The U.S. has a well-defined and strictly enforced tort law that punishes civil wrong stemming from breach of legal duty based on the proximate cause by a certain act or omission. Property owners, specifically, have a set of rights, duties, and liabilities that all fall under tort law. In itself, a tort is a complex legal concept
The COVID-19 pandemic opened a series of problems, but one major issue troubling millions is co-parenting. The pandemic has complicated child custody arrangements. Do parents still follow court orders? Should they make adjustments given the situation? What do they need to do when their child is left in an untrustworthy partner’s hands? Many of these
Despite all the technological advances of the 21st century, there are still many tasks that have to be done by skilled laborers. No matter how advanced computers get, there are some things that need the human touch. Even though there are safety standards set in place to reduce the risk of injury at work, accidents
Good business owners know that their whole enterprise is based on trust and relationships. They trust their employees to work for them, and their workers expect to be paid by them. Customers have confidence that the company will provide them with at least a satisfactory level of service, and the business puts faith in the
COVID-19 and the virus containment efforts that come along with it have created various challenges for businesses. These include increasing insurance exposures and liabilities. Captive insurance companies need to internalize the impact of the pandemic (and the post-COVID-19 era) on their risk retention programs. With healthcare workers and employees in other essential industries being subject
Countries worldwide have imposed stringent lockdown protocols to contain the coronavirus, and though these restrictions are keeping people safe, they’ve also drastically increased the risks correlated with domestic violence. The situation makes the home a dangerous place for specific people, including women, children, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Data from an established Massachusetts hospital shows the dramatic
Gaining U.S. citizenship is a goal shared by many people. When you become an American citizen, you obtain the right to vote, acquire a U.S. passport, apply for federal jobs, and legally stay in the country as long as you like. To become a U.S. citizen, applicants must take the following steps: Step 1: Determine your
Do you know that most couples enter into a marriage with the sincere hope that they will last forever? However, the fact remains that over a third of marriages eventually end in divorce or separation. And it happens for all sorts of reasons, such as lack of compatibility and infidelity. Dividing assets after a divorce can lead
Need financial help for your medical condition? Here are some things you need to know about whether you are eligible for disability benefits and how to apply for it. What medical conditions are included? According to the Social Security Administration’s manual that contains the list of impairments — also known as the Blue Book —
There are nearly 1.34 million lawyers in America, according to the American Bar Association as of May 2018. Most of these lawyers, around 74%, are in private practice. The remainder of the population work in government, private industries and associations, and in the education sector. The exciting part is that many, around 48%, have a
The U.S. has a well-defined and strictly enforced tort law that punishes civil wrong stemming from breach of legal duty based on the proximate cause by a certain act or omission. Property owners, specifically, have a set of rights, duties, and liabilities that all fall under tort law. In itself, a tort is a complex legal concept
The COVID-19 pandemic opened a series of problems, but one major issue troubling millions is co-parenting. The pandemic has complicated child custody arrangements. Do parents still follow court orders? Should they make adjustments given the situation? What do they need to do when their child is left in an untrustworthy partner’s hands? Many of these
Despite all the technological advances of the 21st century, there are still many tasks that have to be done by skilled laborers. No matter how advanced computers get, there are some things that need the human touch. Even though there are safety standards set in place to reduce the risk of injury at work, accidents
Good business owners know that their whole enterprise is based on trust and relationships. They trust their employees to work for them, and their workers expect to be paid by them. Customers have confidence that the company will provide them with at least a satisfactory level of service, and the business puts faith in the
COVID-19 and the virus containment efforts that come along with it have created various challenges for businesses. These include increasing insurance exposures and liabilities. Captive insurance companies need to internalize the impact of the pandemic (and the post-COVID-19 era) on their risk retention programs. With healthcare workers and employees in other essential industries being subject
Countries worldwide have imposed stringent lockdown protocols to contain the coronavirus, and though these restrictions are keeping people safe, they’ve also drastically increased the risks correlated with domestic violence. The situation makes the home a dangerous place for specific people, including women, children, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Data from an established Massachusetts hospital shows the dramatic
Gaining U.S. citizenship is a goal shared by many people. When you become an American citizen, you obtain the right to vote, acquire a U.S. passport, apply for federal jobs, and legally stay in the country as long as you like. To become a U.S. citizen, applicants must take the following steps: Step 1: Determine your
Do you know that most couples enter into a marriage with the sincere hope that they will last forever? However, the fact remains that over a third of marriages eventually end in divorce or separation. And it happens for all sorts of reasons, such as lack of compatibility and infidelity. Dividing assets after a divorce can lead
Need financial help for your medical condition? Here are some things you need to know about whether you are eligible for disability benefits and how to apply for it. What medical conditions are included? According to the Social Security Administration’s manual that contains the list of impairments — also known as the Blue Book —
There are nearly 1.34 million lawyers in America, according to the American Bar Association as of May 2018. Most of these lawyers, around 74%, are in private practice. The remainder of the population work in government, private industries and associations, and in the education sector. The exciting part is that many, around 48%, have a