About nine-and-a-half percent of the adult population of the U.S. suffers from depression. About 121 million people worldwide are affected by depressive disorders. Twice as many women as men are…
Have you ever wondered why some railroad crossing have flashing lights and gates, why some only have cross-buck warnings and some do not have anything (hopefully there are none of these)?…
In case you thought that Congress was now run by elected officials that answer to the people as opposed to special interests, you can sleep well tonight knowing that special interests groups…
This weekend, a woman asked me why there so many more frivolous lawsuits filed now than in the old days. I told her that I couldn't address her question and needed more information. What are…
This time of year is simultaneously the most exciting for teens and anxiety-inducing for their parents as Spring Break approaches and kids start making plans and packing up for a week of fun, sun…
The war for transparency on genetically modified foods and crops may be at an end with disclosure losing and Big Agra winning in bold fashion. Last Friday, the Untied States Senate passed…
Small and large businesses, alike, carry Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies. Understanding those policies is necessary to developing corporate governance, risk management policies, and…
I hear that all of the time in my first meeting with a prospective client. One part of me wants to say, but that's why you're here. I have come to realize, however, that efforts by the…
I recently had a conversation with a friend who is corporate counsel for a foreign corporation which has recently added some domestic holdings. The conversation centered around his attempts…
I just completed a week’s trial that resulted in a hung jury. The jury was unable to unanimously agree on a verdict. Many states do not require unanimous verdicts in civil cases. For…
Every day paramedics, firefighters and policemen put their lives on the line to help respond to the needs of the public. Over the last few years these brave individuals have become known as first…
It looks like there has been a turning point in the battle to allow consumers to know whether the foods they buy contain GMO. Food retailer Whole Foods announced on Friday that it would require…