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New Laws Make It Harder to Sue Trucking Companies
Recent legislation in states including Texas, Florida, and Iowa restricts crash victims' ability to sue trucking companies and can cap compensation. This article examines those laws, noting Texas passed a 2021 law requiring a bifurcated trial so a company cannot be sued for its role until the driver is found liable. It presents both the industry's rationale and critics' accountability concerns.
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Does Publisher’s Clearing House Deceive Consumers?
Marketing professionals are constantly thinking of new ways to get new customers and motivate purchases. But at some point, those tactics can become deceiving and affect consumers. This is the case…
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SCOTUS – Ruling on Expressive Services
The delicate balance between religious freedom, free speech rights, and laws governing public accommodations has come to light as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision in 303 Creative, LLC v.…
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Texas Has Expanded Its Trucking Laws
Texas recently passed three new laws giving local police agencies authority to enforce commercial-vehicle overweight rules, with fines from $100 to $10,000. The measures, including House Bill 2901, extend enforcement to areas like Orange County, Waller County, and Mesquite after state resources shifted to the border. This page details the laws, their local effects, and trucking-industry concerns about fair enforcement.
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SCOTUS – COLLEGE ADMISSIONS AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The Supreme Court of the United States recently struck down nearly all forms of affirmative action by colleges and universities as unlawful under the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth…
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Hurricane Season, Are You Ready?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 in 2023. This is when severe storms can create terrible weather and destroy whatever is in their path. They can damage your home, cars, and other…
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SCOTUS Ruling on Religious Accommodation
In a groundbreaking unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court redefined an employer’s duty to accommodate religious beliefs and practices under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The case,…
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Online Harassment: What Constitutes a Credible Threat?
Everyone with access to the internet probably understands that it can be a very scary place. Hiding behind thin veils of anonymity, many users become emboldened to send threatening or harassing…
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FRAUD IN CARBON OFFSET MARKETS
By 1977, the United States recognized the need to encourage manufacturers and corporations to reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. An increase in pollutants, acid rain, and greenhouse gases…
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WARHOL AND PRINCE IN THE SUPREME COURT OVER FAIR USE
This is the story of Andy Warhol and Prince in a copyright battle extraordinaire that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to determine the idea of fair use in copyright. Most of the time, you…
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EEOC AND AI IN EMPLOYMENT
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere — even in the employment sector. Tools like ChatGPT have made the headlines, but countless other AI software is used on a daily basis by companies and…
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TIKTOK AND MONTANA
Montana recently became the first U.S. state to ban TikTok. Only two months after a federal bill was introduced to ban the social media app, the State of Montana officially banned it from operating…
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Greenwashing Lawsuits
Buying “green” or sustainable purchasing is a growing trend around the world. Young people want to know that their clothing, snacks, and other purchases are made in ways that cause the least damage…
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Social Media, Coppa, And Regulation
One of the biggest tasks of any parent is to protect their children from content that isn’t age-appropriate. While this was relatively easy when most media was consumed in magazines and large TVs,…
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AI REGULATIONS AND BUSINESS NEEDS
The recent buzz in business tech is artificial intelligence or AI. The advantages of AI for businesses are great, including automated workflow, increased speed of routine tasks, and improved…
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