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D.C. Now Fining Restaurants for Plastic Straws, Stirrers
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
There are plenty of small businesses getting ahead of the curve on environmental causes. As it turns out, going green can be a good look (advertising-wise) and...
Why Is Corporal Punishment Still Legal in Many U.S. Schools?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Dating back hundreds of years, the legal theory of in loco parentis (Latin for "in place of a parent") has granted school teachers and administrators...
Is It Illegal to Leave Your Kids in a Hot Car?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The death of a child is tragic, but it is not always considered a crime. Knowingly leaving a child alone in a car is, by itself, illegal in 19 states. And if a...
Is Distracted Biking Illegal?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We're all pretty familiar with distracted driving laws by now, and, hopefully, we're careful to minimize our cell phone use while behind the wheel. But what if...
California Cities, Counties Settle Lead Paint Legal Claims for $305M
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Lead paint was officially banned in 1978, but continues to live on in millions of homes. It remains the single biggest contributor to lead poisoning in...
Do You Need a Driver's License to Vote?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We're a long way from November 2020. But the Democratic debates and campaigning have already begun, so naturally people have one eye on the issues and another...
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