Monthly Archives: April 2023
The Weekend Effect Can Be Deadly In Hospitals
Contrary to the way it sounds, the weekend effect is not some consequence of a weekend of drinking or partying, or simply a hangover at the reality of the workweek starting. It actually is a phrase related to medical malpractice, and the level and standard of care that many people get—or don’t get—when they… Read More »
What Is The Last Clear Chance Doctrine?
Imagine for a moment that you are a pedestrian, crossing the street. You are legally crossing at a crosswalk, and you have the signal to cross. You look to your right, and you see that a car is coming, at what seems to be a high rate of speed. As it approaches the intersection,… Read More »
Don’t Forget How Dangerous Steps And Stairs Can Be
When it comes to healthy things that we can do in our daily lives, taking the stairs is one of those things. Although a good form of exercise, stairs are also overlooked when it comes to safety; many businesses don’t give thought to the maintenance of stairwells, or the many building codes and requirements… Read More »
What Is A Products Liability Case?
Despite efforts by the government to regulate safety and pass laws and rules and regulations to make the products we use safer, the efforts don’t always work—on many occasions, products that we use can and do cause us injury. When they do, a victim has a right to file a lawsuit for what is… Read More »
What Is Arbitration?
The term ‘arbitration’ is one you may have heard before, but also one of which you may not be entirely familiar. Essentially, when two commercial parties have a dispute, there are often two ways to formally settle: arbitration or litigation. Arbitration is an out-of-court settlement that tends to be resolved more quickly, be less… Read More »
Should You Replace A Car Seat After An Accident?
Car seats save young children’s lives, aside from being legally required. And while many people have started to become more educated on how to use and how to install car seats, one question doesn’t get as much attention: what do you do with a car seat after an accident? Replacing the Car Seat If… Read More »
What Is The RICO Act?
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) of 1970 is a federal law passed specifically to fight organized crime. The law strengthened legal tools in evidence gathering by establishing new penal prohibitions and providing enhanced sanctions and new remedies for dealing with the unlawful activities of those engaged in organized crime. Common racketeering… Read More »
Business Equity – Best Practices How To Create A Fair And Transparent Equity Structure
Business equity refers to the value of the ownership interest or stake that the owners (or shareholders) have in a company. It represents the residual claim on assets and earnings of a business after all the debts and liabilities have been paid off. In other words, equity is what remains of the company’s assets… Read More »
What Is A Non-Compete Agreement And Should You Sign One?
You may have heard of a non-compete agreement before – it is a legal contract in which an employee agrees not to work for a competitor of their current employer for a certain period of time after leaving their job. This agreement is designed to prevent the employee from using the knowledge, skills, and… Read More »
