceed to judgement or a foreclosure sale.

This news as well as JPMorgan Chase announced its halt on foreclosure proceedings due to reveiling evidence that their employees approved foreclosures without personally reviewing loan files.

Auto accidents can happen suddenly and at any time. Educate yourself now in case you find yourself one day in an accident…

1) Get the license plate number of the vehicles involved in the accident.
2) Stop and pull to the side of the road.
3) Call the police.
4) Take photos of your damaged car or motorcycle and the scene in which the accident took place.
5) Notify your insurance company of the recent incident.
6) Get the information of the driver that hit you. Write down their driver’s license number, insurance information and phone number to best reach them at.
7) If there are any witnesses present, make sure you get their name and number for future reference.
8) If you are seriously injured, report to the hospital.
9) Before you speak with anyone else in regards to your accident, contact Blick Law Firm so that you are properly represented.

Think quick. Call Blick.

The insurance adjuster will assure you that he or she will negotiate a fair settlement of your claim, but it will only be fair to the insurance company. Choosing personal injury attorney Tampa to handle your claim is the most important decision you will have to make following an accident.

When it comes to riding, taking precautions like wearing a helmet does not stop accidents from happening.

According to Florida Motorcycle Law, 316.211 Helmet Law for motorcycle and moped riders.- A person over 21 years of age may operate or ride upon a motorcycle without wearing protective headgear securely fastened upon his or her head if such person is covered by an insurance policy providing for at least $10,000 in medical benefits for injuries incurred as a result of a crash while operating or riding on a motorcycle.

Now, I am not saying to not bother wearing a helmet. Helmets are extremely important to the safety of prevented head and brain injuries. I am simply saying that there are a multitude of things that can cause serious damage or injury to a rider.

Just because you decide to wear a helmet does not mean you will not be potentially injured in an accident. Motorcycles, though exhilarating and fun, are dangerous and should be ridden properly.

A few safety precautions when riding:

1. Be aware of your surroundings at all times
2. Know and understand basic riding skills
3. Make sure you select a motorcycle that fits right
4. Wear a helmet and protective eye gear.

Think quick, call Blick