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The Evils of the Prison Industrial Complex

The Prison-Industrial Complex is a threat to society since it encourages incarceration for the sake of profit.

Can I be fired because of my tattoos?

Tattoos are freedom of expressions, right? As long as you are of age you have a legal right to decorate your skin. While this right is derived from privacy and freedom of speech, does this right to expression translate to a business environment? Could you even be fired for showing your tattoos?

Baby Powder and Cancer: An Unexpected Correlation

Talcum Powder, also known as Baby Powder is used by millions of people every day. Millions of households in the United States use these products for the care of their infants. Since the product is generally seen as safe, consumers are shocked to learn that it’s been linked to ovarian cancer.

Workplace and Sexual Harassment

Workplace harassment is any unwanted activity that happens in the work environment to make another feel uncomfortable, including verbal or physical interactions. Sexual harassment is any unwanted sexual attention, such as sexual advances, requests for sexual actions, or even inappropriate comments.

What To Do After A Car Accident

The initial shock and aftermath of a car accident can be stressful as well as traumatic. it is helpful to know what steps need to be taken in order to resolve the accident as efficiently as possible. Here you will learn what to do immediately following your accident–as well as later on.

6 Things You Should Know If You Are Arrested

When you are arrested, everything seems to happen very fast. There are many situations and different circumstances that can lead to an arrest. No matter how or why it happened, it is important to know your rights. Here are our top 6 things you should know if you are arrested.

Hardship Deduction

Hardship deduction in child support cases is not automatic

Recurring Gifts treated as Income

Recurring gifts can be treated as income in California for child support purposes.

Election Issues and Immigration #1: The Future of DAPA and the DACA Expansion

On June 23, 2016, the an equally-divided Supreme Court affirmed the Fifth Circuit’s judgment that uphold a preliminary injunction issued by a federal District Court against the Deferred Action for Parents and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) Program...

THE NEW OVERTIME RULES OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: How Will New Changes Affect Your Business

On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor updated the rules to the Fair Labor Standards Act that will ultimately result in several million employees being eligible for overtime pay due to an increase in the minimum salary requirement for the most commonly used overtime exemptions

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