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- The Recipient of the 2020 Freedom Scholarship
Sep 2, 2020
Bryson Gonzalez Winner of 2020 Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest TALLAHASSEE, (FL) – August 19, 2020 – The Law Firm of Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney, Leace & Hobbs announced Bryson Gonzalez as the twentieth recipient of the firm’s annual Freedom Scholarship Essay Contest. The 2020 Leon High School graduate’s award winning effort outlined how the Bill of Rights guarantees the rights of the individual and the protection of individual freedom. “In an effort to...Read More - Five Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse to Look Out for During COVID-19
Aug 25, 2020
Have you been struggling during COVID-19? Perhaps one of the most frustrating, infuriating and scary things about the COVID-19 pandemic is that there is so much beyond our control. For families with loved ones in Florida nursing homes, the inability to visit may create extra stress and uncertainty. Among other things, they may be concerned about how to spot signs of nursing home abuse or neglect if they cannot see their loved ones in person...Read More - Hate Crime Legislation and Reform
Aug 19, 2020
Do you know about hate crimes? Hate crimes are crimes committed against victims specifically because of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability. Policymakers and law enforcement agencies often consider hate crimes a priority area due to their devastating effects, which include terrorizing entire communities. Hate crimes appear as a top priority of the FBI’s civil rights program and 48 states and the District of Columbia currently have statutes criminalizing...Read More - How to Keep School Age Kids Safe When They Return to School
Aug 17, 2020
Even in the best of times, the beginning of a new school year can be a challenging time for parents and kids. The mix of apprehension and excitement for both can almost be palpable. Have you considered that, this year, the biggest challenge for parents may be how to keep their children safe as they return to school in the midst of a global pandemic? Let us take a moment to talk about a few...Read More - Ideas for Keeping your Employees Safe at Work
Aug 11, 2020
Have you considered that employees who feel safe at work may be more likely to have increased productivity levels? Without spending time fearing for their safety, workers can experience the freedom to focus on their work without this distraction. To help keep employees safe on the job, let us discuss some ways to accomplish this important goal. As an employer you have certain Providing a workplace free from significant, known hazards Complying...Read More - Vehicle Theft Prevention Tips
Aug 5, 2020
Did you know that July was While we should all remain vigilant about protecting our motor vehicles, the Bakersfield, California Albuquerque, New Mexico St. Joseph, Missouri Modesto, California Odessa, Texas Topeka, Kansas Yuba City, California Merced, California Yakima, Washington Springfield, Missouri Just because you may not have a vehicle or live in a community listed here does not mean you are...Read More - In Case of Emergency: Evacuating During a Hurricane
Aug 3, 2020
With hurricane season in full swing, it may be more important than ever to know how to guard yourself against harm. Natural disasters pose a threat not only to infrastructure and personal property, but to your safety as well. How can you protect yourself from the worst of what hurricane season has to offer? Let us take a moment to discuss what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this hurricane...Read More - Be Aware on National Heatstroke Prevention Day
Jul 28, 2020
As summer heats up, heatstroke will increasingly become a public health risk. Unfortunately, that means many children will suffer. Did you know that, outside of car accidents, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States? Government agencies, health care advocates, the legal community, and others, however, are raising awareness about the issue on July 31st during National Heatstroke Prevention Day. It is commonly assumed that children are left in...Read More - 7 Warning Signs that a Nursing Home Is Not Right for Your Aging Parent
Jul 27, 2020
Have you thought about how difficult transitioning away from home and into a nursing home facility may be? If you think this is difficult, consider the trouble of moving to a nursing home fraught with problems and the potential for abuse. It could be a nightmarish scenario to be avoided at all costs. The best defense is for families to educate themselves about warning signs prior to making a decision. Let us take a...Read More - What Is A Hate Crime?
Jul 22, 2020
You might hear about “hate crimes” in the news media. You might even know a victim. Did you know, however, that specific legal definitions apply and that much more is involved than committing a crime with hateful emotions? First, hate crimes are serious matters. They are the highest priority of the Federal law defines a hate crime as a traditional offense, like murder, arson, or vandalism, but with an added element of...Read More