Many entrepreneurs start their own business to follow their dreams and fulfill their passion. Starting a business from scratch can be one of life's most exciting—and challenging efforts. We’re going to help. We’ll ask and answer the questions you should ask, but might not have thought about. Personal protection, taxes, compliance, intellectual property, potential risks, even lawsuits.
It’s safe to say the goals of America's juvenile justice system are to keep citizens safe and rehabilitate delinquent youth. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funding, policymakers are not always able to establish programs that achieve these goals. While the current U.S. policy aims to balance public safety with the effective rehabilitation of youth, and...
It's an unfortunate fact that throughout our lives, some of us may face complex and uncertain financial times. During the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts expected to see a surge in bankruptcy filings. Surprisingly, that never came to pass, and throughout the pandemic, filings have actually dropped by nearly 30%. First, there are protections...
There is no question that real estate transactions are some of the biggest – if not the biggest – transactions anyone will make in their entire lives. Whether you’re purchasing your first home or you’re an experienced property investor, you may be wondering what the benefits are to working with a real estate attorney. After...
Judge Selection: A Brief History There are few topics in United States history that have been debated as passionately or for as long as the method of selecting judges. During colonial times one of the colonists biggest issues with the judicial selection process was that the King had the authority to appoint judges. After the American...
Of the many financial tools available to avoid family hassles, probate court, and attending costs after your death, the living trust is likely one of the best known. Deciding what’s right and determining the best way to execute your wishes is often confusing, especially since laws are continually changing, but the time-saving advantages—as well as...
Consider it a smart way to take control of the people you care about and the assets you have. If the term “estate planning” conjures images of Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates, or Thurston Howell, depending on your age, reconsider. The thought that estate planning is an exercise limited to the very wealthy or the elderly is...
Do you really need a lawyer? Is Handling a dog bite case a Do It Yourself project? Personal injury law, especially slip and fall cases and car accidents, are among the most common, and almost always demand the expertise of an attorney from the outset. What about a minor dog bite? Clearly, it is a personal...
What Is A Structured Settlement? Unfortunately, many people suffer injuries in cars, at work, or at home and legal cases follow. Determining immediate and short-term costs, calculating future identifiable costs, and projecting less well-known costs, can be a daunting endeavor. Recovering from the personal, as well as financial costs, is risky and fraught with stress or...
If you are considering a divorce, here are a few suggestions about how to put your affairs in order before you approach your partner.