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Was I Laid Off Because of the Pandemic or Discrimination?
The numbers are staggering. In the last six weeks, approximately 30 million Americans filed for unemployment. Of those, approximately 3.8 million people filed for unemployment in the week of April 20 alone. By now,  some people who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic may be wondering if they are victims of the crisis […]
How Will I Know If My Hearing Is Postponed?
As COVID-19 sweeps across the United States, it continues to leave fear, uncertainty and disruption in its wake. Needless to say, U.S. courts have not been immune to these forces. Courthouse closures throughout the country have forced the postponement of countless criminal and civil matters that cannot be handled remotely.  This begs a question. Should […]
Should I Be Concerned About Losing My Freedom During Covid-19?
These are scary times for lots of people. Some people are afraid of getting sick. Some people are afraid of losing their businesses if states are not reopened soon. Some people are afraid of being evicted or losing their homes if they cannot pay their rent or mortgage. Even as some restrictions are lifted, some […]
What To Do If a Loved One is in a Nursing Home and You Cannot Visit
According to official estimates, there are more than 15,000 nursing homes with nearly 2 million licensed beds in the United States. As of last year, those facilities housed approximately 1.4 to 1.5 million people. Not surprisingly, most nursing home residents are Older Americans with chronic health concerns. Now with the COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic putting […]
Is Obstruction of Justice a Big Deal in Florida?
There are more reports than ever before showing that Florida citizens may be in danger of “obstruction of justice”. Before we can decide whether or not obstruction of justice is a big deal in Florida, we should first understand what exactly it is. An abbreviated version of obstruction of justice from the Florida Statutes include […]
How to Keep Children Safe When They Play Sports
Sports play a crucial role in your children’s healthy growth, both physically and mentally. It also improves their teamwork skills, makes them more friendly, develops stronger muscles, and helps in maintaining a healthy weight. While we know they may not be able to go outside the house to engage in sports-related activities with their friends […]
Is It Illegal to Have Fake IDs in Florida?
Adults who are under the age of 21 can drive and serve in the military, but they cannot drink alcohol. For college students or anyone else below the age of 21, the idea of getting alcohol by using fake IDs gives them an adrenaline rush and is something they may be considering. As a parent, […]