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.
In Chicago and the state as a whole, reports of sexual assault in Illinois have increased significantly in recent years.
In intellectual property (IP), this question comes about in a different context. There are many misconceptions, misunderstandings, and myths about “names” in IP which create confusion with clients even believing they have rights where those rights have been eroded or, in some situations, those rights never existed. This question gives an opportunity to provide a discussion that helps clarify the
If you’ve been injured while working for a defense contractor in South Carolina, you’re facing a complex federal claims process that’s vastly different from standard workers’ compensation. The Defense Base Act, or DBA, covers civilian contractors supporting military operations, and finding the best attorney for your DBA claim means finding one who truly understands this specialized area can make the
The Unites States of America – it’s often referred to as “the land of opportunity.” The oppressed come seeking freedoms unavailable in many countries, and the ambitious come seeking fortune and fame. This has been our country’s story, in fits and starts of enthusiasm, since the beginning. Despite all that apparent upside, in recent years the life expectancy at birth
For those of you who follow my column, you may have noticed that I tend to focus on things that are wrong. There is never a shortage of things to talk about in terms of what is broken with our healthcare system and why Texas is among the worst states in the nation for patient safety. I am here to
Potential jurors are often surprised to learn that you can be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) when you’ve had no alcohol to drink. The term “DWI” is most commonly understood to mean drunk driving. The expectation is that the jurors are going to hear evidence about someone who was driving a car and showing signs of being drunk on
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.)
Another Minnesota State Fair was recently wrapped up. Although some of the days were tremendously hot and humid, Minnesotans stayed true to “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.” Over 1.8 million attended, putting 2023 attendance in the all-time top 10. With a state population of 5.8 million, about 31% of the state’s residents attended (assuming each resident only came once). Both of
Navigating the immigration process in the United States can be a complex and multifaceted endeavor, especially when it involves family-based petitions and marriage-based Green Card applications.
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.
In Chicago and the state as a whole, reports of sexual assault in Illinois have increased significantly in recent years.
In intellectual property (IP), this question comes about in a different context. There are many misconceptions, misunderstandings, and myths about “names” in IP which create confusion with clients even believing they have rights where those rights have been eroded or, in some situations, those rights never existed. This question gives an opportunity to provide a discussion that helps clarify the
If you’ve been injured while working for a defense contractor in South Carolina, you’re facing a complex federal claims process that’s vastly different from standard workers’ compensation. The Defense Base Act, or DBA, covers civilian contractors supporting military operations, and finding the best attorney for your DBA claim means finding one who truly understands this specialized area can make the
The Unites States of America – it’s often referred to as “the land of opportunity.” The oppressed come seeking freedoms unavailable in many countries, and the ambitious come seeking fortune and fame. This has been our country’s story, in fits and starts of enthusiasm, since the beginning. Despite all that apparent upside, in recent years the life expectancy at birth
For those of you who follow my column, you may have noticed that I tend to focus on things that are wrong. There is never a shortage of things to talk about in terms of what is broken with our healthcare system and why Texas is among the worst states in the nation for patient safety. I am here to
Potential jurors are often surprised to learn that you can be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) when you’ve had no alcohol to drink. The term “DWI” is most commonly understood to mean drunk driving. The expectation is that the jurors are going to hear evidence about someone who was driving a car and showing signs of being drunk on
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.)
Another Minnesota State Fair was recently wrapped up. Although some of the days were tremendously hot and humid, Minnesotans stayed true to “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.” Over 1.8 million attended, putting 2023 attendance in the all-time top 10. With a state population of 5.8 million, about 31% of the state’s residents attended (assuming each resident only came once). Both of
Navigating the immigration process in the United States can be a complex and multifaceted endeavor, especially when it involves family-based petitions and marriage-based Green Card applications.
