Today we're going to be talking about dangerous intersections and in particular, intersections that are dangerous to pedestrians. If you are a pedestrian who is hit by a car, there are a number of things you need to do after the accident in addition to just getting yourself help that's number...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg said that, for women to be equal, men must share the burden of raising the next generation. We talk about how this quote can apply more broadly to supporting legislation that would protect women in the workplace, including during pregnancy and with respect to fair pay.
In today's episode, Scott and Giovanna discuss the "Misleading Headline of The Week", as it relates to comments made by Fox News host Tucker Carlson relating to the Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and discuss what attributes make a good judge (or lawyer). If you have a question...
In today's Legal Potpourri, Scott and Giovanna discuss some recent interesting (and controversial) legal stories, starting off with a significant settlement in a case against gun manufacturer Remington arising out of the Sandy Hook shooting. The episode is rounded off with the "Misleading Hea...
In light of a recent settlement in the Sandy Hook shooting civil case, we revisit a 2017 article on civil liability for gun violence.
Today we’re going to talk about what types of damages you mat be entitled to in the event of employment discrimination or sexual harassment. First, it's important to remember that the laws governing employment discrimination, medical leave discrimination and sexual harassment differ between federal laws and state laws. Each of these laws permits a different element of damages to a successful plaintiff. So, if you have a successful claim for sexual harassment, for example, your damages may include things such as damages for the emotional distress that you’ve endured as a result of this sexual harassment.
Ski season brings ski accidents, and today we're talking about when there can be, and when there is not, liability on the part of the ski mountain or other defendant.
Despite the known dangers of drunk driving, alcohol-impaired accidents continue to account for nearly one-third of all the traffic-related deaths in the U.S. In today's enlightening conversation Scott talks about what to do if you are hurt in a car accident involving a driver who was intoxica...
"Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on." In this year end episode Scott briefly discusses three small steps that everyone can take to help protect against the unexpected. These steps, if taken, can help put the mind at ease during the ever-changing landscape.
After the parents of the Oxford High School shooter were criminally charged, we are asking when parents can be civilly liable for the acts or crimes of their children.
The EEOC has updated its COVID-19 guidance on workplace retaliation. We talk about what types of activities are protected from retaliation and common scenarios in the COVID-19 context, including vaccine mandates.
In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are talking about protections for employees with a breast cancer diagnosis including FMLA leave, reasonable accommodations, and freedom from discrimination and retaliation.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today we are talking about workplace and voting protections for individuals affected by domestic violence.
In light of back to school season, we are talking about legal issues at school including injuries, employment discrimination, and COVID-19 precautions including masks and mandatory vaccines.
Mandatory vaccines in the workplace are legal, with some exceptions for individuals with disabilities and religious needs. This blog post talks about why, for most people, vaccine mandates should not be your hill to die on. There will rarely be legal recourse, and unemployment could impact you financially and personally for a long time to come.
A somewhat unknown rule to non-attorneys is that in most cases, if a judge does not agree with a jury award, the judge has the right to modify the award as he or she deems appropriate. The most common way for this to play out is where a jury awards a family, say, $2,000,000 in a case involving a...
2020 was a nightmarish year for many families. But thanks to recent legislation, you could see a silver lining in the form of major tax breaks when filing your income taxes this spring. First up, although it's technically not a tax break, the IRS announced this week that the deadline for filing y...
Even though there are now vaccines for the pandemic and the number of new cases is on the decline, becoming infected is still a very real possibility. And for parents who suffer from any debilitating illness, it can be a colossal challenge to navigate your typical parenting responsibilities, whil...
In light of Oprah's interview of Price Harry and Meghan Markle, we are talking about colorism and what it means to be discriminated against on the basis of color.
Even though there are now vaccines for COVID-19 and the number of new cases is on the decline, becoming infected with the virus is still a very real possibility. And for parents who become infected, it can be a colossal challenge to navigate your typical parenting responsibilities, while trying t...
In light of sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, we are talking about state employees' recourse for sexual harassment and discrimination.
The brutal nature of severe foot and ankle injuries comes into focus after golf's most famous athlete is involved in an automobile accident.
We are talking about the employment implications of taking a vacation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A case study involving a severe injury to a local professional illustrates how the approach to cases can differ significantly depending upon client needs.
In light of reports that New York nursing homes significantly underreported COVID-19 deaths, we are looking at legal immunity for hospitals and nursing homes for malpractice and negligence during the pandemic.
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