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VOLUME VII, Boca Raton, Florida Greetings and welcome again to your free newsletter! We hope you find this issue to be interesting and helpful. UPCOMING EVENTS The Florida Bar Association: Annual Meeting, June 19 - 22 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. Reserve Now! Deadline for reservations is May 20, Call 561-447-3000 for details South Florida Palm Beach Bar Association: May 14, Luncheon at Pete's Restaurant, Boca Raton, Florida. Tom Warner, candidate for State Attorney General. Contact: 561-482-3838, Ms. Melissa Kelly, Director Palm Beach County Bar Association: May 3, Law Day Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Mr. Albert Kreiger, Esquire, guest speaker. Call 561-687-2800 for details Broward Bar Association (BCBA): May 16, "Third Thursday Social" to be held at 5:30pm. Call 954-764-8040 for details and location Broward County Young Lawyers: May 23, Luncheon at the Tower Club, Contact 954-764-8040 ask for Mr. Art Goldberg for details SERVING PROCESS BY EMAIL? Actually, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that a Las Vegas hotel-casino could effect service by email upon a defendant in a foreign country with no physical address. SKIP TRACING SEMINAR DRAWS HUGE INTEREST: Mr. Jonathan Levy, President of this company, A.C.E., Inc., held his monthly seminar to 32 Paralegals and 10 Attorneys seeking tips and insights about locating missing witnesses / defendants. The FREE seminar resulted in requests from three new client meetings, twelve new cases and finding 26 defendants within the three weeks subsequent to this writing. FEDERAL SUBPOENA WITNESS FEE: When a witness is served with a Federal Subpoena in a civil matter demanding his or her attendance, a fee of $40.00 per day plus $.36.5 per mile is required. The attendance fee must be attached to the subpoena or the service is invalid. See 28 USC 1821 for the complete text of the statute. HEARD ON THE STREET: How can a stranger tell if two people are married? Answer, "You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids," -Derrick, age 8. What do you think your Mom and dad have most in common? Answer, "both don't want kids anymore," -Lori, age 8. When is it OK to kiss someone? Answer, "when they are rich," -Pam, age 7. PARALEGALS ACCUSED OF IMMIGRATION FRAUD: A federal grand jury charged six people with setting up a now-defunct Hialeah paralegal firm as a front to help dozens of foreign nationals file bogus claims for political asylum. The firm, Hedman and Associates Paralegal Group, Inc., closed a year ago after federal authorities searched the business at 900 W. 49th St. in Hialeah. That investigation ended this week when a grand jury handed down a 21-count indictment and authorities arrested six of the firm's principals. CONDEMNED KILLER WINS STATE SUPREME COURT APPEAL; ANOTHER LOSES: A condemned killer who once faced nine murder charges in Miami had his only two convictions overturned Thursday [April 18] by the Florida Supreme Court. But the state's high court dismissed an appeal in another capital case in a decision that dissenting justices warned could be a "serious miscarriage of justice." The first unsigned decision ordered a new trial for Rolando Garcia, who had been condemned for the murders of two people. In Thursday's [April 18] unsigned ruling, the Supreme Court said Garcia's conviction in the murders had to be overturned because the trial judge didn't allow Garcia's attorney to use videotaped statements by the state's key witness to raise doubts about his testimony. LOCAL ATTORNEY REPRIMANDS AS RECENTLY REPORTED: BY http://www.FLABAR.org : Jeffrey A. Miller, (Case no. SC01-2322); Howard L. Schwartz, (Case no. SC00-2498); Donald Appignani, (Case no. SC01-2613); Gerald John D'Ambrosio, (Case no. SC01-1690); Lisa Marie Macci (Case no. SC01-1629) ACTIVE Private Investigation CASES in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, child custody surveillance, nursing home abuse investigation, breech of contract investigation, missing person investigation, adultery surveillance, noncompete violation surveillance, counterfeit products investigation, copyright infringement investigation, locating defendants, child abuse surveillance, hidden video surveillance in high profile restaurant, quality control investigation at luxury hotel, theft and shortage investigation at major retailer, criminal defense investigation, post judgment collection investigation and preemployment background checks. RECENTLY RESOLVED LOCAL INVESTIGATION CASES: Found missing heir to multimillion dollar estate, Found lost dog (17 miles from residence), Negotiated dispute between residence and it's association over safety issues, Evidence of child abuse on video tape, Snap shots of sexual misconduct (in a car), Found over thirty defendants / witnesses for multimillion dollar class action law suit, Evidence uncovered proving tortuous interference, Hidden video revealing nanny misconduct, Found unauthorized video devises in residence of prominent attorney, Found unauthorized video devises in office of prominent attorney, Background check revealed impostor CFO credentials for major corporation, Substantiated evidence for proving innocence in a criminal defense case and "Bait and Switch" Internet porn site scheme investigation. PRIESTS IN FLORIDA: According to The Associated Press, "at least six priests have been taken off duty and or resigned as a result of sexual misconduct allegations since January." CINCO DE MAYO: Everyone's excuse to drink Margarita's is upon us. As is your local police who will be out in full force checking for drunk drivers and enforcing seat belt laws. AGE DISCRIMINATION AT THE MASTERS(?): Masters officials announced last week that, beginning 2004, the tournament would not allow players over 65 and golfers could compete up to 65 only if they played in 15 tournaments that year. STOLEN MORE THEN ANYTHING: Surveillance and direct contact with local businesses revealed utensils, ashtray's, glasses and restaurant "souvenirs" are stolen more in quantity then any other items of any business. Items stolen from restaurants and hotels may not have the value of some "high ticket" items stolen elsewhere, but they sure take a lot of time, energy, manpower and money to replace. SUBSCRIBER QUESTIONS QUESTION? Do private investigators and process servers actually where disguises?
