Three Ways To Plan For Your Passing When You Find Out You Have A Terminal Illness

Finding out that you have a terminal illness can be very overwhelming. There are many things that you will need to start planning in order to make your death as easy as it can be for your friends and family. The following guide walks you through a few things you need to do to make things as easy as they can be when you pass away. Hire an Estate Planning Attorney [Read More]

Trying To Keep Things Civil? How To Work Towards An Amicable Divorce

If you and your spouse have decided to put an end to your marriage, it doesn't need to result in an all-out battle. If you've both reached the same conclusion, and realized that there's no happy ending for your marriage, it's still possible to have an amicable divorce. This is particularly true if you're both willing to work together. Here are four ways that you and your spouse can work together to achieve an amicable divorce. [Read More]

Employers: Keep In Mind That "Light-Duty" Accommodations Need To Be Handled Carefully

If you're an employer, you need to be careful how you go about offering light duty to any of your employees -- otherwise, you could end up on the wrong end of a verdict in civil court if the employee demands a permanent light-duty position and accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  This is what you should consider: Offering Accommodations Can Benefit You In Court If you routinely offer "light duty" [Read More]

Calculating Damages In A Defamation Case

If you are pursuing a defamation claim or lawsuit, you should be clear on the type and amount of damages to demand. A defamation lawsuit has both actual and assumed damages. The actual damages are meant to restore you to your rightful position; these are what you need to calculate to undo the damage done to you by the defamation. Here are some of the actual damages to pursue: Loss of Earnings [Read More]