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Trials and sentencing are very different. Trials are about whether the Government has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that a person has committed a crime. The judge instructs the jury on the elements of the crime, and the jury determines whether the Government has...
On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is important because employees receive...
A false arrest, also called a wrongful arrest, happens when you're taken into custody by law enforcement without legal justification. This can be due to mistaken identity, lack of probable cause, or even police misconduct. Here's what constitutes a false arrest: No...
Are you being shorted on your paycheck? You're not alone. Many workers face wage theft, where employers don't pay for all hours worked. This can include: Unpaid overtime: If you work more than 40 hours a week (in most cases), you deserve overtime pay. Minimum wage...
Non-disclosure agreements are increasingly common in the workplace. Their intent is to prohibit employees from disclosing confidential business details and are sometimes necessary to protect a company's sensitive information. If you have left a job where you signed an...
An arrest and subsequent charges of committing a felony crime represent a potentially life-changing future. Those convicted face lengthy prison sentences and other penalties that continue long after incarceration. The complexities of this level of criminal defense are...
The Oxford school mass shooting was horrific. It was the sort of horrible crime that called out for justice. And so, Prosecutor Karen McDonald prosecuted Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the shooter, on a theory of involuntary manslaughter. McDonald made two...
As workplaces evolve with advancing technology, there is a concerning trend of age discrimination on the rise. This discriminatory practice targets individuals based on their age. Its prevalence occurs across industries. The changing work landscape The emphasis on...
The national spotlight will center on Pontiac this week as jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday in Oakland County Circuit Court for a trial that experts said could set a precedent for holding parents accountable for their child’s actions. Jennifer and James...
The story in BBC News, Ruby Franke: '8 Passengers' parenting mum arrested on child abuse suspicion, written by Madeline Halpert is a story for our times. A YouTube vlogger on parenting advice with 2 million followers has been charged with horrendous child abuse. It...