While, ideally, it is best to never drive after imbibing in an alcoholic beverage, DWI laws all over the country typically allow drivers to operate motor vehicles when they have low BAC levels that they feel does not impair the driver enough to lead to bad judgement on the road. If you are someone who drives after having a drink or even two over the course of a long night, then you need to stay on top of DWI law changes; not staying on top of common changes in law, such as lowered legal BAC levels or stricter punishments for being caught driving under the influence could lead to a surprise DWI charge after you have only had "
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Being sexually assaulted or abused by someone in a position of trust can be a tremendous violation -- especially when you're abused by a physician or medical professional you've trusted with your most intimate of medical issues. Unfortunately, not all states have laws specifically criminalizing sexual abuse by physicians; although Mississippi lawmakers are currently considering a measure that would provide the state with the ability to prosecute doctors and medical professionals who prey on patients, there are no anti-groping laws in place yet.
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The 2016 election is seen by many as the most highly charged and anticipated election in decades, bringing voters from all corners of each state out in droves to cast their ballots. While many are focusing on the Presidential race or the down-ballot races in their state and local governments, workers' compensation insurers are looking at ballot initiatives in several states that would legalize medical or recreational marijuana for all citizens.
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If you sell crochet or knit garments that you sell online and have noticed another seller using your photographs that you created as their own, you may have a legal case of intellectual property infringement. Here's what you need to know.
Photographs of Your Items Are Considered Intellectual Property
You've probably worked tirelessly to produce photographs of your items that you put up for sale, so when you find your photographs being used by someone else without your permission, it can be quite upsetting, especially if the unauthorized person is your competition.
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If you have been injured on your job and you are currently receiving workers' compensation benefits, your employer is responsible for paying for the necessary medical treatment you need to address your injury. But what happens when you have a co-morbidity such as obesity? This condition can have a direct impact on an injury that affects your legs, hips, or back. Many times the doctors will not be willing to offer surgical interventions for these conditions due to a person's preexisting weight condition, but what if you are unable to lose weight due to your injury?
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