The thought of becoming a freelancer can be a very enticing one. The idea of being your own boss, working the hours you wish and performing your duties from anywhere are certainly appealing. However, freelance work is not the same as being a traditional employee who works for a company. Freelancers need to know what their legal rights are when working with any client, and before they start a project.…
Read More »Having someone tell a lie about you is infuriating and frustrating - but can you do anything about it? As difficult as it may be to accept, there are times when someone can tell a lie - even for the express purpose of causing you a problem - and get away with it. Most likely, you’ll encounter a situation like this if you’re involved in a contentious court case, such as a child custody battle.…
Read More »Immigration is a widely debated issue in the United States, with many myths that are perpetuated to sway public perception about the immigration process and the rights of undocumented residents. Some of the myths are so widespread that they travel to other countries, and influence individuals to attempt to circumvent the immigration process. Other myths romanticize the ease and availability of immigration to the United States, painting those who come illegally as unethical and criminal:…
Read More »Making partner in a law firm is not easy. There are a number of hurdles to jump. Anyone who wants to become a partner should consider the things needed to reach this exalted position. The benefits of partnership include high salary, prestige and job security. Here are the things one should definitely do to join the partner ranks at a law firm. Switch Firms Yep, that is right. One of the latest trends among lawyers who want to make it to the top is transferring to another firm.…
Read More »Was your child recently injured while under the supervision of another adult? Perhaps at school, daycare, or a sporting event practice? If so, you may be able to file a suit against the school, organization, or even the adult who was in charge when the accident occurred. However, you’ll likely have to show that the adults in charge weren’t exercising adequate supervision. This could be because they were negligent or because they didn’t have the tools necessary to properly monitor the children.…
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