mental health
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A proposed bill in the California legislature seeks to grant employees the “right to disconnect” from work-related communications during nonworking hours, aiming to protect their personal time and well-being. Assembly Bill AB-2751, titled “Employer Communications During Nonworking Hours,” was introduced by assembly member Matt Haney of San Francisco on February 15, 2024. The bill aims…
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Bryn Spejcher, a California woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter after stabbing a man to death, is appealing her conviction, claiming she was in a drug-induced state during the incident. The fatal stabbing occurred while Spejcher was under the influence of potent marijuana. In December 2023, Spejcher was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for the death…
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Donald Williams, the man who witnessed George Floyd‘s murder and tried stopping the deadly arrest, will get a $150,000 payout from the City of Minneapolis for mental health issues he suffered from the encounter. According to the Star Tribune, officials unanimously approved the settlement on Thursday (April 25) after Williams sued the city last spring.…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law one of the most restrictive social media bans for minors in the United States. The bill, signed on Monday, March 25, will prohibit social media accounts for children under 14 and mandate parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds. This move marks a significant step in addressing concerns…
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Lawyers are high achievers by necessity. To succeed in the competitive, pressure-filled legal industry, successful attorneys have exceptional work ethic and perseverance. But that heightened capacity, unfortunately, also applies to increasing levels of lawyer stress. While any career in legal inevitably comes with some level of stress, an abundance of stress can negatively impact your…
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