What Legally Counts as Sexual Harassment at Work? The Two Types Explained
Not every uncomfortable moment at work is illegal. A tactless joke, a boss who plays favorites, a coworker who won’t stop talking about their weekend—these can make a job miserable without crossing a legal line. So where does the law actually draw that line? Under federal law, workplace sexual harassment is recognized in two distinct […]
Why a Will Alone Won’t Keep Your Family Out of Probate
It is one of the most common assumptions in estate planning: “I have a will, so my family won’t have to deal with probate.” It feels logical. You have put your wishes in writing, named the people you trust, and signed the document. Surely that is enough to spare your loved ones a trip to […]
When Spouses Want to Live in Different Places: The Harry & Meghan Divorce Rumors and the Real Law Behind Relocation Disputes
Another week, another round of headlines about the state of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s marriage. This time, British tabloid outlets are reporting that the couple’s relationship has become “a major talking point behind palace walls,” with unnamed sources claiming the two are increasingly living separate lives. The reports go further, suggesting Harry wants to […]
Kroger Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Employee’s Suicide: What Workplace Harassment Cases Teach Us About Employer Liability
A years-long legal battle over the death of a longtime grocery employee has quietly come to a close. Kroger has reportedly settled the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Evan Seyfried, a Milford, Ohio store employee who died by suicide in 2021 after what his family described as a sustained campaign of workplace […]
What Is Probate and When Is It Actually Required?
When someone passes away, their belongings, bank accounts, and property don’t automatically transfer to the people they intended to leave them to. Before anything changes hands, there is usually a legal process that has to run its course. That process is called probate — and while the word carries a reputation for being slow, expensive, […]
