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How Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Will Affect the Boy Scouts of America

February 21, 2020 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

After years of victims of child sexual abuse coming forward to speak against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the organization has declared bankruptcy. The filing is a result of multiple class-action lawsuits against the organization for failing to protect the young boys in their care, turning a blind eye to the abuse of an […]

Filed Under: Business, Law, News

Personal Injuries and Winter Driving

December 4, 2019 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

Winter weather has hit America full force, and there are news stories to back it up. Nothing ushers in the seasons like hearing about dozen-car pile-ups and terrible drivers (I know this is Toronto, but terrible drivers are universal). These increasingly dangerous conditions make it important for you to be aware of your personal injury […]

Filed Under: Law, News Tagged With: personal injury

What the Arguments in the Supreme Court Mean for DACA

November 14, 2019 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

The Obama-era program DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, has been under attack from the moment it was announced in 2012. The program provides legal status for undocumented immigrants who arrived in America before the age of 16 and prior to 2007, allowing them to legally work, get drivers licenses, and attend universities and colleges. […]

Filed Under: Law, News Tagged With: DACA, immigration

Is Facebook Ads Targeting Discriminatory?

November 7, 2019 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Law, Marketing, News

Disability Discrimination is Worse Than You Think

November 5, 2019 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Law, News Tagged With: disability

How Your Violent Charge Gets Classified

October 24, 2019 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Law, News Tagged With: criminal defense, criminal law, personal injury

Elder Fight Club: Worse and More Common Than You’d Think

October 21, 2019 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

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. […]

Filed Under: Law, News Tagged With: elder abuse, nursing home abuse, personal injury

Why the $50 Billion Opioid Settlement is Laughably Small

October 18, 2019 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Business, Law, News, Opinion Tagged With: medical malpractice, opioids, workers' compensation

Divorce or Legal Separation: Pros, Cons, and Differences

October 17, 2019 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Law, News Tagged With: divorce, family law, legal separation

This Is Your Brain on Auto Accidents

October 16, 2019 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: Law Tagged With: brain injuries, head injuries, personal injury, spinal injuries, TBI

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