About Katrina Styx
Katrina Styx was an editorial assistant and writer at Super Lawyers. She attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where she earned a degree in English-Literature and a minor in journalism.
Articles written by Katrina Styx
Navigating Court Closures During the Pandemic
Massachusetts' Bar Association president shares advice and resources for attorneysJohn J. Morrissey is a founding partner of Morrissey, Wilson & Zafiropoulos in Braintree, Mass., as well as the president of the Massachusetts Bar Association. We recently spoke with him about how the COVID-19 pandemic response is impacting Massachusetts courts and legal cases. How is COVID-19 affecting Massachusetts courts? Massachusetts courts are generally open and available for in person appearances only for emergencies that cannot be handled electronically, by telephone or by video …
Can My Employer Force Me To Work During 'Shelter-in-Place'?
As states enacted “shelter-in-place” or “stay-home” orders to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers faced a difficult question: Could their employers force them to work when the government told them to stay home? Unfortunately, the answer wasn’t an easy one. At a glance: “It depends,” says John C. Cook, an employment law attorney in Fairfax, Virginia. Wrongful Termination for Not Showing Up to Work During a Public Health Crisis In Virginia, employees who are fired for not …
How Does Working Remotely Impact My Reasonable Accommodations?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans were required to work from home due to concerns about the safety of in-person work and face-to-face contact. Since then, many employees have continued to work remotely full-time or part-time. This raises questions about employers' responsibilities concerning reasonable accommodations and employee rights when remote workers are no longer in an in-office setting. Anthony Sperber, an employment attorney in Berkeley, California, says the two most common …
Do I Need a Patent To Sell My Idea?
It’s the dream of innovators across the country: come up with a great invention idea and use it to make some money. But before you try to sell, there are some legal protections that you need to consider. If you’re considering selling your idea, it’s best to consult with an experienced intellectual property attorney to assess your options. Protecting Your Exclusive Rights Taking your intellectual property to a business, corporation or even another individual without protecting it opens a …
Can I Negotiate My Eminent Domain Case in Florida?
When the government is looking to buy your land or real estate for a public project, it can sometimes seem like you have no say in the matter. But there are things you can negotiate by getting involved early in the process. Through its power of eminent domain, the government can force a property owner to sell all or some of their private property to the government so long as: It is necessary for a public purpose, such as building a road or public transportation system; and The government pays …
Can I Sue for Abuse by Police or Prison Guards?
The United States has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. Inmates can suffer personal injury, sexual abuse, or even be killed while in state and federal prisons by fellow inmates, prison guards, or correctional officers. Here, you will find an overview of rights against prison abuse. For legal advice, contact a civil rights attorney. Excessive Force and Prison Abuse: Civil Rights Lawsuits Most prison abuse lawsuits fall under 42 U.S. Code § 1983. This is a federal …
Can the Government Take My Property Via Eminent Domain?
What happens when governments need property that’s already owned? They can obtain property by purchasing or leasing it, but sometimes, the answer is eminent domain. Eminent domain, also called condemnation, is a process through which a municipality seizes land for public use and the landowner is paid “just compensation,” or fair market value. Eminent domain is “legally, a last option,” says Daryl Deutsch, an eminent domain attorney at Rodgers Deutsch & Turner in Bellevue, …
Can I Take Legal Action if I'm Receiving Pervasive Robocalls?
Robocalls are phone calls sent from systems that automatically dial your phone number to send pre-recorded messages or connect you to a live caller. They can be incredibly useful tools for businesses and organizations to quickly and efficiently deliver information to many people. But too often, they're a nuisance. If your phone is receiving a barrage of illegal robocalls, there are some things you can do to protect yourself. For legal assistance, reach out to a consumer lawyer. What Is the …
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