8 December 2021
Disputes are bound to arise every day due to personal and commercial interactions. Thus, people need dispute resolution avenues to aid in settling their issues. Usually, most people solve their disputes through the litigation process. This is often a contentious adversarial process where parties in a dispute hire competent attorneys to argue on their behalf. However, other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms aim to achieve amicable solutions through less contentious processes. These mechanisms include negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
1 November 2021
While the IRS prefers that they work out a deal in which you pay your taxes voluntarily, the IRS will sometimes use other methods to seize taxes. For example, the IRS might seize your property as a way to pay the tax debt. However, you might be able to prevent this from happening with the help of a real estate tax attorney. The Process by Which the IRS Seizes Property
22 September 2021
In the past, if you wanted to have your criminal record expunged you needed to file with the help of an expungement attorney, regardless of whether you were expunging felonies or misdemeanors. However, with the various clean slate bills that have been passed in multiple states, certain crimes can now be expunged automatically. You will want to consult with an expungement attorney to determine if you qualify. The Impact of Expungement on Your Criminal Record
19 August 2021
If you're preparing to file for a divorce, you might be thinking about ways to avoid contentious litigation. One of the things that you may be thinking about is potentially attending a mediation service. Mediation is a process where you meet with a neutral third party who will help you and your soon-to-be-ex navigate the settlement process. However, it's important that you fully understand the mediation process before you make your decision.
16 July 2021
Personal injury attorneys have an important job, and that's to help victims get justice and compensation after getting injured. If you're looking to make it as a personal injury attorney, this advice will make a substantial difference in the growth you can see. Become a Master in Personal Injury Law When you first start out, you will want to make yourself undeniable for potential clients looking for personal injury services. You can be if you really take time to become a master of personal injury law.
11 June 2021
With more blogs than ever on the internet, and social media becoming increasingly popular, there's a widespread belief that, if something is on the internet, it is automatically free to use. This is a mistaken presumption, and it is one that can prove costly. If your company has published content online, that content is protected by copyright laws. Here's what your corporate intellectual property lawyer wants you to know about enforcing that copyright if someone has stolen your company's online content.
5 May 2021
Most Americans will experience soft tissue injuries at one point in their lives. However, certain types of soft tissue injuries, such as burns, can make it difficult to work and you may need to file a disability claim so that you can receive benefits through the SSDI program. Soft Tissue Injuries and Disability In some cases, soft tissue injuries are so severe that they can lead to severe pain that can prevent the homeowner from being able to continue working.
5 April 2021
No one wants to get in a car accident, but if a bike was involved, you may be wondering if you will get your fair settlement. However, in some cases, the bicyclist may actually be fully responsible for your injuries and damages. If you would like to learn more, check out these commonly asked questions regarding car accidents involving bikes. Is a Bicyclist a Pedestrian? When children ride bikes, they often are treated as pedestrians.
8 March 2021
The legal separation process can be contentious and is often filled with issues that can be difficult for ordinary people to understand and solve. Some of these issues include division of properties, guardianship, child support, and alimony. Fortunately, hiring an objective and highly-skilled family lawyer can help make the process easy, fast, and as painless as possible. Below are ways in which a legal separation lawyer can help you. Explain the Grounds for Separation
3 February 2021
Is your industrial plant preparing to close a facility and lay off employees? The Human Resource department's actions now can either keep their employer from being in legal jeopardy with federal law or put it in jeopardy. The basis for this distinction is how well you follow the rules of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) act. This act stipulates that covered employers in covered situations must provide written notice of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.