Star Gymnasts Will Appear at U.S. Senate Hearing on FBI’s Handling of Larry Nassar
While Larry Nassar, a former doctor for the United States women’s national gymnastics team, serves what amounts to a life sentence for sexually abusing hundreds of female athletes, questions have remained on how he continued to have access to vulnerable young women long after the…
Have USA Gymnastics and Abuse Survivors Agreed on a Proposed Settlement?
Young women who fell victim to sexual abuse at the hands of Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar, a long-time team doctor for the United States women’s gymnastics team, received some welcomed news. On August 31, it was announced that a proposed settlement of $425 million to…
Safety and Insurance Claims Tips To Follow After Devastating Storms
With the increase of devastating weather events, like the recent flooding in Tennessee and Hurricane Ida making landfall in Louisiana, there are certain things you can do to stay safe and receive a fair insurance settlement for damage to your home or business. Document Storm…
What Are Sex Abuse Look-Back Windows?
When a crime is committed, there is a limited period of time afterward when the crime can be reported to the authorities and charges filed. In most states, there are statutes of limitations that limit the time when someone can be charged with a crime.…
Free Britney! What Is a Conservatorship?
Hollywood celebrities, specifically Britney Spears, have brought conservatorship into the spotlight. We’ve put together some information explaining conservatorship, why it is used, why a lawyer is involved and what’s the buzz around the #FreeBritney movement. What Is a Conservatorship? Similar to guardianship, conservatorship is a…
Lawsuits Filed Over Bans on Mask Mandates
On Sunday, as kids across Bexar County in Texas were picking out their first day of school outfits and packing their backpacks, the Texas Supreme Court struck down a restraining order that had banned mask mandates in schools, a ban created by an executive order…
What’s the Buzz about Shampoo & Hair Loss?
Many shampoo and conditioner brands promise results like straighter hair, less frizz, tailored to protect color, boost volume, less dandruff and more. But what happens if your shampoo is actually causing damage to your hair, scalp and health? A class-action lawsuit was filed in June against…
The Paraquat & Parkinson’s Disease Connection
Paraquat is one of the most effective weed killers on the market. It easily destroys plants and grasses resistant to Roundup, another popular herbicide, making paraquat popular with farmers, agricultural workers, and ranchers. Paraquat is also more affordable than its competitors, so it’s no wonder…
Is Long COVID Considered a Disability?
As many Americans recover from the COVID-19 virus, some continue to experience symptoms long after the virus has left their body. Many of these COVID-19 long-haulers experience tiredness or fatigue, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, difficulty concentrating and thinking, heart palpitations, chest pain, amongst…
Skyrocketing Cases of Unruly Airline Passengers Mean Stricter Penalties
On July 6, American Airlines flight 1774 departed from Dallas-Fort Worth, heading for Charlotte, North Carolina. It appeared to be a normal flight. But when a passenger attempted to open the airplane’s forward boarding door, flight attendants acted quickly to try and calm her. The…