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  • Proving Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

    Sexual harassment in the workplace isn't an easy thing to prove. Many people will tell you to keep the harassing notes, texts, or images sent to you by the aggressor and use them as evidence, but what if those things aren't there in the first place? That may be the case if a colleague harasses you verbally with no witnesses. In that case, you can take the following steps to help prove your harassment claims. [Read More]

  • How To Increase Your Chances Of Your Initial SSDI Benefits Application Being Approved

    Filing for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits is a complicated process. The review of these applications is rigorous and just a minor mistake can cause it to be denied. Then you are faced with an even more complicated appeals process to deal with. Here is how to make sure that your initial application has a good chance of being approved. Report Your Income Correctly There is a limit to how much you can earn and still receive SSDI benefits. [Read More]

  • Important Reasons For Small Businesses To Have A Lawyer

    Are you the owner of a small business? Are you trying to come up with ways to help your business expand? When you're just starting out, hiring a lawyer may seem like an extraneous expense that your budget can't afford. But here are a few reasons how hiring a lawyer may be able to help your company grow: Double check your contracts: The wording for contracts can sometimes seem obscure and be difficult for the average person to understand. [Read More]

  • Can You Publish Somebody Else's Recipes Without Their Permission?

    Can you put your aunt's super-secret Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Hash recipe online without getting sued? Do copyright laws extend to recipes? Here's what you should know. Your aunt is probably going to be angry about this. This will probably infuriate your aunt, but if you have her recipe, you're legally free to post it all over the internet and share it with as many people as you want. Copyright laws don't protect the ingredient list. [Read More]

  • Dividing Up The Farm: Fair Isn't Always Equal

    What do you do when you're trying to divide up your assets fairly between your children but their inheritance includes a family farm? Dividing things up equally may not actually be fair, and it might not get the result that you want for your heirs. Here are three things to consider when you're trying to divide up the family farm. 1.) Did some of the kids move off the farm while others stayed on? [Read More]

  • What Is A Personal Injury Lawsuit?

    If you have recently been injured by another party, then you are probably curious about what your options are. Can you file criminal charges against them? What about a personal injury lawsuit? To help you better understand the possibilities available to you, here is an introduction to personal injury lawsuits. Criminal vs Tort Law In order to understand how you should react to your circumstances, you must first understand the difference between criminal and tort law. [Read More]

  • Prenuptial Agreements: What You Need To Know

    You and your partner have finally set the date, and you are both looking forward to taking your relationship to a new level by getting married. In the midst of all the other necessary preparations, you may be considering making an appointment with your attorney to discuss whether or not you and your fiance should execute a prenuptial agreement before the big day. Read on to find out what prenuptial agreements cover and what not to do when creating your agreement. [Read More]

  • When Is It Necessary To Change Your Estate Plan's Executor?

    When it comes to your financial and legal affairs, you need to develop an estate plan and name an executor. When doing this, you need to select a person that you know you can trust and is more than capable of following your wishes and obeying the law. Once you've appointed an executor, there may still be certain situations that require you to choose a new one, including: 1. If Your Named Executor Dies. [Read More]

  • 4 Benefits Under Workers Compensation Coverage

    If you have been injured on the job, no matter who was at fault, you should be eligible for workers compensation coverage, which includes a number of benefits. Here are the four benefits that you will obtain from your workers compensation coverage: Medical Coverage: After being injured on the job, workers compensation should cover your medical expenses. This includes physical therapy and prescriptions that you must take. This helps you to afford the care you need to return back to work in the same condition you were in before the injury was sustained. [Read More]

  • 3 Things You Need To Know About The Process Of Filing A Personal Injury Lawsuit

    Going through a personal injury lawsuit can be exhausting. Many people understand that you will have to meet with an attorney, but they don't actually know what goes on between the initial meeting with the attorney and the completion of the case. Here are some things you need to know. 1. Filing Court Papers The moment you meet with an attorney is not the beginning of the lawsuit. You can meet with an attorney all you want, but until you actually file papers with the court, your lawsuit is not active. [Read More]