Many of us have experienced it – that nagging, achy feeling in our lower back that reminds us we may have overdone it. In fact, back pain is one of the most common reasons people consult with their physicians. There are a variety of reasons why patients consult with their doctors for treatment of back […]
An exhaustive report by the Sarasota Herald-Tribune has concluded that black defendants in Florida receive harsher sentences than their white counterparts for the same crimes. According to the newspaper’s analysis, in almost half of Florida’s counties, blacks convicted of felony drug possession are sentenced to more than double the prison time as whites charged with […]
As e-cigarettes and vaping devices are increasing in popularity, burn accidents related to their exploding lithium ion batteries are also on the rise. Four people in New Jersey are filing lawsuits against the stores where they bought the devices with malfunctioning batteries as well as the battery manufacturers. However, the battery manufacturers are largely based […]
Throughout his presidential campaign, Donald Trump made promises to eliminate the estate tax from the federal tax code. This has left many wealthy Americans, as well as accountants and attorneys who serve them, with questions about how taxes on high-net-worth individuals might be impacted by a Trump presidency. Very few Americans pay the estate tax. […]
Earlier this month, the Maryland Court of Appeals heard arguments from noteworthy proponents of a recommended series of reforms to the existing bail system, including vocal expressions of support from former Attorney General Eric Holder and Brian Frosh, the state’s current Attorney General. The prospective changes would require court commissioners and judges themselves to use […]