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Is your employer responsible for a co-worker’s online harassment?
Many people don’t realize that employers’ responsibility for preventing workplace harassment and discrimination actually extends beyond the workplace. With people being increasingly accessible online, for example, it’s not enough to protect employees from this behavior while they’re at work or a work-related event regardless of where or when it occurs. Courts have determined that social […]
read more3 types of charges people may face due to prescription medication concerns
Prescription medication is legally accessible only via the formal recommendations of licensed medical professionals. Controlled substances ranging from pain relievers to psychiatric drugs may offer medical benefits when properly administered but also pose human health risks in some cases. Some medications are dangerous if people mix them with other drugs or alcohol. There are also […]
read moreWhy are drivers in New York so distracted?
Millions of people drive in New York every day. Thankfully, the majority of individuals don’t get into accidents, but crashes do happen. One of the most common causes of road traffic collisions in New York is distractions. Why are drivers so distracted? Stress as a form of distraction One surprising yet common form of distraction is “being […]
read moreSigns of whiplash after a car accident
Whiplash is a common injury that occurs as a result of car accidents. It happens when a person’s head is jerked in a forward then backward motion. Some describe it as the motion you see unfold when cracking a whip. When this happens, a neck’s ligaments and muscles are strained. Knowing the signs of whiplash after […]
read moreWhat constitutes excessive force during an arrest?
Most people instinctively want to avoid physical restraints. And, unfortunately, their instinctual response to an officer trying to place them in a police cruiser or put restraints around their wrists could potentially worsen the situation. Many police officers anticipate that the people they arrest may resist to some degree and usually maintain a firm grip […]
read moreWhat does “imminent danger” mean in self-defense?
Make no mistake, being accused of assaulting someone is a serious matter. Depending on the circumstances of the alleged assault, a conviction can lead to years in prison. Things could become even more complicated if the alleged assault resulted in loss of life. With so much on the line, it is in your best interest […]
read moreCould you have PTSD after a car accident?
It is certainly possible to have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after getting involved in a car accident. After all, a serious car crash will likely be the most traumatic event of the average person’s life. PTSD is more likely if there are significant injuries or if someone else passes away in the accident. It’s important […]
read moreHas New York banned noncompete agreements?
Restrictive covenants are popular inclusions in modern employment contracts. Companies create restrictions on what economic activities a worker can engage in both while employed and after they leave their job. These restrictions, while frustrating for the worker, help protect the company from unfair competition. Noncompete agreements are one of the most common kinds of restrictive […]
read moreSchool bullying can lead to the loss of young lives
Recently, The Washington Post published a heartbreaking story about the nearly 200 children and high schoolers who took their own lives in recent years after being egregiously bullied in what should have been safe school environments. The issue of schools and school districts failing to adequately address bullying and to protect children is becoming so pronounced that multiple […]
read moreThe collateral consequences of a criminal record
If you are convicted of a crime in New York, you could face a number of criminal consequences such as jail time or probation. However, you may also face other inconvenient consequences such as an inability to live within a certain distance of a school or be subject to a curfew. You might lose certain […]
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