The Supreme Court of the United States, colloquially abbreviated as SCOTUS, is expected to tackle a series of issues that will substantially affect workplaces and employment laws in the coming months. The outcomes could potentially impact which COVID-19 mandates employers must adhere to; whether airlines must adhere to state wage […]
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Burger Franchise Receives Lawsuit For Misleading Franchisees
The Federal Trade Commission recently filed a lawsuit against Burgerim: a burger company. The lawsuit alleges that the company and its owner, Oren Loni, deceived more than 1,000 customers into buying franchises by making false promises and failing to provide information required by the Franchise Rule. “Businesses and their owners […]
Most Common Examples Of Workplace Harassment?
Most people need to work in order to have the money they need to survive. That is simply the way of the modern world. While there are many different ways to earn money, it is common to move into a career and stay in the same field for life. In […]
Property settlement in high net worth divorce cases
High net worth divorce cases are those which involve assets and property with a very high value, sometimes exceeding even 100 million dollars. Divorce and separation cases can get messy. Adding to that, if the divorce involves property and assets with high monetary value, the parties involved might find the […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Marijuana DUI in California
Marijuana DUI is more complicated than simply getting behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol, and it can result in serious consequences if you are charged with this crime in California. To avoid legal trouble, make sure to follow these simple tips on the dos and don’ts of marijuana […]
Freight trucks: what to do in case of an accident
In this article, we will discuss what to do in case of a truck accident. All truck drivers take safety precautions seriously, especially when transporting heavy loads. However, sometimes accidents occur simply because of external factors and those of the driver. What is done after the accident is very important. Therefore, companies […]
5 Things Fathers Need To Know About Child Custody
When parents separate, the results can be devastating to the children. Since the family has to split, children are forced to go from one home to another. Typically, a majority of custody is granted to the mother. There’s shared custody between both parents, but kids usually live with the mother […]
Know the Difference Between Fault Divorce and No-Fault Divorce
If you decide to close the page of your marriage by filing a divorce, you have to indicate the grounds on which the marriage is ending. The grounds for ending the marriage can be a fault divorce or a no-fault divorce. Before seeking either of the following divorce options, you […]
Top Reasons You Need to Hire an Employment Lawyer
After you are hired, you will probably spend most of your time in your workplace. Things are most likely bound to go wrong with frequent interactions with coworkers and bosses. Sometimes you may face a severe workplace conflict that may lead to other serious actions. If you experience a severe […]
IMPACT OF FAMILY LAW ON CHILDREN
Family law is a broad legal area that mainly focuses on issues involving family relationships. They include emancipation, adoption, divorce, child custody, and many others. It deals with domestic matters and domestic relations. Family law is made up of three main areas of work which are Child Law, Matrimonial, and […]
A Checklist for a Workplace Discrimination Complaint
After a traffic accident, we all know that gathering witnesses is important in later proving liability. It is no less important that employees who believe they have been subject to workplace discrimination take notes, document events, and, if possible, identify witnesses. While this process won’t replace an investigation conducted by […]
The Role of Personal Injury Attorneys in Insurance Negotiations and Settlements
Most legal claims settle through the insurance negotiating process rather than going to trial. A dedicated personal injury attorney can negotiate the best possible settlement for your case. In the case of compensation, two types of damages can be awarded: economic and non-economic. Economic damages account for medical expenses, loss […]