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Protect Your Business Against Lawsuits

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At home, you probably keep an emergency kit on hand, perhaps a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector… just in case. In the same way, business owners should also have preventative strategies in place. This might be a disaster plan for natural disasters, off-site computer back-ups, fire drills, hiring policies, and a variety of other precautions to prevent massive financial losses.

How Legal Assistance Can Keep Your New Business Protected

Even if you do everything right and plan carefully, you can still be subject to a lawsuit. Someone can fall on your property, someone can claim you unfairly discriminated against them, or your product could cause an injury.

Experts in the field of business law can help you avoid legal issues. This prevention means you should anticipate any legal conflicts that could arise and prevent them before they happen. This is a less expensive approach and minimizes expensive legal issues needing litigation, arbitration, or mediation.

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From Testing to the Bar—4 Tips for Starting Law School

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The field of law is not designed for the faint of heart. If you’re considering pursuing this career path, a daunting and precarious journey awaits. However, you shouldn’t allow these unknowns to dull your passion. While in law school, it’s particularly essential to tackle your responsibilities with unbridled ambition. Here are some tips on how to stay afloat while undergoing law school.

Networking Matters

Even if your phone is chock-full of contacts, you should always make efforts to network. Your classmates will likely evolve into your colleagues, so it’s wise to forge relationships while your career is in its infancy. As a result, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate your domain when your profession blossoms. Internships and corporate events are excellent ways to get involved.

 

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Take Practice Exams

Preparation is key in schooling. Even if you feel primed for an exam, it’s prudent to take the practice test. Experienced law students suggest that there’s no more efficient way to bolster your confidence than by partaking in these exercises. After all, exams make up the lion’s share of your overall grade. With that said, if your professor offers these opportunities, it’s in your best interest to avail yourself of this perk. [Read more…] about From Testing to the Bar—4 Tips for Starting Law School

Hardhats Required: 4 Things to Do after an Accident at Work

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Those who have gotten hurt at work may find that their lives are permanently altered. For instance, they may experience chronic pain, experience changes in mood or find themselves unable to walk or talk. Let’s take a look at what injured workers should do in the aftermath of a workplace accident.

Notify Your Employer of the Injury

The first thing an injured worker should do is notify their employer about the injury. In the event of a severe injury, it may be possible to have someone else get in touch with a manager while the injured party seeks treatment. A representative from the company should file an accident report and take note of if, when and where an individual was initially treated.

See a Doctor

Even if an injury is minor, it is important to see a doctor after a workplace accident. This is because symptoms may not present themselves right away. For instance, a concussion or whiplash may not be apparent immediately after a fall or motor vehicle collision. Cuts or lacerations could become infected if they are not treated properly. Additionally, a doctor’s evaluation may be beneficial when applying for workers’ compensation benefits.How Workers Comp works

Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney

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What You Can do When Your Unemployment Benefits are Denied

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DeniedBenefits denied!

That’s the last thing you want to hear after losing your job and applying for unemployment benefits. But, don’t give up! There’s still hope, thanks mainly to the appeal process.

Reasons for Denial

There are several valid reasons for denial of benefits, including:

  • Voluntarily leaving the workplace without just cause
  • Being discharged for work misconduct
  • Not being able or available for work
  • Refusing an offer of suitable work
  • Knowingly making false statements to obtain benefits

If you don’t agree with the reason provided for the denial of unemployment benefits, you can appeal the decision. So, how exactly do you appeal a denial of unemployment benefits?

Act Fast

Time is key in the appeal process. Depending on the state’s requirements, you have somewhere between 10 and 30 days to request an appeal. Unemployment agencies are sticklers for timeframes so missing a deadline without good reason will not help your chances.

It’s OK to go Pro Se

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5 Ways a DUI Can Affect Potential Employment

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DUI ConvictionBeing convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) can carry many harsh consequences in a variety of aspects of your life. A conviction of a DUI is associated with possible jail time, fines, and attending rehabilitation classes, and it causes employment issues and family problems as well. According to DCMD Law “Every 30 minutes, someone in this country dies in an alcohol-related crash. Last year alone, over one million people were injured in alcohol-related traffic crashes.” In an effort to reduce the cause of such accidents Law Enforcement has been cracking down on those driving under the influence. Driving Under the Influence is a serious matter and even if you don’t cause an accident a DUI conviction can have serious consequences.

Although some of the penalties may be short-term, others can linger and continuously affect your daily life. One of the biggest long-term issues of a DUI relates to future employment, and here are five ways a conviction can affect it.

Losing Your Current Job

Some companies have policies allowing them immediately terminate your contract after a DUI conviction. (Primarily for those whose job involves or could involve driving). If this is not the case, you still may risk losing your current job due to missed work due to court appearances, required classes, and even imprisonment.

Education

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What Happens to Your Finances When You Go out on Workers’ Comp

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Workplace injuries can and do happen to many people each day. While those who work in high-risk or dangerous jobs are more likely to suffer from a workplace injury, the reality is that issues like falling, tripping and more can happen to any worker at any time. Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to help injured workers pay for their expenses while they are recovering from an injury. However, it is important to understand more fully what happens to your family’s finances when you are out on workers’ comp. This understanding may inspire you to take action to address a possible issue before you find yourself in dire financial straits.

Your Medical Expenses May Skyrocket

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