Blog Category: Blog

Author: Shelby Benavidez  Contributing Attorney: Sean Szlachtowski, Attorney  We hear about white-collar crimes all the time on the news, in headlines, and sometimes even in our own workplaces. But what does that actually mean? While it might sound like it’s reserved for executives in suits or complicated financial schemes, there’s more to it than meets

Author: Shelby Benavidez  In June 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ended affirmative action, preventing colleges from using race as a factor in admissions. Many people are concerned with how this will affect culture and politics, but many schools have already found a way to admit qualified students without racial biases. So, while many people discuss

Author: Shelby Benavidez   Slip-and-fall accidents are some of the most common types of personal injury claims in the United States. Slipping, tripping, or falling isn’t typically seen as a huge deal, but these accidents can cause serious injuries including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and long-term disabilities. From grocery stores to hotel lobbies, slip-and-fall incidents

Author: Shelby Benavidez  In today’s fast-paced, brand-driven economy, trademarks are a must for standing out in a crowded marketplace. Whether you operate a startup or manage an established company, protecting your brand through trademark law is critical. Unfortunately, when you have a strong, unique mark, others want to imitate it. When this happens, trademark litigation

Author: Shelby Benavidez   How to Behave During a Traffic Stop: Step-by-Step Guide  7 Steps to a Traffic Stop   Pull Over Safely and Quickly As soon as you realize the officer is pulling you over, slow down by gradually applying your brakes and turn on your blinker. In most cases, pulling over to the right side