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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 […]

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

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

Jackson Lieber, Darryl Tyree Williams, Christopher Lee Mercurio, Keenan Anderson, Tyre Nichols, Alonzo Bagley and Timothy McCree Johnson. They all have one thing in common. They were all killed at the hands of police in 2023. Just into March, the nation has seen murder and death alongside brutality eerily similar to that of George Floyd

Spousal privilege is a legal concept that refers to the protection afforded to married couples from being forced to testify against each other in criminal and civil legal proceedings. The concept of spousal privilege is based on the principle of marital confidentiality, which recognizes the importance of preserving the sanctity of marriage and the privacy

As a criminal defense lawyer, I have seen firsthand the flaws and potential for abuse in the use of cell tower tracking as a means of obtaining evidence against a defendant. While this technique can be useful in some cases, it is important to recognize its limitations and the potential for it to be used

You enrolled in a college or a university, for this matter allow me to call it “school”, paid your tuition, completed your assignments, finished your exams, started a new semester, then you receive a letter informing you of a violation of your school’s rules and regulations, or your school’s handbook. Generally, you will receive a

Being accused of academic misconduct is a terrifying experience. The consequences of an investigation alone could potentially jeopardize all the time, effort, money and sacrifices you have made towards your goal of holding a college degree.  Student disciplinary procedures are every day more common, and many students are caught off guard and blindsided by the

A Nursing Scandal Breaks You may have read or heard of the nursing school scandal rocking the nation’s nursing profession and hospital industry. Federal officials allege in criminal charges relating to the scandal that over 7,600 nurses practicing at hospitals nationwide bought bogus credentials from several now-closed Florida nursing schools.  Unfair Investigatory Burdens The nursing scandal’s allegations

A trademark is your brand’s identity. A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of any of these things that distinguishes your goods or services from others. It’s how consumers recognize you in commerce. However, when your ego gets in the way the consequences can be costly. Kool Kiy, a well-known