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A Look at Domestic Violence in the City of Houston

June 17, 2013

In recent years, the nationwide problem of domestic violence has been brought to the forefront. Once an issue that was widely ignored or swept aside as a private family matter, domestic violence is now seen as the deep-rooted and often tragic issue that it truly is. And whereas its victims were once trapped in a […]

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An Overview of Tax Evasion in the U.S.

June 5, 2013

Taxpayers in the United States often complain that their taxes are too high and their salaries are too small, sometimes going to the lengths of not even paying their taxes. But the phenomenon of tax evasion has widely been observed with those who earn the most, such as bankers, politicians, celebrities, and CEOs. In this […]

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Is Drug Use on the Rise Among Houston Teens?

June 5, 2013

For decades, drug abuse has been a problem plaguing the US.  From drug arrests swelling in the 1970s to the “Just Say No” campaigns of the 1980s, from health class in the 1990s to the harsher crackdowns of modern day, authorities have long wondered how to dam a river that flows so freely: these days, […]

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When Healthcare Fraud becomes a Crime

May 9, 2013

Healthcare fraud is a growing concern in the United States. It cost approximately $80 billion dollars a year to taxpayers. Law enforcement officials work feverishly to put a stop to healthcare fraud, but, there is a limit to what they can do. Healthcare fraud is the act of filing false claims to the insurance company. […]

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The World’s Most Famous Computer Hackers

May 7, 2013

Many individuals are surprised to hear that the original generation of hackers had absolutely no malicious intent. Over the years, electricians, coders, computer scientists, and a number of other professionals would tinker with electronics, source code, and the burgeoning internet in order to understand it better and create unique programs and services for their own […]

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A Few Notable Examples of Workers’ Compensation Abuse

May 7, 2013

Workers’ compensation is an insurance meant to help employees who are injured on the job. The compensation covers the cost of medical care and time missed from work due to the injury. The protection it provides is essential for people who make legitimate claims, however, it is also subject to many false claims and abuse. […]

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Had your identity stolen? You have rights!

April 28, 2013

You have recently applied for a credit card, but your applications comes back “denied” due to slow or no pays. Unfortunately, you know you have been scrupulous about making your payments, so there should be no trouble getting the credit you ask for. When you ask for an explanation, the credit agency reports numerous late […]

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Breaking Down the Tyco International Corporate Scandal of 2002

April 22, 2013

In 1975, Dennis Kozlowski was hired by Tyco as an assistant controller and began his executive rise within the company. By 1992, he was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO); he became Chairman of the Board in 1993. Tyco grew to be a worldwide company that had 240,000 employees and annual operating revenues of $38 billion. […]

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Keeping Your Workplace Harassment-Free

March 15, 2013

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. Harassment refers to unwanted behavior or contact that occurs in the workplace. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and offensive remarks about a person’s body or gender. The harassment can be verbal, written, nonverbal or visual. An employee can be […]

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Dealing with a DUI

March 13, 2013

A DUI is not just a minor moving violation. Depending on the severity of the case, you may be facing either misdemeanor or felony charges. Driving under the influence is one of the most common misdemeanor crimes committed in the United States, and to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road, courts are […]

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