Can You Sue for Damages for Food Poisoning? What Must You Prove? There's a common misperception that food poisoning is little more than indigestion or a few stomach cramps. The reality is that tainted food or food poisoning can be serious and even ... [Read more...]
What Are Sex Crimes?
Broadly speaking, a sex crime is any criminal act involving a sexual motive. As a general rule, criminal acts are prohibited by statutes, which are written laws enacted by legislative bodies. While some types of sexual conduct are prohibited under ... [Read more...]
White-Collar Criminal Defense
Common White-Collar Crimes | Defenses to Charges Alleging White-Collar Crimes Though the crimes now commonly referred to as "white-collar" crimes were first prosecuted in the late 1400s in England, the term "white-collar crime" did not come into ... [Read more...]
The Legal Implications of Working Two Jobs
Can You Work Two Jobs Remotely? Can You Be Fired for Working a Second Job? The pandemic has had a significant impact on the way Americans work. Many of us saw our jobs go away or found ourselves working fewer hours. Many of us also found ourselves ... [Read more...]
How Long Do You Have to Be Married to Qualify for Alimony?
Is There a Minimum Requirement to Get Spousal Support? Though the frequency with which courts grant alimony has gone down over the past few decades, all 50 states still allow a judge to grant some type of spousal support under certain circumstances. ... [Read more...]
How to Get Full Custody of Your Child Without Going to Court
Strategies to Minimize Animosity and Expense in a Custody Dispute When you are involved in divorce proceedings and have minor children in the home, the custody of those children is typically the primary concern. You want what's best for them, and ... [Read more...]
Comparing the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution
What Are the Differences? What Is the Legal Authority of Each? The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are two of the most powerful and elegantly written documents in recorded history, both integral to the creation and ultimate ... [Read more...]
Strategies for Avoiding Loan Foreclosure
Forbearance Agreements | Repayment Plans | Loan Modifications Times have been tough over the past two years as the pandemic has led to the loss of many jobs. If you are someone who has worked hard to stay current with your obligations, but fallen ... [Read more...]
The Limits of FMLA Protection
How the Family and Medical Leave Act Will and Won't Protect You In 1993, the U.S. Congress passed, and President Bill Clinton signed, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows workers to take unpaid leave from their jobs for up to 12 ... [Read more...]
Faking Your Own Death – It Can Come Back to Haunt You
Falsifying Your Demise Can Make You Wish You Were Dead Ever had the thought that if you could just start over again, with a new identity and a new life, you'd be able to get a handle on everything? In today's world, where it seems relatively easy to ... [Read more...]