News coverage of nursing home abuse is a nightmare come-to-life for millions of Americans who have loved ones receiving care in long-term care and nursing home facilities. No matter how glossy and beautiful the facilities’…
Sexual harassment is not new, but the way that it is being handled in the 21st century is. Victims who were once intimidated into silence, submission, or both are now speaking up and taking action…
It’s been three years since Sharlotte and Timothy Mott’s young daughter Julie died, but a cruel act of funeral home negligence that made their grief even more profound has led to a San Antonio jury…
With summer weather comes vacation weeks and weekends spent on lakes, rivers and at the ocean. Spending time on a boat, whether a mega-sized cruise ship or a small pleasure boat, can be remarkably relaxing,…
Even though the 4th of July has passed, the risk of a fireworks injury continues. Many beach towns have fireworks displays every weekend of the season, to say nothing of all the backyard barbeques and…
With any amount of luck, you will never need major surgery, but if you do and your situation allows you the opportunity to do some planning, there are certain steps that you can take to…
Have you been required to participate in an in-office sexual harassment training program, or perhaps you’ve been considering introducing one into your office? With all the incidents in the news these days, doing so is…
Though it is not yet known whether Congress will repeal the restrictions imposed by Dodd-Frank, the rollback of several of its regulations has led to concerns among Sarbanes-Oxley lawyers about the potential for whistleblower protections…
When it comes to original work that you’ve invested your time and talent into creating, it’s no wonder that you want to protect it. Taking the time to get a copyright doesn’t guarantee that nobody…
Insider trading is a criminal activity that is poorly understood. People who invest in the stock market are always looking for a better understanding of the stocks that they are considering for investment —to many,…