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Defamation is one of a few exceptions to the First Amendment; freedom of speech does not apply if the statement is false and causes harm to another person or party. Both individuals and businesses can sue for damages resulting from defamatory statements, but what do these two types of cases have in common with each other, and how do they differ? Keep reading to find out.
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There are many aspects of a divorce that can become complicated, but one of the most consistently complex areas of divorce is asset division. In addition to the difficulties of assessing and valuing shared property, emotions can create additional tension and disagreements over how assets are divided. In the United States, most states follow an equitable-division law, which means marital assets are divided equally. But what about assets you own overseas? How is your foreign property divided? Keep reading to learn more?
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Division of personal assets can get sticky in a divorce. Tensions are frequently high, and emotions can play a big role in the difficult of this division. But when it comes to businesses, the sheer complexity of the assets can make dividing the business a messy process—especially if one spouse believe the business is purely their own. If you’ve put the work into building and growing the business yourself, you might not want to see it divided or shared with your ex. Will they be entitled to a portion of your business when you divorce? Keep reading to learn more.
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) includes many accessibility requirements for businesses and public spaces. But these requirements are often so complex and poorly communicated that business owners are unaware they’re in violation of the ADA until they find themselves facing a lawsuit. When you’re served with those papers, you might feel like you’re already out of options for fixing the issue. However, there are a few things you can do to properly handle the situation. Keep reading to learn what to do if you’re facing an ADA lawsuit.
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Despite the annual workplace harassment trainings most offices require for their employees, harassment still occurs. In most cases, a report to HR will rectify the situation. But when the harassment continues, or when the issue is much larger than a single individual, you might decide to take the issue to a higher court—a literal one. Where’s the line between an HR complaint and a harassment case? And how good are your odds of actually winning such a case? While there’s no clean-cut answer to these questions, we’ll review some important information regarding workplace harassment cases below.
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In most child custody agreements, one parent has more custody rights than the other, and the child spends the majority of their time with this parent, known as the “custodial parent.” The noncustodial parent usually may still retain many custody rights, depending on the details of their child custody arrangement, but are not considered to be the child’s primary caregiver. So what happens when a child’s custodial parent passes away? Does the noncustodial parent automatically get custody? Keep reading to learn more.
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Though child support law can be incredibly complex and confusing, there’s one general rule that most people understand: Child support ends when the child turns 18. While that’s true in most cases, there is one situation in which that rule might not apply. If the child is disabled in some way that requires them to receive continued support and care from their parent, the non-custodial parent may have to continue making support payments to help pay for the disabled individual’s care, even after they come of age. Here’s what you need to know about these unique circumstances.
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Division of assets is always one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. But the issue gets particularly messy when you’re involved in a high-asset divorce. With so much at stake, people tend to dig their heels in even harder than normal. Additionally, a large amount of assets can make it easier to slip some of those assets under the radar when disclosing financial assets. It’s not unusual for partners in a high-asset divorce to try to hid assets, so if this is something you’re concerned about, keep reading to learn more about how assets are most often hidden—and how we can help you find them.
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Liability can be a tricky thing, especially in regards to personal property. While you might expect a business to take responsibility for injuries that occur on their property, does the same thing apply to your private residence? If someone is injured on your property, could you be held liable in a civil lawsuit? Let’s take a look at a few of the factors that influence liability in these situations.
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Most people recognize the hazards of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, impaired driving remains fairly common on roads in the United States. If you happen to be pulled over while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (whether or illegal or legal), you can face serious consequences. Just how serious could those consequences be for a first-time offender? Keep reading to find out.
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