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Employment Law - Termination - Involuntay and Without Cause

It is important to consider how a severance agreement may affect the rights and benefits of a former employee, many of which may already be contracted to during the course of the employee's employment.

Boston Man Carrying Smoke Grenade, Knives, and Body Bags Arrested at LAX

Interesting case where a man is caught in an airport with multiple weapons. Makes you think about security levels and how things types of things are preventable.

Merger & Acquisition - Potential SEC violation

The Two-Track merger structure, also known as the Burger King Merger, may cause the SEC to be triggered early and a violation of rule 14e-5 of the 1934's Act.

Estate Planning: Lessons Learned From Natina Reed

Natina Reed died on October 27 2012 and was best known as a member of the girl group, Blaque, and as an actress in the popular cheerleader movie Bring It On. Reed passed away after being involved in a tragic auto accident after being hit by a car as a pedestrian.

Overcrowded Emergency Departments Resulting in Hospital Malpractice and Doctor Malpractice

Hospital emergency rooms have steadily seen an increase in overcrowding and this can lead to medical negligence and medical malpractice.

Estate Planning: Lessons Learned From Emanuel Steward

There are many estate planning lessons to be learned from Emanuel Steward.

AVOIDING INHERITANCE CONFLICTS

Unfortunately, your passing may likely lead to family battles over your personal belongings and other like inheritance conflicts. Any planning that can be implemented today to elevate such pain to your surviving loved ones must be considered by you.

SO YOU WANT AN ASSET PROTECTION TRUST?

When considering the many options available to you, you may consider an International Asset Protection Trust because this option offers the greatest protection from creditors and litigation

COURT ORDERS SON TO PAY HIS MOTHER’S $93,000 NURSING HOME BILL

Over the past few years, we have seen new state laws addressing this relationship by requiring adult children to be responsible for their parents if their parents cannot afford to take care of themselves

NEW GUIDANCE ON EMPLOYEE VS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

As a business owner, whether your workers are found to be employees or independent contractors will have great impact in determining your business’ taxes and legal liability issues

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