EMPLOYMENT LAW: http://riskmgmt.biz/cle.htm/ Abbreviations used: NS = Nutshell on Federal Employment Discrimination Law ER = Employer, EE = Employee, ENT = Employment, K = contract, pfc = prima facie case, legitimate nondiscriminatory reason = LNR / NDR = nondiscriminatory reason. PART ONE: PROTECTING EMPLOYEES FROM STATUS DISCRIMINATION Chapter 1: Paradigms for Status Discrimination A. Introduction [...]
Has anyone considered a compromise solution to the issue of legalization of same-sex marriages? As an attorney who has spent years conducting research on the advantages and disadvantages of marriage vs. living together, my viewpoint is a legal one, unobscured by religious or moral questions. Legal recognition of a status for these couples is called [...]
Affirmative action is one of the most controversial political issues facing America. Most often, affirmative action assists disadvantaged groups by improving placement in higher education and employment, and the term is most often conceived as a program to improve the standing of African Americans. People take different stances on the issue, supporting their opinions with [...]
May 18
Due to the apathetic nature of debtors and the persistent nature of creditors, there have been serious blow-ups that have happened during the many years of the Debt Collection industry’s existence. It could have been as minor as verbal disagreements. But, it could have also been as grave as lawsuits, threats, or even actual acts [...]
If you’ve ever dreamed of one day becoming a lawyer but you’ve been hesitant to take the plunge, a viable alternative would be a legal assistant or paralegal. Both are two peas in a pod and thus either one is probably as close as you can get to becoming a lawyer, without actually being a [...]
As tax time approaches, many home-based business owners begin completing their forms or paying their accountants with trepidation. This nervousness comes from two sources: a fear of being audited and a fear of having to pay a lot. For the most part, both of these fears are unfounded. For one, audits are rare. In fact, [...]
A car accident is never the same, similar but never the same. So logically a car accident claim can never be the same. Accidents do on the other hand occur in the millions every year, however making a successful compensation claim is difficult to get right if you don’t make the right moves. All Car [...]
One of the most important tasks legal assistants and paralegals perform is to assist lawyers as they prepare for corporate meetings, closings, trials and hearings. Although the lawyers take ownership for the legal work, they will often delegate many tasks to legal assistants and paralegals. As a result, they continue to take on a growing [...]
May 15
Choosing a lawyer can be a difficult task, so here are a few guidelines to help you. The first thing you need to remember is that you do not need a personal lawyer like you need a tax adviser or a family doctor. Lawyers should be chosen for specific tasks such as when selling property, [...]
Choosing a good Mesothelioma Attorney or Lawyer is important, as they will be able to determine the appropriate level of compensation and other important matters relating specifically to Mesothelioma litigation. Most Mesothelioma Attorneys and Lawyers offer free consultations and can provide you with information regarding other avenues of support. Mesothelioma Attorneys and Lawyers will also [...]