Annie Nguyen has always wanted to be a lawyer. “I firmly believe that everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic background or circumstances, deserves equal access to justice and legal resources,” she writes in her winning essay, which has earned her $1,000 through the Parrish Law Firm Academic Scholarship. At the University of California San Diego, Annie …
Building Unity: Simple Ways to Improve Your Community
Community. It’s the one thing we all need to live a fulfilled life, but once we enter into a new community, we rarely put in real effort to become deeply entrenched in it and work to make it even better. Something all of us know, even if we don’t put it into practice is, keeping …
Mastering Your Home Finances: 8 Easy Steps to Take Right Now
Money. It’s a topic that no one wants to talk about, which makes it difficult to share smart investment ideas, savings tips and more amongst friends and family. On the other hand, managing your finances can be a daunting task, especially if you’re unsure where to start. The reality is that there are plenty of …
Secure Your Home: 10 Easy Tips to Deter Burglars
As a homeowner, it’s your worst nightmare: the moment you realize someone has broken into your home, ransacked your belongings, violated your personal space and even worse – threatens you and your family. Home intrusions can happen to anyone, and the fear and sense of vulnerability that comes with these crimes can be devastating. In …
Kid-Friendly Winter Activities
Winter can be a challenging time for kids as the colder weather and shorter days can make it difficult to find exciting activities to keep them occupied. Sadly, it doesn’t snow every single day, but cold weather is pretty much guaranteed. However, with some creativity, there are plenty of fun winter activities that kids can …
Are You A Good Driver? Let’s Find Out
A question that has circulated for as long as there have been drivers is: What makes someone a “good driver”? Some people seem to be in tune with their vehicles, almost having a natural-born talent behind the wheel, while others struggle with even the simplest task such as visiting their closest grocery store. So, what …
Contributory Negligence in Virginia: What You Need to Know
The state of Virginia apportions fault in any type of negligence-based accident in percentages. What you need to know about contributory negligence in Virginia is that having even a single percentage of fault or negligence assigned to you means you are barred from recovering any monetary damages at all. This is where your case can …
Meet Alvaro Sahagun, Winner of the Parrish Law Firm Academic Scholarship
“I am a first-generation Mexican-American;” wrote Alvaro Sahagun to start the essay that won him the $1,000 Parrish Law Firm Academic Scholarship. “My parents immigrated from Mexico to the U.S. for a better lifestyle, but faced multiple economic hardships.” Sacrificing close access with friends and family, the Sahagun family moved to the U.S. and struggled …
STRANGER DANGER: When You Date Strangers from Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, etc.
Have you heard the story about the girl that went on a date with a man she met on Tinder, decided to go away to her family’s vacation home by herself afterward and later found out the man followed her there and was building a cage in her own vacation home to keep her locked …
New Year, New Law: Phones Down, Virginians
Think back to the last time you were behind the wheel. Did you pick up your phone to check your texts or to see who was calling? Well, starting January 1, 2021, picking up or holding your phone in Virginia is enough to get you pulled over and ticketed. Using your phone in any capacity …
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