When did everything get so political? It seems that wherever we turn everything is fair game for a political debate. But, how in the world did healthcare become so political? I think all of us, no matter if we are conservative or liberal, Republican or Democrat believe in certain fundamental rights. For the love of Pete, can we all agree: Americans
For many years, those of us practicing in the areas of hemp and cannabis have been warning clients about the ever-present worst-case scenario – federal action against their company or person. It was like this dark cloud looming, threatening to rain on everyone’s parade. As the years went on and nothing “bad” happened, that rain cloud seemed far off. History
Lawyers who don’t handle DWI cases sometimes receive frantic calls from clients when a charge is looming, or a DWI arrest has been made. The laws are confusing, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you get that call from a client, advise them to retain an attorney with a proven record at trial, field sobriety test,
Suboxone—a medication widely used to treat Opioid Use Disorder—has been linked to tooth decay by various medical studies and patient reports, leading to a slew of lawsuits. These lawsuits focus on the failure of Indivior, the maker of Suboxone, to warn patients about the severe dental damage that the medication can potentially cause. These lawsuits claim that patients have suffered
Employers have long relied on restrictive covenants such as noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements to protect their business and market position. Historically, agreements such as noncompete agreements had to be limited in scope – including duration and geographic area – in order to be enforceable. And I previously wrote on this topic back in November 2022. However, a new Minnesota law
During the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota legislature approved a state-wide plan that requires employers to provide their employees with mandatory “earned sick and safe time.” Essentially, this guarantees that employees will receive paid time off for certain qualifying events. The law went into effect January 1, 2024. Which Employers are Required to Provide Earned Sick and Safe Time? There are laws
“A computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human.” – Alan Turing Artificial intelligence (AI) is mentioned so often that it has become ubiquitous. Virtually every news burst and advertisement refers to it. What is AI? The acronym appears to encompass all things run by software, implying there is
If you or a loved one faced sexual abuse in New York state, you’re not alone.
If you or a loved one is battling lung cancer, you recognize it as life-altering and frightening. You’re also likely constantly contemplating what external variables may have played a hand in the development of the illness – perhaps prolonged exposure to harmful chemicals and/or pollutants at work. These considerations bring about a health crisis, a sense of injustice, and a
“The Engines of Our Ingenuity” is a podcast presented by the University of Houston. Each episode is about four minutes long and conveys a story about how our culture has been shaped by human creativity, not only in terms of technology but also in relation to the arts and ideas. Check out the podcast here. This podcast is all about
When did everything get so political? It seems that wherever we turn everything is fair game for a political debate. But, how in the world did healthcare become so political? I think all of us, no matter if we are conservative or liberal, Republican or Democrat believe in certain fundamental rights. For the love of Pete, can we all agree: Americans
For many years, those of us practicing in the areas of hemp and cannabis have been warning clients about the ever-present worst-case scenario – federal action against their company or person. It was like this dark cloud looming, threatening to rain on everyone’s parade. As the years went on and nothing “bad” happened, that rain cloud seemed far off. History
Lawyers who don’t handle DWI cases sometimes receive frantic calls from clients when a charge is looming, or a DWI arrest has been made. The laws are confusing, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you get that call from a client, advise them to retain an attorney with a proven record at trial, field sobriety test,
Suboxone—a medication widely used to treat Opioid Use Disorder—has been linked to tooth decay by various medical studies and patient reports, leading to a slew of lawsuits. These lawsuits focus on the failure of Indivior, the maker of Suboxone, to warn patients about the severe dental damage that the medication can potentially cause. These lawsuits claim that patients have suffered
Employers have long relied on restrictive covenants such as noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements to protect their business and market position. Historically, agreements such as noncompete agreements had to be limited in scope – including duration and geographic area – in order to be enforceable. And I previously wrote on this topic back in November 2022. However, a new Minnesota law
During the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota legislature approved a state-wide plan that requires employers to provide their employees with mandatory “earned sick and safe time.” Essentially, this guarantees that employees will receive paid time off for certain qualifying events. The law went into effect January 1, 2024. Which Employers are Required to Provide Earned Sick and Safe Time? There are laws
“A computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human.” – Alan Turing Artificial intelligence (AI) is mentioned so often that it has become ubiquitous. Virtually every news burst and advertisement refers to it. What is AI? The acronym appears to encompass all things run by software, implying there is
If you or a loved one faced sexual abuse in New York state, you’re not alone.
If you or a loved one is battling lung cancer, you recognize it as life-altering and frightening. You’re also likely constantly contemplating what external variables may have played a hand in the development of the illness – perhaps prolonged exposure to harmful chemicals and/or pollutants at work. These considerations bring about a health crisis, a sense of injustice, and a
“The Engines of Our Ingenuity” is a podcast presented by the University of Houston. Each episode is about four minutes long and conveys a story about how our culture has been shaped by human creativity, not only in terms of technology but also in relation to the arts and ideas. Check out the podcast here. This podcast is all about
