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Whistleblower Cases Filed Against Corporate Thieves Should be Encouraged, Not Prevented

Baseless civil lawsuits should be dismissed. They clog up the court system and take resources away from legal claims that have genuine merit. The challenge is separating those that are filed with little or no foundation and those that deserve the court’s attention. This includes whistleblower cases filed by those trying to stop fraud against government entities. Whether a case goes forward should be based on the facts and law, not politics, but a recent Department of Justice (DOJ) memo indicates that may become part of the equation.

Why Age Matters for Commercial Vehicle Drivers

Because of an ongoing labor shortage, the trucking industry is continuously pushing to lower the minimum age for drivers of commercial vehicles. However, even though such a change may make it easier for trucking companies to find the drivers they need, it is likely to prove dangerous for other motorists on the roadway.

Where to Begin When Filing a Personal Injury Claim

When you have been in an accident or suffered some other type of major personal injury, the experience can be traumatic and life changing. At this delicate time, it can be overwhelming to start the process of trying to receive the compensation you deserve for your losses.

Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy Announces Retirement

On June 27, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire. The Court also included the letter that Justice Kennedy will submit to President Donald Trump, notifying him of his decision.

USCIS Celebrates Independence Day With Two Weeks of Naturalization Ceremonies

In a news release, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that it “will celebrate the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and our nation’s birthday, by welcoming more than 14,000 new citizens...

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Among the criminal offenses of a sexual nature, child pornography represents a real societal stake, because if the community must make sure to protect the victims, it owes it all the more when they are minor.

CANNABIS REFORM IN CANADA

Cannabis (marijuana) is currently a prohibited substance because it is a controlled substance under Schedule II of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act . It is therefore forbidden at present to have in possession, to have in possession for the purpose of trafficking, to import/export or produce.

CONSENT IN SEXUAL MATTERS

In general, even beyond the example of sexual relations, the idea of ​​consent necessarily implies agreement, assent, acquiescence to do or not to do something. This agreement must be given freely, without constraint and with knowledge of causes.

A CRIMINAL LAWYER COULD AVOID A CRIMINAL RECORD

In many cases, all too often, people charged with criminal offenses tend to be concerned only with the Tribunal's decision about their innocence or guilt. It is true that the first question the Tribunal must decide is whether an accused is guilty or not, but it is not all that.

LAWYER FOR ASSAULT

One of the criminal offenses under the Canadian Criminal Code that is most commonly seen as a criminal lawyer is simple criminal assault.

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