Is Your Staff Handbook Contractual?

It is common practice for an employer to set out what they intend to be contractual terms in the contract of employment and the non-contractual policies and procedures in the staff handbook. A recent case in the Court of Appeal confirmed that, regardless of what 'label' an employer may apply to it, the courts will look at what the provision is really about when deciding whether it is contractual or not.

Disability Discrimination

Do you have to pay disabled employees full pay when they are off sick?

Business Dispute? Don't Litigate, Mediate!

Learn How To Mediate Instead of Litigate Your Business Disputes.

Basically-It's Divorce

After the long arguments and debates over divorce and after over millions of couples have dissolved their marriages, some might think that the proceedings are simpler nowadays. However it is, the whole process always remains to be a brutish, nasty and generally common to everyone.

Asset Protection Overview

Bank secrecy laws in Panama call for prison sentences and/or fines for any bank employee, officer or owner who divulges any information about a bank account or account holder(s). This generally tends to curtail any leaks of information. The only way the bank can legally divulge any information about you or any bank account associated with you is by court order from a court in Panama.

Know the Facts about Paxil

Know the Facts about Paxil

Cured of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

Cured of Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

A New Consumer Law in Spain-Not Only Protecting The Consumer

There is a new consumer law in Spain. Finally. But think about it; laws are reactive – first there is the incident, then the law to prevent the future ones. First the incidents. What is the problem?

Paxil-Related Lawsuits in the United States

Paxil-Related Lawsuits in the United States: Recently, it has been reported that the use of Paxil, an antidepressant medication, has caused a condition known as akathisia; which is a condition of severe inner restlessness. This akathisia has lead to increased suicidal and violent thoughts leading to the injury, harm or death to many of the patients taking Paxil. Because of the increase in injury and death, many new lawsuits against the GlaxoSmithKline Company, the manufacturers of the drug, Paxil, have been opened and reported. Paxil was never approved or recommended by the American Food and Drug Administration and many doctors...

Personal Guarantees for Corporate Leases

If you take down a lease for a business, the lease agreement will shock you. It is the size of a small phone book, and the most important page is usually buried in the back.

Louisiana Lawyers Fees

There are no hard and fast rules regarding the legal fees charged by different lawyers. Generally, the fee arrangement is flexible and nominal. Broadly speaking, there are five basic types of fee structures followed. They are generally used individually as per the specific legal advice rendered. Flat or fixed fee is a prearranged fee that the client pays the lawyer on completion of the legal case. The lawyers calculate this amount based on their experience about the time, skill and effort that the case would require. Time based legal fees are calculated by multiplying the numbers of hours spent on the client?s case and charging accordingly. This type of fee structure is generally used in business matters such as negotiating the purchase or sale of a business or property.

Sexual Assault - Avoiding Pregnancy

Sexual assault is any form of sexual contact or activity against a person's will and without consent. It is not limited to rape but you are sexual assaulted when you are kissed, fondled, or have sexual intercourse without your consent. It can happen to both women and men.

Colorado Trial Lawyers

Colorado trial lawyers can help you receive justice for your injuries or losses. Your injuries or losses could mean physical, emotional or financial and solving business disputes. A good trial lawyer can be of immense help in cases of defective products, a dangerous drug, malpractice and nursing home abuse or securities and investment fraud.

Criminal Defense Experts

Criminal defense experts are referred to as attorneys whose mission is to ensure that persons accused of offenses or other wrongdoings get justice in due process. They provide ongoing legal education and support public awareness of citizens' rights. They lead the criminal justice process and perform the role of criminal defense practitioners.