On Thursday September 4th 2014, Judge Carl J. Barbier, a federal judge in New Orleans, found the company British Petroleum (BP) guilty of “gross negligence” and “willful misconduct” in the April 20, … [Read more...] about “Reckless, Negligent, Responsible, Guilty”: Important Words
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Joan Rivers: Did Medical Malpractice Take Her From Us?
The public still does not know most of the circumstances surrounding the disastrous turn of events during Joan River’s recent elective outpatient medical procedure. We know that the state of New York … [Read more...] about Joan Rivers: Did Medical Malpractice Take Her From Us?
Work-related Pregnancy Discrimination is Illegal
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act was passed in 1978. Even though the so-called PDA has been around for over 35 years, it has not ended the practice of workplace discrimination around the issues of … [Read more...] about Work-related Pregnancy Discrimination is Illegal
Motorcycle Defensive Driving
Although motorcycle riders are only 2% of all registered vehicles in the United States, 5% of traffic fatalities are motorcycle riders. Motorcycle riders are at higher risk because bikes are … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Defensive Driving
College and Car Ownership: A Check List
Books? Check Comforter? Check Oil Change? Check If you are sending your son or daughter to college with the family car, this is a momentous occasion. Not only is your child on … [Read more...] about College and Car Ownership: A Check List
Cops and Cameras: A National and Local Discussion
The airwaves have been buzzing with two separate incidents of police brutality during the summer. First, Eric Garner of New York was allegedly killed by New York police officers who used a chokehold … [Read more...] about Cops and Cameras: A National and Local Discussion
