A series of announcements Thursday afternoon suggested that major changes are coming in how the law handles marijuana possession.First came a bombshell declaration: pardoning any simple federal possession charge of marijuana.“There are thousands of people who were previously convicted of simple possession who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result,” tweeted the official White House account. “My pardon...
A recently passed California law will force employers to post the salary range for any new job position with the goal of making the workplace more equitable. The law, which Gov. Gavin Newsome signed into place on September 27, 2022, will take effect on January 1, 2023.According to the law, any company in California with more than 15 employees must publish a salary range on any new job listing they post. Sen. Monique Limón (D-Goleta), who wrote...
The Biden administration’s effort to forgive some student loan debt is facing its first legal hurdle.Pacific Legal Foundation, a conservative/libertarian group, recently sued the Department of Education over the debt relief plan, calling it an illegal abuse of authority.Frank Garrison, an attorney who works at the foundation, says he is actually in line to receive $20,000 in student loan forgiveness under the Biden p
Project Veritas, a right-leaning media organization frequently accused of using deceptive methods, has been ordered to pay $120,000 to a Democratic lobbying group that accused it of violating wiretapping laws and fraudulently misrepresenting itself. The decision, which was announced Thursday, September 23, 2022, awarded the money to Democracy Partners, a left-leaning political consulting firm that worked on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential...
For many claimants, the largest sex abuse case against a single organization in the history of the United States has reached an end.On Thursday, September 8, bankruptcy judge Laurie Selber Silverstein approved a Chapter 11 restructuring plan that allows the Boy Scouts of America to begin settling claims and resume its scouting opportunities.The scouting organization filed for bankruptcy after it was hit with a record-setting number of claims...
Any accident with a large truck or 18-wheeler has the potential to result in long-term and even permanent harm; from medical bills and lost wages to pain and suffering and disability, it’s important to explore every option for recovery following a semi truck accident. While it is generally recommended to contact a truck accident attorney as soon as possible following a collision with a tractor-trailer, it is possible to do so at any time during...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can take a myriad of forms and can arise in a variety of ways. Whenever there is a possibility that the head has suffered a blow or jarring movement, it’s important to seek medical care, even if the symptoms appear to be minor or nonexistent. Brain injuries are often referred to as “invisible injuries” due to the unfortunate fact that unless there is outward bleeding, they can be hard to detect, even in...
A tort is a term used in civil law to describe the action one party takes which causes harm or injury to another person or party. Tort law typically refers to personal injury law, in which the victim or “plaintiff” pursues the party responsible or “defendant” for the damages resulting from their injury. Common damages pursued in tort claims include medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, but they can vary widely from case to...