Proving Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Posted on: 5 July 2016

Sexual harassment in the workplace isn't an easy thing to prove. Many people will tell you to keep the harassing notes, texts, or images sent to you by the aggressor and use them as evidence, but what if those things aren't there in the first place? That may be the case if a colleague harasses you verbally with no witnesses. In that case, you can take the following steps to help prove your harassment claims. [Read More]

How To Increase Your Chances Of Your Initial SSDI Benefits Application Being Approved

Posted on: 20 May 2016

Filing for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits is a complicated process. The review of these applications is rigorous and just a minor mistake can cause it to be denied. Then you are faced with an even more complicated appeals process to deal with. Here is how to make sure that your initial application has a good chance of being approved. Report Your Income Correctly There is a limit to how much you can earn and still receive SSDI benefits. [Read More]

Important Reasons For Small Businesses To Have A Lawyer

Posted on: 21 February 2016

Are you the owner of a small business? Are you trying to come up with ways to help your business expand? When you're just starting out, hiring a lawyer may seem like an extraneous expense that your budget can't afford. But here are a few reasons how hiring a lawyer may be able to help your company grow: Double check your contracts: The wording for contracts can sometimes seem obscure and be difficult for the average person to understand. [Read More]

Can You Publish Somebody Else's Recipes Without Their Permission?

Posted on: 30 November 2015

Can you put your aunt's super-secret Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Hash recipe online without getting sued? Do copyright laws extend to recipes? Here's what you should know. Your aunt is probably going to be angry about this. This will probably infuriate your aunt, but if you have her recipe, you're legally free to post it all over the internet and share it with as many people as you want. Copyright laws don't protect the ingredient list. [Read More]