Wellbeing

Jury Declares Homicide in Highland Park Police Shooting During Well-Being Check

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Highland Park, Ill. — A jury has determined that the death of Brent Bucholtz, a 59-year-old man, was a homicide following an officer-involved shooting that occurred during a well-being check on June 20, 2025. This decision came through an inquest held by the Lake County Coroner’s Office and confirmed that Bucholtz died from multiple gunshot wounds. The autopsy revealed that Bucholtz was shot several times, with Chief Deputy Coroner Steve Newton indicating this ruling was anticipated. “The classification of homicide for the purposes of death certification is a neutral term and does not imply criminal … Read more

Competitive Edge in Law Firm Strategies Takes a Toll on Lawyer Well-Being

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A rising focus on competition within the legal profession is increasingly impacting the mental health of lawyers, creating challenges that many in the field are struggling to navigate. In major cities across the United States, the pressures associated with high-stakes cases and the relentless demand for client satisfaction are taking a toll on practitioners’ well-being. As law firms seek to enhance their profitability and market share, the competition among lawyers has intensified. Consequently, many attorneys face unprecedented workloads, often sacrificing personal well-being for professional obligations. This relentless pursuit of success has sparked discussions about the … Read more

Facing Jury Duty: Are UK Employers Doing Enough to Support Their Employees’ Well-Being and Financial Needs?

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LONDON — Each year, 200,000 individuals across the United Kingdom are called to perform jury service, an essential though unpaid task of civic duty. This obligation requires any citizen aged between 18 and 70, chosen randomly from the electoral registry, to dedicate at least 10 days to potentially deciding the fate of those accused in criminal trials. Serving on a jury places ordinary citizens into the heart of crown courts, where they are exposed to intense and often disturbing realities of criminal behavior. For many, including seasoned professionals like journalists who regularly encounter reports of … Read more

Former High-Earning Lawyer Chooses Mental Well-being Over $370K Salary, Embraces New Career in Tech

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In a striking demonstration of the harsh realities professionals face in the modern corporate landscape, Emily Hayes, once a lawyer with a substantial annual income of $370,000, made a life-altering decision to resign from her high-stress position. Hayes chose personal well-being over financial comfort by taking a new role in the technology sector, significantly slashing her earnings to $220,000 a year. This career pivot underscores a growing trend where mental health becomes a pivotal factor in career choices. Hayes’s journey into the tech world came after enduring prolonged periods of stress and exhaustion that culminated … Read more