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Can You Be Fired for Talking Politics at Work? | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice
2Apr By adminNo Comments
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Can You Be Fired for Talking Politics at Work? | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice

Can you talk politics at work without being fired? The short answer is yes – and also no. It all depends on where you work and the context in which you’re talking politics.Contrary to popular belief, the First Amendment only protects you, as an employee, from government actions against you, says Florida-based employment attorney David Miklas. But it’s actually a little more complicated than that. “So, if a police officer wanted to arrest you for wearing a 'MAGA' hat or a Biden hat, that would be violative of the First Amendment," Miklas says. "But your boss could fire you for the same reason.” MAGA is short for the 2016 Donald Trump campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again."“In general, there are extremely limited situations where there’s any kind of free speech rights in a private work...
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How to Sue Someone | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice
2Apr By adminNo Comments
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How to Sue Someone | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice

Whether it’s due to an accident, genuine misunderstanding or misconduct, at some point many people may find themselves wondering whether they should sue a wrongdoer, and if so, how they might go about it. The particulars will depend on the case and the laws in the state where a lawsuit would be filed, but there are basic steps to understand the overall process.Consult an AttorneyPotential plaintiffs should consider hiring an attorney to represent them. Litigation is a very technical field, with procedural rules on top of the substantive issues to be addressed.It can be worth it to consult an attorney, even if a plaintiff decides not to hire a lawyer for whatever reason – perhaps because they decide to file a suit in small claims court, says W. Andrew Arnold, a South Carolina litigator who...
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Double Dipping in Opioid Lawsuits
2Jan By adminNo Comments
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Double Dipping in Opioid Lawsuits

The plaintiffs bar never met a business it wouldn’t sue, and now the lawyers are using government authority to pursue private interests. In their latest business model, trial lawyers are hired by state attorneys general to help prosecute public lawsuits then use it to the advantage of their private lawsuits. Kudos to one company for pushing back. In December pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx filed a motion in federal court in Ohio to disqualify Motley Rice, a South Carolina plaintiffs firm suing the company in multidistrict opioid litigation. Motley has been retained by state attorneys general and city prosecutors in Washington, D.C., Hawaii and Chicago to handle the government’s litigation, but it continues to represent private clients in related litigation.Copyright ©2024 Dow Jones &...
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When you buy a Washington lottery ticket, where does the money go? | News
30Dec By adminNo Comments
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When you buy a Washington lottery ticket, where does the money go? | News

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Understanding Law Firm Hierarchies | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice
28Dec By adminNo Comments
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Understanding Law Firm Hierarchies | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice

In most law firms, the hierarchy is conceptually set up like a pyramid with the partners – the senior most attorneys – at its apex, more junior attorneys ranking below them and so on. But dig deeper and you'll find the structure a bit more complicated than it appears at first glance.For example, at Big Law firms, individual practice groups may have their own departmental hierarchies, effectively operating as mini-law firms within the larger organization. At the same time, smaller firms have flatter hierarchies that allow for more flexibility and collaboration, says Jamy Sullivan, executive director of Robert Half International’s legal practice.While there are more subtle aspects to law firm structure, and individual firms do differ by size and firm culture, understanding the prototypical ...
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Insurrection Clause Is Self-Executing Until Congress Says Otherwise
25Dec By adminNo Comments
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Insurrection Clause Is Self-Executing Until Congress Says Otherwise

In “Trump vs. the Banana Republic of Colorado” (op-ed, Dec. 21), Karl Rove uses the example of Lucius Q.C. Lamar, a man presumably disqualified from holding office by the 14th Amendment due to his service in the Confederacy. Mr. Rove points out, however, that Lamar was able to serve across the three branches of government, including on the Supreme Court, despite the 14th Amendment bar. If that were all there is to Justice Lamar’s story, it would be a persuasive point. But Mr. Rove left out important parts of the story.The 14th Amendment bars from public office those who engage in insurrection or rebellion, but it also says Congress can “remove such disability.” In 1872 Congress passed the Amnesty Act, and did just that for most Southerners. There was an important exception, however. Membe...
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China to provide consular assistance to Vivo employees arrested in India
25Dec By adminNo Comments
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China to provide consular assistance to Vivo employees arrested in India

China will provide consular protection and assistance to two Chinese employees of smartphone maker Vivo arrested by Indian authorities and urges India not to discriminate against Chinese companies, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.   "We are closely following what you mentioned. The Chinese government firmly supports Chinese companies to safeguard their lawful rights and interests," Mao Ning told a regular press conference.   India's financial crime-fighting agency last week arrested two senior employees of Vivo's India unit, a move the company vowed to challenge legally.   The two were brought to a Delhi court on Saturday and sent to the Enforcement Directorate's custody, a person directly involved with the case told Reuters....
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What to Do If You’re Suffering From Lawyer Burnout | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice
21Dec By adminNo Comments
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What to Do If You’re Suffering From Lawyer Burnout | Explore Law Firms and Legal Advice

When attorneys suffer from burnout, they may not know what to do. On the contrary, they may look around at overworked colleagues and conclude that no one has time for well-being. That was the consensus of 4,450 Massachusetts attorneys surveyed for a 2023 study conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, a nonprofit promoting attorney well-being. Of the attorneys surveyed, 77% admitted having experience with burnout.These don’t seem to be fleeting experiences, either. According to Bloomberg Law survey data, lawyers feel burned out about half of the time. And it becomes more serious the longer it persists.Workplace environments impact burnout, and law firms should do more to improve firm culture. But there are steps individuals can take on their paths ...
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State senators bring stocking stuffers full of money for Marion County community projects | Local News
21Dec By adminNo Comments
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State senators bring stocking stuffers full of money for Marion County community projects | Local News

FAIRMONT — West Virginia Senators Mike Caputo, D-13, and Mike Oliverio, R-13, brought their proverbial red Santa sack to Marion County Commission, stuffing the metaphorical stocking full with checks for several projects during the final commission meeting of the year.In total, Caputo and Oliverio brought roughly $98,000 Wednesday for projects around the county.“That’s all we got for Christmas today from Santa Claus,” Caputo said. “But once again, thank you to the commissioners because we couldn’t do without your help. The money has to flow through the commission for auditing purposes and you guys have never said no to us. W...
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