If someone experiences a personal injury due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party, the legal system allows...
Who Hacked Laremy Tunsil? What Penalties Might They Face?
The most insane part about the Laremy Tunsil situation at the 2016 NFL Draft is that the victim – Tunsil – was finding out about what was being committed against him at the same time we the viewers were. If there ever were a definition for “instant reaction,” this would be it. No matter your […]
B. ClausenWhy Are False Allegations of Domestic Violence Rarely Prosecuted?
Domestic violence is a very serious cause and sadly, an all too prominent issue in the United States. Yet it can’t be ignored that false allegations of domestic violence do happen. A 2009 report from the University of New Mexico School of Law explains that recantation in domestic violence cases has become the norm. […]
Brian BeltzConjugal Visits: Rules and History
The phrase is well known in popular culture – conjugal visits means private alone time with a significant other while in prison. We all understand the connotation of conjugal visits, but allow me to spell it out. Yes, inmates are permitted to engage in sexual relations with their spouse during conjugal visits. However, many times [...]
dopplrThe Panama Papers: Leaks, Whistleblowers and Shield Laws
It’s convoluted, confusing, and perhaps has too much information to process. The Panama Papers leak, by far the largest of its kind, has 11.2 terabytes of emails, images and PDFs which go into excruciating detail of how the law firm Mossack Fonseca helped hundreds of dignitaries, politicians and businessmen conceal and launder billions [...]
B. ClausenHow To Avoid Tax Scams
Tax season can be cumbersome and meticulous for many taxpayers, and most just want to get them done quickly. As there always seem to be, however, scammers have come up with a plethora of strategies to steal your money, and your identity as well. Of course, there are ways for you to commit fraud on […]
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