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The Internet is a Utility, Not a Luxury: U.S Court Backs Ruling

A federal court has ruled in a decision of clearing the way for more rigorous policing of broadband providers and greater protections for…

2 min readJul 18, 2016

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Derek Byrd

Reform Needed in Nation’s Public Defense System

If you’ve ever turned on a network TV show between the hours of 8–11PM, chances are you’ve heard your favorite small screen detective…

3 min readJul 14, 2016

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Derek Byrd

North Carolina Transgender Law is Being Challenged by the Justice Department

According to CNN the Justice Department has recently sent letters out to North Carolina’s governor and university leaders to notify them…

2 min readJul 12, 2016

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Derek Byrd

#PrayforOrlando: Gun Law Couldn’t Stop Gun Sales to Orlando Shooter

Currently, there is not an in state or U.S. law that would have prevented the Orlando shooter from legally purchasing the weapons that…

3 min readJul 11, 2016

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#PrayforOrlando: Gun Law Couldn’t Stop Gun Sales to Orlando Shooter

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Derek Byrd

Florida Dog Bite Law is Overturned After Review

Recently, I wrote a post about a law that is being challenged in my hometown of Sarasota, Florida. The law I spoke about has been a source…

2 min readDec 22, 2015

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Derek Byrd

Han Shot First and the Law is Ok With It

There’s no denying that stand-your-ground laws cause controversy and concern in our country. However, regardless of whether or not you…

2 min readDec 22, 2015

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Derek Byrd

Florida Is Going to Introduce a Daily Fantasy Sports Bill

Since they were first introduced to the mass public watching sports, daily fantasy sports betting companies like FanDuel and DraftKings…

2 min readNov 13, 2015

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Florida Is Going to Introduce a Daily Fantasy Sports Bill

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Derek Byrd

Florida Dog Bite Law to be Challenged

To many who own them, dogs are more than just pets. They are a part of the family. They can be protectors. They can be co-workers. They can…

2 min readNov 13, 2015

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Derek Byrd

Sarasota Sheriff’s Office to Receive Heroin Medication

More and more reports seem to be flooding the news regarding the ongoing fight against the heroin epidemic that has struck much of the…

2 min readOct 13, 2015

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Derek Byrd

Australian Data Retention Law Begins

We live in a world where both people and governments are becoming more and more paranoid about each other and their neighbors every day…

2 min readOct 13, 2015

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Australian Data Retention Law Begins

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Derek Byrd

Derek Byrd

Derek Byrd is a lawyer based out of Sarasota, Florida and has been providing criminal defense and divorce assistance for the past 13 years.

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