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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Workers compensation can do a lot to help you get back on your feet after a workplace injury, but it doesn't cover everything. Your injury may have complications that neither you nor the compensation insurance system could have expected, and in the months or years it takes for you to figure things out, it may be too late to put in an easy claim for more benefits. Before signing anything, have a look at what could go wrong by simply taking a standard workers compensation agreement.
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