Which States Hold Child Victims of Sex Trafficking Liable for Their Crimes?
October 20, 2019 | Human Trafficking
According to the International Labour Organization, approximately 10 million children are victims of human trafficking worldwide, and of that, an estimated 1.2 million are victims of forced sexual exploitation. State laws against sex trafficking and slavery are aggressively enforced in the United States, but many emphasize harsh punishments and quick prosecutions – even against children… read more
Teens & Vaping: Signs to Watch Out For
October 16, 2019 | Firm News
Convincing a teenager of the dangers associated with traditional cigarettes may be relatively easy, however vaping is a different story. Vaping has exceeded cigarette use in teens, with more than 3.6 million youth having tried e-cigarettes, according to the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey. Alarmingly, the report shows e-cigarette use has increased an astonishing 78%… read more
October 11, 2019 | Firm News
Vaping has been advertised as a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes since the introduction of e-cigarettes in the early 2000s, however, people have recently begun experiencing serious lung damage. As of now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports there are nearly 1,300 cases of lung injuries and 29 deaths related to vaping…. read more