Last year, the gaming industry was saturated with allegations of abuse and assault, leading to an embrace of the #MeToo moment. In response to the statements of various women in the gaming industry, various industry leaders began conversations to understand how the gaming industry has cultivated an abusive atmosphere and strategies for addressing the problem. ...
The Internet offers a wide range of useful resources. However, any technology comes with the potential for abuse or trouble. It’s no secret that the Internet is home to a range of illegal and unsavory behaviors, including bullying, cyberstalking, and pornography. Increasingly, people are turning to dating sites and apps to find a romantic partner. ...
Cyberstalking occurs when a person uses technology—most commonly the Internet—to make another person feel concerned for their safety. Cyberstalking usually involves the repetitive use of threatening or fear-inducing language to invade a person’s privacy. People engage in cyberstalking behaviors over social media, dating apps, and other social websites. If you or a loved one has ...
If you believe you have a stalker, you may feel that you can wave it off. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Stalkers are not always the most stable of people and have difficulty understanding rejection. They can also become enraged by refusal, and this may put you in perpetual danger. If you believe that you ...
If someone issues a restraining order against you, that typically means you need to stay a certain distance from them. For harsher restraining orders, it may even require you to move out of the area or state. Each document can be different. Some may state that you cannot contact the other person, their children, or ...
Any American convicted of a felony will have to give up many of their civil rights. These rights include voting, access to public education, and the right to bear arms. Unfortunately, many felons find themselves facing additional felony charges for being found in possession of a firearm. Under U.S. law, all convicted felons—regardless of whether ...
After the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, Florida state legislators passed gun legislation with new restrictive measures. Under FL Statute 790.4, also referred to as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, law enforcement agents are legally allowed to confiscate firearms from civilians they perceive as a danger ...
If you have received a temporary or permanent injunction, it is easy to feel like you’ve been charged with a criminal offense. In Florida, an individual filing an injunction (the petitioner) to prevent another person (the respondent) from coming into contact with them must file a petition in court. The court will usually grant the ...
Domestic violence is a prevalent problem in American households. If you are a victim of domestic or dating violence, taking the legal steps to get out of your abusive relationship can feel overwhelming. However, the law provides protection and support to victims in the form of domestic violence injunctions. A permanent injunction or protective order, ...
