According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly one in five Americans has some kind of disability, and 1 in 10 has a severe disability. With an aging population of baby boomers and the likelihood of having a disability increasing with age, the growth in the number of people with disabilities can be expected to accelerate [...]
Being a lawyer is not nearly as glamorous as the movies make it out to be. Still, it’s fun to watch courtroom dramas and legal thrillers on the big screen – especially when they get it right (albeit with hefty exaggerations and sometimes infinitely higher stakes). If you think it’s hard to come up with [...]
The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration reports that drunk drivers accounted for 32 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States last year. Add to that, the increased number of drunk drivers every year, during peak holiday party seasons – and what holiday shows the largest number of drunken driving fatalities [...]
Sponsored by Rep. Mary Liz Holberg (R-Lakeville) and Sen. Dan Hall (R-Burnsville), a new law requires all teachers and assistant teachers at a child care center to successfully complete CPR training, including CPR techniques for infants and children. At least one staff person with training must be present during field trips and when transporting children. [...]
Almost everyone knows of the McDonald’s coffee case. The case is repeatedly cited as an example of how citizens have taken advantage of America’s legal system. The Hot Coffee movie reveals what actually happened to Stella Liebeck, the Albuquerque, New Mexico woman who spilled coffee on herself and sued McDonald’s, while exploring how and why [...]
Tagged documentary films, justice, people's rights, tort reform
Along with backyard cookouts and parties, the brilliance of a fireworks display is an integral part of any celebration of our country’s independence. With Fourth of July just around the corner, it’s a good time to be reminded of the seriousness of this holiday as well. More than 8,800 people nationwide are badly injured, requiring [...]
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