Posts by Susan Murphy
Suing After Signing a Waiver: What You Need to Know After Theme Park Injury
It’s not uncommon for theme parks and entertainment centers to present customers with a waiver or disclaimer before entering. This usually states that the park or the venue is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to you or your property while attending the event. For instance, you may see something…
Read MoreAre Contracts That Demand For Something Illegal Enforceable?
Movies are riddled with illegal contracts where the main character agrees to a dangerous deal sealed by binding documents. However, how valid are they? Suppose you receive such an offer, but the other party backs off. Can you file a lawsuit using that contract as evidence? Attorney Ugo Lord answers this intriguing question in an…
Read MoreCan Minors Be Taken To Adult Prison? – Lawyer Explains
Children usually don’t go to adult prison for committing crimes since some studies show that such environments worsen their still-developing mental health. However, that doesn’t mean all juveniles are free from critical consequences for heinous crimes. In some cases, children can receive jail time in adult prisons and even get life sentences depending on the…
Read MoreNew Contract Between Actors And Hollywood: All You Need To Know
The entertainment industry has been tense for months as actors and performers protest over unfair conditions in Hollywood. While this historic strike lasted 118 days, it ended with a new contract between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP. This brief article will dive deeper into this new development, analyzing the strike, the new agreement, and its consequences for…
Read MoreIs Tracking Someone On Social Media The Same As Stalking?
Tracking someone on social media to uncover their routines and personal information is typically seen as stalking. However, this definition appears incorrect as seasoned attorney Ugo Lord educates his 6.7 million followers on stalking. The famous attorney reacted to a viral video of a woman who “stalked” a man’s activities online and used them to…
Read MoreWhat Is The Difference Between A Felony And A Misdemeanour?
Crimes are generally divided into three categories: felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. However, felonies and misdemeanors are the two most common charges made against offenders. But what’s the difference? Generally, felonies are considered to be more complex, carrying heavier penalties, tedious court procedures, and serious crimes. On the other hand, misdemeanors are considered less serious than…
Read MoreYouTuber Sentenced Prison For Crashing His Plane For Views
Trevor Daniel Jacob is a YouTube content creator with over 100,000 subscribers but was recently sentenced to six months in federal prison. Trevor uploaded a video that went viral of him escaping a plane crash. However, the authorities got involved in the crash, resulting in Trevor being arrested and given prison time. This brief post…
Read MoreCreative & Legal Ways to Control Rent in Your Neighborhood
Rent Increase has been a common topic, especially since COVID-19 challenged the global economy in 2020. But what if you already have a home but want to prevent inflation from spiking your monthly rent price? That’s the case for this viral video where a social media influencer walks towards her window with the caption reading,…
Read MoreWhat is the Last Clear Chance Doctrine? Lawyer Explains
In collisions, the best way to determine who’s liable is to check who’s mostly at fault for the crash. This includes checking who’s out of their lane, didn’t yield to oncoming traffic, and more. However, liability may not always be as it appears at first glance. Attorney Ugo Lord further explains this liability by reacting…
Read MoreSpiking your food to catch an office food thief? Lawyer Weighs In
It’s not uncommon for coworkers to steal each other’s meals. In fact, food theft is a typical corporate problem as 1 in 5 workers admit to stealing their colleague’s meal in the workplace. In such cases, the best option is to bring up the issue at staff meetings, email all staff members, or have a…
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