How Social Media Continues to Shape Litigation

Here’s a fact worth sharing: According to the Pew Research Center, 83% of U.S. adults report using some form of social media. Statistically, that’s higher than the percentage of our population that drinks alcohol (62%) or reports eating meat at least once a week (81%). In 2005, one year after Facebook hit the internet, that number was just 5%. The rise of social media has defined history in the last 20 years. With June 30 being Social Media Day, it’s the perfect time to discuss how ... CONTINUE READING

Explaining Strict Liability in Dog Bite Cases

Did you know that dog bites put 600 Floridians in the hospital each year? Since Florida is a strict liability state, hundreds of dog owners are likely on the hook for substantial damages. Dog bite cases are common in Florida, but determining blame is often less complicated than collecting damages. Here is the rundown on how dog bite cases are handled in Florida ... CONTINUE READING

The History Behind Women Eating Alone in Restaurants

Did you know that a little over a century ago, women could not eat alone in restaurants? If they did, people would assume the woman was, let’s say, “looking for work,” and she would be disgraced, and so would the restaurant. So, women who wanted to dine alone or with other women would be turned away. Women needed to be accompanied by a man to eat out in public ... CONTINUE READING

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