The day has come where cars can actually drive themselves. Autonomous or autopilot vehicles are marketed to not only provide convenience, but to be a safer driving option. Self-driving car technology aims to reduce road accidents and fatalities. However according to statistics, almost 50% of Americans do not feel that self-driving cars are safe. This […]
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Prisoners in the United States still hold many of the civil rights afforded to all Americans. However, due to a number of unfortunate circumstances, prisoners are often deprived of their rights. Unfortunately, many prisoners report abuse, poor living conditions, and a general lack of human decency. Incarcerated people are human beings that are owed basic
There have been numerous studies that suggest criminal activity increases during the hot summer months of the year. Experts across the United States cite to heat leading to aggressive behaviors, more hours of daylight to commit crimes, children being out of school, and more foot traffic outside of homes as probable causes for this spike
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Many people have heard of “Miranda Rights” in correlation with police shows and movies. “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law…” most of us have heard it all before. However, how many people actually know the Miranda Rights? If you
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On May 1st, 2020, 36-year-old Nicholas Bils was arrested by two State Park rangers at the historic Old Town State Park in San Diego. Bils, who suffered from schizophrenia, was pitching golf balls for his dog to chase. According to the lawsuit filed by Bils family, rangers arrested Bils because his dog was off leash,
California law requires that workers get a break at least every five hours. During that break workers are required to be completely “off duty.” This California Rest-Break law has created problems within the airline industry. Federal regulations require that flight attendants be ready at all times for emergencies and remain on duty for phases of
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Daily Harvest, a frozen meal-kit delivery service, announced a recall of its French Lentil + Leek Crumbles on June 17th, 2022. The company allegedly sent an email stating, “A small number of customers have reported gastrointestinal discomfort after consuming our French Lentil + Leek Crumbles.” However, Daily Harvest did not issue a public company announcement
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Tik Tok, the popular new social media platform allows its users to post short videos and share them with other users. The new platform gained mass popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and now boasts over 1 billion active monthly users. However, the platform has a long and controversial history when looking at its time in
The “burden of proof” may be one of the most important aspects of a lawsuit. The burden of proof in a lawsuit refers to the obligation that a party must prove the elements of what they are claiming. Many of us have heard of the “burden of proof” as it pertains to law. However, very
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If you are past the pre-litigation stage of a lawsuit and are getting ready to head to court, a 998 offer may come up. Under California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) section 998, a 998 offer allows a party to offer the opposing side financial incentive to accept a pretrial settlement. Why Would You Want
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