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The End of the COVID Tunnel (And the Mortgage Forebearance Relief)

Marc Dann March 10, 2021

A lot has changed in the last few months. A new president is in the White House, mortgage forbearance programs and foreclosure moratoriums have been extended by the federal government, a $1.9 trillion stimulus package is working its way through Congress, millions of Americans have been vaccinated against the coronavirus and the entire U.S. population may be inoculated by early

What Happens to Your Employee Health Insurance While Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Boston?

Richard Fitzpatrick March 2, 2021

Many clients ask me what happens to their employee health insurance coverage while they’re receiving workers’ compensation benefits. It’s a great question. Because the answer is complicated, you need to pay close attention to the words written on this page. In some cases health insurance will continue to be provided. However, you need to make sure you understand your coverage.

Asbestos Is Still Very Much With Us and What To Do About It

Traven Pyles March 2, 2021

Although no secret for legal professionals, members of the general public might be shocked to find out that asbestos and the whole panoply of related diseases are still a matter of current public concern. In case you need a memory refresh, asbestos is the mineral that used to capture headlines all through the ’70s to the ’90s due to its

A New Way to Enforce Copyright Claims

Z. Peter Sawicki and James L. Young February 25, 2021

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

Workers’ Comp Claims: 7 Essential Facts Every Employee Should Know

Richard Fitzpatrick February 25, 2021

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 Rule #1: File First!

Scott Brown February 24, 2021

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

What Happens if I Failed the Breath or Blood Test in Texas?

Deandra Grant February 23, 2021

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

When Do I Have to Return to Work After a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Richard Fitzpatrick February 15, 2021

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

Debt Collector Harassment? Stop Them in Their Tracks with Bankruptcy

Brad Sadek February 10, 2021

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

The Impact of the New Ohio Employment Law Uniformity Act

Ric Selby February 5, 2021

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

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