social media cell phones and the law

Social Media, Cell Phones and the Law

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Social media and cell phones are useful tools for social and business connections, communication,education, brand exposure, and advertisement. It’s very difficult to be successful in this world without using them at some point. There’s nothing wrong with taking full advantage of their capabilities and using them to your benefit. However, it’s important to learn and follow the laws that apply …

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Who’s Responsible When a Medical Device Fails?

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It’s always tragic when a loved one passes away or is seriously injured due to a faulty medical device. It’s especially angering when that person’s family finds out that it could’ve been prevented by the company who manufactures that medical device. The FDA does its best to recall these medical devices, but that usually only occurs after several patients have …

legal ramifications after a plant explosion

Legal Ramifications After a Plant Explosion

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Plant explosions have great consequences, both for communities and workers. Texas is home to several plants and refineries that hold the potential to inflict property damage or serious injuries if chemicals aren’t handled diligently and safely. A great example of this is the Chernobyl meltdown, the most infamous industrial accident in history, is still being studied 30 years after the …

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Sex Crimes and the Catholic Church

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Just recently, it has become more apparent just how serious the sex crimes and abuse cases against the Catholic church are. Since the public eye has turned onto priests in the Catholic church, multiple churches across the US and in many other countries have brought to light countless sexual abuse allegations and records against priests. These sexual abuse allegations not …

What Is Maritime Law?

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International rules, governing the use of the seas and oceans, are known as Maritime Laws or the Law of the Sea. This area of law deals with a variety of factual scenarios. For instance, industrial accidents that result in the damage of vessels and cargo, seamen injuries, and hazardous chemical spills are all dealt with by maritime law. There are …

why the roundup lawsuit is a big deal

Why the Roundup Lawsuit Is a Big Deal

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Big corporations don’t like losing lawsuits because it sets a bad precedent for future suits. Even though technically every lawsuit is tried and judged on its own merits, there is always that lingering cloud that since the company was found culpable in a similar suit, there is a good chance that they are culpable in all other suits that bare …

should i hire a lawyer for a minor car accident

Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Minor Car Accident?

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We often get asked if hiring a lawyer is necessary for minor car accidents. Does a small fender bender require you to hire an attorney? It’s a loaded question because every accident is different. Nobody wants to end up in a car accident, but as the word accident implies, these things just happen. Some are from negligence while others couldn’t …