Do Inmates Have Rights? If So, What Are They?
Obviously, going to jail or prison involves having one's rights curtailed. But, that does not mean inmates in the United States are...
Defamation: What it is and How to Deal with It
Defamation is when someone tells one or more persons an untruth about you, and that untruth harms your reputation. Defamation is the...
Consumers Can Fight Back against Mislabeling by Food Companies
It is a fraud on consumers to create labels that do not accurately reflect the ingredients in a food item, including using “evaporated...
What Is Unlawful Search and Seizure?
In the United States, the US Constitution's 4th Amendment provides protection for US citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. The...
Probable Cause and False Arrests
Probable cause is necessary in an arrest and conviction, keeping law enforcement accountable and unable to arrest just anyone. Regardless...
Justice For Black Farmers ...
This article discusses the racial discrimination southern black farmers experienced from the USDA. In my small rural North Carolina...
"Can I Sue?” is Always the Wrong Question to Ask a Lawyer
Ask any personal injury lawyer and they will tell you the number one question asked of them is “Can I sue?” Coming in a close second is...
Am I Being Subjected to a Hostile Work Environment?
When individuals hear the phrase “hostile work environment,” they may think that this means that a supervisor or owner of a business...
Can You Be Fired for Your Social Media Posts?
Certain speech about work is considered protected activity. Believe it or not, talking about your job on social media may actually be a...
How to Respond to a Subpoena
A subpoena is a court-ordered mandate telling a person to show up in court or a deposition at a certain time or to provide a party of a...
