Pino Law Firm, P.C.

05/04/2024

If you are subject to a Non-compete Contract at your employment:
After taking public comments on non-competes, the Federal Trade Commission received over 26,000 comments, with over 25,000 of those being against non-competes. The FTC has now issued a rule prohibiting Non-compete Contracts, with the rule going into effect on or around August 23, 2024. At that point, employers will be required to notify their employees that they will no longer be subject to non-competes that are or will be in effect at that time. There are exceptions, however, such as certain senior executives, and this rule does not apply to non-disclosure agreements.
If you are subject to a non-compete clause at work and you have questions as to whether this applies to you, contact the Pino Law Firm to find out more.

12/14/2023

Pino Law Firm, P.C. has received another wonderful 5 star review.

Check out this review of Pino Law Firm P.C. on Google Maps

★★★★★ "Jeff Pino has been my attorney since 2017 in my initial divorce. His knowledge and level of professionalism in and out of the courtroom surpassed every expectation I had. He made me feel that the case was personal to him. Jeff was always quick to reply to any of my communications an...

12/09/2023

Today's trivia:
Which factor is NOT taken into consideration regarding a Claimant who seeking a determination of disability through the Social Security Administration?
A. Whether the Claimant is currently working
B. The Claimant's monthly income at his/her last job
C. The Claimant's age
D. The Claimant's highest level of education
E. All of the above factors are taken into consideration

11/15/2023

Please check out the latest Google Review for Pino Law Firm.

★★★★★ "My attorney/client relationship began with Jeff Pino in 2020. Now three years later, Jeff Pino was successful in not only winning my appeal, but also having a very favorable outcome at my trial. My case was difficult, starting in JU court, an appeal filed in the Appellate Court, rem...

11/04/2023

Today's trivia: John has been arrested for driving with a suspended driver license. After he is handcuffed and detained away from his vehicle, the officer decides to conduct a search of the car. In the glove compartment, the officer finds a small bag of co***ne. Question: can the bag of co***ne be used against John as an additional criminal charge?

10/29/2023

Now that deer season is upon us, here is this week's trivia:
What is the minimum fine that can be imposed in Alabama for night hunting?
A. $500
B. $1,000
C. $2,000

10/14/2023

This week's trivia: Under the Constitution of the State of Alabama and the Code of Alabama, which of the following entities/people are immune from a lawsuit for tort liability (such as negligence)?
A. The Governor
B. A local County Department of Education
C. Municipal Police Officers
D. All of the Above

10/08/2023

No trivia this week. Instead, here is an article from this past week.

If you have a teenager, you will want to read this.

Some of the claims in this article are, at best, highly misleading, and, at worst, just plain false. If you are arrested with an illegal v**e, you are not just provided prevention, education, etc., but you ARE placed into the court system. In fact, your teenager can be taken to court on a case that is not even confidential by law as he/she should be with any other criminal case. Instead, the child is issued a citation in some places, which removes the case from the protections of the Juvenile Court. On another issue, it is common knowledge that simple possession of ma*****na is a misdemeanor. However, some law enforcement agencies are attempting, on a hyper-technicality, to charge people with THC v**es with a felony, because it is not actually ma*****na, but liquid THC, which falls under the Controlled Substances Act.

Officers say Earron Deandre Bryant was selling the products to 15 high school students from Oak Mountain and Chelsea.

09/30/2023

Today's trivia: Let's go back to last week's question. John is asleep in his car at the gas station after realizing he is too drunk to drive home. After he is arrested and taken to booking at the jail, the arresting officer asks him to submit to a breathalyzer test. Is John legally obligated to submit? Yes or no.

09/23/2023

Today's trivia question:
After having several drinks, John decides to drive home. Realizing that he is too drunk to drive, John decides to pull over at a nearby gas station and "sleep it off" for an hour or so. He turns off the vehicle, reclines his seat, and falls asleep. After about 20 minutes, he is awakened by a police officer tapping at his window. The officer asks John to perform a field sobriety test and he fails.
True or false: Based upon these facts, John can be charged with a DUI.

09/09/2023

If a Municipal employee is negligent and causes an accident resulting in bodily injury, or worse, what is the cap on damages that a Plaintiff can recover from the Municipality because of the city worker's negligence?
A. $100,000
B. $500,000
C. $1,000,000

09/02/2023

Today's trivia:
For purposes of suspension, a simple speeding ticket will count for how many points against your driver license?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4

08/26/2023

Today's trivia is back to Jeopardy style:
This act of legislation declares a person, or group of people, guilty of some crime and imposes a punishment, often without a trial.
Hint: It is prohibited by the U.S. Constitution.

08/19/2023

Today's trivia: Receiving 12 points in a 2 year period on your driver license results in a suspension of how long?
A: 30 days
B: 60 days
C: 90 days

08/11/2023

Jim Pino & Associates, P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm name has been changed to Pino Law Firm, P.C. We will begin making the transition online to Pinolawfirmpc.com, along with our Facebook and Twitter pages.

07/29/2023

Today's trivia: Under the Uniform Alabama Child Support Guidelines, child support is calculated by using the income of both the father and mother and what other two factors?
A. Health Insurance costs for the child and work related child care expenses;
B. Work Related child care expenses and extracurricular activity costs for the child; or
C. Health Insurance Costs and Dental Insurance Costs for the child.

07/22/2023

Today's trivia: According to Alabama's Staute of Frauds, any contract for the sale of land must be:
A. In writing
B. Signed in front of a Notary Public
C. Witnessed by 2 people

07/15/2023

Today's trivia is multiple choice again:
For a first time DUI conviction in Alabama, what is the range of the monetary fine that can be imposed by the Court?
A. $500 - $1,000
B. $500 - $1,500
C. $600 - $2,100