Law

What Are Your Options For Dealing With A Probation Revocation Request?

Ideally, you should follow the rules of your probation so you can complete your sentence and move on with your life. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. If you have violated your probation terms, here is what you need to know.   What Consequences Could You Face? After your probation officer files a revocation motion with the court, a judge is tasked with reviewing the circumstances of your case and determining whether or not to grant the officer's request. Read More 

4 Tips for Resolving Investor Complaints to FINRA

As a financial advisor, you know that investors are going to complain whenever things don't go the way they expected. There is a big risk in investing money in the stock market, yet many people don't like to see their account balances go down. Since the inception of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in 2007, most investor complaints are settled out of court in FINRA's arbitration forum. Navigating the path of dealing with investor complaints can be daunting, especially without the help of securities lawyer. Read More 

The Logic Of A Slip And Fall Injury Case

Slip and fall injury cases commonly have a specific logic that they follow. In order to have a successful trial, you will need to work with your personal injury attorney to make sure that they key points of a slip and fall claim are met. Here is a guide to the parts of a great slip and fall liability claim. An Overview Overall, your first responsibility is to show that the defendant had an obligation to protect you at the time of the accident. Read More 

Can Your Employer Force You To Take A Polygraph? Can You Be Fired For Refusing Or Failing It?

When something important goes missing at work—whether it's money, merchandise, or intellectual property—can your employer demand that you take a lie detector test? If you fail it, can you be fired? These are the facts you should know in order to protect yourself from what essentially is little better than junk science. Polygraphs simply aren't reliable. While proponents of the test say that they're about 90% accurate, some rather reliable sources disagree. Read More 

4 Tips for Dealing with an Auto-Accident Injury

If you have been involved in an auto accident in which another party was at fault, and you were injured, you will want to know what needs to be done to ensure that your injuries are compensated. When your injuries are compensated, you will be able to pay your medical bills, make up for missed time at work because of hospital stays and doctor visits, and do any future rehabilitation you may need. Read More