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Why Economic Volatility Is Making Divorces More Challenging

Paul M. Talbert and Margaret M. Donohoe January 19, 2023

As the housing market fluctuates and a recession looms, economic uncertainty is causing yet another unexpected side effect – more challenging divorces. When the economy is volatile, all the decisions and disputes in a divorce become more charged and present greater risk. Is it smart to keep the marital home at its current value? Does the settlement agreement address inflation

What Is A Special Litigation Committee?

Brandon M. Schwartz January 19, 2023

A truly independent “Special Litigation Committee” or “SLC” wields enormous power in the context of derivative claims (more on these claims below). The SLC will either validate a derivative claim and recommend that it be pursued or settled or will recommend that it be dismissed. Since the company or corporation must adhere to the SLC’s determinations, and because of the

Litigation Crowdfunding and How it Advances Social Justice

Ron Lasorsa January 18, 2023

You don’t have to be a lawyer to know that money plays a major role in whether people have the ability to pursue legal action. In addition to attorney fees, litigants often have to pay for investigations, subpoenas, witness preparation processes, court costs, and myriad other expenses. Due to these notoriously high fees, many individuals or companies have no choice

Addressing Legal Challenges Common to Family Businesses

Brandon M. Schwartz January 10, 2023

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.7% of U.S. employer firms, 64% of net new private-sector jobs, and account for 98% of firms exporting goods. Family-owned businesses contribute more than 57% of the GDP, employ more than 60% of the workforce, and are responsible for nearly 80% of all new job creation. Family businesses are

How Do Most Buffalo, NY, Car Accidents Happen?

John Feroleto January 6, 2023

A few years ago, the Allstate Insurance Company analyzed relevant auto claims from the country’s 200 most-populated cities. The Allstate report that followed ranked these cities, with Buffalo’s drivers recognized to be among “the worst drivers in New York’s biggest cities.” It might be tempting to dismiss this startling statistic by attributing the challenging driving conditions to the rough Buffalo winter

How to Know if Your Insurance Company is Acting in Bad Faith in Oklahoma City

Doug Terry January 5, 2023

How to Determine if Your Insurance Company Acts in Bad Faith in Oklahoma City It should be your expectation that an insurance policy will protect you if you experience a covered loss. However, if your agent is negligent, you may not have the protection you need and expect. If you’re getting the run-around by your insurance company, they may be

Overview of Post-Divorce Modifications in Missouri

Kelvin Birk January 5, 2023

During the divorce process, they crafted settlement agreements to meet the needs of each party, depending on the stage of each party’s life when they split. The experience of life, however, never seems to remain the same. Children’s needs today differ from what was appropriate when they were younger. You can turn to a divorce attorney you can trust when

What Are The Penalties for Violent Crimes in Richmond, Virginia?

Cody Villalon January 5, 2023

There is no set penalty for violent crimes in Richmond, Virginia, nor is there one anywhere in the Commonwealth. Instead, the court will look to the guidelines set forth by the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission. On paper, these may be stated in black-and-white terms, but still, they are guidelines, leaving many areas of gray regarding the actual sentence a defendant

Practical Insights on Early-Stage Eminent Domain Cases

Will Smith January 5, 2023

When I started with the Attorney General’s office representing the NCDOT (NC Department of Transportation) in eminent domain cases, I had nearly a decade of litigation experience, but it felt like a whole new world. Eminent domain cases proceed unlike any other kind of litigation, and attorneys are often confused by the process and unsure how to counsel their clients.

Where Most Philadelphia, PA Car Accidents Happen

Robert Miller January 4, 2023

Philadelphia’s last populace count in early 2022 was 1,619,355. Common sense tells you that the more populated a city becomes, the more drivers there are and the more reported accidents. Philadelphia has several areas that make driving dangerous. For example, the following roads are the most dangerous roadways in Philadelphia, making this city the most dangerous to drive in Pennsylvania.

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