Social Media can be a Double-Edged Sword – Social Media and 1st Amendment Rights
From Facebook, to Twitter, to Instagram, to Snapchat, people are sharing their lives online. People are no longer tethered to physical hangouts any longer. They can gather, communicate, and share their life experiences on social media. Social media is an amazing way to engage with people, but it comes with a huge price and responsibility […]
Is it possible to sue a bad date for the cost of dating expenses?
On a recent episode of All Things Legal, Craig Ashton and Ed Schade took some time to discuss one such topic, regarding Brandon Vezmar, 37, of Austin, who is seeking $17.31 in compensation, which was the price of the movie ticket to a 3D showing, from a Round Rock woman he took on a date […]
Body cameras are good for cops, but are they good for the people?
Craig Ashton and Ed Schade spent some time on a recent episode of All Things Legal discussing the impact of body cams on police enforcement. Recent headlines involving police misconduct reiterate the need for accountability of law enforcement through body cams. Additionally, the evidence that can be obtained by body cams can be critical in […]
Calling a Lawyer After a Car Accident
When you’re in a car collision, your to-do list just seems to get longer and longer. After you’ve recovered from the shock of being involved in an accident, it’s time to take the proper steps to ensure everything is documented and handled as it should be so you can get back on the road and […]
Taking Legal Action against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment is defined by the EEOC as “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.” Last year, 12,860 sex-based harassment allegations were made in the U.S., according to a report by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Why Some Victims Wait For Years Victims of sexual […]
Your Smart TV Is Watching You … How to Protect Your Privacy
Technological advancements are making it easier to store and share personal information on the internet, but how well is that information protected? What do companies like Vizio, Amazon, and Apple do with our information? This article by ProPublica calls attention to aggressive monitoring of users’ viewing habits by Visio’s Smart TV. The “Smart Interactivity” feature […]
