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Do Teachers Have to Use Preferred Pronouns? No, Teachers Have a First Amendment Right Not to

  Answer: No, teachers do not have to use preferred pronouns. At least in Loudoun County, Virginia, where a teacher, Tanner Cross, spoke out against the school system’s proposed gender policy. That policy requires that “LCPS staff shall allow gender-expansive or transgender students to use their chosen name and gender pronouns that reflect their gender identity.” Mr. Cross stated that he would not use preferred...
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Are Hidden Nanny Cams Actually Legal?

In Danbury, CT, one nanny was caught on hidden camera burning a child and tossing her to the ground. In Houston, TX, a hidden surveillance camera captured her abusing and repeatedly suffocating the baby she had been hired to care for. In Fontana, CA, a nanny was recorded shaking, pulling, and even covering the mouth of the one of the children in her care. In......
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Pros and Cons of Lawsuit Loans for Car Accident Claims

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Car accidents can leave not just physical scars but also financial burdens in their wake. The journey from the immediate aftermath of an accident to securing compensation can take time and be fraught with challenges, including legal battles and financial hardships. So in turn, many victims of car accidents who are in need of cash turn to lawsuit loans for the interim while they receive...
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The Reeves Law Group Awards $2,500 Scholarship to Harvard Law Student, Adaeze Anita Onyimah

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The Reeves Law Group has just awarded a $2,500 scholarship to Adaeze Anita Onyimah, to assist her financially at Harvard Law School. This year marks the 8th anniversary of the firm’s annual Future Lawyer Scholarship, which is designed to assist law students who are focused on innovative ways to provide legal services to the community, particularly to the less fortunate. “The judging for scholarship applications...
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Where Do Slip And Fall Accidents Most Commonly Occur?

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Slip and fall accidents are difficult to predict as they can take place just about anywhere, on any surface, although there are some areas where these types of accidents are more likely to occur, like grocery stores and parking lots. Where a slip and fall accident happens has considerable influence on how a plaintiff goes about making a slip and fall claim, so if you...
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Explained: Types of Heavy-duty Trucks and Semis

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Sharing the road with big rigs, custom haulers, tow trucks, semi-trucks, and other powerful vehicles can feel intimidating. In 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 10,000 deaths occurred from truck accidents, 772 of which came from large and heavy-duty trucks. Everyone on the road, not just drivers, should understand the dangers of large trucks. With adequate knowledge, you can drive defensively and...
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UC Berkeley Law Student Djenab Conde Wins $3,000 Scholarship

We are honored to announce the 2018 winner of the Reeves Law Group scholarship: Djenab Conde. Djenab is a student of UC Berkeley, School of Law. She is a 2019 J.D. Candidate. Djenab’s compelling essay made an impact on the judges. As a child of immigrant parents and a mixed family, Djenab was born in Beijing, China and grew up in China, Guinea, Mali, Côte......
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Law Student, Bronze Star Recipient Jennifer Barrow wins $3,000 Scholarship

The Reeves Law Group is honored to name former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer and Bronze Star recipient Jennifer Barrow as the 2017 winner of our scholarship competition. Jennifer is in her final year at Harvard Law School and will use the $3,000 award towards tuition and education-related expenses. Jennifer’s application, essay, and supporting documentation set her apart as the clear favorite from dozens of other......
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Fact or Fiction: The President Pays for the First Family’s Groceries

This is a fact! The president of the United States pays for meals for himself, his family and personal guests. This includes the First Family’s private Thanksgiving meal. The First Family must also pay for their own household expenses, down to the toothpaste and the First Lady’s clothing. Although the president pays his family’s personal meals, the White House chefs who often prepare the president’s......
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Law Student Ron Ruangtragool wins $3000 College Scholarship

The Reeves Law Group is pleased to announce that Ron Ruangtragool is the 2016 winner of our college scholarship. Ron is currently a second year law student at Notre Dame School of Law and will use the $3000 award to complete his education. Ron’s application beat out dozens of others all who were tasked with providing an essay and supporting documentation that communicated a genuine......
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