In a divorce, the spouses must address what happens to the marital home. Florida law does not provide an automatic, hard and fast rule as to who gets to keep the house following a divorce. The answer to who must leave the home brings into…
Florida divorces fall generally into the categories of “simplified” and “contested.” With the former type, you and your spouse have nothing to dispute. The divorce takes the filing of a petition and a court hearing for the judge to grant it. Usually, such divorces take…
In a news conference in Tempe, Arizona, in March of 2022, a 19-year-old female tennis player announced she was taking legal action against the United States Tennis Association
U.S. nursing homes that have been misusing dangerous antipsychotic drugs to sedate patients with dementia are currently under investigation by the federal government. In response to years of increasing evidence that certain long-term facilities purposely misdiagnose patients with schizophrenia to ge
Over the past four months, 12 civil lawsuits have been filed across six states on behalf of 21 ex-students, who allege they were victims of a pervasive culture of
As NEC baby formula lawsuits move forward, families are not only seeking answers about risks to premature infants but also guidance on how to choose the right lawyer to handle these complex claims.
Nursing home staffers have an important task. When families move their relatives into nursing homes, they often need more care than they can receive at home. Staffers help clothe, feed, and bathe nursing home residents. They ensure residents take their medication, monitor their vital signs,…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is cracking down on federal prison guards who sexually abuse inmates, saying Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees haven’t been punished harshly enough.
Parents continue to pursue NEC claims against formula companies, as litigation moves forward and questions remain about warnings, risks, and accountability.
As students head off to college, many envision the incredible journey toward adulthood and independence. Before taking this new step toward freedom, students are reminded by parents and loved ones
Nursing homes provide a wide range of health services to one of our most vulnerable populations, the elderly and people with impairments. The types of services nursing homes offer include administering daily medication, 24-hour supervision, nursing care, and help with day-to-day activities. Addition
Google and social media networks will soon find themselves in front of the Supreme Court. Early in October, the Supreme Court announced that it would hear cases that test Section
