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Imagine if every vendor had a big, high-priced law firm to turn to? Things might be different. That is why SVP's pro bono program matches law firms (some of whom have extra time right now) with our members' legal cases. It can make a real difference. For example, our friends at O'Melveny & Myers recently represented Luis Murua, a midtown nut vendor, on an appeal at ECB court, where vendors fight their tickets. The accusation? Vending too close to a crosswalk. The fine? $1,000. The decision on appeal? Overturned -- Mr. Murua gets his money back. Thanks to Jerri Shick and everyone at O'Melveny for all their help. Oh, and please drop us a line if you want to join our pro bono program.