Month: May 2023
Drug field test kits are so inaccurate, some places are banning them
The field test kits many law enforcement agencies use to determine whether a certain substance is an illegal drug while out in the field can be inaccurate. For that reason, they’re generally not admissible in court without some further testing or proof. The results are considered preliminary – enough for an arrest but not reliable
Is CBD legal in Tennessee? What is the legal risk?
Only CBD (cannabidiol) products with less than 0.3% THC are legal in Tennessee. THC is the psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant, and CBD is a substance derived from that same plant. When the plant contains less than 0.3% THC, it is considered hemp and is legal in Tennessee. It is illegal to use or possess
How can drivers improve motorcycle safety?
With warmer weather and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month here, it is important to make sure that these vulnerable road users stay safe. This is especially critical because motorcyclists still make up an inordinate number of fatalities from crashes across the nation. As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes, most motorcycle crashes involving another
Bayer settles Roundup class action brought by misled consumers
Bayer probably regrets ever buying Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup products. It has already agreed to pay $10.9 billion to settle almost 100,000 lawsuits by people who say Roundup gave them cancer. It may have to pay more to Roundup users who develop cancer in the future. It paid $20 million in punitive damages alone
Criminal charges: One of the many risks of social media
You may be fully aware of the studies that report how social media can affect our mental health. Teenagers may compare themselves to others and develop body image issues or other mental health issues. Some may even experience cyberbullying through social media. However, there is another risk of social media that parents should be aware