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What Type of Attorney Can Help Me With a DUI or DWI?

If you or a loved one has been arrested for drunk driving, you’ll want to speak with an attorney immediately. Hiring the right attorney can make a big difference toward the outcome of your case. A drunk driving offense is technically a criminal offense, which would normally mean you’d want to hire a criminal defense […]

Students' Rights At School

Parents and students who find themselves in a dispute with their school, whether with a teacher, the principal, or the administration, often wonder about their legal rights, particularly when they disagree about decisions made by school personnel. There is a comprehensive body of education laws, regulations, and court cases, both at the state and federal […]

Discipline for Bad Attitudes in the Workplace

Have you ever worked with someone who had a bad attitude? If so, then you know how much a co-worker’s negativity, inappropriate behavior, or downright nastiness can affect your work performance. Problem employees may be dealt with in a variety of ways, including counseling, discipline, and even termination. Many employers have started using a progressive […]

What To Do After Losing a Union Job

Being a part of a union often means enjoying the benefits of your union’s collective bargaining efforts. That can mean better wages, more vacation, full health insurance coverage, and retirement options. However, union employees can still face job loss or intolerable working conditions. Union membership usually means you have more job security than at-will employees. […]

Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits

Vaginal mesh, also known as surgical mesh or pelvic mesh, is a medical implant device used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Thousands of patients had transvaginal mesh surgery under the guidance of their doctors. However, many patients suffered serious side effects and adverse complications. If you had vaginal mesh surgery and […]

I Lied To The Department Of Veterans Affairs So That I Could Receive Benefits. What Can Happen To Me?

If you intentionally make a false statement, or even help someone else present a false statement regarding benefits to the Department, you will forfeit all of your rights and benefits under the laws administered by the Department.  In addition, you may have criminal charges filed against you by the federal government and/or by the state […]

Were there any warning flags that led to Merck's recall of Vioxx?

Ever since the FDA sent a warning letter to Merck in 1999 calling Merck's promotional materials “false and misleading,” and when the FDA directed Merck to send a letter to healthcare professionals with warnings involving the safety of its medication in 2002, Vioxx was headed for trouble. It's no surprise Merck finally decided to pull […]

Bicycle Helmet Laws in All 50 States

Bicycle helmet laws have been evolving across the United States at both the state and local levels for the past few decades. There is no comprehensive federal legislation covering bicycle helmets at this time. Approximately half of the states have laws requiring a child to wear a helmet on the books. Several cities and municipalities […]

When Is Discrimination Wrongful Termination?

Discrimination is wrongful termination when you’re fired based on a protected characteristic. Federal laws protect you from being fired because of characteristics such as race, age, religion, and disability. Some states expand protections to more characteristics. This article explains when employment discrimination is wrongful termination. State employment laws vary. So, you should contact a wrongful termination […]

How Do You Report Wrongful Termination?

You can report wrongful termination in several ways. How you report it depends on your specific circumstances. You can file a complaint with the government. Or you may be able to file a wrongful termination lawsuit in court. This article explains how you can report wrongful termination and seek compensation. States have different wrongful termination […]