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A grand total of zero juror trials have taken place in New Orleans, Louisiana due to the simple fact that potential jurors are failing to show up. The Parish of Orleans, typically known as the state’s busiest courthouse, has not been able to convene for criminal court trials since the COVID-19 pandemic began last summer. Criminal court trials require a total of twelve jurors to sit on the bench of a legal proceeding, but the city of New Orleans is reporting less than twenty percent of citizens actually report for duty.

Staying safe on halloween has always been a highly searched question across Google. With thousands of different blog sites and news reports discussing a vast range of different tips for safety in 2020, what exactly can you do to help your kids stay safe, but still have fun while experiencing the Halloween holiday?

Our Reyes Brown Reilley staff would like to extend our thoughts, prayers, and condolences to all those who have been impacted by the COVID-19 virus outbreak. We know times are very difficult for many people during this situation and many businesses were unprepared for the situation at hand. However, our staff wants to reassure everyone this will not be the case with our firm.

As February is fully underway and love is in the air, our Reyes Browne Reilley staff want to remind everyone to be careful on the roads around this special holiday.  This year, Americans are projected to spend 32% more on Valentine’s Day than the record-setting year we had last year. We can attribute a substantial part of the Valentine’s Day spending forecast in 2020 to alcohol consumption, especially with Valentine’s Day falling on a Friday.

In a worst-case scenario for a wreck, only one passenger vehicle involved with the collision of three tractor-trailers and a tour bus. Just 35 miles outside of the major city of Pittsburgh, the crash has had a deadly impact on those involved.

The trend continues to decline when it comes to traffic-related deaths in the United States. In 2017, the statistics of deaths on the highway took a turn for the better. Shifting from an upwards trend into a downward spiral over the last two years. However, there are no celebrations in order just yet.

Staying safe while traveling on the busy holiday is a difficult task. From being stuck in traffic, to sprinting through an airport late for a flight, there is plenty of stressful things to worry about during this time of year.

Traveling for the holidays is something every family does, especially over thanksgiving. If you or a loved one of yours is traveling this holiday, make sure you are staying safe on the roads. According to AAA, 49.3 million people will be on the roads traveling to far off destinations to engage in home-cooked feasts.