A bill continues to languish in Congress which was designed to resolve many thousands of asbestos related lawsuits, leaving many waiting for a just resolution as they continue to endure their painfull illness without compensation. According to a study released in September 2004 by the American Thoracic Society (ATS), asbestos continues to be a hazard for more than a million…
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Washington State Bans Online Gambling
In the ongoing battle of Internet poker and online casino gambling, the state of Washington passed a law banning online gambling making it illegal for any resident inside of the state to participate in online casino play. If you are a resident in the state of Washington, and you are caught in the act of online wagering, you could face…
Washington State Outlaws Online Gambling And Speech
The state of Washington has a new law that makes gambling online a Class C Felony. Those who gamble online will now be charged with the same crime as someone who possesses child pornography. Live in Washington and like to play poker? Doing so is now a crime that will land you in jail for up to 5 years. You…