Should Workplace Bullying Be Outlawed?

July 10, 2013

Bullying in the workplace is technically not new. It’s been happening for as long as there has been a workforce. It just hasn’t always received the attention that it should. That has changed in recent years, with people everywhere becoming more aware of the intimidation tactics and hostile behaviors that plague workplaces across the country. […]

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Recent Cases in Music Piracy

July 9, 2013

The Stop Online Piracy (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) legislature, which are in congress, argue that online piracy is a problem which is costing the country about $250 billion per year. Apart from that, 750,000 jobs that are related to the music industry are lost every year. This is the reason why there […]

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Engineer jailed for eight months after making fraudulent personal injury claim

July 9, 2013

A Sunderland engineer has been jailed for eight months after he was caught on camera playing rugby whilst purportedly making a claim for £923,000 for injuries to his wrist. Mr David Ribchester, 31, made a claim for personal injury after he received injuries to his wrists and hands in a workplace accident in February 2006. […]

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Brewery fined after workplace accident results in serious injuries

July 9, 2013

A brewery in the south of England has been fined after a workplace accident resulted in an employee losing two fingers. A 32-year-old worker – who does not wish to be named for personal reasons – lost two fingers in a workplace accident last year after the brewery he worked for failed to put in […]

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Domestic Violence and Post Traumatic Stress: Will Victims Have to Fight for Disability Benefits?

July 5, 2013

  Domestic Violence and Post Traumatic Stress: Will Victims Have to Fight for Disability Benefits? Post-traumatic stress syndrome is an emotional disorder that can cause physical problems along with the emotional pain that is felt. This syndrome occurs as a result of severe emotional trauma that could have come from disturbing events. Post-traumatic stress is […]

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High profile speeding cases

July 4, 2013

There’s always been a link between the rich and famous and fast cars. But every now and again their need-for-speed will end up landing them in trouble. Here are ten cases of well known stars of stage, screen and sport who have flouted speeding laws and the punishment that was dished out to them. Katie […]

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How to Spot Elder Abuse

July 1, 2013

Family Everyone has parents, and as such, everyone also has (or had) grandparents.  The thought of someone mistreating our elderly relatives is usually enough to make our blood boil with anger.  Unfortunately, elder abuse is just as common, if not more so, than child abuse. Physical Abuse If you or someone you know has aging […]

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Types of Substance Abuse Cases and Suggested Defenses

June 30, 2013

Types of Substance Abuse Cases and Suggested Defenses All courts are very serious about prosecuting substance abuse cases. Many prosecutors and police officials stress this as possibly being their most important work. However, this focus also produces zealous attitudes toward those who use controlled substances, whether they are legitimate prescriptions or not. The recent actions […]

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Hershey Candy Pays $4million for Price Fixing

June 26, 2013

United States candy maker, Hershey, pleaded guilty on Friday to the price fixing of confectionery products in Canada.  According to the competition Bureau of Canada, Hershey Canada Inc. now faces a fine of $3.8 million after entering the guilty plea in Ontario Superior Court.  Earlier this month, Canadian authorities also charged Nestle, Mars, and a […]

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New Smyrna Beach Man Guilty of Defrauding United States Investors

June 25, 2013

A Florida man has been convicted following a jury trial for his involvement in a scheme to defraud investors from across the country out of millions of dollars.  Alan Gilner, 78, was found guilty of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.  Last month, Randi A. Bochinski pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, […]

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