If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault in the workplace by a coworker, you may be wondering if your company can be held liable. The answer to this question is determined by the extent to which the company created the opportunity or occasion for such abuse to occur. There are three legal [...]
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) can be a lot of fun to ride around in, but they pose unique safety concerns. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that in 2016, there were 337 ATV-related deaths in the U.S. – and those were only the ones which were reported to the CPSC. [...]
Divorce can be one of the most challenging emotional experiences a person can go through. Maybe second only to the death of a loved one, divorce is pretty high up there on life's list of stressful events. Like the death of a loved one, if the you did not want the divorce, there is also [...]
Graduation season is here! For teens and young adults alike, this is the first taste of freedom. Many will spend the weekends partying with their friends, trying to adjust to a world where they can finally make their own decisions. For some, however, the decision will be whether to get behind the wheel of a [...]
Parking lots can be difficult to maneuver through on the best of days. Cars going every which way, distracted pedestrians, misplaced shopping carts—a driver has to be on full alert. Yet even the best drivers among us can still end up in an accident. One bright side is that most parking lot accidents tend to [...]
First, let us clear up a common misunderstanding: not all conflict is necessarily bad. All “conflict” means is “disagreement,” and disagreements are not inherently unhealthy. In fact, a couple who never disagrees about anything could be exhibiting more signs of an unhealthy relationship that the couple who has different viewpoints. Conflict is a regular part [...]
There is an aspect of the criminal justice system which, on the face of it, seems to be the opposite of justice, and that is civil asset forfeiture. Civil asset forfeiture occurs when the government seizes property under suspicion of its involvement in illegal activity. The person does not need to be charged with a [...]
When you are traveling north on I-55 in Southaven, heading into Memphis you know that it's not a great idea to be texting while you are driving, but you might go ahead and do it anyway. You might not have a clear idea of how dangerous it is to divide your attention between reading an [...]
Crimes are generally categorized as infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies. How a crime is classified affects: The length of the prison sentence Where a convicted person will spend time in jail or prison The amount of the fines, penalties, and fees Which court and which judge hears the case Minor offenses (infractions) such as traffic violations [...]
When you've been injured due to the negligence or carelessness of another, you may want to file a personal injury claim, which means you'll need an attorney. Having the right lawyer can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case. When you've been injured, you shouldn't hire just any “all purpose” law firm [...]
