Besides the mental and physical side effects of drug use, the legal consequences can sometimes be the most sinister. Drug related offenses can often haunt a person long after the addiction itself has been conquered. Drug possession is an easy charge for a prosecutor to prove in court and finding a competent lawyer can be […]
Do I Have to Pay Full Salary Employees Overtime? The employment law landscape is ever shifting, and it is vital for employers nationwide to stay abreast of legal developments. One of the most common areas of confusion surrounds minimum wage laws and overtime. Adding to the confusion was the passage of a Labor Department rule […]
A family breaking apart is one of the most heartbreaking and stressful events a person can go through. Not only is it the end of a once happy union, but it comes with incredible complexity and potential expense as the union dissolves in divorce. Divorce is complicated everywhere, and North Carolina is no exception. To […]
North Carolinians work across every industry imaginable, doing all the work we need to keep our state prosperous. Regardless of what industry you work in, every worker is at risk of an injury accident. By understanding the most dangerous industries, common injuries that workers experience, and what our rights are, we can hopefully prevent some […]
From housing to hiring, from marijuana to minimum wage, California woke up to embrace new laws on July 1. The impact of the new laws will be pretty much evident in every walks of life of the California residents. Thus, the acquaintance with the new norms is crucial. New California Traffic Law Starting with the […]
The Revised State Medical Examiner Act was signed into law by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on July 3, 2018. This new legislation overhauls the state’s Medical Examiner System, and makes much-needed changes that should result in faster and more accurate results for families waiting to find out how a loved one died. The law […]
Mental and physical disability or incapacity may involve long term conditions that impose great limitations on an individual’s abilities to take care of themselves. Such disabilities reflect the need for a combination of treatments and services. what does a guardian ad litem do When a person is incapacitated or is too young to make decisions, […]
Currently, 19 states, Washington among them, and the District of Columbia have universal mandatory motorcycle helmet laws, and another 28 states have limited/partial helmet laws. According to the CDC, the “single most effective way for states to save lives and save money is a universal helmet law.” Here’s the statistical evidence: In 2016, helmets saved […]
Bankruptcy represents a chance to start all over again. Filing for bankruptcy is a complicated process but one that happens all too often. Americans filed nearly eight hundred thousand bankruptcies in 2017. Levels of debt in America are at an all-time high, and if you’re overwhelmed by your debts you are not alone. If you’re […]
Understanding What the Term Wrongful Death, Means The term wrongful death, refers to a situation where someone has died as a result of someone else’s negligence or willful act. When a person is merely hurt by the negligent or willful acts of another, this is referred to as a personal injury lawsuit, and the person […]