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Paper or Plastic? - - MJNewell
No, not your local grocery stor e, I was recently subjected to this question at a local funeral home. It seems that a few of our funeral parlors are using recycled plastic containers as vaults. I was told that a plastic vault would last years longer than a cement vault. And the casket of choice... Submitted 2 years 141 days ago.

Dropping Babies Like Crazy: It's Time To Pay Up Son! - Peggy Butler
Young men, young men, to be so open with your sexuality is child's play. But oh to pay, for creating a child, is one responsibility, you refuse to acknowledge. What a pity! In my travels Down America's Mean Streets, I've met many people. Some of them flickered in and out of my life... Submitted 3 years 235 days ago.

Contribution Towards College Expenses Of A Child After A Divorce - PRA Law
As a divorce lawyer, a question I am frequently asked by clients is whether or not their ex-spouse is required to contribute towards their children's education now that the couple is divorced? Most often these clients were divorced when the children were very young and college expenses were... Submitted 4 years 93 days ago.

Equity Stripping in Minnesota - Richard Train
Equity stripping is a predatory practice employed by unscrupulous individuals designed to identify vulnerable homeowners that have substantial equity in their property and “strip" the equity in the property from the homeowner. In recent years, this practice has become more commonplace due to... Submitted 5 years 282 days ago.

Mortgage Foreclosure in Minnesota - Richard Train
In recent years, mortgage foreclosures in Minnesota have been on the rise. As a result, more than ever before, Minnesota property owners have a need to understand the foreclosure process. 1. How is a mortgage foreclosed in Minnesota? In Minnesota there are essentially two ways that a mortgage can... Submitted 5 years 285 days ago.

10 Social Security Disability Mistakes To Avoid When Filing a Claim - jervalaw
In 30 years of Social Security Disability Practice in Virginia, I have seen the same mistakes over and over again. These are the ten (10) mistakes a claimant should avoid when applying for Social Security Disability. 1. YOU MUST APPLY FOR DISABILITY AFTER YOU STOP WORKING . If you stop working... Submitted 6 years 122 days ago.

Living Wills in New Jersey Law - PRA Law
Anyone who cares about the feelings of their family members, or their own final health care treatment, should consider executing a Living Will. It has become an essential element in the practice of Estate Planning Attorneys. Why? A Living Will permits the patient to communicate, in advance... Submitted 6 years 220 days ago.

How to Conduct Personal Background Checks - Jasmine Ong
How to Conduct Personal Background Checks You want to conduct a personal background check on a colleague, maybe even a prospective mate, but you’re not quite sure how to go about it? Before you spend a fortune on private investigators, you might want to try a little gumshoeing of your own. ... Submitted 6 years 241 days ago.

Obesity: Can I get Social Security for this impairment? - jervalaw
Social Security has a set of Impairment Listings. At one time "obesity" had an impairment listing. Thus, if the applicant was of a certain height and weight, then the applicant received Disability. For example, if you were 5'2" and 300 pounds, then you were well on your way to winning a... Submitted 6 years 291 days ago.

How to Abate IRS Penalties - Joel Sumner
IRS Automated Penalty Notices The IRS automatically sends taxpayers computer generated notices that inform them that they owe a penalty, how much they owe, and why they owe the penalty. Since most penalty notices are generated by a computer without any human intervention, they are sent based... Submitted 1 year 134 days ago.

Legal Contracts and Documents: Boilerplate Clauses, Purpose and Examples - - Jon Aslin
Boilerplate clauses are provisions that do not relate directly to the particular subject matter of a legal contract but set out the respective rights of the parties during the term of the agreement and, in some cases, after the agreement is terminated. They are standard clauses drafted using... Submitted 1 year 161 days ago.

Foreclosure Revolution Starts NOW! - - Susan Chana Lask Esq
On August 17, 2010, attorney Susan Chana Lask filed a Federal Class Action Complaint on behalf of tens of thousands of New York State homeowners who lost their homes to an alleged foreclosure fraud orchestrated for years by a New York "foreclosure mill" attorney and major mortgage companies. The... Submitted 1 year 278 days ago.

