Loud and Visible = Motorcycle Safety
You may have heard a motorcyclist state, “Loud pipes save lives.” This refers to motorcyclists’ lives for the most part. It is an argument for the loud exhaust systems on some cruisers like Harley-Davidsons. The theory is that other vehicles can hear you coming, so you are more visible. While this may not make your […]
Sovereign Immunity Creates Hurdles in Lawsuits Against Universities
As a result of the shutdowns around the nation in March 2020, many people had to switch from in-person education to online education platforms. Many students are now suing their universities for unjust enrichment. That means they paid for something that they didn’t receive, at least in the quality promised. They suffered, but the university […]
Exemptions are Killing Mask Wearing Mandates
The mask wearing debacle continues and Governor Rick DeSantis isn’t going to be the deciding factor in mandates. In a press conference Sunday (6/28/2020), DeSantis said that COVID-19 cases have risen significantly over the past week. He encouraged everyone to avoid enclosed spaces and places that are overcrowded. He also acknowledged that young people partying […]
The Face Mask Debate
Many Americans do not want to wear a face mask, which is why mask wearing mandates are a challenge because they really cannot be effectively enforced. If people don’t want to wear them, what can you do? The reality is, you can’t do much. The police don’t want to enforce mask wearing regulations. YouTube videos […]
Benz Drives off Roof
Mercedes-Benz lands on roof after driving off second floor of building. (Miami Fire Rescue) MIAMI – Two people were injured Wednesday morning when a white Mercedes-Benz drove off the second floor parking area of a building in the city of Miami, authorities said. The incident occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. in the area of Southwest 58th Avenue […]
Can You Sue Schools for Going Online?
This spring, the coronavirus forced millions of students out of the classroom and onto the computer. Some continued learning quite well with teachers who were savvy enough to successfully transition their courses to a remote format. Others failed miserably. This left many university students without access to the quality of education they signed up for […]
Gym Lawsuits in Florida
There are a lot of duties you count on your gym to perform. They must maintain equipment, have enough equipment available, offer privacy, offer sanitary conditions, and remain open per membership promises. Given the current pandemic, many of these duties are compromised. This will surely lead to a few lawsuits, but if there isn’t a […]
How Managers Make Lawsuits
Being a manager is a tough job for many reasons, but one of those reasons is the propensity to create legal disasters. Lawmakers have created many laws to protect employees, and managers are charged with running the business within the confines of those laws. Title VII Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits hiring […]
Lawsuits and Protests
On May 25, 2020, police officers arrested George Floyd in Minneapolis, and during the arrest an officer killed Mr. Floyd by kneeling on his neck. Bystanders filmed the incident, and the blatant disregard for human life spurred protests around the nation. Many people have been harmed during the protests, and there are lawsuits everywhere following […]
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Civil Suit Settlements
You have probably heard tales of people receiving large settlements for civil lawsuits without ever going to court, and that certainly has been true at times. However, the decision to settle comes with many disadvantages as well as advantages. What is a Settlement? A settlement is an agreement between a potential or current plaintiff and […]
