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5 Common Traffic Violations That Lead to Serious Car Accidents
Even though driving has been limited due to stay-at-home orders, people are still finding reasons to travel. From being essential workers to leaving the house for supplies, commercial vehicles are still populating the roads. Unfortunately, this still leaves room for user error that can result in life-changing accidents. Traffic [...]
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3 Legal Tips You Need To Know
2020 has been an unprecedented year, filled with ups, downs, and navigating a global pandemic. Through it all, people have relied on one another, their communities, and their employers to continue moving forward during a unique year. Before 2020 comes to a close, you can support yourself in the legal realm as well by learning […]
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How AB5 is Affecting California Employers
A new California law is reclassifying independent contractors causing a shakeup with major gig companies who are refusing to change their workers’ status. Assembly Bill 5 was signed back in September by Governor Gavin Newson and went into effect at the beginning of the year. Under the new law, the criteria for determining whether a [...]
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Juul Lawsuits: Everything You Need to Know
Juuls have been popular for a short period of time, yet their instant popularity as the “safer” smoking alternative caused a skyrocket in sales, hitting over $1 billion in revenue in 2018. But despite their popularity, Juul is currently in hot water. Here is everything you need to know about controversy surrounding Juul, Juul lawsuits, [...]
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Protesters Organize to Show Lack of Protection Painted Bike Lanes Give Cyclists
After Massachusetts state officials added painted bike lanes to two busy parkways in Boston, cyclists had something to say. More than 100 people stood in bike lanes on roads near the populous intersection of Fenway and Brookline Avenue during the typical morning commute to highlight the dangerous conditions cyclists face every day. [...]
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Examining a Contaminated City – San Francisco’s Streets and Sidewalks
Recently, a report from NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit was released, stating the city of San Francisco hired public relations firm JBR Partners to survey the cleanliness of the city from 2013 to 2018 in order to assess the effectiveness of the Public Works Department. During the firm’s research, the company claimed last year showed [...]
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Sexual Assaults Aboard Aircrafts: FBI States “Alarming” Increase
When we think of plane rides, we often think of in-flight movies, free snacks, and long naps. Perhaps even plotting our plan to sit far away from the crying baby. It’s likely being sexually assaulted on an aircraft full of people is the last thing on your mind. However, according to the Federal Bureau of […]
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The Dark Side of Education: Sexual Abuse and Harassment in K-12 Schools
When parents place their children in schools and academic institutions, they assume that the experience will provide a positive impact on their child’s life and future. However, this, unfortunately, is not always the case. Recent findings show that sexual assault in schools is much more prevalent than the average parent would think. [...]
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America’s Approach to Mental Health: Sweep it Under the Rug
“Most people dealing with this sort of thing end up in jail or on the street. There really aren’t any other options.” This is the response I received from an officer with the San Diego Sheriff’s Department when I called to request a visit from PERT, the Psychological Evaluation Response Team. After being told there […]
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The ‘Peanutabout’ Provides a Solution to the United States’ Lackluster Biking Infrastructure
According to a March 2015 survey by the Breakaway Research Group, 100 million Americans bike each year, with 14 million of those biking at least twice per week. Yet, over half of those surveyed also said that they would bike more if not for the fear of being hit in traffic. And this is a […]
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