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Update on Immigrant Family Separation, Reunification
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
A recent Pro Publica report on immigrant children separated from their parents and detained in shelters details the suicidal thoughts of a 16-year-old, a...
SPCA Director Loses Wrongful Termination and Defamation Lawsuit
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
A New York court dismissed a wrongful termination and defamation lawsuit filed by Kerrin Conklin, former Central New York SPCA executive director. Conklin was...
Is It Illegal to Falsely Say You're a Reporter?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
While we all know that lying is wrong, most lies don't become court cases. Judges aren't keen on resolving a spouse's unfulfilled promise of washing the...
When to Get a Lawyer for Hurricane Damage
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
With hurricane season upon us, odds are at least one hurricane will cause massive damage. Insurance policies may, or may not, cover these costs. If the stakes...
Uber Driver Live-Streamed Passengers Without Consent
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
As Oscar Wilde once said, life imitates art. If you consider The Truman Show to be art, that was very true for some Uber and Lyft riders in St. Louis,...
Is It Legal to Own a Pet Shark?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Shark Week. And while some viewers kick back, marvel at the raw beauty and destructive power of sharks, and think,...