Nov 27, 2024
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California Moves to Ban Gay Conversion Therapy as a Fraudulent Business Practice

A bill aiming to limit conversion therapy (or “Sexual Orientation Change Efforts”), the practice of trying to change an individual’s sexual orientation, passed the California Assembly on April 19, 2018. Citing reports from the American Psychological Association, the American Medical Association, and various other medical organizations on the limited effectiveness... Read More »

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Incarcerated but Not Convicted - Bail Reform in New York

Governor Cuomo wants to eliminate cash bail for misdemeanors and non-violent feloniesIs it right that the poor should languish in jail while awaiting trial simply because they can't afford bail? Governor Cuomo doesn't think so. His State of the State address earlier this year announced his desire to eliminate cash... Read More »

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Federal Administration Faces Immigration Blowback

Immigration policy under the current federal administration has met with mixed results both in terms of public opinion and the courts. Under President Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has faced criticism for its draconian treatment of migrants in border detention facilities. Likewise, recent changes in policy and procedure at... Read More »

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What is Insurance Bad Faith?

Auto, health, home, property, life. We buy insurance to protect the people and things most important to us. When you buy insurance, you are paying for more than just security and peace of mind. You have entered into a contract, and you expect to get the benefit of what you... Read More »

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Supreme Court to Address Title VII Application to LGBT Rights

On October 8, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a pair of issues from three cases that have the potential to change the landscape of federal anti-discrimination law. The cases, titled Altitude Express, Inc. v Zarda, Bostock v Clayton County, Georgia and R.G. & G.R. Harris... Read More »

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Tyler Skaggs Death Poses Questions of Liability for Team

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs died on July 1, 2019, in a room at the Southlake, Texas, Hilton. Investigations have now been initiated by local authorities, Skaggs’ family, and the MLB. His death, caused by the cocktail of powerful drugs found in his system by an autopsy, has... Read More »

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New Minimum Wage in California

Raising the Standard of Living for Workers While Minding the Means of Smaller BusinessesIn 2018, California’s minimum wage increased to $11 per hour for businesses with 26 employees or more and $10.50 per hour for businesses with 25 employees or less. The minimum wage increase is part of California’s plan... Read More »

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Consumer “Gag” Clauses Banned in Illinois

Non-Disparagement Clauses Conflict with Public Policy in the Digital AgeIn August 2017, Illinois passed SB 1898, amending the state’s Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to prohibit the use of non-disparagement clauses in contracts for consumer goods and services. The law “provides that a contract or proposed contract for... Read More »