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Advice on filing a disability claim when you have cancer

Cancer happens when abnormal cells develop and divide uncontrollably, and then are able to infiltrate and destroy normal body...

How businesses should handle third party harassment of employees

Christine Mayhew

As an employer, your employees should be a top priority in the creation of a productive environment. Ensuring that all employees...

Review your non-compete agreement when you quit and get a new job

Jay M. Levy

Leaving your job can be a daunting step to take, but it may be necessary in order to advance your career or increase your happiness...

Navigating your workplace dress code and appearance policy

John J. Conway

What happens when an employee’s physical appearance with tattoos and pierced jewelry comes in conflict with the employer’s dress...

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Bankruptcy Law »

How to choose a reliable attorney when filing bankruptcy

Frances A. Smith

Consumers and small business owners facing financial troubles may contemplate filing a bankruptcy case. Individuals and businesses...

Debt relief: Renegotiate your debt when filing for bankruptcy

William Waldner

Nearly a million people declare personal bankruptcy in the US every year. Given the weak economy and unstable job market, it’s...

How to file Chapter 12 bankruptcy for family farmers and fishermen

Frances A. Smith

Family farmers and fishermen face many challenges in today’s economy. The high costs of production, rising fuel prices, and...

Creditors can protect their rights in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Frances A. Smith

Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for the adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income. Chapter 13 allows the...

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DUI and DWI »

Don't let a DUI ruin your life

Jon Bryant Artz

Being charged with drunk driving such as a DUI or DWI (Driving Under the Influence or Driving While...

Avoid the common pitfalls when appealing a DWI decision

Judah Fuld

Knowing the strategies for success and avoiding the common pitfalls can be essential to successfully appealing a DWI decision....

Advice when you fail the field sobriety test and are charged with DUI

Alex Magid

So you've been pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), now what? Are...

Advice on refusing DUI field sobriety tests and knowing your rights

Alex Magid

After you are pulled over under suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), police officers...

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Immigration Law »

Obama’s Immigration Executive Action and what it means for you

Alla Londres

In order to help at least 4.4 million people, President Obama recently expanded temporary relief under Deferred Action for...

Inmigración Acción Ejecutiva de Presidente Obama y lo que Significa para Usted

Alla Londres

Con el fin de ayudar al menos 4.4 millones de personas, el Presidente Obama ha ampliado recientemente el alivio temporal de...

Advice for permanent residents before applying for US citizenship

Paul Goldstein

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) allows Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) the opportunity to apply for United States...

How to replace a lost, stolen, or expired US green card

Paul Goldstein

The lawful permanent resident card, commonly known as a “green card,” is evidence of a person’s lawful permanent resident (LPR)...

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Wills and Estates »

Evaluate elder’s competency to protect their health and finances

Barry Cohn

Assessment of competency and capacity may be the single best protection you could recommend to your elderly family member to ensure...

Advice on creating advance directives and a living will

Ray Koenig

Advance directives are necessary tools to effectively plan for the future. It is highly recommended for young adults to begin...

Choose a qualified probate and estate attorney with careful research

Jessica L. Dunne

According to government statistics, more than 1.8 million Americans age 65 or older passed away in 2011 alone. That represents a...

How to correctly modify your will after having a child

Laura E. Stegossi

The birth or adoption of a child is a cause for celebration in a family. Many parents will attest that the arrival of a new child...

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Criminal Law »

What to do when you are accused of bribery

Nick Wooldridge

Bribery is a serious offense and a felony under state and federal law. Bribery accusations can result from either accepting a bribe...

Marijuana DUI: How to protect yourself if you get pulled over

Jay Tiftickjian

The police will be handing out more DUIs and DUI-Ds for marijuana as multiple states come to grips with regulating recreational and...

What to do if you have been arrested for domestic abuse

Neal Davis

Once police arrive after receiving a domestic violence or domestic abuse call it is likely that someone is going to get arrested...

Juveniles: What to do if you're caught with an alcoholic beverage

Brian J. Willett

The days of a blind eye to juveniles in possession of alcohol are over. The police and our legal system take these cases very...

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Divorce and Separation Law »

How to prepare for a custody evaluation for you children

Julie Gowthorpe

When faced with increasingly complex and bitter divorce matters involving children, courts frequently turn to clinical...

Advice for men wanting full custody of the kids in a divorce

Brad M. Micklin

For many years, it was not a surprise during a custody battle when the mother succeeded in gaining legal and physical custody of...

Fathers will win child custody battles if the children are the priority in everyday life

E.B. Gunn

In recent years, as more and more mothers have entered the workforce, child custody fights between divorcing parents have become...

Prepare yourself when you decide it is time for a divorce

Brad M. Micklin

Right after the New Year is when divorce filings are at their highest. Essentially there really is no perfect or ideal time to get...

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Education Law »

How to ensure your child’s IEP is meeting his or her special needs

Jodi Ossen Bynder

Ensuring that your child’s IEP meets his or her needs can be tricky: it requires a team effort and collaboration between you and...

Students benefit when schools and families have positive relationships

Diane Wiscarson

Families and school personnel in special education contexts often have extended relationships that require positive collaboration...

Managing your child’s special education documents and records

Robert Crabtree

If you have kids with special educational needs, chances are you feel overwhelmed by the massive amounts of paperwork and...

How to get special education services at school for your child

Allison Arkin

Educating a child with special needs can be overwhelming. Parents need to deal with their child’s unique needs and manage the...

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Accident and Personal Injury Law »

Personal injury lawsuit funding can help until your claim is settled

Karl A. Minner

Every year, millions of personal injury cases are filed. That is, each year millions of Americans are injured as a result of the...

Understand your legal options if you are bitten by a dog

Jonathan Rosenfeld

Dogs are known as man’s best friend but sometimes they do not play well with others. All across the country, millions of people are...

Trip and fall accidents: What to do to protect yourself

Michael A. Weiss

As “The Tramp” in the movie By the Sea, comedian Charlie Chaplin tosses a banana peel onto the ground, only to slip and fall on it...

How to prepare for an insurance claim after you're in a car accident

Frank Darras

Responding to a car accident or making a claim with your insurance company can be a scary time, filled with uncertainty. However,...

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