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Is It Illegal to Misrepresent Yourself Online?
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Updated by Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Last updated on
There are times that it is illegal to misrepresent yourself online, and doing so will face you hefty fines, and possibly even prison time. Though there was an...
Escalator Injuries: Who Is Liable?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on
It's easy to name businesses that have escalators. Malls, airports, and hotels all have these fixtures installed for the convenience of their customers. But...
Reasons Why It's a Bad Idea To Shoot at Drones
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Drones are making quite the buzz these days. Also referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones vary in size and quality from small recreational...
Six Common Holiday Crimes (to Avoid)
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Updated by Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Last updated on
The holiday season: the most wonderful time of the year for an uptick in crime rates. Sure, it's about other things, too, but crime really does spike around...
Liability for Drug Overdoses
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Updated by Kit Yona, M.A. | Last updated on
Drug overdoses can be anything from simple mistakes to suicide attempts and they can have tragic consequences. In some cases those consequences can extend to...
How Do You Sue a School District?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Suing a school district may not be the most common way to resolve an issue with school administrators, but it is a course of action school employees, parents...