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Is Legalese Still Important?

By | June 12th, 2018

For most people, legalese, or the legal and technical language used in writing laws, wills, insurance policies, and other legal documents, can be intimidating. Some joke or even seriously believe that lawyers use it to sound smarter or justify higher fees. For decades, the use of plain English has been advocated. In 1972, President Nixon ordered the use of “layman’s terms” in the Federal Register. In 2010, President Obama signed the Plain Writing Act, which purpose was “to promote clear communication that the public can understand and use.”.

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

By | February 28th, 2018

Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal and is punishable by law, but did you know that it is also a type of discrimination? Sexual harassment is considered to be a type of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and there is a branch of the government that deals explicitly with discrimination called U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). How do you know if you’re experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace? As per the definition of the EEOC, if an individual’s.

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The Importance of Consulting a Personal Injury Attorney After Being Injured in a Car Accident

By | November 9th, 2017

After being injured in an auto accident you may feel overwhelmed and unsure how to proceed. One of the first steps you should consider taking after being injured in a car accident is consulting a personal injury attorney. Here are just a few of the benefits consulting a personal injury attorney can provide you with. Have Someone on Your Side During This Difficult Time By consulting a personal injury attorney you will ensure that you have someone on your side to help you through this difficult time. Most people do.

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Your Legal Claims to Prescription Drugs-Induced Injuries

By | November 26th, 2013

QUESTION: I was placed on lisinopril three years ago I recently was in the hospital for a month. I have a mass covering 95% of my liver. I applied for ss and was denied was not out of work long enough I have everyday bills living with a daughter who attends school and work part time I have documents to prove my situation how do I survive cannot work. I also have some numbing in my feet and legs shortness of breath pain in my abdomen along with numb spots..

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Your Options for Legal Assistance that You Cannot Afford

By | November 12th, 2013

QUESTION: On August 9, 2012, I had been a passenger in my friend’s car wherein we were rear-ended. I am 46 years old. The other driver said it was her fault 100%. My friend’s lawyer filed a claim and found out the person only has 15/30. My friend’s car was totaled which they paid for. I have not got a lawyer because I am still seeing an Orthopedic Surgeon and have to get a facet block and then possibly surgery because I can’t stand for long, legs go out on.

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Public Interest and Your Presumed Role as a Public Figure

By | November 3rd, 2013

QUESTION: I am taking a person to small claims court for defamation. She has made some very serious and provably false claims about my conduct as the immediate past treasurer of a small political club (less than 200 members). One of her buddies, who also happens to be a local (estate planning) attorney, has trumpeted her likely defense strategy in an email to me and others. He made reference to "malice," "innocent communication" (by which I think he actually meant "innocent misrepresentation"), and "the public interest," all of which suggests.

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