Aditi Mukherji, JD
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3 Reasons to Take Business Risks in Your Legal Practice
During times of relative stability, it's so tempting to grow complacent. Sure, there are those professional risks you've fantasized about taking to boost your practice. But the dreaded string of "what ifs" soon follows and puts those fledgling temptations to rest. But here's the thing: Those "what ifs" are crippling and can actually hurt the longevity of your business. Risks are not only necessary to thrive, they're crucial to survive.
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'True Detective' Legal Truths: Did a Real Case Inspire the Show?
The critically acclaimed HBO show "True Detective" culled its inspiration from a variety of works, ranging from a collection of obscure art nouveau stories to low-brow pulp lit. But did the existential neo-noir draw upon a real-life case of Satanism and child sex abuse in rural Louisiana in the early 2000s? Reports are surfacing that "True Detective" eerily parallels the case of Hosanna Church in Tangipahoa Parish.
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5 Intern Interview Questions for Small Businesses
Internship season is fast approaching, making now a good time for business owners to start brainstorming potential intern interview questions. Your interview questions should elicit responses that will give you a sense of a would-be intern's thought process, level of professionalism, and ability to perform under pressure. Such traits can help stave off interns who could expose the company to legal liability.
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5 Legal Tips for Parents of Autistic Children
As many as one in 68 children in the United States may have autism, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From your child's right to educational accommodations to different types of alternative dispute resolution, parents of autistic children are often unfamiliar with the legal protections in place to protect their children's access to education.
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5 Legal Tips for Sexual Assault Victims
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, an effort to educate the public about the crime, its consequences, and how to prevent it. Sexual assault occurs when a person forces you to participate in sexual contact without your consent. It can have devastating and long-lasting effects on a victim, but victims should try to remember that legal protections are in place to help them on their road to recovery.
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Are There Defenses to Criminal Trespassing?
You can be charged with criminal trespassing when you enter someone else's land or use someone else's chattel without permission or authorization. Police officers, sheriffs, and even park rangers typically enforce criminal trespass law. But there are a few situations in which trespassing charges may be dropped against a defendant. Here are a few common defenses to trespassing: Consent.
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3 Ways Truck Crashes Can Differ From Car Crashes
Any motor vehicle accident can lead to property damage or injury, but are there many potnetial ways in which a truck crash can differ from an "ordinary" car crash. From special insurance coverage to commercial truck laws, there are actually several factors that can make truck accidents unique. Here are three common differences between commercial truck accidents and standard car accidents: Commercial truck laws.
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1 in 4 Car Crashes Involves Cell Phone Use: Report
More than one in four car crashes involves cell phone use, according to a new report by the National Safety Council. Perhaps even more surprising, only 5 percent of crashes involve texting, while 21 percent involve drivers talking on handheld or hands-free cell phones, according to the report. The findings serve as a grim reminder than talking on a cell phone while behind the wheel -- even on a hands-free device -- can be incredibly dangerous.
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Should You Demand Proof of Cybersecurity From Vendors?
A growing number of corporations are asking their law firms to fill out lengthy questionnaires to show proof of cybersecurity measures. Should your small business follow suit? Major corporate clients are demanding that their law firms ramp up their security and then prove that they did so, The New York Times reports. This is a cybersecurity tactic small business owners might want to adopt -- particularly with vendors.
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Panty Raid Fail: Family Traps Alleged Burglar in Bathroom
A man allegedly went on a full-on panty raid in a Florida family's home, but his drawer dreams were dashed when the family cornered him in their bathroom. Manuel Rodriguez, 21, was allegedly caught red-handed pocketing panties and other laundry items last weekend, Fort Myers' WBBH-TV reports. So what's the price for stealing skivvies?The Great Panty Purloin In the middle of the night, the Gonzalez family suddenly awoke to a loud sound in their Naples, Florida, home.