Professional Football Athletes in Virginia Can Almost Always File a Workers Comp Claim in California - - jervalaw
Virginia professional football players can always file Workers' Compensation Claims in California for a unique reason: California has a unique workers' compensation law. It allows professional athletes to file workers' compensation claims in California as long as they can show they played... Submitted 2 years 23 days ago.

88 Impairments Now Get Immediate Social Security Disability Approval - jervalaw
Many people are frustrated because applying for Social Security Disability can take so long. In an effort to streamline the process there has been an effort to identify certain types of cancer and other conditions that would allow a finding of "immediate disability" approval. In this ongoing... Submitted 2 years 23 days ago.

Social Security Disability Claims Based on Fibromyalgia - - Jonathan C. Ginsberg
Introduction to Fibromyalgia and SSDI Claims When considering the symptoms of fibromyalgia in relation to the number of Americans who suffer from the disease, it is concerning how many Americans are in so much pain. Roughly three to six million Americans, which equates to about 1 in 50... Submitted 2 years 68 days ago.

Custody Rights of Fathers in Texas Divorce Cases - - Tony Bertolino
When a husband and wife make the decision that "until death do you part" can no longer apply to their relationship, there are so many emotional decisions that need to be made. Who will move out and who will stay in the house? How do we tell our families? How will we be impacted financially? Do we... Submitted 2 years 209 days ago.

Employment Retaliation: Important Answers to Your Questions - - Karine Bohbot
What constitutes Retaliation? Retaliation in the employment context exists when an employer takes some adverse action against an employee for complaining of harassment or discrimination or assisting others in their complaints of harassment and discrimination. Retaliation also exists when an... Submitted 3 years 42 days ago.

Employment Discrimination: Important Answers to Your Questions - - Elizabeth L. Riles
By law, your employer may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age (over 40), citizenship, pregnancy, or disability. The C ali fornia Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit discrimination based... Submitted 3 years 59 days ago.

Sexual Harassment: Important Answers to Your Questions - - Elizabeth L. Riles
Sexual harassment is a form of illegal sex discrimination according to both federal and California law. Sexual harassment takes different forms. Most people re ali ze that if an employer, supervisor, or co-worker touches a female employee's breasts, this is sexual harassment; but there is much... Submitted 3 years 62 days ago.

The Importance of a Divorce Case Evaluation - Matthew O'Connell
Whether you were the one to initiate the divorce or were in the opposing role as the one served with divorce papers, a good divorce lawyer is important to help you understand your rights as you navigate the divorce process. Even if your divorce is as amicable as it possibly can be, it's crucial... Submitted 3 years 73 days ago.

Failure To Properly Administer the 2nd Chance Act of 2007 - TheMPMGroup
Has the U.S. Bureau of Prison Become Too Powerful? An Opinion: As of this writing, there are approximately 200,000 people being confined by the United States Bureau of Prisons (BOP), a component of the Department of Justice (DoJ). Their offenses span the spectrum from high treason... Submitted 3 years 97 days ago.

Prince Harry and Prince Charles, Race and Hate Crimes, what is all this hype about? - Meera Yagnik
The ITV news reported a story whereby Prince Harry had referred to a fellow soldier who he was working with as his "Paki Friend". Prince Harry had to offer a formal apology after this was condemned by the media and the general public, who argued that the days had long gone whereby this sort... Submitted 3 years 113 days ago.

Winning Your Child Custody Case in 5 Minutes - - Susan Chana Lask Esq
You may have won custody of your child, but your ex can always file a petition to modify custody later. A petition to modify custody can be dismissed if it does not allege a material change of circumstances sufficient to warrant a hearing. A material change of circumstances must be some sort of... Submitted 3 years 153 days ago.

Redundancy, Know Your Rights To Consultation. - Meera Yagnik
Most firms having been hit by the sub prime crisis are looking at saving costs and the biggest way to reduce costs are by shifting labour, here is a guide to your rights if you are made redundant. What is Redundancy? A process that firms by law have to follow if they are thinking of... Submitted 3 years 295 days ago.

Are You Being Bullied or Harassed At Work? If So, What Protection Do You Have? - Meera Yagnik
Why have we not incorporated a Dignity at work Policy within the Employment Relations Act, in order to put bullying and harassment on a statutory footing in order to protect employees? There was a survey published whereby it was stated that 3.8 per cent of employees had personally at some... Submitted 3 years 347 days ago.