Employee lawsuits are distracting, costly, and mostly avoidable. Jury verdict investigation The 2007 edition of “Employment Practices Liability, Jury Award Trends, and Statistics” highlights some employment statistics and trends you should know about: Employee claims have increased 400% in the last 20 years to the current level of 6.5 claims per 1,000 employees per year…
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Wondering how to become a lawyer?
Becoming a lawyer is a challenging process that requires planning, hard work, perseverance, and research. There are several standard steps that must be followed and many factors that must be taken into account. A person who is not well prepared to spend the money, time, and effort in the long process may want to reconsider…
Satellite TV for smart people
Television certainly has an undeserved reputation for being the tool of the masses. Not only is it elitist and snobbish to proclaim, “Oh, I don’t watch TV,” when asked about your favorite show at a party, it’s simply a lie. The ratings aren’t fake, so it’s impossible that when millions upon millions of people tune…
Disability Insurance Claims: The Basics of Filing a Claim
Before filing a claim, look for the original disability insurance policy. If you can’t find it, ask your human resources department if it’s a copy you received as an employee. This document explains your legal rights with the insurance company. It is the roadmap for a claim. Do not accept an updated or altered version….
Military Divorce Lawyers
If you, your spouse, or both are in the military and have decided to get divorced, you should use the services of military divorce attorneys. The reason is that a military divorce can be a very complicated legal matter that requires the knowledge of this type of attorney. Although this type of divorce will follow…
4 questions to ask before hiring a probate attorney
For any executive, going through the succession process is time-consuming and complicated. If you are in charge of fulfilling the last wish of the deceased, you may be looking for ways to ensure that assets are calculated, liabilities are settled, and the rest of the property is distributed to the beneficiaries. The whole process can…
Study Tips: How to Study for High School Finals
Some of the most common study-related questions concern final exams, and with good reason. For many high school students, their final exams determine their success or failure in a class. That test can be 50% of a student’s grade for an entire semester of work. Here are four steps to help you make sure you…
Executive Protection – Venturing Out On Your Own
It is difficult to obtain a long-term executive protection (EP) contract as an individual operator. However, it is not that difficult to start a PE company. If you have the experience, training, and knowledge, you can start an EP company, a company that is fully committed to providing the best protection for its clients. Before…
Ontario Marriage Contract Templates
Please note that the information provided in this document is not legal advice and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. If you need legal advice regarding obtaining a marriage contract or prenuptial agreement in Ontario, you should seek professional assistance. In my previous article, I discussed marriage contracts and prenuptial agreements, what they…
Facts about Betty Kresin, Eminem’s grandmother
Betty Kresin, Eminem’s maternal grandmother, married at age 14. She had six children from 3 different marriages. She first married Bob Nelson. She gave birth to her daughter Debbie in 1955. She accuses her first husband, Bob Nelson, of being verbally abusive. They both moved to Warren, Michigan to be closer to Betty’s stepmother. Despite…