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Tips on Recording a Police Encounter
Over the last few years, we have seen that bystander videos can be a critical element in documenting and exposing police misconduct. If you are confronted by the police or come upon a situation you believe merits recording, would you know how to handle it? Let us review some tips on recording a police encounter.  […]
Can Your Personal Computer be Seized?
From Dateline, to Netflix documentaries, to CSI, television has certainly shown us the role computers play in criminal investigations. So, can your personal computer be seized? It can. Let us discuss how it can be seized and what happens to the computer after seizure.  If the police are investigating you for any crime where evidence […]
Can Your Employer Require You to Get a Covid Vaccine?
It has been an unprecedented year for many reasons. The pandemic has generated many unknowns for countless people in the U.S. and across the globe. With the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccines, it seems that more offices and workspaces are resuming business as usual. After working from home for a year, however, bosses and employees […]
Steps to Take If You Are Fired for Marijuana Use
Did you know that, despite an increasing number of states legalizing medical marijuana, it remains a “schedule 1” narcotic at the federal level? This conflict in state and federal law has caused problems for employers and employees, sometimes resulting in the unfair firing of a good employee. If you have been fired for marijuana use, […]
New Bill May Allow Your Florida Marijuana Conviction To Be Erased
Did you know that lawmakers in Florida are considering a bill, Senate Bill 468, that would allow some convictions for marijuana to be erased? Citizens with even the most minor of marijuana convictions are left with a stain of that conviction on their record for many years. This may prohibit them from obtaining their desired […]
Am I Liable for My Blind Spot?
Am I liable for my blind spot? The short answer is yes, you can be held liable for a blind spot accident. The other driver who entered your blind spot, however, may actually be the liable one, or at least share liability. What exactly is a blind spot, and what should you do, if you […]
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case if I Only Have Minor Injuries?
In many types of accidents, the initial injuries sustained may be considered minor. For example, in a car accident with a multi-car pileup, there can be several drivers and passengers involved and some can sustain major trauma while others walk away with apparently minor damage. Do you know, however, that it is typically best to […]
How to Give Back to Those in Need During Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Have you heard that April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and the theme for 2021 is #KnowMorePD? The goal this year is to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, the Parkinson’s Foundation, and all of the resources available to help make lives better for people with Parkinson’s.  There are nearly 1 million people living with Parkinson’s disease […]
Ways to Help a Loved One During National Autism Acceptance Month
Do you have a loved one with autism? If you do, or one of your loved ones has someone in his or her life with autism, it can be important to offer support and recognition all year round. Every April, however, the country recognizes National Autism Acceptance Month, providing an opportunity to really step up […]