The end of a Congressional year is met with typical threats of a government shutdown if the following year’s budget is not authorized. News headlines seem to cry that if legislators do not come to an agreement, a government shutdown will cause great distress. The end of 2020 seemed to have more stress than other years due to the addition
Legal information is complex, and understanding the intricacies of a workers’ compensation claim is no different. I have tried to simplify it in this article, but you’ll need laser-sharp focus to understand the important information that follows. Workers’ compensation laws are designed to cover the expenses of employees who are injured while executing work-related duties. This includes compensation for medical
Divorce can come as a shock. More often, though, there is at least a sense that the marriage is running on borrowed time and divorce is looming right around the corner. Even so, many people wait for their spouse to make the first move, unaware of the advantages of being the first to file. If you’re in this position it’s
A breath alcohol or blood alcohol test in Texas may be used as evidence that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was above the legal limit at the time you were operating a car. The legal limit in Texas is a 0.08. If you “fail” a breath or blood test and are charged with DWI in Texas, you should immediately contact
Because no two injuries are exactly alike and every person heals differently, there’s no hard and fast rule about when you should return to work after a workers’ compensation claim. Assessing when an injured person is fit to return to work should always be done on an individual basis. However, this creates a lot of room for unfair manipulation by
When COVID-19 hit the scene, Americans were taken by complete surprise. In the blink of an eye, life as we knew it changed with jobs coming to a screeching halt and social distancing becoming the norm. While many things may have changed, one did not – debt collectors are as aggressive and persistent as ever. The Current Situation With consumer
On January 12, 2021, Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 352, the Employment Law Uniformity Act. The law becomes effective April 13, 2021 and makes significant changes to Ohio’s framework for addressing workplace discrimination claims as codified in Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112. In addition to clarifying a number of issues, the law also contains some significant substantive
If you receive a summons and complaint or have been threatened with a lawsuit, you should know how a lawsuit works and what to expect. A lawsuit or even the threat of litigation can be an extremely stressful experience. Here are some tips on what to do if you’ve received a summons and are being sued: 1. Review the Complaint.
Good trademark selection is almost always a curious process. You want your client to select a distinctive and memorable mark, but not one that is too close to a competitor’s brand or one that is so descriptive that it’s unprotectable. The trademark selection and clearance process is sometimes a bit like navigating an American Ninja Warrior obstacle course. The United
At the heart of every criminal case is the evidence. Whether the defendant has been caught red-handed committing a crime, or there is less credible proof that a crime occurred at all, the prosecution, defense, and jury will all focus their attention on the strength of the evidence at hand. In fact, in some cases, evidence is the difference between
The end of a Congressional year is met with typical threats of a government shutdown if the following year’s budget is not authorized. News headlines seem to cry that if legislators do not come to an agreement, a government shutdown will cause great distress. The end of 2020 seemed to have more stress than other years due to the addition
Legal information is complex, and understanding the intricacies of a workers’ compensation claim is no different. I have tried to simplify it in this article, but you’ll need laser-sharp focus to understand the important information that follows. Workers’ compensation laws are designed to cover the expenses of employees who are injured while executing work-related duties. This includes compensation for medical
Divorce can come as a shock. More often, though, there is at least a sense that the marriage is running on borrowed time and divorce is looming right around the corner. Even so, many people wait for their spouse to make the first move, unaware of the advantages of being the first to file. If you’re in this position it’s
A breath alcohol or blood alcohol test in Texas may be used as evidence that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was above the legal limit at the time you were operating a car. The legal limit in Texas is a 0.08. If you “fail” a breath or blood test and are charged with DWI in Texas, you should immediately contact
Because no two injuries are exactly alike and every person heals differently, there’s no hard and fast rule about when you should return to work after a workers’ compensation claim. Assessing when an injured person is fit to return to work should always be done on an individual basis. However, this creates a lot of room for unfair manipulation by
When COVID-19 hit the scene, Americans were taken by complete surprise. In the blink of an eye, life as we knew it changed with jobs coming to a screeching halt and social distancing becoming the norm. While many things may have changed, one did not – debt collectors are as aggressive and persistent as ever. The Current Situation With consumer
On January 12, 2021, Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 352, the Employment Law Uniformity Act. The law becomes effective April 13, 2021 and makes significant changes to Ohio’s framework for addressing workplace discrimination claims as codified in Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112. In addition to clarifying a number of issues, the law also contains some significant substantive
If you receive a summons and complaint or have been threatened with a lawsuit, you should know how a lawsuit works and what to expect. A lawsuit or even the threat of litigation can be an extremely stressful experience. Here are some tips on what to do if you’ve received a summons and are being sued: 1. Review the Complaint.
Good trademark selection is almost always a curious process. You want your client to select a distinctive and memorable mark, but not one that is too close to a competitor’s brand or one that is so descriptive that it’s unprotectable. The trademark selection and clearance process is sometimes a bit like navigating an American Ninja Warrior obstacle course. The United
At the heart of every criminal case is the evidence. Whether the defendant has been caught red-handed committing a crime, or there is less credible proof that a crime occurred at all, the prosecution, defense, and jury will all focus their attention on the strength of the evidence at hand. In fact, in some cases, evidence is the difference between
