When my husband I decided to start a business, we didn't think about the legal aspects of doing so. We didn't realize that purchasing business insurance, getting building permits and making investments all required some type of legal advice. But after speaking to a close friend, who also happens to own a small business, we contacted a business attorney. Now, we have the legal smarts to make the best decisions for our business, as well as the legal representation in case something happens to our company. I hope that you find my blog helpful and informative for your own business. It's a great resource for finding the legal advice, resources and guidance you need to get your company up and running.
15 January 2016
It is often hard to deal with disabilities that make you or someone you know incapable of daily tasks. Fortunately, Social Security's disability program helps ease the burden by providing disability benefits for those who qualify. In order to know if you or a family member qualifies for disability pay, there are certain myths you need to be aware of. Myth 1: If a doctor says you are disabled, you are guaranteed to qualify.
7 December 2015
You and your spouse may decide to get legally separated as opposed to divorced for many reasons, including social, religious, and financial reasons. In some states, a legal separation is required before a divorce will be granted and in other states, separations are not legally recognized. During a legal separation, you will have a court settlement, similar to the one you would get after a divorce. This will lay out the rules regarding support, debts, and custody that you and your spouse must abide by.
2 October 2015
If you live and work in Tennessee, you may have heard rumblings about potential changes to workers compensation laws that could cap both the amount of time you're able to receive benefits and the total amount of benefits an insurance company may pay out to you following a workplace injury. However, what you may not know is that your state's workers compensation laws were already overhauled in 2013, and the benefits you learned about during your employee orientation may no longer be in effect.
14 August 2015
While you are entitled to disability benefits under federal law if you are a full-time employee in the private sector, the process of filing a claim to receive compensation for medical treatment can be a long, drawn out and complicated process. And even after you file a claim, you may not receive the benefits you deserve. If your claim is denied, you need to know your rights in order to launch a successful appeal.
28 July 2015
If you've recently found yourself the owner (or partial owner) of your relative's home after his or her death, you may be wondering about your next steps. And if your relative's home happens to be subject to an oil or gas lease, this matter can become more complex. Although these leases can provide a comfortable cash flow to the original lessor (and any beneficiaries), selling this house or property can be much more complicated than selling a house that isn't subject to any leases or liens.