In a famous briefing from 2002, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said that there are known-knowns, which are the things we know we know; there are known unknowns, which are the things we know we don’t know; and then there are unknown-unknowns, which are the things we don’t know that we don’t know. Such is…
Do you have questions about what your rights are when it comes to getting a divorce? Does the legal jargon of divorce law make your head spin? Are you unsure of how to fill out custody court documents and paperwork and what to do with them? Anyone facing a complicated or possibly messy divorce needs…
Of the labor laws that protect workers from employment discrimination, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act is one that all women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy should know and understand, especially when a case is severe enough to require an employment discrimination lawyer. The PDA requires employers to treat pregnant employees the same way they would…
How long does it take your credit to recover after a major financial event? Building a good credit score takes a long time, and it can be discouraging to see that hard work ruined — and even more discouraging if you feel that you’ll never be able to reach a higher credit score again. The…
There are many aspects of immigration that people are woefully unaware of. People who arrive as an immigrant to this country have to figure out the maze of any new immigration laws created by the various states. It is a struggle for them because there could be language barriers that cause issues, and there is…
Updated 3/24/2022 Hiring a bankruptcy attorney ensures you get a clear understanding of your financial status and your options. Taking care of your financial difficulties is the first step one can take towards financial recovery. One of the first things to do before filing for bankruptcies is to learn about all types of bankruptcies. You…
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees an accused the right to representation by counsel in serious criminal prosecutions. If you or someone you know has been convicted of a crime, finding the right representation can be the difference between a successful appeal, and a loss. Anyone convicted of a crime has the…
In 2009, a group of employment attorneys and other legal specialists conducted a sweeping study intended to ferret out employment law violations in the United States. They found that egregious breaches of labor laws are “severe and widespread,” especially in low-wage industries. Unfortunately, there have been few signs of progress since then. If you are…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there are more than three million injuries that result from car crashes every year. There are plenty of precautions to take to avoid getting into accidents, but sometimes there is nothing you can do. Here are a few of the most common car accident injuries. Head and…
Did you know that employee lawsuits have increased nearly 400% in the U.S. over the past 20 years? This is mostly due to employees finally understanding the wrongful dismissal law and how surprisingly often it occurs. What is Unfair Dismissal? Unfair dismissal occurs when an employee has been let go (i.e. their job has been…
