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12 Unbelievable Courtroom Moments Caught on Tape
The courtroom is supposed to be a place where law and order reign supreme, and for the most part it is. However, there are occasions when it can turn scary, wild, and downright unpredictable. It’s not hard to understand why when you consider what’s at stake. Nevertheless, these 12 Unbelievable Courtroom Moments Caught on Tape will catch you off-guard. And yes, a number of these......
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Is the Money from a Personal Injury Settlement Subject to Tax?
Just in time for the tax filing deadline: You’ve gone through the litigation and your personal injury lawyer has successfully secured a settlement for you the previous tax year. Your question: is this money mine in entirety? What are the most common scenarios and is the money from a personal injury settlement taxable? Ordinarily No… In general, the money that is received from a personal......
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Personal Injury Lawsuits Against Tesla
There are at least 24 pending lawsuits currently filed against Tesla. Many of the lawsuits allege that Tesla’s Autopilot feature caused Tesla cars to swerve into the wrong lanes or even off the road. Most of the car-specific lawsuits against Tesla involve their Model X, but there will undoubtedly be more lawsuits involving the Model 3 as more are sold. Since 2016, at least three...
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Why is Johnny Depp Suing Ex-Wife Amber Heard in Virginia Where Neither of Them Live or Work?
Why Johnny Depp Filed Suit in Virginia In addition to their divorce, the two actors are at each other’s throats in a defamation suit filed by Johnny Depp against Amber Heard. But Depp filed the suit in Virginia, where neither of the actors live or work. In the lawsuit, Depp is named as “John C. Depp, II.” In the defamation suit Depp vehemently denied claims...
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Scary Uber Rides. Will Lawsuits Force Change?
In 2014 a woman in Los Angeles ended up on a nightmare ride to an abandoned lot almost 20 miles off the route to her home. Once at the lot, her Uber driver locked the doors. Only when she screamed did he finally return her home. In response, Uber sent her an “automated” email reply apologizing for the “inefficient route.” The passenger’s fare was also......
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The Parents of a 20-year Old Amateur Trader Sue Robinhood Following His Suicide Caused by Trading Losses
The parents of Alexander Kearns, who killed himself after thinking he had lost $730,000 on stock trading app, Robinhood, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Robinhood. The 20-year-old young man died by suicide in June 2020 shortly after reaching out to Robinhood’s customer service to help him understand why his account showed a negative balance of $730,000 on the stock trading platform. What is...
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Who Is Liable In A Rideshare Accident in California?
car accident aftermath man holding clipboard with damaged car and mirror
Uber and Lyft are now widespread In California and in most cities in the U.S., and Uber’s imprint is international. Uber and Lyft are comparable to numerous taxi services in that they do not own, control, or operate the cars and do not hire the drivers. Instead, the drivers deal with companies to pick up passengers. Unlike taxis, passengers cannot hail an Uber or Lyft...
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Fact or Fiction: Drivers in China make sure to KILL any Pedestrians they Hit?
We all know at least one urban legend. From the belief that mixing pop rocks with soda will cause your stomach to explode to the unverified report that Bigfoot was killed last year, these populate our social consciousness and are extremely widespread. So it’s not a surprise that when the average American is told that in China, drivers who injure pedestrians will also usually try......
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What Happens If You Ignore Mandatory Evacuation Orders?
As of Friday evening, Hurricane Irma had maximum sustained winds of 155 mph — just below highest Category 5 status — and is forecast to remain at about that strength when it comes ashore on Sunday morning. Mandatory evacuation orders have now been issued in numerous counties, including all residents and visitors in the Florida Keys. Despite its vulnerability to extreme weather, Florida does not......
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