Law

  • Who's In Charge After A Death?

    Dealing with a loved one's death often presents the survivors with many stressful moments. The deceased has a great deal of control over how events unfold after their death, however, and leaving clear and well-thought-out instructions can play a key role in relieving family members of some of the burden. Often, loved ones need a go-to person to call on that is available when they call on them. Read on to find out more about the relationship between family members and the estate's personal representative (or executor).
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  • Don't Let A DWI Endanger Your Job Situation

    Driving under while intoxicated (DWI) charges are a cut above many charges. The lobbying efforts of organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) have shined a light on impaired driving, and punishments have become increasingly serious. Those wide-ranging penalties will often affect the right to drive a vehicle. Unfortunately, a side effect of those penalties could lead to the endangerment of a job. Read on to find out more. License Losses
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  • Going Into Law? Why You Should Become A Criminal Defense Attorney

    If you've always had a passion for justice and a knack for persuasiveness, becoming a lawyer can allow you to put your skills and traits to the test. Attorneys represent all kinds of clients and causes and when you want a great career that allows you to put all of your strengths on the table, the legal field is most definitely a top option. After you've made the decision to become a lawyer, you must then determine what branch to pursue.
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  • The Gender Pay Gap — 5 Ways To Compare 'Equal Work'

    Do you suspect that you may suffer from gender pay discrimination? This pervasive problem can be hard to detect, but it could cost you thousands of dollars and affect your earning potential for years to come.   Gender pay discrimination — the act of paying a female employee less than a male counterpart for equal work — sounds simple but is difficult to prove. After all, first you must find a counterpart who completes 'equal work.
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  • Been In A Car Wreck? Top Tips For Filing An Injury Case

    Driving a great deal can drastically increase your chances of being in a collision. This can be a daunting time and you may need to file a personal injury case if this happens to you. It's vital to do the right things to help strengthen your situation and enable you to financially recover. Putting these top tips to work is the key to making this possible. 1. Take pictures You'll want to take time to take a number of photographs after the accident occurs.
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  • Why You Still Need A Lawyer With An Uncontested Divorce

    Getting an uncontested divorce basically means that you and your spouse both want a divorce and are working together to settle all the matters and issues of the divorce. A divorce of this nature is generally much easier to go through and can be a lot faster, but it is important to know that you should still hire a divorce lawyer even if you decide to use an uncontested divorce, and here are some of the reasons for this.
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  • How To Address A Domestic Violence Situation

    Domestic violence cases are not small matters, and they require you to look after your personal and legal needs. These cases are often time-sensitive since your life or the life of someone that you know is experiencing domestic violence may be in serious jeopardy. It is important that you know how to protect yourself in these situations and also hire the help of the best legal professionals that you can find.
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  • 2 Mistakes You Should Never Make Directly After Being Involved In A Car Accident

    Right after being involved in a car accident, a lot of emotions and thoughts may be running through your mind. It can be difficult to think clearly while you try to process what just happened. However, even though your mind may be a jumbled mess, there are a couple of things that you should not do directly after the accident that could hurt your chances of being compensated for any damages and injuries, especially if you were not at fault.
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  • 3 Situations When You May Need A Labor Litigation Service For Help

    Even though most public employers do a good job of being just and fair with their employees, there are always some in the bunch who break federal or state labor laws. Unfortunately, when these laws are broken, it is often the employees who have to pay the price or lose time and money. Some situations may arise that require you to speak to a labor litigation service for help with your circumstances.
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  • 3 Decisions You May Face With Your Criminal Charges

    No matter what type of criminal charges you face, including DUI charges, you will likely be faced with some decisions to make during this time. While you may not have to make all three of these decisions, it is likely you will have to make at least one or two of them, and it is important to discuss all the details with your lawyer before you make any decision in your criminal case.
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