Sexual Assault Statistics for Washington, DC
The past few years have seen a reckoning for sexual assault in terms of news coverage and state legislation. Across the country, we have seen laws that increase the penalties for rape, the time limits for filing civil claims regarding sexual assault, and condemnation for public figures who act abusively. The one thing we have…
Read MoreMedicare Costs May Increase for Some Procedures
Some medical procedures for people on Medicare may, starting on January 1, 2021, be classified as out-patient procedures instead of hospital procedures. The difference in classification affects the payment for the procedures. Generally, health-providers (such as hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physicians) can charge more for hospital procedures than they can charge for outpatient procedures.…
Read MoreBanned, Experimental Stimulant Found in Weight Loss Supplements
A new study has revealed that an experimental stimulant drug, phenpromethamine, which was never approved for oral use, is part of weight loss and sports supplements being sold today. The stimulant, also called Vonedrine, dates back to World War II, when it was sold as a nasal inhaler. It was later withdrawn from the market.…
Read MoreAnother Cyclist Dies on Washington, DC’s Dangerous Roads
A 29-year-old man named Jim Pagels was killed this week in a chain reaction collision on Massachusetts Ave NW. An avid cyclist, Pagels had posted about the dangers of rising a bicycle in the Capital mere hours before he was struck by a car. Per the Washington Post: Pagels and a Kia were traveling west…
Read MoreKatherine MacElhiney Named 2020 Winner of Barry J. Nace Pursuit of Justice Scholarship
Paulson & Nace, PLLC is proud to announce that Katherine MacElhiney was selected as the 2020 winner of the Barry J. Nace Pursuit of Justice Scholarship! Kat is a 1L student at the University of San Francisco School of Law, slated to graduate in 2023. Kat’s passion for justice is deeply personal. The Ghost Ship…
Read MoreConfused by Vaccine Terminology? This Will Help
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing everyone to think about how vaccines work, what vaccines do, and a range of other vaccine-related issues. For many, this information is brand new, as are the processes being used to create the vaccines. Most vaccines require years before the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) will approve them. New science, such…
Read MoreEmployer Liability for Sexual Assault
Employers are generally liable for a hostile workplace, and for the conduct of their employees. If an employee sexually assaults another employee, or if a supervisor fails to address accusations of harassment, assault, or hostile work environment, the victim can file a claim to hold the employer liable. Employers will usually assert that the sexual…
Read MoreFemales Are Experiencing Long-Term COVID 19 Symptoms More Often
Every day it seems like there are new studies and reports on the unique ways COVID 19 is affecting different groups of people in different ways. From the start, the disease has been a clear danger for people over 65 and for people with pre-existing medical conditions. The disease is now affecting women differently and…
Read MoreAre Legal Malpractice Settlements Taxable?
Lawyers may be liable for legal malpractice if they mishandle any type of legal claim – such as an accident claim, a divorce case, real estate matters, tax issues, or other causes. Experienced legal malpractice lawyers work with lawyers and other professionals to show that your lawyer was negligent, and that the lawyer’s negligence caused…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible if I Have an Allergic Reaction to the COVID-19 Vaccine?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues into 2021, experts predict the spread of the virus will only slow once a vaccine is readily available and administered to the general population. As the vaccine rollout goes into effect throughout the United States, millions of citizens are in line for vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. The great majority…
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