It has taken time, but former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is beginning to see the results of filing a racial discrimination class action lawsuit against the National Football League. However, not all the results are to his liking. Flores was fired by Stephen Ross, the owner of the Dolphins, at the end of the NFL’s regular season last year, despite giving the Dolphins back-to-back winning seasons, a feat not seen in South Florida for two decades. On Feb. 1, Flores filed his original lawsuit in Manhattan, a decision largely based on his experiences interviewing for new coaching jobs, for the Denver Broncos and the Buffalo Bills, after the firing from the Dolphins. Flores alleges in the lawsuit that his experience included “sham interviews” held … [Read More...]
Bill Proposed for Supreme Court Term Limits
The world has changed by leaps and bounds since the Supreme Court began meeting in 1790, but some things have not changed, including the country’s loyalty to the U.S. Constitution. However, there is a movement in Congress to rework a major piece of the Constitution – how the highest court in the land operates. On July 26, Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga, introduced the Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization (TERM) Act to the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation would do away with the Supreme Court justice’s lifelong term and instead require an 18-year term limit. The TERM Act would also have the president nominate a new justice every two years, in the first and third years after the presidential election. When the new individual takes their … [Read More...]
Can Parents of Minors Involved in Mass Shootings Legally Be Held Responsible?
In Illinois, you must be 21 years old in order to apply for a gun permit. But in 2019, Robert E. Crimo III was too young to apply independently for a gun license. His father sponsored the application, which gave his son access to purchasing and owning weapons. The Illinois State Police reviewed the application and determined there was no reason to deny the application. After all, Crimo had no serious mental health issues, no criminal record, no arrests, no orders of protection, and no other behavior that would disqualify his application. On July 4, Crimo opened fire at an Independence Day parade and celebration, killing seven people and wounding more than 30. By the time Crimo had access to weapons through his co-sponsored application, he had already encountered law … [Read More...]
App-Based Business Battles Continue Over Gig Workers’ Employment Status
As more Americans take on work within the gig economy to make ends meet, exploring the legal issues that those with side hustles face is vitally important. Determining employment status and other employee benefits is necessary to ensure that those employed within the gig economy have access to workers’ rights. Regardless of whether a company hires you as an independent contractor or employee, where you live may determine what workers’ protections you have access to. California and Massachusetts have begun to tackle the divisions between independent contractors and employees. Other states are paying attention to developments and monitoring whether legislation may be required in their states. Gig Worker or Employee? One of the most difficult decisions you can make when taking on a job is determining whether … [Read More...]
Southern Baptist Convention Confronts History of Sexual Abuse
A reckoning many people consider a long-time-coming is underway within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Results of an investigation released last month revealed that for over 20 years, sexual abuse victims attempting to report crimes to leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention were often ignored and, in some cases, bullied or vilified. At the same time, the church leaders focused on keeping the claims away from the public eye instead of protecting the victims and halting the rampant abuse. The SBC is the largest Protestant denomination of Christianity in the United States, with 47,000 churches. The incidents of sexual abuse were reported at Baptist churches, schools and youth camps across the country. Uncovering Southern Baptist Convention Sexual Abuse Although rumors of abuse circulated throughout the SBC for … [Read More...]
More Vehicles Recalled Due to Fire Risks
In May, Ford announced a recall of its 2021 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators built between late 2020 and early 2021. The recall is restricted to these SUVs, which were manufactured over a four-month period. It is estimated that this recall affects over 350,000 Expedition and Navigator models. These SUVs are being recalled while Ford investigates the cause of fires that originate under the hood. So far, 16 fires have been reported with at least one burn injury. Currently, Ford is not asking owners to stop driving their vehicles. Instead, owners of these models are being advised to park their SUVs outside and away from buildings. Twelve of the documented incidents occurred when the vehicle was parked and turned off. In addition to the Ford recall for vehicle fires, a recall … [Read More...]
