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There are several kinds of workplace discrimination employees may face. Regardless of the type of discrimination, it can adversely impact a person’s professional or personal life. In the United States, federal law prohibits discrimination based on religion, nationality, race, sex, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and genetic information. Whether the...

One of the prevalent issues in today’s society is bullying, and anyone can be a victim. Nearly 20.2% of children around the world have been reported to have experienced bullying, which occurs whether they’re outside or in school, and has resulted in negative outcomes such as anxiety, loneliness, and...

Accidents are an unfortunate circumstance no matter the vehicle you are driving. Car accidents and motorcycle Accidents have very different implications on the victims, and as such, are handled very differently in terms of compensation for injuries. There are major prejudices that follow a motorcycle crash and an injury...

It is natural for most people to be concerned about the potential consequences of a first offense DUI. The truth is, many factors can play into whether or not your case will be dismissed. This article will discuss some common reasons why a court could rule in favor of dismissing...

Being in a car accident is no trifling matter. Of course, your first priority should always be safety. If you get involved in any car accident, it’s best to call for emergency services or medical treatment even if you think no one is injured. This is because some car...

A Senate Judiciary Hearing considering the nomination of Judge Gustavo Gelpí to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals got heated as Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) lashed out at chair Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), who accused Cruz of misrepresenting her line of questioning.

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is sentenced to 22 and a half years for the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin was convicted on April 20 of second-degree unintentional murder, second degree manslaughter and third-degree murder in the 2020 death of George Floyd.

Alabama GOP Rep. Mo Brooks was served with a lawsuit filed by California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell seeking to hold him partially accountable for the January 6 insurrection, according to a tweet from Brooks and an attorney for Swalwell. "Well, Swalwell FINALLY did his job, served complaint (on my WIFE)....

A federal judge overturned California's longtime ban on assault weapons on Friday in a ruling that likened the AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife. Assault weapons have been banned in California since 1989, according to the ruling. The law has been updated several times since it was originally passed. According to...

Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax collector and close confidant of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), admitted to a federal judge that he knowingly solicited and paid a minor for sex.

Alleged US Capitol rioter Anthony Antonio was hooked on Fox News and developed "Foxitis," his lawyer said Thursday in a virtual hearing interrupted multiple times by another defendant's profane outbursts. Antonio, his lawyer Joseph Hurley said, had lost his job at the beginning of the pandemic and for the next...

Jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer explains why there could be grounds for appeal in Derek Chauvin's case after a photo of one of the trial jurors showed him wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt at the March on Washington.

New details have emerged in the criminal investigation by federal prosecutors into former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. CNN's Jessica Schneider has the latest.

Yahoo Finance Contributor Roger Parloff, joins Alexis Christoforous to discuss the defamation cases against Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and Fox News in regards to the 2020 Presidential election.

Yahoo Finance's Zack Guzman spoke with Rick Steves, NORML Board of Directors Chair about cannabis reform.

Far too often, victims of car accidents contact an attorney after damage has been done to their case when they tried to handle it themselves. If you are injured or a loved one is killed in a wreck, speaking to insurance adjusters without a lawyer present can cause you...

The controversial decision of sending the State agents to Portland in early July had created tensions and strains on different levels, leading to more protests demanding police accountability and justice. However, if the recent reports are to be believed, the State administration has agreed with Oregon’s governor to pull back...

The criminal justice field is one of the most vibrant departments. Earning a degree in criminal justice will open a myriad of opportunities for you. However, topping it up with a master’s degree in criminal justice will take your career to another new level. Besides having a sense of...

Following an accident or incident that was not your fault, obtaining the right advice at the right time is essential, especially if you or a loved one is injured; you can click here for more information.  And, while you are not legally required to use a personal injury lawyer...

If you were injured in a traffic accident, you might find yourself asking a question of whether you need a personal injury lawyer to pursue compensation from the other party. Can an attorney really help you? Is it worth the money?   And most of us want to know whether they...