Maritime workers are involved in the movement of goods over water, such as the ocean and rivers. They work on what are called “navigable waters,” which play an essential role in the economy of the United States. This category of workers can include seamen, or boat crew members. Louisiana has a higher concentration of these...
Read MoreHave you been denied overtime pay? The Fair Labor Standard Act which has been established since the 1930s requires an employer to pay overtime pay for all workers who work over 40 hours. When someone has not been paid overtime their remedy is bring a claim against the employer for the overtime pay plus liquidated...
Read MoreThe novel coronavirus hit the US less than three months ago, creating disruptions to the lives of most Americans. This pandemic has hit nursing homes hard as stated by USA TODAY, who obtained information from state agencies that revealed that more than 3,000 nursing home residents have passed away because of the coronavirus. This data...
Read MoreThe issue of punitive damages has been used as a sword in court to punish egregious behavior that causes damages or injuries in states where such damages are allowed. The U.S. Supreme Court has set constitutional limitations on the amount of punitive damages that may be awarded, but it’s generally up to a jury to...
Read MoreThe news is awash with jury selection in the case of the remaining Boston Bomber, a process that took two months and only finished on March 3, 2015, in an effort to seat 12 people to decide this man’s fate. While many of us have preconceived notions about the absolute guilt of this young man,...
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