James’ journey into law Can you share your motivation for specialising in law? I became a personal injury lawyer because of my desire to help people. Fighting for justice is very much like a David vs. Goliath fight, which has always spurred me on; I like fighting against the ‘big guys’. What challenges came your way […]
When is the right time to apply for temporary work visas? The short answer is to plan ahead, because visa availability varies each year. Some visa applications can be filed at any time during the year. The visa categories include: family sponsored green cards; work sponsored green cards, L visas for the transfer of workers […]
A poll of US and UK lawyers reveals attitudes about the ‘human’ element of the profession. Most respondents saidf their work-life balance was good, posisbly on a par with Harvey Specter, the fictional protagonist and lawyer from USA Network’s popular show Suits.
United States government-issued identification cards are replete with anti-fraud measures such as ultraviolet ink markings and holographics intent on stemming the reproduction of phony IDs.
If you have been discriminated against by your employer and you are alleging certain federal law claims, you must file a Charge of Discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) prior to filing a lawsuit. The EEOC handles discrimination cases based on particular protected classes such as: race, color, sex, religion, national origin, […]
He provides an overview on what a complex dispute entails and the key issues clients may face when they bring a case forward. John also touches on why ADR is not always the best option and how to protect commercially sensitive information during a dispute. When is business litigation regarded as ‘complex’? Generally, where damages […]
Unfortunately, for some, injuries do heavily impact their lives and legal action must be sought if the employer has not given the injured what they are entitled to. Terry Crouppen, who states he ‘hates the idea of losing’, represents those in workers’ compensation cases. We speak to him this month on when employees should seek […]
I have been practicing Bankruptcy, Debt/Wealth Management, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate and Taxation Law for many years now, representing both men and women, and while I have not seen it all, I have seen quite a bit; and some of what I have seen with regards the disparate treatment of men and women […]
Last week, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Jay Clayton spoke to the New York Economic Club about the need for other countries to follow the Unites States’s lead in punishing corporate bribery and corruption.
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