New laws bring new Protection

With a simple search online, you can find articles, news clips and YouTube videos that will tell you about the new laws that have been passed this year.  There is one that goes into effect in August that deals with the theft of copper happening across the US.  The thieves are getting onto roofs of businesses and taking the copper components out of the air-conditioning units. This new law required sellers of scrap copper to have a permit from the local sheriff.

Another new law signed in August is called Zach’s Law.  Zach was the six-year-old son of the Tran family who was killed eight years ago when a soccer goal fell and killed him.  The Chicago based law firm of Corboy and Demetrio represented the Tran family in a lawsuit and you can watch it on YouTube also.

We have all seen on the news about shark fin hunting done in waters worldwide.  In July, the sharks in the Caribbean and the Pacific are now able to swim easier because of the new law that creates permanent shark sanctuaries. Joining in this effort, Palau and Maldives also grant sharks full protection in their waters.