A dispute between an employer and employee can be devastating to a business. Going to court requires a major expenditure of time, energy, and resources. A drawn-out legal battle can disrupt the lives of all concerned, having a substantial negative effect on both the...
Nobody plans to be in a car accident, but when it happens due to the negligence of another driver, it is common to feel angry, confused and overwhelmed. Most likely the insurance company has many questions and is eager to talk to the injured party. Of course, though...
In 2012, the Journal of the American Medical Association or JAMA cited medical negligence as the third leading cause of death in the U.S.—right alongside heart disease and cancer. Over $3 billion were allocated for malpractice payouts that year. If you break that...
Most people would rather not having to stand in front of a judge and jury, and most certainly they would rather not end up behind bars. Unfortunately, many find themselves in this kind of position at some point in their lives. And facing federal criminal charges can...
Mediation is growing in popularity as a means of resolving disputes. Judges love it because it helps reduce their overwhelming backlog of court cases. At the same time, individuals love it because mediation offers a way for the parties involved to arrive at the best...