Dead People Cannot File Bankruptcy

Training for attorneys, paralegals and virtual assistants working under the direction of attorneys in debtor bankruptcy law.

Problems with Friends Forming A Corporation or LLC

There is a clich? that you should never go into business with your friends because they will soon become former friends. This is particularly true with business entity formations.

Increase Your Chances of Getting Out of a Traffic Ticket, Written by a Former Police Officer

How to increases your chances of getting out of a traffic ticket if stopped by the police. Written by a former police officer. What to do or not to do!

Employment Law – Constructive Dismissal – Procedure – Complaint Handling – Employment Act 2002

Employment law case concerning Plummer v DMC Business Machines Plc [2007], began when an employee had a dispute with one of his colleagues. The employer initiated disciplinary proceedings which resulted in both men receiving final written warnings. The employee subsequently resigned and wrote a letter to the employer complaining that he was unhappy with the way the employer had handled the events leading up to his resignation.

Should We Shame Scam Artists as a Method of Punishment?

Many folks believe we should shame scam artists as a punishment. In theory this works great, but in practice it does not work at all. In fact, it leads to horrible consequences. One socialist regulator gave a speech that this might be the best way to treat business scam artist offenders. But a real scam artist would not care and a real decent person miss labeled will have been slandered and libeled.

10 Questions That Will Establish The Lawyer Is The Right One!

Hiring a lawyer can be equal to finding an alternate soul or conscience. The lawyer must not just be qualified or competent but care about what happens to you. Just because x,y, or z was the greatest lawyer for family or friends does not mean that they will be suitable for you.

Safeguards of Creditors - II

Only by being a secured creditor, a lender can ensure the maximum level of protection, which in case of resourceful and well equipped lenders like banks goes up to 77 per cent: a reasonably high rate of recovery, but not completely successful. However, this level of protection attained through taking securities can be improved by adding certain other measures, where applicable, like quasi-securities: retention of title, hire purchase and sale and lease back agreement; contractual covenants and others. If the information about the details of indebtedness of all the debtors can be made available openly, then there is more chances to provide protection for the lenders.

US Citizenship

U.S. citizenship is a right given to a person who wants to become permanent loyalty to the United States. To become a U.S. citizen, a person can undergo a process called naturalization if he or she qualifies to do so.

Should You Use A Fictitious Business Name

When forming a business, it is often difficult to come up with a name. Many people just use their personal name, but a fictitious business name filing provides other opportunities.

Skilled Worker Immigration to Canada: A Brief Summary

Thousands of new immigrants enter Canada every year filling vacancies in the labour market. This is what it takes to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker.

Filing a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

If your child has been affected by a heartbreaking disorder such as cerebral palsy due to a regrettable mistake during labor, it is best that you take legal action as soon as possible. A child should never be forced to suffer due to the incompetence or negligence of another person, especially when such a disaster could’ve been avoided.

Incorporating with an Incorporator

Deciding to form a business entity is often a wise choice for most businesses. What seems simple can quickly become confusing given all the legal jargon.

Documenting Decisions With Your LLC

The limited liability company is a popular business entity choice for small businesses. One reason is the lack of formality, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t document certain decisions.

The Need For A Ghostwriting Agreement

If you're in the market for a ghostwriter, beware. Because they're ghosts, they have the ability to vanish in the midst of a project or even hand you invisible words on a page! But it's not just ill will that can lead to ghostwriting challenges. And that's precisely why a written ghostwriting agreement is essential any time you go to hire a ghost.