Why Nursing Home Patients Are Often at Risk of Neglect or Abuse Nursing home abuse and neglect is a significant problem, both in the United States and worldwide. Estimates are that 25% of American nursing homes residents suffer some type of physical ... [Read more...]
Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse, Part 1 of 2: Signs to Watch For
What to Look for When a Loved One Is in a Nursing Home When your loved ones can no longer manage their daily affairs and need nursing home care, your primary concerns will be for their safety and well-being. Unfortunately, nursing home care has ... [Read more...]
The Differences Between Copyright and Trademark Protection
What Does Copyright Protect? What Is the Purpose of a Trademark? Over the past half century, intellectual property has become an important component of the success of many businesses and a driving force in the world economy. Many companies would not ... [Read more...]
Understanding Marijuana Laws
Applicable state laws regarding possession and use differ greatly across the United States, and many are in conflict with federal law. Navigating these laws can be complicated, but it is imperative that anyone using or carrying marijuana understand ... [Read more...]
Sexual Assault vs. Sexual Abuse vs. Sexual Harassment
Distinguishing the Differences in Sexual Wrongdoing Though there seems to be a new report of some sexual impropriety in the news on an almost daily basis, our culture seems to still have a serious problem with sexual wrongdoing. The terms sexual ... [Read more...]
Maintaining a Trademark
Keeping Your Trademark Protection in Force The trademark process can be complex and time-consuming, with most applicants waiting 12-to-18 months to have their mark granted. It's important to understand, though, that you won't have the exclusive ... [Read more...]
How Does a Person Qualify for Asylum in the United States?
What Is Asylum? What Are the Requirements to Be Granted Asylum? On September 14, 2022, two airplanes landed on Martha's Vineyard, the island off the coast of mainland Massachusetts. The passengers, who came from Texas via Florida, were undocumented ... [Read more...]
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Protecting Your Rights After Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
What to Do If You Have Been a Victim of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace It seems as if there are news stories about sexual harassment in the workplace nearly every day. Over the past five years, we've seen documentation of sexual improprieties in ... [Read more...]
Microaggressions in the Workplace
What Is a Microaggression? Is It Treated Differently from Other Forms of Workplace Discrimination? There's a common misperception that wrongful discrimination in employment involves only intentional and mean-spirited acts intended to exert power or ... [Read more...]