Facebook Ads have pinpoint-specific targeting technology, letting advertisers narrow their audience down by location, age, gender, political affiliation, and interests, which has led to some controversy. Most recently, Facebook is the subject of a lawsuit claiming the company has allowed illegally discriminatory ad campaigns to run on their platform. The Lawsuit A federal district […]
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Disability Discrimination is Worse Than You Think
The Americans with Disabilities Act was first signed into law in 1990, and the protections it provides have failed to keep up in some areas. Disability discrimination and harassment continue to run rampant in workplaces, and the rights of disabled workers seem to remain stagnant. Pay One of the ways disabled workers are being […]
How Your Violent Charge Gets Classified
When defining violent charges, it can be hard to see where the lines cross from simple assault to assault to battery. It’s important to know the difference between the penalties for each and to know how to avoid charges that are more severe than necessary. Assault Simple Simple assault describes instances that involve a […]
Elder Fight Club: Worse and More Common Than You’d Think
A recent story out of North Carolina revealed an illegal fight club being run by nursing home workers, forcing dementia patients to fight each other as the workers watched and recorded. It’s a horrific look into the mismanagement and abuse present at one nursing home but fails to recognize the common nature of such abuse. […]
Why the $50 Billion Opioid Settlement is Laughably Small
The years-long legal battle with pharmaceutical companies regarding their part in the ongoing opioid epidemic might be coming to a head today, as the top six companies being held accountable negotiate a potential settlement. Should that settlement be agreed upon, it’s estimated to reach close to $50 billion. But given the damage opioids have done […]
Divorce or Legal Separation: Pros, Cons, and Differences
It can be difficult to see where to go when your marriage is in trouble. All options can seem daunting or set in stone, and each relationship is unique. When a marriage is seemingly beyond repair there are two main options for the couple: divorce or legal separation. Divorce is largely for couples who see […]
This Is Your Brain on Auto Accidents
The potential traumas of collisions on your brain and spinal cord Auto accidents, even minor collisions, pose a risk to your head and back. Not only can damage to your central nervous system be difficult to heal, but it can also be life-altering and expensive. This is why it’s important to know how to recognize, […]
Looking at Climate Change Through a Personal Injury Lens
Recent years have seen a flood of lawsuits by climate change activists targeting governments, corporations, and federal agencies. Many of the plaintiffs are younger, between the ages of 5 and 25 in some cases, and their main argument is that lack of action or, worse, destructive actions are threatening their right to life, health, and […]
Upcoming SCOTUS Cases on Gender and Sexuality
Surprising as it may seem, LGBTQ+ civil rights didn’t end with Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015. While it was a great step for same-sex couples and marriage equality, the fight carries on for those facing discrimination in other aspects of day to day life, from applying for housing to employment to adoption. Some states have […]
Vaping Illnesses: Who’s At Fault?
As of October 3rd, there were 19 deaths related to vaping illnesses. With such an industry-wide scare, questions of class-action lawsuits are beginning to arise. With the exact cause of the illnesses yet to be determined, it can be hard to figure out who’s at fault. The e-cigarette brand JUUL has already been at the […]