Having an illegal marijuana possession charge on your record can bring a range of problems. You could be prevented from obtaining employment and desirable housing. You could lose your right to an education and have issues all throughout your life because of the criminal charges against you. A criminal defense
The consequences of a military injury can be severe and, in some cases, life-changing. Starting a claim can feel daunting and it is not always clear whether you are entitled to claim compensation for the injuries you have sustained. Our short guide aims to make the process less stressful and
There are times in your life that you will be unable to handle private or business affairs without help. From child custody fights to ineffective debt collection, you may need an expert after you hit a brick wall and unsure of what your next step should be. Private investigators have
When employers are considering which candidates to promote in legal practices, they point out that they want someone with certain competencies, but it’s hard to tell what these competencies mean in the beginning. Even if you think you have “leadership skills,” how do you prove this on the job and
Designing your logo is equal parts logic and feeling. You want your logo to evoke a specific emotion when people see it. You want them to associate it with your branding, what you provide, and your value as a business. Logic comes into play where legal issues are concerned. While
You’ve seen all the ads everywhere for accident attorneys right? So you know there’s plenty out there and how to find them. What next though? What are some things you need to stay on top of to ensure a good settlement? You need to know what you’re doing so that
The main reason why so many people aren’t certain whether to get an attorney to represent them in court, is the potential for money savings this would bring. But unless you’re highly trained in handling legal cases, this is a recipe for disaster. Simply put, you stand to lose more
Divorce negotiations are set to heat up even more than usual now that the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has passed into law. That’s because the law changes the rules regarding how alimony payments are taxed. Here’s an overview of what all of this means for divorces going forward.
Workers in the construction trades are exposed to a litany of serious dangers that can cause serious personal injuries and leave them permanently disabled from working and unable to support their families. From falls through open holes to trip and fall accidents due to the presence of scattered debris, construction
Just over three years ago, the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 came into force.This saw the removal of the dishonesty element to the cartel offence. An individual will commit an offence if he or she agrees with one or more persons (whether dishonestly or otherwise) that two or more undertakings will engage in certain
Introduction In the Law Commissions’ report, November 1999 made proposals to modernise the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 and to increase the bereavement award to bring the legislation into line with the values of modern society. Further proposals were put forward to render the law fairer and more certain than it is at present. Unfortunately
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Bureau of Motorist Compliance holds motorists responsible for purchasing car insurance, and they hold those who cause traffic accidents liable for the damages they cause. If you are without car insurance and you hit another car, you’ll face criminal charges. You’ll
The plaintiffs in Iris Mediaworks, Ltd v. Vasisht, NYLJ 1202791048431, at *1 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. 2017) made a motion to strike the defendant’s Answer based on allegations that defendant “stole privileged and confidential e-mails.” Plaintiffs alleged that their Chairman and Managing Director discovered that all of the emails in
In an action commenced by plaintiff insurance provider seeking a declaratory judgment that plaintiff was not obligated to defend or indemnify the defendants in connection with a car accident, plaintiff moved for summary judgment. Defendants opposed the motion by asserting that plaintiff failed to timely disclaim coverage for the accident.
The plaintiff in Merendino v. Costco Wholesale Corp., NYLJ 1202793125729, at *1 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. 2017) commenced an action against multiple defendants based upon injuries he suffered when he fell from a scaffold while working on a construction site. Plaintiff asserted a cause of action for common law negligence
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