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One Day Out There
Between Snowzilla last weekend and The Great Freeze this past week, winter is finally upon us and making up for lost time. It was fun at first, jumping into snow drifts that covered our heads (preferably in bathing suits), getting a few days off (or if you’re a teacher, a full week), but with all … Read More
Drones, Hover Boards, Lawsuits, OH MY!
I am not going to lie—when I heard that Amazon would be delivering packages via drones last year I was ecstatic. As a perpetual procrastinator, gift buying and completing errands in general happen much later than they should and holiday express shipping kills me. But, the drones never took off, much to the chagrin of … Read More
Ignorance Ain’t Bliss on the Road
When I was a freshman in college I was not allowed a car on campus. So one cold night in December, during finals, a whole bunch of us wanted McDonalds, which was about 3 miles off campus down Richmond Road, the main road in Williamsburg. As none of us had cars, I volunteered to bike … Read More
Don’t Toke and Drive
Don’t Toke and Drive Marijuana, Cannabis, Greens, Mary Jane, Cush, Dank, Weed—there are a lot of names for the odd numbered leaved plant that causes a lot of heartache in this country. But with 23 states and the District of Columbia legalizing Marijuana to some degree, it’s becoming more readily accessible, and consumed more frequently. … Read More
The Key to the Courthouse
The Key to the Courthouse Oftentimes when potential clients call Curcio Law the first question they ask is, “How much will your services cost me?” When someone has just been in an accident, they’re vulnerable, hurt, and uncertain about the future, and the last thing they should have to worry about is how much their … Read More
If You Post It- They Will Win
If You Post It- They Will Win We’ve all heard the warnings: “Don’t post that to Facebook, everyone can see it.” In this day of instant gratification of information it is not uncommon for employers, clients, significant others, family, and friends to “stalk” others on social media. That picture of you with a lamp shade … Read More
The Truth about TBIs
On the “Great British Bake Off” season 4, the eccentric Mary Berry asked the competitors to make a “Charlotte Russe”. I had never before heard of this dessert and when Miss Mary pulled off the cake cover she revealed what looked to be a brain underneath. Strawberry jam and vanilla cake Swiss rolls encased a … Read More
Be Careful What You Wish For
Every single day I go through a mini panic attack when I get back home to my apartment. The worry that courses through my veins comes from the anxiety of parallel parking, something that has been taken out of the modern driver’s education program. Sure, I’ve listened to my parents explain the process and read … Read More
May I Have Some Torts Please?
What is a tort? A) The nickname for a tortoise. B) A wrongful act that can be the basis for a civil lawsuit. C) A delectable dessert, can be made with fruit or rich dark chocolate. D) Something you wrap around a body part to stop venom from spreading. If you guessed “B”, congratulations, and … Read More
Finding Clarity: Insurance Terms Defined
If you are like most Americans insurance seems like a somewhat mystical thing that you know you should have and you are glad you have if you ever have to use it but you are not sure exactly how it works. Understanding the terminology used by insurance companies can be a big task so we … Read More