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Considerations Related to Age when Adopting a Child

The age range of adopted children varies widely and, depending on one’s circumstances, adopting parents may consider several factors prior to making a final decision.

Division of Property upon Divorce: The Impact of a Trust

The division of marital assets is one of the most important and complex steps in the divorce process. Parties must first determine what the marital assets are and the value of them.

Service of Process Abroad

Service of Process Abroad.

Tips for Child Custody and Summer Vacation

Summer is here and that means it is time for summer vacation. For most families, summer means abandoning their regular schedules and cutting loose for two months. When you have a child custody agreement in place, summer vacation can mean fights and chaos.

How Are College Expenses Typically Divided in a Divorce?

For young adults across the United States, attending college is a milestone. It marks the end of one's adolescence and the beginning of one's adulthood, ending with a degree that will hopefully make him or her more marketable to potential employers. It can also bring a financial burden.

Understanding a Statutory Demand

This memorandum was generated for the Claims Department for 21st Century Insurance while I served as Managing Attorney for the Sacramento Valley.

Defamation in the Workplace

There is a growing need for employers to monitor what and how they communicate in the workplace. What seems to the employer as a fair constructive criticism can potentially open a legal claim against the business. This is especially true as related to reviews and terminations.

Why Employers (and Employees) Need to Pay Attention to the Fair Labor Standards Act

Recently, General Counsel, P.C. is getting more (and more) calls regarding alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). And, more often than not, the employer is in violation of the FLSA and subject to potential liability (to one or more employees).

Properly Investigating and Responding to Employee Complaints of Harassment or Discrimination

No employer wants to hear that an employee is alleging that he or she is the subject of harassment or discrimination. But, when it happens (and it likely will sometime), how an employer handles the situation can make the difference between resolving the matter and potential litigation.

8(a) Contractors Risk Losing Status if the Annual Review Is Ignored

Being successfully certified by SBA as an 8(a) Business Development company can be an arduous and paper-intensive task.

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