Employee Benefits - Right Or Privilege

Over the years, one of the most important factors candidates cited in searching for employment was benefits. Surprisingly this was second to salary. Considering the high cost of healthcare and prescriptions, benefits have played a vital role in the way people look for jobs.

The Calm Before The Storm

If you consider all the ways in which companies have to run a business, it is no wonder legal support is so critical. Markets today are highly competitive. The internet has made global competition a reality that years ago we could not have even dreamed possible. With the increased opportunity also comes increased risk.

Measuring the Quality of Your Legal Team

Now, measuring quality on your legal team isn’t quite as straightforward or engineering-oriented as measuring the specs and tolerances on engines and transmissions. After all, the legal profession is a service, not a product business. And the quality of service businesses is sometimes difficult to measure accurately.

Where We Stand With Sarbox

When Enron and WorldCom collapsed under the weight of questionable accounting practices, shareholders, investors and employees spent many a sleepless night wondering if they'd ever see their money again. It is these same shareholders, investors and employees that lawmakers were looking to protect when they passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002.

How to Get Forensic Trial Animation Admitted

With continuing technological advancements, no longer must attorneys rely on traditional forms of evidence in order to prove, defend or prosecute a case. The use of forensic computer animation used as evidence has exploded, bringing with it challenges to traditional principles of evidence admissibility. As offered, these computer created animations purport to demonstrate how a certain event did or did not occur. The unique characteristic of these animations is that they act as a means to synthesize all the evidence presented at trial into one visual representation.

Lawyers Are The Most Laughed Off Professionals

I used to be a lawyer, but now I am a reformed character. - Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924) Pun apart, dictionary says a lawyer is a professional person authorized to practice law; conduct lawsuits or give legal advice. The famed legal encyclopedia ‘Thomas Gales’ goes further in describing a lawyer as “Any qualified person who prosecutes or defends causes in courts of record or other judicial tribunals”.

Just What Is Commercial Foreclosure Law

The cast of characters. Everyone knows what a bank is. Most of us understand what a lender is – an institution from whom money is borrowed. Adding the word “commercial” to describe a lender simply means that the financial entity deals with businesses as opposed to individuals.

Employment – Unfair Dismissal – Procedure

In the recent case of Draper v Mears Ltd [2006] the issue of whether the employer had followed the Employment Acts correctly in dismissing an employee was brought to light. The employee was employed as a plumber and was given use of a company van. The employer had a sensible rule that any company vehicle should not be operated after the consumption of alcohol. The employer operated a zero-tolerance policy in this respect, of which the employee was fully aware.

Employment – 'Without Prejudice' Privilege – Victimisation

In the case of Vaseghi and another v. Brunel University and another [2006], the employees made separate complaints of race discrimination and claimed compensation against their employer. Settlement discussions began before an initial set of tribunal hearings in 2004, however, no settlement was reached.

Union: Know Your Rights

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) regulates the Unions in the U.S. The unions are mainly meant at providing collective bargaining leverage for workers according to workplace practices established by their employers.

Notary Public Forms

There are several types of notary public forms available for notaries. The contents of these forms differ, depending on the state they originate from. But these forms require basic facts such as name, age, date of birth and qualifications. There are notary public application forms, four-year notary public commission forms, attorney notary forms, notary public address change forms, notary public name change forms, and requests for duplicate certificate of appointment. Each form is used for a different purpose.

Notary Public Tests

In many states of U.S, passing a written test is mandatory before an applicant can become a notary public. Qualification requirements vary from state to state. The exam is held at many authorized test centers throughout a state. Information regarding test centers, dates and exam times is found in the notary application kit. Many states offer a variety of courses to improve the passing rate of notary public tests.

Paralegal Resumes

A well written paralegal resume represents the knowledge, experience and abilities of a paralegal. An entry level paralegal should give importance to the qualification part while preparing a resume. An experienced paralegal can at the same time highlight experience and achievements. Prepare different resumes for various paralegal positions. Prepare both chronological and functional resumes to emphasize different accomplishments.

What is a Paralegal?

A paralegal is a person who assists the attorneys in the delivery of legal services. A paralegal is also known as legal assistant. A paralegal should be qualified through education and training to perform substantive legal work. Substantive work of paralegal includes recognition, evaluation, organization, analysis, and communication of legal facts. Paralegal cannot represent a client. Attorneys are responsible for the legal work delegated to paralegals. The attorney is held responsible for ethical violations committed by a paralegal. Paralegals are members of national and local associations and they should follow the ethical codes of those associations.