Criminal justice reform can be a hot topic among political activists. Yet this area of criminal law produced a moment of bipartisan agreement in Washington D.C. with the recent signing of the First Step Act into law. But it’s also an area that can be hard to define. Exactly what is criminal justice reform? It will mean different things to different people, but criminal justice … [Read more...]
Documents & Decisions Needed for Estate Planning During COVID-19
The outbreak of the coronavirus has had a lasting impact on all our lives individually and on the nature of society in general. One of those impacts is bringing our own mortality squarely to the forefront. A more short-term impact is a new opportunity to think about serious issues like how to handle finances and healthcare in the event of serious sickness or death. Starting to … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash Case Headed For Civil Lawsuit
The Kobe Bryant helicopter crash that took the life of the former NBA star, his teenage daughter and 7 other people shook the nation on January 26, 2020. An examination of the fatal accident that took place near Malibu, CA is far from over, though. Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of the late pilot and the company he flew for. In … [Read more...]
What is Compelling Prostitution in Texas?
Sex crimes, including prostitution and human trafficking, have become a serious problem in Houston, Texas. In fact, Houston is now a hub for human trafficking. In roughly 25 percent of the cases, human trafficking involves forcing youth into the world of prostitution. When an individual is forced or threatened into becoming a prostitute, this can be considered compelling … [Read more...]
Why Uber Is Threatened By California Assembly Bill 5
Assembly Bill 5 in California has caused no shortage of stress from companies like Uber, which rely on independent contractors to perform many of their work functions. Perhaps it’s unsurprising that Uber filed a lawsuit that would temporarily shield them from the law that went into effect on January 1. That attempt failed, but Uber will continue its legal fight to get AB 5 … [Read more...]
Relief From Congress for Military Medical Negligence Victims
For 70 years, members of the U.S. Armed Forces have been left without recourse if military medical negligence caused them serious—even fatal—problems. A Supreme Court decision from 1950 left them without the legal recourse available to everyone else. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) began to address some of that injustice recently, although more work is still … [Read more...]
