In a long list of high-profile clashes between law enforcement and the African-American community that have ended in disaster, the tapes of the shooting of a Seattle woman have finally been released and may cause more friction. The audio tapes of Charleena Lyles’ call for help, which ended in her […]
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The Details of Civil Forfeiture and How a Lawyer Can Help You
You may have heard the term before but failed to understand its gravity. It's high time you get a hang. The term is "civil forfeiture". Wondering what the term means? Civil forfeiture is a dreaded proposition. It refers to the government's ability to seize a taxpayer's property and sell it […]
Burger Franchise Receives Lawsuit For Misleading Franchisees
The Federal Trade Commission recently filed a lawsuit against Burgerim: a burger company. The lawsuit alleges that the company and its owner, Oren Loni, deceived more than 1,000 customers into buying franchises by making false promises and failing to provide information required by the Franchise Rule. “Businesses and their owners […]
5 Things to Know Before Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Personal injury law or personal injury litigation is a term used to describe the organization of civil law that allows those who have been physically harmed and suspect someone else caused the harm, to pursue legal compensation against the offending party for their actions. The primary legal objective of filing […]
Car Accident Law: The Impact of Recalls on Car Accident Lawsuits
Individuals who have been in a car accident can be caught amid lawsuits and a host of other headaches. For example, if a person is found to be at fault for an accident, that means that person is liable (responsible) for the accident. But in most cases, drivers are more […]
What Is a Catastrophic Injury and How Can a Lawyer Help You
Personal injury law or personal injury litigation is a comprehensive term to label the organization of civil law, which allows those who have been physically harmedpursue legal compensation against the offending party due to their wrongful actions. The legal objective of personal injury is to bring the harmed person back […]
House of Representatives Passes New Boating Laws
As the 116th Congress came to an end, maritime and boating laws were one of many topics discussed at this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. This legislation is passed to specify the annual budget and expenditures for the U.S. Department of Defense while creating policies for how the […]
David, Goliath and The Atlantic Divide of Defamation Law
Earlier this month, a 64-year old British expat, a private individual and keen amateur scuba diver took on America’s flashiest and most outspoken playboy billionaire in a heavily publicised defamation claim, and the billionaire won. Bringing the case in California, Vernon Unsworth, the Claimant, sought damages in relation to a […]
3 Reasons Why a Personal Injury Lawyer Might Say “No” To Your Case
In the event of injuries sustained through either accidents or incidents, the possibility of suing for financial liability enters the picture. But to get to this, there has to be a solid case to establish either the negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional harm caused by the other party. This is […]
4 Clear Signs of a Quality Criminal Lawyer in Australia
In Australia, before a lawyer can practice law, they must first be admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory. The second prerequisite is the proof of a practicing certificate issued in an Australian jurisdiction such as Sydney, Perth, etc. Australian barristers are organized […]
What’s the difference between Civil Liberties and Civil Rights?
You have the right to marry. You have the right to travel freely. You have the right to freedom of speech. Every American knows these are only some of the rights he or she enjoys. However, are these really called “civil rights”? Or are they called “civil liberties”? In this article, […]
Advocates Insist High School Class Sizes In Queens Provide Second-Rate Education – Which Is Against The Law
One of the greatest perpetrators of class division is education. If you aren’t privy to a good education, it’s much harder to get ahead in life than if you had a better education. That is why affluent schools typically have better graduation rates, and why those who graduate from those […]