ANSWER: Yes, of course! We enjoy our profession, discreetly, anonymously and covertly. Try visiting Annie's Halloween Shop in Plantation, Florida, they have great disguises all year long. QUESTION? Do Private Investigators carry a gun?
ANSWER: Some Private Investigators carry guns provided they comply with the strict laws and are properly licensed and insured. The designated license to carry a gun is called a "G" license. QUESTION? Is it true that a person who lawfully serves a summons in Broward County must be appointed by the Sheriff's office?
ANSWER: Yes that is true. In Palm Beach and Miami-Dade Counties the court actually appoints certified process servers. QUESTION? Does your company get involved in criminal investigations?
ANSWER: Yes, our preference is in defense work. QUESTION? What was the most disturbing thing you ever witnessed while on surveillance?
ANSWER: observing neglect and lack of attention to the well being of and to children. QUESTION? How can you tell if a client is being bugged?
ANSWER: Your question is among the most frequently posed. Bugging is a sophisticated "art" that as you know is unlawful. Hiring A trained professional (hopefully this office) with detection equipment is your only answer. In the meantime, immediately advise your client to not say or do anything in the area in question. And that includes the phone they are calling you from! GRAMM-LEACH BLILEY ACT; the new twist: A federal law intended to protect consumers' private financial information could wind up revealing client confidences. PROHIBITED ACT OF A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR: Section 493.6118-(1) (k), F.S. Soliciting business for an attorney in return for compensation. THE FLORIDA BAR: NOW HAS OVER 70,000 MEMBERS! AMOUNT OF CAMPAIGN FUNDS RAISED FOR GOVERNOR: Estimates are as follows, Jeb Bush over 4.0 million. Janet Reno slightly over 1.0 million. LYNN UNIVERSITY: Did they really accept bodies for embalming without authorization? Big news and a horrible story evolving. And yet another disgusting scenario involving the deceased. Maybe Attorney Jeffrey Charlip who filed a lawsuit, will expose what really happened. SIDENOTE: A Florida State audit reports that regulation of Florida's death care industry is fragmented and plagued with loopholes. WE INVITE YOU to write an article, ask questions and or make comments for our next issue. Please email your comments and or thoughts to info@acefla.com or visit our web page at www.acefla.com. All replies by June 1, 2002, please. PROCESS SERVING MADE EASY, call 561-447-7638 or email: info@acefla.com for rates and services. Same day service. PRO BONO Investigation Services Hotline: Email your request to info@acefla.com All requests and information is handled expeditiously and in strict confidence. HAVING YOUR OWN EVENT OR HAVE INTERESTING THOUGHTS? Post it FREE in our next publication! Please email your information to: info@acefla.com, we will gladly include your information accordingly! AGENCY FOR CIVIL ENFORCEMENT CORPORATION is a Palm Beach County, Florida based company providing professional private investigations, process serving; record delivery and retrieval services and training to and for legal professionals, law firms and government agencies. SUBSCRIPTION IS FREE. All rights reserved. All information obtained from public and private resources and is not guaranteed for accuracy. All names are withheld for privacy. Free services are restricted and limited to members of the Florida Bar with offices in Palm Beach County only. Offerings may be rescinded at any time and for any reason. Agency for Civil Enforcement Corporation
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