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May 12, 2013
No CommentsUnderstanding Non-Compete Agreements and Their Restrictions
A non-compete agreement is a legal document that many employers use to ensure that current or former employees do not compete with that employer’s business for a specified period of time after employment has been terminated. In other words, if you work for a real estate company and are asked to sign a non-compete agreement,...
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Apr 16, 2013
No CommentsHow Wage Garnishments Can Affect You
Wage garnishments are often used in an attempt to collect for certain debts. The most common reason for wage garnishment is unpaid child support but there are other creditors that could actually file legal documents to place a garnishment on your wages. Garnishments force your employer to withhold a specified amount of your paycheck in...
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Jan 27, 2013
No CommentsBusiness Legal Issues – Understanding Articles of Incorporation
Many states have certain documents that have to be completed before your business can become a legal entity. While the documents are not necessarily long, they can be confusing. There is information that must be included in order for you to incorporate your business. An attorney who specializes in corporate law will be able to...
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Jan 23, 2013
No CommentsUnderstanding the Pre-Foreclosure Process
There are a number of reasons why people lose their homes to foreclosure. Some lose their jobs and can no longer maintain their payments and others have different financial difficulties. Lenders often do not thoroughly check on an applicant’s ability to make payments and homeowners soon get buried in debt. Whatever the reason for foreclosure,...
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Jan 21, 2013
No CommentsIs It Legal to Declare Bankruptcy More than Once?
Bankruptcy often provides a way for consumers to begin again. It can provide a fresh financial start that allows consumers to regroup and plan for a better financial future. Given the state of the economy over the past few years, it is not at all surprising that consumers have been forced to file bankruptcy in...
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Jan 15, 2013
No CommentsPotential Legal Liabilities Faced by Website Owners
Today’s business owners have found many benefits in having websites to support their companies. Unfortunately, new technologies offer not only benefits but a few drawbacks. Owning a website can be a wonderful way to promote your business and even add revenue but there are many legal liabilities that website owners can face. Copyright violations, data...
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Nov 14, 2012
No CommentsGetting the Right Long Term Disability Attorney
Being approved for long term disability can be difficult and very time consuming. If you feel that you qualify for disability, it may certainly be in your best interest to find an experienced long term disability attorney to assist you. Before you choose an attorney however, there are a few things that you will want...
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Nov 14, 2012
No CommentsChoosing an Injury Attorney
If you have been injured due to the negligence of someone else then you may want to consider hiring an injury attorney. Choosing the attorney that should represent you takes a bit of consideration and should be done carefully. If you are looking at the possibility of a long time away from work due to...
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Oct 01, 2012
No CommentsChoosing the Right Solicitor for Your Legal Needs
At some point in your life you are likely to need the assistance of a solicitor. When it comes to choosing the right solicitor, there are many things that you have to consider. First, you will need to know what area of law you are working with. The solicitor that you choose will need to...
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Jul 14, 2012
No CommentsFees Increase for Bonds and Court Proceedings
They say that crime does not pay and that certainly appears to be the case in the state of Alabama due to a new house bill. HB 688 is a piece of Alabama legislature which very recently enacted sweeping increases in general court costs as well as set new fees for filing bail bonds. The...