Instead of asking for “thoughts and prayers,” many Americans, instead, are demanding action—action to help stop the epidemic of mass shootings resulting in death and destruction in our country. Hardly a day goes by without hearing or reading about another shooting in which multiple victims lie dead or seriously wounded. Victims and survivors of … [Read more...]
Target in Trouble (Again); This Time for Hazardous Waste Dumping
It’s quite surprising sometimes how forgiving Americans can be because Target, one of the country’s most beloved retail giants, is in trouble again—this time for allegedly dumping hazardous waste illegally over the course of two years from 2012 to 2014. Yet, Target continues to rake in billions of dollars a year, and it remains, especially this … [Read more...]
Toddler’s Death After Being in ICE Custody Spurs $60 Million Lawsuit
Mariee Juarez was just 19 months old when she and her mother, Yazmin Juarez, were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yazmin and Mariee made the journey from Guatemala and arrived at the United States border in May 2018, where they were taken into ICE custody. Tragic Story Mariee and Yazmin were initially taken … [Read more...]
2018’s Most Shocking Celebrity Legal Problems and Arrests
Being a celebrity doesn't mean you're above the law. Here are some of 2018's most shocking celebrity arrests and run-ins with the law. Alec Baldwin - Assault Over a Parking SpaceAmy Schumer - Protesting Brett KavanaughIce-T - Not Paying a Bridge TollAllison Mack - Human Sex TraffickingVince Vaughn - D.U.I.Amanda Stanton - Domestic … [Read more...]
California Court Rules YMCA Not Required to Provide AEDs to Parties Who Lease Facilities
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) save lives. That is not in dispute. Under California law, every “health studio” has a duty to provide and maintain AEDs on site. What was in dispute recently before the California Court of Appeals was whether a “health studio” breached that duty when the member of a third party league suffered cardiac … [Read more...]
Trump Says Former Attorney Should Face ‘Full And Complete Sentence’
President Donald Trump on Monday said he wants his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen to serve a "full and complete sentence" over crimes to which he's pleaded guilty. Business Insider reports the president claims to have no connection to Cohen's crimes, although Cohen has said otherwise. Trump tweeted Monday, "'Michael Cohen asks judge for … [Read more...]
Approval Process for Medical Devices Comes Under Fire
The FDA claims its recent announcement that it will overhaul its approval process for medical devices is completely unrelated to a recent investigation conducted by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), which found that over 80,000 people have died, and more than 1.7 million people have suffered injuries due to … [Read more...]
Georgia Supreme Court: Litigation Funding Not Subject To Usury Laws
Most civil plaintiffs are not exactly wealthy. Those without much money are often more vulnerable to devastating accidents or to being exploited by unethical individuals or companies. And these clients, who could be depending on the compensation to which they are entitled, might need some help in making ends meet during the legal process – … [Read more...]
On-Call Time: When You’re Required to Pay
In certain occupations, it is necessary to have employees available on call. On-call employees ensure your team is ready to go into work at a moment’s notice or are available by phone to assist in any number of issues that may come up at the workplace. The question is, when do employers have to pay for on call time and does that time count … [Read more...]
Federal Court Partially Overturns St. Louis’ Ordinance Related to Women’s Issues
The City of St. Louis’ governing body is called the Board of Aldermen, which is similar to a town council, town board, or city council. It is the governing body that creates and enforces ordinances, or laws, within a city, town, or municipality. In February of 2017, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed Ordinance No. 70459, which is described … [Read more...]
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