By Terrel A. Ratliff • April 11, 2023 As a defense attorney, I have worked on numerous cases involving sexual conduct, and one of the most critical issues in such cases is consent. Consent is the cornerstone of any sexual encounter, and without it, any sexual activity could potentially be deemed illegal. Understanding the legal […]
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By Samuel D. Jackson • April 10, 2023 Cases brought against funeral homes alleging emotional distress are different from ordinary emotional distress claims. Ordinarily, a plaintiff alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) needs to provide medical or expert evidence in order to prove their damages. Clark v. Nenna, 465 N.J. Super. 505, 512 (App. Div.
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By Liwaa Eyada • April 10, 2023 Less than a month ago, mass protests took place in Israel. The reason behind the protests was the proposed Israeli Judicial Reform, proposed by the Israeli government. While this blog briefly explains the situation, it does not cover the whole story, and it is not intended, in
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By John S. Harris, Esquire • March 20, 2023 Ronald Isley is a singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Ronald Isley is also known as Mr. Biggs due to his unforgettable character in R.Kelly’s Trapped In The Closet Series. Ronald Isley is the lead singer and founding member of the family music group “The Isley
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Then you have to be aware that ten years from now there will be no funds for those who may become age eligible under Social Security(SS) program. The people that are currently receiving income from SS will experiment a 23% cut, from 2033, moving forward. This information was disclosed by the Board of Trustees on
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If you are an employer or an employed woman this information may be important for you. Did you know that as of June 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will come into effect? This new legislation is applicable to any employer with 15 or more employees. As you may have realized already, this law benefits women who
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One of the earlier steps in the divorce process in New Jersey is the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel (MESP). A Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel is a group of experienced family law attorneys who are appointed by the court to hear divorce cases. The panel consists of two to three attorneys who have been practicing family
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Not long ago I was speaking with a client who said to me: “I just can’t stand using my cane!” Although in the last 18 months, he had already had two failed back surgeries with a 3rd lumbar fusion scheduled, and he very clearly struggled to walk even 20 feet without looking for a wall or
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I’ve been representing people on Social Security claims for almost 30 years. In the development of a person’s claim for disability benefits, they are often asked to go see a social security doctor. The Social Security administration may believe there is insufficient evidence for an alleged condition, or as part of their standard reviews, either
The answer is NO. The School can’t arbitrarily forbid your child from using expressions, forgetting that he or she is entitled to freedom of speech and freedom to believe. In January of 2023, in the state of Mississippi the case of Booth v. Simpson County School District, before the federal, court was settled. Background: Lydia Booth
