Or... "Well, of course it's fraud."I've blogged about so called "gay conversion therapy" - a veiled religious-based attack on one's homosexuality - before. I don't need to be gay to know that being gay isn't a choice, any more than being straight is. Being gay is well...
Month: March 2015
New Movie Takes On The Topic Of Bullying
A new movie coming out this weekend takes on the topic of bullying. The movie is a fictional tale about a 16-year-old girl and the abuse she experiences at the hands of a classmate. Bullying has been a hot topic for some time now. It has received more attention from...
Distracted Driving And Teens Behind The Wheel
Perspective and wisdom are in short supply all over. Shortsighted behavior is not restricted to one age group. There are, however, things that seem like they could only be connected with teenagers. A recent study revealed the positive news that teens are showing a...
New Jersey Employment and Civil Rights Trial Lawyer Discusses the Environment and the Civil Justice System
Or . . . What Would the Environment Be Like Without Trial Lawyers?This is another in my "what would life be like without trial lawyers?" (and jury trials) series. Glad everyone is enjoying it. More than 50 million people in the United States live with unhealthy air....
On The Lookout For Drowsy Drivers
Have you ever seen a car wandering out of its lane and wondered just what the driver was doing? It's not hard to find drivers who are having trouble keeping their vehicles in one lane. The culprit may be alcohol, a cell phone call or text, the difficulty getting...
Stay Safe On St. Patrick’s Day
Do you have big plans for March 17 this year? Are you planning on hitting the bars or going to a party? Do you plan to drink green beer or maybe something stronger? While St. Patrick's Day does not have to involve alcohol, in the United States the holiday is often...
New Jersey Employment and Civil Rights Trial Lawyer Discusses Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz and Tort Reform
Or... The Hypocrisy of the RightTort Reform - or, as lawyers who represent people like to call it - "tort de-form" - is a popular harping point for the right. It's one of their "go to" moves. Like being anti-abortion, anti-evolution, anti-environment, anti-business...
Why Is The NHTSA So Ineffective?
Why Is The NHTSA So Ineffective?The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has responded to criticism with claims that it is not adequately funded to perform its role in overseeing the auto industry. It is hard to argue that the NHTSA can be effective when the...
The Benefits Of A Self-Driving Car
There are many ways in which society could benefit if self-driving automobiles ever become a reality. Some of them are dependent on usage. The vast majority of the cars in the United States go unused most of the time. While estimates vary, a car generally spends 95...
New Jersey Businesses Fighting Paid Sick Leave Law
A referendum that appeared on the ballot in Trenton last November passed overwhelmingly. The measure required employers in Trenton to provide paid sick days to their employees. Voters supported the referendum 5,308 to 881. With the law set to take effect today, a...