Each year the Labor Day holiday sees a higher than average rate of car crashes. The National Safety Council predicted that between Friday and Monday this year, around 456 would be killed, and about 52,000 would sustain injuries requiring medical treatment. If you were...
The stakes can be high in criminal cases. Convictions can see an individual facing fines, prison time and even potentially losing their jobs and families. When a person finds himself on trial, it is the duty of their legal team to provide them with effective...
If you are charged with a crime or put under investigation, what you say or do will greatly impact the outcome of your case -- and that includes what you do on social media. No matter your Facebook’s privacy settings, do not be mistaken to believe that what you post...
If you invested the time and effort into going to court to defend yourself against criminal charges, you likely still assert your innocence even after your conviction. It is common for defendants reeling from an unexpected conviction to wonder if they can potentially...
Many people want to keep their house after a divorce for any number of reasons. Perhaps it will give them more stability. Maybe they bought a dream home that they don’t want to lose. Perhaps the children want to keep living in the home. There are a lot of reasons to...
Title IX is an important federal law that helps protect the rights of students in both academic and athletic environments. The right to equal access to athletics is an important part of secondary education in the United States. Not only do students deserve access to...
For decades, college athletes have essentially lost their rights when they agreed to play a sport for a college or university. The National College Athletic Association (NCAA) has previously enforced long-standing rules against the payment of student-athletes and the...
If you are hurt in an incident that is not your fault, the law allows you to file a personal injury claim to pursue the responsible party for the resulting damages. This is especially important if you sustain serious injuries that cost thousands of dollars in medical...
People from all walks of life attend college and Title IX account for this. Its main purpose is to prevent individuals from being discriminated against based on their gender identity and sexual orientation. Importantly, the legislation also covers pregnancy...
When a student plays sports for a school, there isn’t always a guarantee that they’ll be paid when their name, likeness or image is used. In Georgia, that is changing, and student athletes stand to gain thousands, if not more, in financial support depending on their...