When people think they may have a legal claim, they usually do not start by calling a lawyer. They start by searching online. They look up symptoms after an exposure. They search for product recalls. They try to understand terms like mass tort, class action, settlement, and statute of limitations. Often, they are not ready to contact anyone yet. They
A quirk of history and a rigid legal precedent are creating an impossible dilemma for some asylum seekers in the United States. For individuals born in countries that no longer exist, like the Soviet Union, a 2013 legal decision known as Matter of B-R- can turn the quest for safety into a bewildering catch-22, forcing them to prove a fear
Imagine you are sitting at a red light on your way home from work. It’s an ordinary day. Then another car slams into you from behind, and in a few seconds, your normal routine is replaced by doctor visits, missed work, and a stack of bills you never asked for. For a lot of people in that situation, the biggest
Each March, Women’s History Month invites us to reflect on the progress women have made in the workplace. We celebrate milestones, recognize trailblazers, and acknowledge the barriers that have been broken along the way. But reflection should also come with honesty. Despite decades of progress and increased awareness, pay inequity remains a persistent challenge across industries. While the conversation around
Spring is a season of renewal—and for many businesses, it is also a season of marketing. Retailers roll out Easter promotions, manufacturers introduce seasonal packaging, and service providers refresh branding for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, and spring religious holidays such as Passover and Shavuot. Florals, bunnies, pastel colors, and messages of gratitude suddenly appear everywhere. What many businesses do
With the passage of laws in California that grant sexual abuse victims extended timeframes and rights to take action against abusers, it is unsurprising that landmark settlements for sex abuse victims have transpired in recent years.
If you or a loved one faced sexual abuse in New York state, you’re not alone.
In Chicago and the state as a whole, reports of sexual assault in Illinois have increased significantly in recent years.
Reports of sexual assault have increased substantially in recent years in Vermont, with close to a 50%+ increase in reported rapes in the State in 2017 vs. 2016 (plus an additional 12% increase from 2017 to 2018 – the most recently reported year.)
When Woody Guthrie sang, “This land was made for you and me,” he could not have imagined the legal labyrinth to the American Dream for immigrants. Most of my clients are immigrants who have never hired an attorney until they meet me after a work injury. Most are North Carolinians living quiet lives, devoted to work, family, and faith, people
When people think they may have a legal claim, they usually do not start by calling a lawyer. They start by searching online. They look up symptoms after an exposure. They search for product recalls. They try to understand terms like mass tort, class action, settlement, and statute of limitations. Often, they are not ready to contact anyone yet. They
A quirk of history and a rigid legal precedent are creating an impossible dilemma for some asylum seekers in the United States. For individuals born in countries that no longer exist, like the Soviet Union, a 2013 legal decision known as Matter of B-R- can turn the quest for safety into a bewildering catch-22, forcing them to prove a fear
Imagine you are sitting at a red light on your way home from work. It’s an ordinary day. Then another car slams into you from behind, and in a few seconds, your normal routine is replaced by doctor visits, missed work, and a stack of bills you never asked for. For a lot of people in that situation, the biggest
Each March, Women’s History Month invites us to reflect on the progress women have made in the workplace. We celebrate milestones, recognize trailblazers, and acknowledge the barriers that have been broken along the way. But reflection should also come with honesty. Despite decades of progress and increased awareness, pay inequity remains a persistent challenge across industries. While the conversation around
Spring is a season of renewal—and for many businesses, it is also a season of marketing. Retailers roll out Easter promotions, manufacturers introduce seasonal packaging, and service providers refresh branding for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, and spring religious holidays such as Passover and Shavuot. Florals, bunnies, pastel colors, and messages of gratitude suddenly appear everywhere. What many businesses do
With the passage of laws in California that grant sexual abuse victims extended timeframes and rights to take action against abusers, it is unsurprising that landmark settlements for sex abuse victims have transpired in recent years.
If you or a loved one faced sexual abuse in New York state, you’re not alone.
In Chicago and the state as a whole, reports of sexual assault in Illinois have increased significantly in recent years.
Reports of sexual assault have increased substantially in recent years in Vermont, with close to a 50%+ increase in reported rapes in the State in 2017 vs. 2016 (plus an additional 12% increase from 2017 to 2018 – the most recently reported year.)
When Woody Guthrie sang, “This land was made for you and me,” he could not have imagined the legal labyrinth to the American Dream for immigrants. Most of my clients are immigrants who have never hired an attorney until they meet me after a work injury. Most are North Carolinians living quiet lives, devoted to work, family, and faith, people
