2015

Birth Injuries, Medical Negligence And Compensation: What You Need To Know

The United States has a high rate of maternal mortality compared to most of the countries in the industrialized world, and although this fact can be attributed to a range of factors, it can often be traced back to medical negligence. Similarly, birth injuries may also be the result of negligence. If you or your baby has suffered from any of the following issues, you may have been the victims of medical negligence, and now, it may be time to contact a medical negligence lawyer: Read More 

What Can You Do To Reduce Your Business’s Tax Liability Before Year-End?

If you're the owner of a small business that is on the tail end of a banner sales season, you may be facing a painful January quarterly tax payment unless you can reduce your taxable income by the end of the calendar year. For those who have significantly underestimated their taxes, back taxes and penalties, April 15 could hamstring your business's operations for the rest of the year. What can you do to minimize your tax burden while keeping as much profit invested in your business as possible? Read More 

Return Of The Living Debt: You May Have To Pay Taxes On Cancelled Debts

In many ways, debt is a lot like a zombie. No matter how many times you try to kill it, it finds a way to come back to life. Case in point, if a creditor cancels a debt you owed, you may liable for paying taxes on the amount that was eliminated. Here's what you need to know about this issue to keep it from taking a bite out of your financial future. Read More 

Exposed By The Hack And Expecting Divorce? Here’s How Your Infidelity Will Come Into Play

The phones at law firms across the country are ringing steadily with the recent news of the casual encounter website breach that left millions of email addresses exposed to public view. Many of these callers are scorned partners wanting to get divorce proceedings underway, while other calls come from concerned spouses who know their personal information has been violated, fear the worst, and want to know what awaits them in the future should their partner file for divorce. Read More 

Caught Shoplifting? You May Still Be Able To Reduce Or Even Avoid Your Charges

Shoplifting is considered by most to be a minor crime, but legal penalties for petty thieves can be harsh. If you're facing charges for stealing from a shop, it's easy to feel afraid and overwhelmed. However, if you keep your head together and do your best to show the shop owner and the court that you are not just some thief, you may be able to avoid jail time or probation entirely. Read More