In the last 35 years, the overall rate of drunk driving has been cut in half. Although almost 30 million Americans recently reported that they have operated a vehicle — automobile, truck, golf cart, or bicycle — under the influence of alcohol, statistics show a remarkable drop in alcohol-related fatalities. While even the best criminal […]
Read MoreBankruptcy is when an individual or company cannot pay off their debt. The status is only given by a court. There are two main types of bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. In a nutshell, Chapter 7 will wipe out all debt and give you a clean slate to start from and Chapter 13 will […]
Read MoreThe people that go to personal injury lawyers will often find that they are doing so because they need them to practice some personal injury law 101 and help them receive the justice that they require for the injuries that they have sustained. If you find that you are trying to work with a personal […]
Read MoreTalking to your local estate planning lawyer is the best thing that you could do for the sake of your future and that of your loved ones. They can help you learn more about the process by sharing estate planning questionnaire and worksheets with you. When you find out about various estate planning topics, you […]
Read MoreBankruptcy is a word with a lot of baggage. Although many people in a tough financial position wonder “Will filing bankruptcy ruin my life?”, taking this legal step is a beginning, not an end. Declaring bankruptcy could be a lifeline for you that allows you to start over and build a new life after a […]
Read MoreA greater number of law firms are hiring lateral partners (partners from another firm) and/or screening external candidates for top positions, The New York Times reports. This spike in hiring suggests a few things. First, firms are creating more jobs, and, second, legal establishments need lawyers and board members to fill these new positions. What […]
Read MoreUpdated 4/13/22 Divorce is taking a new twist with the addition of text messages. Text messages are being used in divorce court and are often taken out of context. A high number of text messages are being used in divorce court and having the final say about items like custody, child support, and division of […]
Read MoreThe debate is back on. The Supreme Court will rule whether the state of Rhode Island legally or illegally seized text messages from alleged murderer Michael Patino. Patino was charged of murdering 6 year old Marco Nieves, largely based on text messages on his girlfriend’s cellphone. In 2012, a Rhode Island court ruled that the […]
Read MoreDid you know that 40% of the United States population is expected to be of Latino descent by 2041? In addition, an estimated 8% of the population will be of Asian origin by the same year. Although the U.S. Census Bureau reports that approximately 40 million individuals have immigrated to the United States, immigrants must […]
Read MoreWhen people think of domestic violence, they conjure up an image of a bruised, broken, and battered human being suffering at the hands of someone they’re supposed to hold close to them. However, millions more Americans are suffering and don’t even that their situation can be what is considered domestic violence. What Is the Definition […]
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