During the past several months I have seen a large increase in the number of individuals consulting with me about a possible divorce. People with long term marriages, short term marriages, and everything in between. I of course immediately began to suspect that this increase was primarily due to the economic recession that we are experiencing. I began to wonder if statistics have been kept concerning the possible increase in the filing of...more
There's a time and a place for everything and thinking like a lawyer should be reserved for case work or trial matters. When you're dealing with legal marketing, it's time to put away the lawyer hat and put on your businessman hat, because your legal marketing is what drives your business.Think like a Businessman InsteadAs lawyers we're taught to analyze and research and nitpick every little detail to get the results we want. Lawyer advertising...more
There is to be a request from the workmen's compensation division in an attempt to set fees for lawyers handling compensation cases, with the introduction of an appeals board for oversight.The division, which has been riddled with scandals, makes restitution to individuals who have been injured at work. The department's administrator promised that reform will soon take place. Currently the department is trying to clear up a mess involving bad doctors and lawyers who have stolen money from both the state and the injured workers.At least one lawyer, who is also a state senator, has been sentenced to prison because of this issue. The attorney general has more cases to be filed because of this scandal. One state lawyer calls for a complete overhaul of the workmen's compensation system. The lawyer advocates changing the way in which cases are settled, so that more than one administrator would be responsible.Also, he calls for a set fee schedule for the participating lawyers. Fees shouldn't be reliant upon how much the worker is awarded. The lawyers chide each other because they've turned the scandal into a political issue. Of particular interest is one major political party's...more
If you want to protect your home, workplace and family properly against intruders and fire then you should invest in intruder alarms and fire alarm systems at home and at work. These work brilliantly to alert someone to a break in or a fire. Burglar alarms and fire alarms should be checked regularly and always used to keep everyone safe.Why...more
Day trading, a business with highest risk possibilities and maximum chances to earn profits. Its the mere business that can raise you or drown you towards investment market and stock market. Though many individuals earn millions for overnight but on the other hand some go with empty pockets.When individuals go fanatical and frantic to learn the...more
Many think that every lawyer is one and the same one lawyer can do for a client, another lawyer is expected to do likewise. This is, in fact, a wrong notion as there are many different types of lawyers just as there are many different types of doctors. One such example is a lawyer that specializes in employment-related cases this is what we call the employment lawyer.While it may not strike you as something necessary, hiring the services of an employment lawyer is an important aspect of securing that everything goes well in your employment. Labor relation problems with your employer, information pertaining to your employment, employee rights and privileges these are just but some of the various services that an employment lawyer can provide you. Whenever you have conflicts with your employer or you have questions about your right as an employee, the employment lawyer you will choose will take the charge in representing you in all employment-related cases.But where exactly will you find a qualified and reputable employment lawyer? It might be difficult for you to look for reliable references at first but in due time, if you seek the assistance of friends and other online...more
There are different kinds of lawyer just as there are various kinds of doctors. Some attorneys specialize in domestic disputes, criminal cases and labour and employment disputes. It is particularly useful if you know exactly what kind of trouble you...more
Everywhere you go there will always be conflicts just as there will always be conflicts or subtle issues between employers and employees. Some issues are settled within; some goes into lengthy disputes while some others just go off unheard. No wonder...more
Nowadays an attorney at law is authorized to exercise all the functions of a practicing lawyer. All of them must, however, like the ordinary attorney, be admitted to the bar. The term attorney is also used for county, state, and federal prosecuting...more
A DUI is a very serious issue, even if it's a first offense and a misdemeanor, the penalties and fines for drunk driving in general are very steep. In fact, the maximum sentence in a first offense misdemeanor case is one full year in prison. One...more
Every one in his or her life will come through a turning point. Whether it is for bad or good, divorce is one among them. Marriage life, which starts with loads of dreams and expectation all of a sudden stands behind the big question mark of divorce....more
Fame and risk are the main reasons for young legal practitioners to try their abilities as lawyers. It is not easy to become a lawyer. Only a person with higher legal education and with working experiences not less than two years can become a lawyer....more