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Why Whistleblowers are Often Former or Current Employees

If you know a business or organization is acting illegally, and it’s something that’s not generally known, that may be the basis for you to act as a whistleblower, which affords you certain legal protections and rights. That information can’t be known among the public and would normally be considered confidential at the organization. As a result, it’s known by only a handful of employees, perhaps including some who have left to work elsewhere.

The Fight Against Timeshare Scammers

Learn about how to get rid of your timeshare!

Does Bad Weather Absolve a Negligent Driver?

Vehicle accidents frequently happen in bad weather. Rain, snow, ice and fog don’t make our streets and freeways liability-free zones where drivers can do what they wish and cause accidents without being held accountable under civil law. Negligence normally boils down to how a reasonable driver should act in a given situation. That changes depending on the weather, but the weather doesn’t change possible liability.

Hazards Faced By St. Louis Hospital Employees

No matter what job you work, you need to take the necessary steps to keep yourself safe. To do this, you need to understand the hazards of your career and do whatever you can to avoid them. If you are a hospital worker, this list is a great start.

USCIS Returns Unselected FY-2019 H1B Cap-Subject Petitions

On July 30, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had returned all fiscal year 2019 H1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected in the H1B lottery.

DIVORCE FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

A key issue at the commencement of a divorce proceeding is accounting for the assets acquired and the debts accumulated by a couple during the course of a marriage.

FIVE TIPS TO PREPARE FOR A CHILD CUSTODY HEARING

A child custody hearing represents one of the most significant of proceedings held in divorce cases. Because of the significant nature of a child custody hearing, a parent needs to be well prepared for the proceeding. There are five key tips to bear in mind when preparing for a custody hearing.

MYTHS ABOUT GENDER AND PENNSYLVANIA CHILD CUSTODY

Pennsylvania courts utilized a gender neutral standard known as the best interests of the child standard when making custody decisions in divorce and paternity cases. The standard focuses on ensuring that a particular custodial arrangement is designed to advance the best interests of the child.

Are You Living With An Addict In Metro Atlanta

When there is someone in your life that is struggling with a drug addiction in metro Atlanta it can be just as stressful on you as it is on them.

How The Jury Selection Process Works In Georgia & What To Expect

Is Your Divorce Going To Require A Jury In Order To Obtain A Divorce Decree In Georgia?

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