Despite Opioid Settlements, Overdose Deaths Are Increasing
In 2020, as the COVID-19 crisis raged, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) saw the number of fatal drug overdoses increase by 30 percent, with more than 100,000 deaths across the country. Unfortunately, it appears now that while the COVID-19 crisis is now waning, the opioid crisis is getting worse. On May 11, the CDC updated the overdose statistics, and between December 2020 and December 2021, 107,000 more Americans were killed, raising the increase in lethal overdoses to 15 percent. In the U.S., a drug overdose death occurs every five minutes. Currently, thousands of opioid lawsuits filed on behalf of victims of America’s drug overdose crisis are winding their way through the country’s court system, including the well-publicized bankruptcy case involving Purdue Pharma, the maker of oxycontin. As Purdue Pharma is … [Read More...]
Who Pays for Gig Workers Injured on the Job?
As the gig economy grows across the country, more U.S. workers are turning to side hustles or other jobs to help make ends meet. More than 36{da2ef7ff2781dfb5887db3e3a6cf03c7c894e23a27536de3f64bd799872794d1} of workers are part of the gig economy in the U.S. either through their primary or secondary employment. Gig workers amount to nearly 59 million Americans. About a third of these workers have alternative work arrangements as their primary job. This could mean flexible time or work during non-traditional 9 to 5 hours. By 2023, it is estimated that more than half of the workforce will be employed within the gig economy or worked independently during their career. But what happens when gig workers are injured or even killed on the job? What benefits are available to cover injuries or loss … [Read More...]
More Drug Recalls Due to High Levels of Nitrosamines
Unfortunately, in this 21st-century world of ours, it has become a familiar headline: “Major Drug Maker Finds Toxin in Popular Medication.” This time, the drugmaker is Pfizer, and the toxin is N-nitroso-quinapril, a nitrosamine linked to several cancers, including lung, brain, liver, kidney, bladder, stomach and esophageal cancer. In the last month, Pfizer has launched two recalls of popular drugs due to nitrosamine. The first, announced on March 21, was a voluntary recall of Accuretic (quinapril HCI/hydrochlorothiazide) and two authorized generics distributed by Greenstone, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pfizer. The tablets, used to treat high blood pressure, were packaged in 90-count bottles and distributed from November 2019 to March 2022. On April 22, Pfizer also recalled Accupril (Quinapril HCl Tablets), used to treat high blood … [Read More...]
Lawsuit Filed Over Florida “Don’t Say Gay” Law
At the end of March, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, which will limit any classroom instruction on gender and sexuality for those aged five to nine or in kindergarten to third grade. For older children, discussion around gender and sexuality has to be conductive to be delivered in an age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate manner. Becoming law on July 1, the “Don’t Say Gay” bill allows parents to sue school districts if parents believe their Kindergarten aged to third-grade children have had any classroom instruction on gender or sexuality. The cost of these lawsuits will fall to the school district. Opponents argue that forcing the school districts to cover the cost of these lawsuits will encourage schools and school districts to … [Read More...]
Five Facts to Know About Head Injuries
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, aimed at spreading awareness about one of the leading causes of death and disability in America. It is surprising to realize just how many people suffer permanent damage or death from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). In January, the tragic death of comedian Bob Saget, who sustained a head injury and died in his sleep hours later, brought TBIs into the spotlight. Experts urge anyone who sustains even a mild head injury to take it seriously and seek medical attention to rule out more serious complications. Here are five of the most crucial facts to know about head injuries. Someone in the U.S. suffers a brain injury every nine seconds. At least 5.3 million Americans – roughly one in 60 people – live … [Read More...]
Sex Abuse, Corruption in U.S. Prisons to Be Examined By Lawmakers
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), the government agency responsible for more than 150,000 inmates inside 122 facilities across the country, has been operating in crisis mode for months. Widespread corruption, abuse among workers, critical staff shortages and the rampant spread of COVID-19 among prisoners are culminating in an avalanche of inmate abuse problems for the BOP. To strengthen the oversight of the agency and improve its communication with Congress, a group of senators has launched the Senate Bipartisan Prison Policy Working Group. The bipartisan group includes Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the Senate Judiciary Committee chairman. Ossoff, in a Feb. 17 statement announcing the group’s formation, stressed his belief that U.S. prisons are “…horrifically dysfunctional and … [Read More...]
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