In 2006, Twitter began, and Facebook shifted from a social media network for college students to open to the public. More than a decade has passed since then, and in this country, social media has mushroomed from a small number of users to the majority of the U.S....
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How New Relationships Can Affect Child Custody
Divorce disrupts your life but, fortunately, life goes on afterward full of new promise and possibility. As things change, you need to adjust your child custody arrangements accordingly. Parenting agreements grow and change over time and that’s a good thing! One thing...
Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney?
When you sustain an injury you want to make sure you get your needs met. Additionally, if someone made a mistake the caused harm, you want them held accountable. Before we dig into the question of when you need a personal injury attorney, there are actions you should...
Tortious Interference: When do Online Reviews Cross the Line?
If you read our previous article, What is Tort Law?”, then you probably already have some idea of what tortious interference is. Tort is a personal wrong committed against an individual that leads to civil liability. So, you can guess that tortious interference means...
Tips for Successful Child Custody Visitations
For parents, divorce isn’t usually the end of a relationship with your partner. Unless courts deem one parent unfit, it’s ideal for the child’s development to have both parents in his or her life. Yet, it can be challenging for divorced parents to communicate and get...
Steps to Take if You’re Falsely Accused of a Crime
Most of us think the idea that we could be falsely accused of a crime is close to preposterous. Criminal charges are brought against characters on our favorite TV shows. It might happen to people in real life that we have no connection with. However, even though it...
Three Things that Slow Down the Divorce Process
While emotionally complicated to be certain, the practical, legal process of getting a divorce seems pretty straightforward. You file the necessary paperwork and receive the declaration ending the marriage. However, the emotional and the practical are not easily...
Ohio is a Tort State: What That Means for You
Where car accidents are concerned, you should know whether you live in a tort or a no-fault state. It affects how you pay for car insurance and what happens should you get into an accident. Ohio is a tort state, unlike two of our neighbors, Kentucky and Pennsylvania....
Why is Retirement Litigation on the Rise?
Retirement plans seem simple in theory – utilize money management strategies to save for the future. Yet the goal of a work and a worry-free future has become a legal woe for many. Why is retirement litigation on the rise, and what can you do, as an employer to...
Know the Fireworks Law in Your State
Fireworks are often as synonymous with summer fun as patio furniture, pools, and grills. But know the fireworks law in your state before purchasing and setting off these dazzling pyrotechnics. Different state and local governments restrict fireworks. After all, we’re...