Mark Wahlberg has been in the spotlight, coming from a troubled past, riding his brother Donnie’s success to become the one-hit-wonder Marky Mark. Modern audiences recognise him as Mark Wahlberg, the …
The Looming Question: Should Children Aged 12 be Sent to Juvenile Detention?
Juvenile facilities are youth detention centres and the key distinction between prisons and juvenile detention being that “juvi” advocates rehabilitation. Young people, until their late 20’s, have dev…
Did you Know that These Celebs have Conservatorships?
A legal agreement allowing a conservator, to control another person’s finances, is a legal concept in the US, wherein a legal guardian is chosen by a judge to oversee aspects of an individual’s …
World Leaders who Were Lawyers First
Few professions get great representation in global leadership roles as lawyers, and this if for good reason. A legal background is perfect for aspiring politicians. Lawyers have the know -how to persu…
Law Firms are Switching Over to Speech Recognition Software to Free Up Time for Lawyers
About 82% of legal firms are investing in speech recognition technology as per experts. A firm was commissioned to carry out a survey of over 1,000 legal professionals/IT decision-makers in the UK, f…
IRS Criminal Investigations are Intense and This is How They Find You
When a Taxpayer violates the Internal Revenue Code, it is assumed they committed a tax crime. Most IRS violations are not criminal and escape criminal investigation. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
Foods that Must be Avoided before Hitting the Sack
To be honest, all of us positively relish a satisfying snack at night! There’s comfort in getting some late night snacks in before bed, and at times, it’s absolutely warranted after a long, hard day. …
Things You Didn’t Know About Bailiffs and What They Do
Bailiffs are those law enforcement officers who maintain order and decorum during all courtroom proceedings. The judges depend on their trusty bailiffs to make sure that the jury, public, legal teams,…
An Ugly Spat Erupts as Nike Splits from Soccer Player Neymar
Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar is annoyed with Nike, for mis-handling a Nike employee’s allegations of indecent assault against him and for disputing reasons about their parting of ways. Neymar cha…
Meal and Rest Breaks: Employee Rights Explained
State Laws define employee rights to take meal and rest breaks and employers provide employees with paid or unpaid breaks. The federal wage and hour laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), doe…