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Recently, the Jacksonville office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division determined that Metro Diner’s Jacksonville Beach franchise violated minimum wage and overtime laws. The company was ordered to pay back more than $150,000 in wages to 59 employees.
However, Metro Diner… Read more
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When most people think about personal injury cases, they often imagine car accidents, slip and falls, or medical malpractice—incidents typically rooted in negligence. But not all injuries are caused by careless behavior. Some are the result of intentional harm—acts done on purpose to… Read more
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When an accident happens on the job, notifying your employer is the first step to filing a workers’ compensation claim. Different states have different deadlines for reporting, varying from “as soon as possible,” to 180 days. In some states, this notice must be in writing. While it’s not… Read more
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Products are recalled from store shelves when there’s enough evidence to suggest that they may be causing more harm than good to the consumers that use them. This frequently happens, so much so that you might feel you’re always behind the curve with the latest product recalls. However, some very… Read more
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The e-cigarette industry took the world by storm. Many smokers, wishing for a safer alternative to their habit, quickly flocked to the new trend, with many manufacturers claiming that these smokers were making a healthy choice by switching from traditional tobacco to e-cigarettes. However, between… Read more
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If you own a car made after the turn of the century, it likely has an airbag. Airbags are standard equipment in all cars these days, especially in the US, where airbags have been mandated since 1998. Countless studies show that airbags save lives and reduce the severity of injuries in accidents.… Read more
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First responders are typically entitled to overtime pay, and this is not subject to debate under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This federal law spells it out clearly: public safety workers don’t qualify for the usual “white-collar” exemptions that often apply to salaried office employees.… Read more
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When we go to the hospital, the doctor, or even the dentist, we expect to leave in better shape than we came in. Alarmingly, however, medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. according to The Journal of the American Medical Association. Medical errors claim more than 251,… Read more
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The following product recalls have been announced this week—make sure you’re in the know. Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and F-series VehiclesFord is recalling nearly 175,000 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs and F-series pickup trucks due to driving hazards and risks of… Read more
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Disclaimer: The information provided regarding marijuana use is current as of April, 2025. Marijuana laws are subject to change and can vary by location. Please consult your local laws and regulations for the most up-to-date information. Marijuana 101: A Journey From Prohibition to… Read more
