Law and Mediation

How Effective Are Polygraph Tests?

As someone who binge watches old daytime TV on YouTube, I’m very familiar with the fact that programs like Maury, The Jeremy Kyle Show, Couples Court with the Cutlers and their ilk hook viewers through lie detector revelations. And so, I’ve always been curious as to how effective lie detector…

The Pros and Cons of DNA Testing in Court Cases

DNA testing is a controversial technology. It has been used as conclusive evidence in countless court cases. It has liberated many incarcerated criminals and convicted many more. It has identified fathers, mothers and siblings. It is highly sensitive and tamper-proof. As DNA exists throughout the body, any tissue can be…

What Causes A Red Flag on A Background Check?

A pre-employment background check can result in the loss of a job opportunity for a variety of reasons, ranging from a criminal record to bad reviews from former bosses. Today, the vast majority of employers conduct thorough background checks on their candidates before making a formal hiring decision. Even if…

What is the law of adoption?

For many couples looking to adopt a child, the process can be arduous, emotionally draining and fraught with uncertainty. The legalities of adoption are quite complicated and vary significantly from state to state. Therefore, for most couples, the first step when looking to adopt is to hire an attorney experienced…