People falsely alleged to have committed crimes can lose their freedom, their livelihood, and their good name in the community, but there are remedies for the falsely accused and ways to punish the false accuser.
Victims come in all shapes and sizes, all colors and creeds. On May 26, 2020 in the middle of the
For many of us, social distancing and staying home to avoid getting sick is more than enough stress. As we try to re-open our economy, more and more of us face the prospect of returning to work and potential increased risk for exposure. Of course our most essential workers, including doctors, nurses, police and many
With many individuals across the nation staying home due to state-wide restrictions imposed during the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) crisis, one of the few positives was the anticipated reduction in motor vehicle collisions. However, it is quickly becoming apparent that an already strained commercial trucking industry may be facing the “perfect storm,” and innocent drivers on the
Roanne Handler, a seasoned domestic attorney at SBW Law, has put together her wise advice for anyone involved in a domestic matter that is employed in the public sector:
Your therapist is there for you to sort through the tangled web of emotional issues of a divorce. Your attorney is there to help you sort through the business issues involved in a marriage. It can be an exhausting process, and, at times, overwhelming , but by collecting and organizing your finances and important papers
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser – in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.” -Abraham Lincoln, Notes for
The simple answer is yes, of course! Everyone should have a Will. Obviously, getting a Will is not a subject many people like to talk about, especially young people, but is something that is very important to have done as soon as you can, even if you are single and currently have no children. First,
The Epidemic Human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, has become a crippling epidemic in our own backyard. Each year, there are hundreds of thousands of victims of human trafficking in this country. These victims are forced or coerced into the illegal billion-dollar human trafficking industry, where they are exploited, kidnapped, drugged, held against their
The Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (“LEOBR”) affords certain protections to officers who find themselves the subject of administrative disciplinary proceedings. While the language of the statute is clear as pertains to what rights an officer retains throughout the disciplinary process, it is entirely unclear with respect to when those rights are triggered. Specifically,
On the job injuries often come along with a lot of hard questions. How will I pay my bills if cannot work? Who will pay for my medical bills? What do I do now? Who can help? Workers’ (no longer “workmens”) Compensation is a term that most have heard about, but few fully