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Hurricane Season, Are You Ready?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 in 2023. This is when severe storms can create terrible weather and destroy whatever is in their path. They can damage your home, cars, and other…
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SCOTUS Ruling on Religious Accommodation
In a groundbreaking unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court redefined an employer’s duty to accommodate religious beliefs and practices under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The case,…
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Online Harassment: What Constitutes a Credible Threat?
Everyone with access to the internet probably understands that it can be a very scary place. Hiding behind thin veils of anonymity, many users become emboldened to send threatening or harassing…
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FRAUD IN CARBON OFFSET MARKETS
By 1977, the United States recognized the need to encourage manufacturers and corporations to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. An increase in pollutants, acid rain, and greenhouse gases…
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WARHOL AND PRINCE IN THE SUPREME COURT OVER FAIR USE
This is the story of Andy Warhol and Prince in a copyright battle extraordinaire that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to determine the idea of fair use in copyright. Most of the time, you…
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EEOC AND AI IN EMPLOYMENT
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere — even in the employment sector. Tools like ChatGPT have made the headlines, but countless other AI software is used on a daily basis by companies and…
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TIKTOK AND MONTANA
Montana recently became the first U.S. state to ban TikTok. Only two months after a federal bill was introduced to ban the social media app, the State of Montana officially banned it from operating…
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Greenwashing Lawsuits
Buying “green” or sustainable purchasing is a growing trend around the world. Young people want to know that their clothing, snacks, and other purchases are made in ways that cause the least damage…
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Social Media, Coppa, And Regulation
One of the biggest tasks of any parent is to protect their children from content that isn’t age-appropriate. While this was relatively easy when most media was consumed in magazines and large TVs,…
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AI REGULATIONS AND BUSINESS NEEDS
The recent buzz in business tech is artificial intelligence or AI. The advantages of AI for businesses are great, including automated workflow, increased speed of routine tasks, and improved…
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SNAPCHAT, DRUGS, & TEEN DEATH
The world children grow up in today vastly differs from their parents. Social media platforms come and go, and trends change. Today, many teenagers use Snapchat. Unfortunately, so do many adults with…
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What is a Morality Clause, And Why Do Businesses Have Them
In recent months, half a dozen celebrities have been in assorted media outlets for violating their contracts. “Good Morning America” hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach were notoriously fired for having…
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PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a new federal law that will take effect on June 27, 2023. It provides new protections to pregnant women in the workplace. These protections include the right to…
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FTX, Cryptocurrency, and Securities Fraud
In 2009, a shadowy figure named “Satoshi Nakamoto” invented a decentralized Internet-based currency called Bitcoin. Since then, cryptocurrency has grown exponentially, and the cryptocurrency exchange…
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Morris & Dewett Helps Grantham Family
This verdict highlights the Grantham family’s heroic five-year fight to inform the public about systemic failures in the oilfield, which caused the death of their four-year-old daughter, Katie. Louisiana law holds a company accountable if it negligently hires, negligently supervises or negligently entrusts a dangerous employee with a company truck. The Jury heard evidence of […]
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