Archives for: February 27th, 2023
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on February 27, 2023
We hear a lot of times young adults wishing they would have been made to take a personal finance class in high school, because when it comes to debit, credit, and debt, things aren’t always as straightforward as they seem. According to Scott Horsley, who is NPR’s Chief Economics Correspondent, in his article, “Americans […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 22, 2022
It might come as a surprise to some that the months around the holidays are when elders are more susceptible than ever to senior abuse. Abuse can come in many forms and happen to anyone – sometimes the victim can even be unaware that they’re suffering abuse, because not every form is as apparent as […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 6, 2022
You may have witnessed the rise in videos from portable cameras like GoPros or dash cams on police interactions and misconduct, especially with the popularity of social sharing sites like TikTok and Instagram. Having video evidence is a great way to protect yourself from crimes such as insurance fraud, theft, and property damage, but […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 19, 2022
In the final installment of the Title IX For Students blog series, sexual harassment is the main point of discussion. While the actual Title IX document has limited information on this facet of discrimination based on sex, there was previously a comprehensive guide dedicated to defining, outlining, and discussing the details of sexual harassment published […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 11, 2022
In part two of the Title IX For Students blog series, the focus pans away from the general overview of discrimination and the categories that it has under Section A, and instead moves to the specific provisions pertinent to students outlined in Section C. These provisions cover a variety of different topics that are […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on October 3, 2022
According to the Department of Justice, the Title IX law is, in a general sense, “…a comprehensive federal law that has removed many barriers that once prevented people, on the basis of sex, from participating in educational opportunities and careers of their choice.” This is a law very closely intertwined with Title VI, actually […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 26, 2022
When you get out on the water – whether that be a personal pond, a lake, a reservoir, an ocean, a sea, a river, etc. – no one ever wants to think about the risks we take as we do so, and the high possibility of boating accidents. After all, taking one last romp […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 14, 2022
The loss or injury of an animal or pet can certainly be a heartbreaking and frustrating ordeal when it comes to veterinary medical malpractice. It’s not something you ever want to have to face, or even think about – but what actually happens if you suspect your veterinarian has violated medical laws and committed medical […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 17, 2022
If you’ve been injured in a car wreck, at work, or in public and you believe that someone else is at-fault, you may decide to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury lawsuits are often very complex and tedious, and require excellent legal counsel. That said, it is never a bad idea to equip yourself […]
Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on July 22, 2022
To follow the law, you need to know and understand the law. Sometimes, this is more easily said than done, especially when considering the high number of new laws passed each year. Just this year the Kentucky General Assembly passed 234 bills, many of which have recently taken effect on July 14th. These new laws […]
