Sunday, May 5, 2024
Nobody is going to argue the fact that jobs are hard to come by these days. As of October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics put the country's unemployment rate at 7.3%. That's a lot of people out of work. What makes that number even scarier is knowing that it is […]
When a person is arrested and jailed for an alleged crime, they must eventually appear in court for a bail hearing. Several outcomes are possible. Bail may be granted, in which case it can be inferred that the judge believes the defendant will reliably appear at any later court dates. […]
Not long ago the comedian known as Sinbad (a.k.a David Adkins) filed for bankruptcy. ABC News reports that Sinbad failed to pay state and federal taxes in the past and, as a result, was forced to seek bankruptcy protection. This will be Sinbad's second bankruptcy filing, the first one occurring […]
At some point, your company will be sued-whether by an employee, a customer, or another company. While almost all lawsuits can be frustrating and overall unpleasant, they are unfortunately also part of doing business. So after being "served," what should you, as the business owner, do? Don't fret. To ensure […]
Keeping your driving record clean is important for many reasons; it saves you money, proves you're a trustworthy and responsible person, and gives you a good name for yourself within the community. Put it this way, if law enforcement, attorneys and government officials know who you are because of your […]
Sometimes there are alternatives to bankruptcy, and depending on your particular situation one of those is debt settlement. Debt Settlement is a way of working with your creditors and debt collectors to settle your outstanding debts for less than the amount that you owe. Depending on the amount of money you […]
For most businesses to thrive, extending payment terms, rather than collecting payment up front for products and services, is necessary. Unfortunately, not all customers are great with paying their bills on time, and outstanding invoices can put the pinch on your cash flow and negatively impact your operation on numerous […]
Bankruptcy is a legal process whereby a debtor obtains a "fresh start" from his or her creditors. The United States Constitution grants Congress the exclusive power to make bankruptcy laws. This means that even though most business disputes, such as breach of contract, are governed by the laws of a […]
For anyone who has ever been in a car accident, the moments that follow are nothing short of confusing and emotional. That’s why it’s important to have a plan of action for when the dust settles. Whether it’s a fender bender or severe wreck, the following five steps will help […]
Getting accused of a DUI is likely one of the most stressful, troubling things in your life. But in many cases, teaching yourself about the law and preparing yourself for legal action will save a great deal of hassle in the courtroom. Protect yourself. Knowing about Pennsylvania DUI law is […]
From posting testimonials to using guest posts in exchange for links, there are plenty of ways lawyers can take advantage of content marketing for their practices. With the educational background and experience attorneys have, there are plenty of opportunities to put up original unique content to improve readership for your […]
As an employer, either as a business owner or a professional in a managerial capacity with folks working under you, you should know the reality of working with other people. There will always be some disputes. Ideally it would have been nice if life went through its motions, ups and […]